You can get velcro that has a strong adhesive backing in 75mm wide strips, from www.hobbyking.com (US Warehouse). It's only $2.74 per meter. It is very strong, and grabs really well.
Their US warehouse ships via USPS, and rather quickly. On Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 7:05 AM, Joshua Slocum <jfslo...@gmail.com> wrote: > Some pics from our build-session on Sunday: > > https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B7krB_7bUPTNMmo4UUxrZ0I4REE&usp=sharing > > All the gluing is quite a bit of work, and velcro is expensive. As I've > been building I've been thinking about how to make the whole process easier > and cheaper if anyone else decides to make one. > - for velcro seams, use 4" wide velcro strips rather than sewing velcro to > fabric - eliminates sewing time; costs slightly less. > - use bi-filament tape for non-detachable seams. Just be sure to foil tape > any exposed bf tape. Should cost a bit less, and be a bit quicker than > making seams with glue and fabric. > - I also think using 8' of velcro on either side of the seam for anchors > may have been overkill. If I were to make another one of these, I'd > probably use just half that amount. > > > On Fri, Aug 1, 2014 at 4:15 PM, Joshua Slocum <jfslo...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> We just had our first gluing session on wednesday. This sunday we're >> hoping to do the lion's share of the gluing. I'll be sure to take some >> pictures. >> >> Sewing is nearly complete - only the anchors still need to be done. They >> are long strips of cordura with velcro sewn on - one end terminates in a >> webbing loop where tow straps can pass through and attach to playa staples. >> >> >> On Fri, Aug 1, 2014 at 4:07 PM, Austin Desautels <adesa...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Josh, I'm attempting the very same thing, though I can't begin >>> construction for another two weeks - would be great to hear/see how it goes >>> for you! >>> >>> -a >>> >>> >>> On Wednesday, July 16, 2014 7:30:38 PM UTC+2, Joshua Slocum wrote: >>>> >>>> You've inspired me to build my own cordura/velcro yurt (H12). I'm >>>> attempting to make it 100% reusable: no bi-filament tape. >>>> >>>> My plan is to make a semi-folding yurt, with hinges made out of cordura >>>> and barge glue. >>>> The seams on the dome and walls will be done with cordura + velcro, >>>> similar to Alexander's design. >>>> The tarp will be attached to the walls with velcro on the inside, to >>>> keep dust and water out. >>>> Tie-down straps will be made with cordura strips that attach to the >>>> dome with velcro; the ends will have a sewn loop reinforced with nylon >>>> webbing for standard tow-straps and playa staples to stake it down. >>>> >>>> I'll try to post build pics/updates as I'm going along, in case anyone >>>> is interested or wants to replicate it later. >>>> >>>> Josh >>>> >>>> On Friday, March 7, 2014 10:25:32 AM UTC-5, Alexander Griffin wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Thursday, March 6, 2014 7:21:11 PM UTC-5, Robert Atkins wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wednesday, February 19, 2014 8:58:05 PM UTC+1, Alexander Griffin >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> > Here's pictures of WolfYurt 2.0 -- my H12 standard hexayurt made >>>>>> with velcro and cordura >>>>>> >>>>>> The way the roof cone "flaps" attach to the wall sections, aren't you >>>>>> losing the structural integrity granted by having an unbroken tension >>>>>> band >>>>>> going around the top of the walls? I thought this was important. >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I don't see why there needs to be a tension band at the top of the >>>>> walls ("eaves"). The walls are held together firmly in a circle by a >>>>> combination of hinges and velcro seals. It is not going to expand apart on >>>>> its own any more than a fully taped yurt. The roof cone itself is held >>>>> together with the same tension points as any traditional taped yurt. Can >>>>> you explain to me why you think a constant ring of unbroken tape is needed >>>>> to keep a yurt erect? I'm not saying you're wrong, I just don't see why >>>>> from an intuitive perspective or in practice. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> You could get this back by sticking your Velcro hook tape around the >>>>>> top of the wall panels and the bottom of the roof panels, then having the >>>>>> loops sewn to one long ribbon of cordura that went all the way around >>>>>> (and >>>>>> then stuck to itself at the end/start with another little patch of hook >>>>>> and >>>>>> loop on the outside.) >>>>>> >>>>> I don't ever want velcro seals at the bottom of the roof cone. If >>>>> water runs down the roof it will get under the velcro seal and then into >>>>> the yurt. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Also, your roof folds into six separate "chunks"? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> No, two separate sections. Each section is made of six triangles, >>>>> which include a combination of standard and bifolded beveled hinges using >>>>> BiDi tape. There are only two velcro seams attaching the roof cone >>>>> sections to each other, as seen in blue in the photos. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> --Wolf >>>>> >>>>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the >>> Google Groups "hexayurt" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/hexayurt/2QRUl3txk-8/unsubscribe. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >>> hexayurt+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to hexayurt@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >> >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "hexayurt" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/topic/hexayurt/2QRUl3txk-8/unsubscribe. > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to > hexayurt+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to hexayurt@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "hexayurt" group. 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