We used contact cement to connect the vinyl to the Velcro. I second using bidi tape for the permanent joints. On Aug 5, 2014 8:49 AM, "Joshua Slocum" <jfslo...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Yeah, there are several places on the internet that sell adhesive backed > velcro. However from what I can tell, most of them don't fare so well > against heat, so I'd be concerned about them coming off in a strong wind or > during takedown. > > I'm still trying to figure out a mechanical solution. > > > On Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 11:42 AM, Frank Heasley <drheas...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> 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. 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