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Torchin' tarps

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by fishingpol, May 3, 2020.

  1. fishingpol

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    Just a quick post on how I top cover. I use a standard 6' x 8' brown tarp from big box orange.

    Set it out on the driveway.

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    There are four grommets top and bottom. I take my mapp torch and run it lengthwise top to bottom at the two middle grommets to make three sections. It melts quick, sometimes a little catches fire, but I just stomp out the little flame. No cutting with a knife needed, no fraying along the edges.

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    The edges seal really well.

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    One tarp makes 24' long by 24" wide. A few heavy stones or cobblestones and they don't go anywhere. They are easy to manage since they just cover the top.

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  2. Woodsnwoods

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    Torch is a great idea. Never would have thought of that.

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  4. jo191145

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    Torch does a much better job than I would have thought. Nice!!
     
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  6. fishingpol

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    Gotta share the ideas!:yes:
     
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    That is absolute genius! Never would've come up with that. Thank you!
     
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    Simple, inexpensive and ingenious. FHC backyard engineering at its finest. Three thumbs up! :thumbs: :yes:
     
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    Great idea.
    I bet a soldering iron would do the trick too...
     
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    fishingpol , how do you connect the 3 pieces together?
    Really cheap way of getting 24' of stack coverage! :thumbs:
     
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    Kudos! Great idea
     
  14. fishingpol

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    Grommet set maybe? Overlap the ends and set two new grommets?

    Maybe even melt them together with a torch on low?
     
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    The brown box store firewood tarps wont last a year here. Way to much wind. Good for drying!
     
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