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Steven Evans
(Steve_Evans) - MLife

Locale: Canada
Sub 2 oz. Cuben Fiber Tarp on 10/14/2009 16:46:16 MDT Print View

I actually had this finished a few weeks ago but couldn't get the time to snap some pic/videos. Anyway, here it is. I ended up making a 2 part video of how to make one - link is on my website.

www.suluk46.com/RandD

0.33 oz/yd cuben fiber
52" X 110"
1.8 oz (51 grams)
8 tieouts

Cuben Fiber Tarp 1

Cuben Fiber Tarp 2

Cuben Fiber Tarp 3

Cuben Fiber Tarp 4

Edited by Steve_Evans on 10/14/2009 22:21:04 MDT.
>> Bender <<
(Bender) - MLife

Locale: NEO
Nice craftsmanship! on 10/14/2009 17:02:13 MDT Print View

You did a great job on the seams! I'm not a tarp fan but it does give me some ideas.
Steven Evans
(Steve_Evans) - MLife

Locale: Canada
Re: Nice craftsmanship! on 10/16/2009 15:15:04 MDT Print View

you did a great job on the seams!

Actually, my mom is the one who actually sewed the edges. I just cut the material and bonded the reinforcement points. I haven't had it out in the field yet, but if it holds up well, I'm gonna start thinking about other shelter options using the same techniques.

Edited by Steve_Evans on 10/16/2009 15:16:06 MDT.