Re: [bolger] Walmart Polytarp
In a message dated 00-09-21 18:23:27 EDT, you write:
<< ust curious about something - as you cut the polytarp and resize it - do
you
glue the raw edges? I've been thinking about cutting down some oversized
poly
tarp to make smaller cockpit covers and would like to refold the new edges
and put in new grommets. Steve Anderson >>
We sewed the raw edges with regular heavy duty thread on a regular sewing
machine. The thread was synthetic, not cotton or wool. Stress points were
doubled or trippled with progressively smaller patches and the areas taking
the grommets were also trippled. I think the grommet tool was specially
constructed for use on polytarp. The polytarp sail on my Tortoise must be
over a year old now, used occasionally in blustry weather and no problems or
need to patch/resew. Regards, Warren
<< ust curious about something - as you cut the polytarp and resize it - do
you
glue the raw edges? I've been thinking about cutting down some oversized
poly
tarp to make smaller cockpit covers and would like to refold the new edges
and put in new grommets. Steve Anderson >>
We sewed the raw edges with regular heavy duty thread on a regular sewing
machine. The thread was synthetic, not cotton or wool. Stress points were
doubled or trippled with progressively smaller patches and the areas taking
the grommets were also trippled. I think the grommet tool was specially
constructed for use on polytarp. The polytarp sail on my Tortoise must be
over a year old now, used occasionally in blustry weather and no problems or
need to patch/resew. Regards, Warren
> << SO... I used the existing edge of the polytarp as the luff. I tied the1 - I drew lines on the polytarp where I wanted the finished edge to
> leech and foot bolt rope to the reinforced grommets at the head and foot
> of the sail. >>
>
> Just curious about something - as you cut the polytarp and resize it - do you
> glue the raw edges? I've been thinking about cutting down some oversized poly
> tarp to make smaller cockpit covers and would like to refold the new edges
> and put in new grommets. Steve Anderson
be.
2 - Then I put carpet tape (the type with the fiber weave in it)
centered over the line.
3 - Then cut about 3" outside the outer edge of the carpet tape.
4 - Then removed wax paper backing on carpet tape, and put rope down
center of tape
5 - Folded over the carpet tape in half so the rope is now along the
outer edge.
6 - Covered the raw edges of polytarp with black duct tape. (figured
black would look better than grey on blue)
I have seen many variations of this technique, some just folding over
the polytarp with a rope in it, some laying the rope on the line, duct
tape over it, then fold and another duct tape. Not sure which is best
-- had the carpet tape in stock and it sounded like a strong solution.
The neatest part is that the lines drawn on the polytarp are the
finished edge lines, not a cut line.
David Routh
Shorty@...
--- Inbolger@egroups.com, hwal@a... wrote:
grommets go throught the tarp folded over the tape. So far, I have
not sewn the edges and the tape has held by itself. Check out the
polytarp sail website at
http://hometown.aol.com/polysail/HTML/index.htm
Regards,
Andy Farquhar
> In a message dated 9/21/2000 1:31:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time,it - do you
> shorty@s... writes:
>
>
> Just curious about something - as you cut the polytarp and resize
> glue the raw edges? I've been thinking about cutting down someoversized poly
> tarp to make smaller cockpit covers and would like to refold thenew edges
> and put in new grommets. Steve AndersonI use two-sided outdoor carpet tape to reinforce the edges. the
grommets go throught the tarp folded over the tape. So far, I have
not sewn the edges and the tape has held by itself. Check out the
polytarp sail website at
http://hometown.aol.com/polysail/HTML/index.htm
Regards,
Andy Farquhar
In a message dated 9/21/2000 1:31:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
shorty@...writes:
<< SO... I used the existing edge of the polytarp as the luff. I tied the
leech and foot bolt rope to the reinforced grommets at the head and foot
of the sail. >>
Just curious about something - as you cut the polytarp and resize it - do you
glue the raw edges? I've been thinking about cutting down some oversized poly
tarp to make smaller cockpit covers and would like to refold the new edges
and put in new grommets. Steve Anderson
shorty@...writes:
<< SO... I used the existing edge of the polytarp as the luff. I tied the
leech and foot bolt rope to the reinforced grommets at the head and foot
of the sail. >>
Just curious about something - as you cut the polytarp and resize it - do you
glue the raw edges? I've been thinking about cutting down some oversized poly
tarp to make smaller cockpit covers and would like to refold the new edges
and put in new grommets. Steve Anderson
Bought a polytarp 2-in-1 package at Walmart. Was cheap, only $10. Came
with 10x14 blue and 8x10 brown. Making the blue into a mutton sprit
sail.
While unpacking the polytarp from the bag, I noticed that the corners
had a plastic reinforcement piece that went around the whole corner, and
had a grommet in the center. The plastic piece is also pop-riveted to
the polytarp. I was thinking what a shame, looks really sturdy but I
have to cut it off because I need a bolt rope along the edge.
Looking closer, I noticed the edge of the polytarp was a heat sealed
fold with a small diameter cord around the entire perimeter and nice
grommets every 12". Not sure what type of cord, looks really tough, but
only 1/8" or 3/16".
SO... I used the existing edge of the polytarp as the luff. I tied the
leech and foot bolt rope to the reinforced grommets at the head and foot
of the sail.
Hope to try it this weekend, time will tell if I need to redo it.
David Routh
Shorty@...
with 10x14 blue and 8x10 brown. Making the blue into a mutton sprit
sail.
While unpacking the polytarp from the bag, I noticed that the corners
had a plastic reinforcement piece that went around the whole corner, and
had a grommet in the center. The plastic piece is also pop-riveted to
the polytarp. I was thinking what a shame, looks really sturdy but I
have to cut it off because I need a bolt rope along the edge.
Looking closer, I noticed the edge of the polytarp was a heat sealed
fold with a small diameter cord around the entire perimeter and nice
grommets every 12". Not sure what type of cord, looks really tough, but
only 1/8" or 3/16".
SO... I used the existing edge of the polytarp as the luff. I tied the
leech and foot bolt rope to the reinforced grommets at the head and foot
of the sail.
Hope to try it this weekend, time will tell if I need to redo it.
David Routh
Shorty@...