DIY Hex Tarp

[sapper326]

Well i have been looking to buy a hex tarp, then thought i have an industrial sewing machine, some decent fabric and a most importantly some spare time.
This i'll class as my working prototype.

To make it clear i'm not going to be selling these, this is for my own use.

I'm looking for some feedback on where's best to put some lashing points other than the 6 so far, to be honest i could put loads on but don't want to go OTT. I need to seal the seams, will work on that. Tension on the machine with the fabric on these lengths is an issue, I feel happy so far.
Feedback welcome

 

[bilmo-p5]

Looks good.
I'd put a tie-out in the middle then mess around with it, setting it up in different ways to see if and where it would benefit from more tie-outs. You could use tarp clips as temporary tie-outs to see where it might be worth putting something more permanent. Playing with a paper model can also be useful.

 

[welchyd1]

Looks great nice one. What fabric is that?

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

Not sure what weight fabric yours is but i get a ping tight set up with my superfly using just four corners. It has catenary cut ridge and edges which really allows a tight pitch.

Looking good though

 

[sapper326]

Thanks for your feedback and kind words.
I'll try the tarp clips, that will be an easy way to test.
The fabric was bought about 5 years ago for another project that i didn't get around to, if i remember correctly i think it's 4oz breathable nylon?
I need to get it strung out in the trees, where it should pull quite tight.