I got what looks like a pretty good deal on a lightweight (untreated) A-Frame tent on E-Bay:
(Item 6600295115)
and the seller wants to know if I want grommets on the ridge corners of that tent.
Anyone have thoughts on what to do there? I would, of course, prefer authenticity, rather than farbricity.
Thanks,
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grommets....
Tom, I have helped many members of the Third Maine erect their "A" tents and they all had grommets. So, being a fab myself, I say go with the grommets.
Pvt/Lt Craig Young
3rd Maine, Company A
29th Georgia/7th Maine
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Thanks!
Thanks. Next I need to figure out if and how to add doors to the thing.
you dont need no stinking doors............
it looks like a dog tent on steroids! after reading the description on the winners page I dont think the maker ever intended doors to be on the tent "as they were back then" et.al
but I suppose if you know someone who sews canvas you can add em...I can just feel that cold wind blowing through....
Seamus
"it is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifing......nothing"
MacBeth
Actually...
It looks like a tent fly turned into a wedge tent.
2nd Lt Eric R. Reeder
United States Army
Corps of Topographic Engineers
"Hawks and Eagles fly like Doves"
2nd Lt Eric R. Reeder United States Army Corps of Topographic Engineers "Hawks and Eagles fly like Doves"
Dog Tent
Second, Craig with grommets. The door is really up to your preference. I don't have any on mine but some times wish I had. If the seller is including them in the cost....take them but only if they are detachable. Doors on this tent were done as such. If not, compare his price with Blockade runner before you decide.
Will
No comparison
Thanks, I did compair with Blockade Runner and this price is only a fraction of what they ask for A-Frame tents, but it really is a different product, the canvas is a bit lighter, and BR treats the canvas on their A-Frame tents.
I thought I could stich some doors on, but I might try to make some "tie on" doors with little canvas strips sewn to the pieces.
You know, I figure if you can do it yourself, they probably did it themselves way back when.
A-tent
Try Fall Creek.
They have the best prices I've found.
http://www.fcsutler.com/
Check your state regs on treatments.
Here in New York, all tents and flys, even dog tents, must be treated to be fire retardent.
Andy Danish
Armorer
US Naval Landing Party
"Rescuing the Army......Again"
Wedge?
After close scrutiny, pard thats a dog tent. No A-frame or wedge made by anyone ismade without at least a solid back and flaps in t he front. A good wedge will cost you at least $125.00
"Never Apologize, It's a sign of weakness!
Cpt. Nathan Brittles
Pvt. Steve Henry
Co. A, 3rd Maine Volunteer Infantry
"Bath City Greys
Fall Creek prices are pretty
Fall Creek prices are pretty good!
I'll use this as a larger tent for now, and go to Fall Creek if I need a more industrial version!
Ditto Major
I have to agree with Major Reeder, Judging by the pic and description, I think this is a small fly being mis-represented as an A-tent. As I recall a large fly runs aound $100?
Keep taking your blue mass!!
Asst. Surg. SD Scroggins
I think it is a fly.
I think it is a fly.
New vocabulary
Fabricity
Farbricity
Are these new words?
Seamus
"it is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifing......nothing"
MacBeth
Speaking of Which....
I'll be bringing in several Shelter halfs to sell at the Gun Show.
I'm looking to get $35 each half.
Put your reservations in now!
Seamus.... I also have a Repro-British 1st Life Guards Saber. It's patterned after the one from the Crimea. It might be THE sword for you! I paid neary $200... Yours for $80
2nd Lt Eric R. Reeder
United States Army
Corps of Topographic Engineers
"Hawks and Eagles fly like Doves"
2nd Lt Eric R. Reeder United States Army Corps of Topographic Engineers "Hawks and Eagles fly like Doves"
Sweet!
Put me in mind for one of the shelter halfs:)
Pvt.J.Thurlow
yeahh..
"halves"
Pvt.J.Thurlow
slap my buttocks and call me joe!
I will have to look at aforementioned sabre and It might very well be THE Saber for me If I can fine THE money.......Hold to niddle to enbd of month, Tax refund.....
Seamus
(souldnt drink and tipe)
"it is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifing......nothing"
MacBeth
Also...
... I have a 50lb Medieval style crossbow in excellent condition
A chain mail thigh length hauberk that needs a couple holes patched.
I also have some excellent metal Leg armor.. they need some cleaning but they are good quality....
And a 70s vintage CVA Flintlock pistol.
I'm just looking to give you guys 1st dibs. I have to pay for a new Topographic Engineer's Observation tent I bought.
2nd Lt Eric R. Reeder
United States Army
Corps of Topographic Engineers
"Hawks and Eagles fly like Doves"
2nd Lt Eric R. Reeder United States Army Corps of Topographic Engineers "Hawks and Eagles fly like Doves"
say...Major???
you wouldn't happen to have med evil armor. Like shoulder guards and Brest plate i can borrow??? I'm in a Play, and my character is Don Quixote. It could really help me.
Pvt.J.Thurlow
SADLY..
Not any more...
On a brighter note I have a GORGEOUS Confederate Mounted Artillery sword. It's a neat design and one you seldom seen. Copied from a captured sword from Murphriesboro (or however it's spelt)
That one has to go for $100
It's a superior quality sword used at one event. I just decided my 1840 Mounted Artillery sword was more ME.
I also have a George McClellan CDV. it's in great shape. Cost me $35 sell for $25
2nd Lt Eric R. Reeder
United States Army
Corps of Topographic Engineers
"Hawks and Eagles fly like Doves"
2nd Lt Eric R. Reeder United States Army Corps of Topographic Engineers "Hawks and Eagles fly like Doves"
I havent recieved them yet
I havent recieved them yet but I just picked up a lot of 10 mexician war style wheel caps of various colors and sizes with minor imperfections.... for those of you looking to have a civilian kit...
Seamus
"it is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifing......nothing"
MacBeth
what color..
... and what sizes are the wheel hats?
2nd Lt Eric R. Reeder
United States Army
Corps of Topographic Engineers
"Hawks and Eagles fly like Doves"
2nd Lt Eric R. Reeder United States Army Corps of Topographic Engineers "Hawks and Eagles fly like Doves"
Wheel hats
Are these Civilian mechanic hats or Mexican war era forage caps? Either way, Id like to reserve one if you please.
"Never Apologize, It's a sign of weakness!
Cpt. Nathan Brittles
Pvt. Steve Henry
Co. A, 3rd Maine Volunteer Infantry
"Bath City Greys
New topic for hats?
Maybe the hats discussion needs to continue elsewhere. Do you have a price in mind?
--
Michael Johnson
when I get them and inspect
when I get them and inspect them I will come up with a fair price...the description is wheel hats, the picture had a grey one and a green one so until the majic box arrives its like christmas and santa isnt here yet.....
Seamus
(hats for Bats)
"it is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifing......nothing"
MacBeth