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Post by mel on Aug 18, 2017 9:19:17 GMT -8
I left the plastic cap on the ends of mine and they fit perfect. I think the technical size I got from Lowes was 1/2 inch, they measure by the diameter of the interior of the pipe there. IMG_1513 by Mel L, on Flickr
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Aug 18, 2017 19:21:22 GMT -8
Just a biased question, but have any who intend to use their bunk considered building a fold down wooden bunk? My camper has a rear bunk that's nearly 3/4 full size and folds up nearly out of the way when not in use. I can't imagine trying to get my kids to sleep in a cot style but they little one loves her "bunk bed" I have considered that idea and it was my initial plan, along with making cushions for it for comfort. We may eventually do that, right now the canvas is a time saver and I like that it's the original design. I started to think there might be an issue of space for that bunk, or added weight. The kids have actually been fighting over who would sleep in it, but now that my son sees how small the space is, he's handed the honor down. As designed our bunk doesn't even set above the rear window, but practically in the center of it. It's definitely an idea to revisit before we put a new roof on.
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Aug 18, 2017 19:27:07 GMT -8
@ Mel Ok, so I see the O.D. of 1/2" is .84", it seems the cap could fill the gap. Hhhmmmm, I guess back to Menards tomorrow with my brackets to see if I like that fit better, although it would pose a problem on a cut end with not threads. Were you able to find a pipe the correct size with threads on both ends?
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Jul 15, 2019 9:16:18 GMT -8
Quick Update- after using the hammock on our two week trek last summer the duck canvas stretched some. It seemed like a lot sleeping under our daughter by the end of the trip, as she got closer and closer (she currently weighs 80 lbs.) IMy husband asked me to take out the slack out of it before our next trip. You can see that I sewed 2 panels on each end. The seams for these panels prevented stretching in those areas so I basically had a cup. Here it is as I finished it. Canvas cot by Corvett crzy, on Flickr To take up the slack I had to leave the sections from the Yellow/Purple seams as is, tear out an pull the centers and restitch. I had to take out approx. 3/4" - 1" of slack. It doesn't seem like much but it really made a difference. It would be tempting to make seams across the bunk at intervals to prevent stretching but I was concerned it would make it too uncomfortable. Could also be the duck canvas from JoAnn's just isn't as strong as regular canvas but I would still us it for the color. Maybe a double layer?
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Post by mel on Jul 15, 2019 10:56:42 GMT -8
The one on the Airflyte has too much slack, Im going to have to seam rip all that out, im not looking forward to it. Also my sewing machine doesn't really like the thick fabric.
On the compact I had to really pull the polls tight to get them in the brackets and that worked out good while she was in it.
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