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    Another DIY Stove

    Thanks for the links-I appreciate it. I'll have to do some more checking and see which is he better route to go and if I can make the pre-made ones work for the end caps. If not, at least now I know what to get to make my own :). Jeremy
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    Another DIY Stove

    This feels like a dumb question... bbrown- Do you have any idea if you buy the stock body cables from Ti Goat whether or not they work with the diameter of the stove burner covers? I'm not thinking I'll be able to get a crimping tool to make my own, but then I realized I really didn't want to...
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    Light/durable hiking pant

    I tried a pair of the Prana's on at REI and was saddened to find they hugged my thighs far too tightly for my comfort. I'm not particularly large in the legs, which led me to think it was just the cut of the pants. The material definitely seemed nice, though. I'd have gotten a pair if I liked...
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    DIY Tut XL

    Not to answer for him, but so far, a regular sewing machine has worked great for me. I've used a straight stitch and zig-zag. I made some pull outs, 3 quilts, and a tarp. The tent is next on the list. It really is something that most anyone can do if they take the time. Just plan well-it sucks...
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    DIY Tut XL

    Aaarrrrg.... I keep thinking I know what my plan is, then I start questioning it... I want to put the stove in a spot that is least likely to cause a problem to sleepers (i.e., kids). I may need to re-visit some of this before I get too far. Thanks for the extra pictures. Jeremy
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    My Recent Projects

    Thanks, guys. I think the tarp will be great for its intended purpose and it was a fun project. It should hopefully make riding out some weather while away from camp a lot more tolerable. I think I'm going to take the tarp this summer and try some different pitches. I'd recommend the...
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    DIY Tut XL

    The picture with the sleeping bags inside really put it in perspective. How do you think an 18" cylinder stove would do between the pole and the "rear" sleeping bag? I was planning on putting in a stove jack there, but wanted to see what you thought based on the room inside yours. Putting the...
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    New sewing machine newb

    Cool looking old machine, right there. ROJO23 gives good advice on getting some material and trying the different stitches. It's really cool to just go at it and see what the different settings do to the stitches. It's also helpful to get used to where the needle sits normally for your...
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    Headlamp suggestions

    I got the Costco pack earlier this year. Haven't gotten to really use them yet, so I can't help out with long term field use info. I decided to give them a try when I read on a thread somewhere that they seemed to work well. Guess time will tell... Jeremy
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    DIY Tut XL

    Gotcha. I've heard someone when stitching the walls together, to start from the bottom and go to the peak. I've also heard start from the peak and go down. I realized that if I'm not careful if I started from the bottom and sewed to the peak, there may be a little creeping and the points at...
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    DIY Stove ?

    Good to know-maybe I'll look into getting some that's a bit thinner, then. Jeremy
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    DIY Stove ?

    Thanks for that info. What was the thickness of the shim stock you got? Would you get the same again? Oh, and what's the diameter pipe you end up with on the 12" wide stock? Jeremy
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    DIY Tut XL

    Thanks, Chukar I appreciate the details. I was thinking of just reinforcing the peak on the inside (saw my friend's SL-5 was made that way), but not sure. Getting all the peak points to line up nicely also has me wondering a bit... A reinforcement cap on the outside would help cover any small...
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    DIY Stove ?

    Great job on the stove-I didn't realize you could get stainless like that from Fastenal. Would you mind sharing the particulars of the material/how they have it labeled? Would be kinda nice to source some of the materials locally. Jeremy
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    DIY Tut XL

    That's fantastic-it looks great. I also decided on the silpoly XL for mine, it's going to be a straight pyramid style. I started with quilts, just finished a tarp, and the tent is next. I'd love to see anymore pics you have of how you did yours. Looks like you reinforced the peak on the...
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    New sewing machine newb

    The nice thing is, bobbins seem to be pretty standard. Each machine has it's own way of winding the bobbin. I have two machines, an old 1950's Good Housekeeper that was made in Japan and is really heavy, all metal, and a cool machine. The other is a newer Bernina and it has arrows on the...
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    New sewing machine newb

    The Internet is your friend on this one :). I started off with some zipper pullouts and there was a great tutorial from someone on this site. I practiced on some material my mother in law gave me. Also, I'd read that Walmart sometimes carries ripstop nylon and to look for it in the clearance...
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    My Recent Projects

    The tarp is done (mostly...). I finished up by gluing on the reinforcement patches, stitched them on, then rolled the edge all the way around. I cut the grosgrain for all the loops and got them sewed on. I went and set it up in the back yard to seam seal and got that all accomplished...
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    Need suggestions on details for my DIY tarp

    Just an update, I'm about finished with the tarp. I glued the reinforcement patches all on and then stitched them after the silicone sealant was good and dry. I didn't have any issues with the needle on my machine but I could definitely see that being a problem if it wasn't quite set up all the...
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    Need suggestions on details for my DIY tarp

    It's pretty empty in there, but you're welcome to pick away, anyway ;). Jeremy

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