2016 Iowa spring gtg

[Philbert]

A simple knock-down frame could rest under the tarp.

PVC pipe flexed into bows.

(Won't help with mosquitos though).

Philbert

 

[Wood Doctor]

PVC pipe flexed into bows.

(Won't help with mosquitoes though).

Philbert

Nice idea, Philbert. Mosquitoes are likely not a problem in early spring. I may also have some thin scrap wood strips or I could rip some up about 1/4" thick and 1-1/2" wide. You guys know exactly how to get my creative mind in motion.

 

[zogger]

Agreed on the rain, except that the tarp roof has no pitch for runoff if the rain ever gets heavy. I'm working on that. A simple knock-down frame could rest under the tarp. I could make that in my shop if the weather forecast goes sour. Where there's a will there's a way.

Hoop house concept, just a few pieces of say ten foot pvc pipe, and some like conduit hangers or something to slip them into. Stick in one, bend it over, stick in the other one. 3 or 4 across will give a nice shape to the tarp that will shed water swell. Want to get fancy, Ts in the middle at the bow top and some short straight pieces to give a ridge.

 

[BugaBoots]

Back of my grand cherokee works a lot better, just move some of the saws to one side, some to the front seat and I am secure, dry and warm in my jeep with my saws!

 

[olyman]

Agreed on the rain, except that the tarp roof has no pitch for runoff if the rain ever gets heavy. I'm working on that. A simple knock-down frame could rest under the tarp. I could make that in my shop if the weather forecast goes sour. Where there's a will there's a way.

post 113, sir....

 

[olyman]

Back of my grand cherokee works a lot better, just move some of the saws to one side, some to the front seat and I am secure, dry and warm in my jeep with my saws!

now 1 minute here.......you saying, you sleep with your saws,, like sarah and andy????

 

[Wood Doctor]

post 113, sir....

Somehow I like the idea of the thinner bent-hoop stock, forming an arch. The 2 x 4 or wider as mentioned in post 113 would be heavy and have to be cut with a band saw to create the arch. I could drill 1/4" holes at the centers and have a center truss connecting about four or five rafters. Then use 1" long 1/4" bolts or twine to fasten it all together. The tension on the bent rafters might be enough to hold them to the side rails without any anchors at all (maybe some more twine). At least 2' of added head would be available.

The materials all added together, if made with Doug fir, would probably weigh less than five pounds. I'm surprised something like his isn't sold somewhere. Call it an arched tonneau cover.

 

[GrizzlyAdams86]

Convex, is what you want, concave is what you will get with rain and no supports...like the UNI Dome in the fall of 1974...



Mark

Or the Metrodome roof with lots of snow on it in Dec. 2010 too.

 

[heimannm]

Convex



Concave



Digital images were not available in 1974 when I started at university...

I would not recommend an air supported roof at a GTG, the air may not be exactly breathable.

Mark

 

[Wood Doctor]

OK, that did it. I'm adding a fifth support rafter for the tarp.

That makes the centers about 15" apart. We may have to commit this structure to a strength of materials test. Before it's over with, we will have created a 2016 Conestoga wagon.

 

[67L36Driver]

I heard a rumor the is to be Mighty Mite Bantam races. So, just in case, I got this ready.


Struggle? Tallguy?

We can use an oven timer.[emoji106]

 

[Philbert]

I'm surprised something like his isn't sold somewhere.

Arch supports?


Philbert

 

[Wood Doctor]

Arch supports?
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Philbert

That's a 10. No doubt about it. Let the rain fall and the wind blow. I'll still do my best to make it to the Iowa GTG and the tarp will hang over the side rails, one way or the other.

Phlibert, forget the huge mosquitoes. These "birds" have been isolated in Minnesota for a late June infestation when they suddenly attack.

 

[BugaBoots]

now 1 minute here.......you saying, you sleep with your saws,, like sarah and andy????

Well we all are from up here in the frozen north ya know!

 

[heimannm]

 

[TALLGUY]

I heard a rumor the is to be Mighty Mite Bantam races. So, just in case, I got this ready.
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Struggle? Tallguy?

We can use an oven timer.[emoji106]

I did a little work on a m&m tonight. Just a simple carb clean points clean add a flywheel key build a muffler out of welding wire and clean the throttle high idle button. Still need to clean & straighten the bar and chain might need a file drag or two. My saw was next to new obviously.

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[Wood Doctor]

I did a little work on a m&m tonight. Just a simple carb clean points clean add a flywheel key build a muffler out of welding wire and clean the throttle high idle button. Still need to clean & straighten the bar and chain might need a file drag or two. My saw was next to new obviously.

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Can't wait to see it and you at the GTG, TallGuy, However, it does start and run, right? If you get this thing running, tell me the chain specs and I'll bring you a brand new loop. (pitch, gauge, and number of DL's)

 

[TALLGUY]

Thanks for the offer Edwin. I have a pile of chains I need to look through first. This is a high stakes race so I may have to file a special chain.

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[svk]

Is the little guy in the front eligible for your races?

 

[Wood Doctor]

Is the little guy in the front eligible for your races?

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How well do you think that little red puppy would do against a Stihl 015 L top handle? Both would qualify for the small class antique division. I also have an 010 AV that's been around for years. The rules say no saws with chain brakes allowed in the antique saw classes.