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  1. grandpajohn
    grandpajohn liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Planning to build a yurt in Czech Republic
    Looking forward to more photos. A sharp drawknife is a great tool. Good job as usual knecht. I'm hoping this thread gets a few other folks building their own yurt.
    Liked On: 11-17-2014, 10:13 AM
    Posted On: 11-13-2014, 11:26 AM
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    grandpajohn liked post by Knecht On thread : Planning to build a yurt in Czech Republic
    Ok, thought I'll show you the saw. It's just a quick made one, more like survival style, but it works perfect. Side bars are made of rose hip branch, that wood will crack lengthwise but won't break....
    Liked On: 11-13-2014, 10:56 AM
    Posted On: 11-12-2014, 10:36 PM
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    grandpajohn liked post by Knecht On thread : Planning to build a yurt in Czech Republic
    Thanks, guys!
    Liked On: 11-10-2014, 09:23 AM
    Posted On: 11-08-2014, 02:22 PM
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    grandpajohn liked post by Knecht On thread : Planning to build a yurt in Czech Republic
    Roof testing day! Since the rafters don't yet have their lower end tied or otherwise attached to the khana, they tend to slide of the ring slots and fall inside the yurt... ...so head protection...
    Liked On: 11-08-2014, 03:33 PM
    Posted On: 11-08-2014, 12:11 PM
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    grandpajohn liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Planning to build a yurt in Czech Republic
    Getting the top cap up into position without tearing the cover will be easy unless it's stupid heavy. Borrow an extension ladder and a musclehead friend. Extend the ladder and flop it on the...
    Liked On: 11-07-2014, 10:13 AM
    Posted On: 11-06-2014, 09:23 PM
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    grandpajohn liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Building a Yurt
    You're welcome. You need to fully understand yurt geometry if you aren't working off a specific set of plans. As you expand the wall it goes from tall and narrow to short and wide. The lath shape...
    Liked On: 11-05-2014, 10:13 PM
    Posted On: 09-26-2014, 08:08 PM
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    grandpajohn liked post by Jafo On thread : Specs for tension cable?
    Yeah, I have to admit, the gears in my head are turning over a center-ring-swing.. :)
    Liked On: 11-05-2014, 10:01 PM
    Posted On: 05-16-2013, 05:53 PM
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    grandpajohn liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Planning to build a yurt in Czech Republic
    That's definitely taking shape. Your pics are making a good buildalong for others to see. When you clad the edge, you might consider applying a fat bead of foam friendly adhesive. I use alot of...
    Liked On: 11-04-2014, 08:31 PM
    Posted On: 09-20-2014, 03:15 PM
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    grandpajohn liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Planning to build a yurt in Czech Republic
    I hope this thred inspires others to build their own yurt.
    Liked On: 11-04-2014, 08:28 PM
    Posted On: 09-17-2014, 09:02 AM
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    grandpajohn liked post by Floatstone On thread : Yurt on tractor tyres
    Thank u Very Much for the feedback! Really happy to have found this forum, since a whole new life is starting and a knowledgeable community is great to become part of. :)
    Liked On: 11-03-2014, 04:12 PM
    Posted On: 08-24-2014, 12:21 AM

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