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Posted:
Sun Mar 28, 2010 3:11 pm
by bobhenry
Yes !
Fiberglass survey stakes flex well and will make excellent roof bows.
Posted:
Sun Mar 28, 2010 6:09 pm
by fishfinder
Bobhenry
I saw those. In fact that's where I got the idea to use PVC pipe for the bows. Mine look a lot like yours except with PVC. I was hoping you would have figured out the perminate cover.
I only have a few days left before I head out. I guess I will have to figure out how to tarp it for the next trip.
Mike
Posted:
Sun Mar 28, 2010 6:16 pm
by bobhenry
Drag out the sewing machine again and sew a pocket for each bow on what will become the bottom side. Just fold back the material on itsself and stitch away. Leave a flap at each end and the front edge and cut the pocket away at the edge where it flips over your curtain. I have a buddy that has an upholstery shop I am gonna get over there this spring and set up the curtain so he can measure and stitch me up one out of marine grade vinyl.
Posted:
Sun Mar 28, 2010 8:09 pm
by fishfinder
Thats a great idea. I hadn't thought about making pockets for the bows. Where I bought the duckcloth they have ripstop material which would be a little more water resistant and lighter. I'm thinking that to make it secure I might have to use snaps to fasten it the curtin. Besides the rain we get a fair amount of wind.
Mike
Posted:
Mon Mar 29, 2010 6:17 am
by bobhenry
Take the 8 - 10 inch flap that hangs down over the curtain and sew a hem in it much like for a curtain rod and slip in a piece of "all thread" or 1" flat stock. To avoid rust maybe a piece of stainless ????
Just more random thoughts
Posted:
Wed Mar 31, 2010 8:04 pm
by fishfinder
The good ideas just keep comming
Mike.