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Bob Rowlands Bob Rowlands is offline

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  • Last Activity: 04-29-2025 02:44 PM
  • Join Date: 11-03-2013
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  1. Kevin Nickel
    Kevin Nickel liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Building a Yurt
    Looks good!
    Liked On: 08-31-2014, 05:39 PM
    Posted On: 08-31-2014, 10:12 AM
  2. Kevin Nickel
    Kevin Nickel liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Building a Yurt
    Good info Marshall. I bought the ~300 bolts I needed for my yurt at a fastener wholesaler. WAY better pricing than Depot.
    Liked On: 08-30-2014, 07:16 PM
    Posted On: 08-30-2014, 11:36 AM
  3. klhandler
    klhandler liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Yurt over a basement?
    Now that's a very nice comment about cosidering your spouse. Good post.
    Liked On: 08-25-2014, 11:48 AM
    Posted On: 08-22-2014, 06:39 PM
  4. Jafo
    Jafo liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Yurt on tractor tyres
    I think that is a fine idea. That'll keep the yurt above the surrounding terrain. Read on for an improvement to an earth filled tire floor if you have the money and permission. You could do...
    Liked On: 08-24-2014, 08:37 PM
    Posted On: 08-23-2014, 09:05 AM
  5. ktm2racing2001
    ktm2racing2001 liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Portable platform questions.
    Also, use plated screws and drill pilot holes. Just use the cheap phillips head gold colored screws. You don't need the fancy deck screws with the fancy' self tapping' heads. If you take the tinme to...
    Liked On: 08-23-2014, 11:36 PM
    Posted On: 03-12-2014, 12:01 AM
  6. Marshall Eppley
    Marshall Eppley liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Building 30ft yurt
    Typically, when people are faced with having to stand around outside in nasty weather, they scrunch up their shoulders, hunker their heads down in their coats and face their backs into the wind and...
    Liked On: 08-21-2014, 06:12 PM
    Posted On: 04-25-2014, 08:56 AM
  7. Marshall Eppley
    Marshall Eppley liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Will be building a second yurt!
    I'm thinkin' I'm gonna learn something. Looking forward to the interview. You guys have a good weekend.
    Liked On: 08-20-2014, 06:47 PM
    Posted On: 08-19-2014, 06:06 PM
  8. Marshall Eppley
    Marshall Eppley liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Starting with a 'dog yurt' made from bamboo
    As far as making your own lattice goes, if you have the cash, douglas fir would be a superb lattice material. It is straight grained and in the higher grade, knot free. I make some of my wood arrows...
    Liked On: 08-20-2014, 06:39 PM
    Posted On: 08-19-2014, 11:30 PM
  9. Marshall Eppley
    Marshall Eppley liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : building a yurt with two doors
    Not only can todays modern yurts handle two doors, they can handle three or even four. How? The tension cable wrapping the yurts circumference effectively transfers the roof load to the wall lattice....
    Liked On: 08-20-2014, 06:21 PM
    Posted On: 08-20-2014, 06:12 PM
  10. Jafo
    Jafo liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Will be building a second yurt!
    I'm thinkin' I'm gonna learn something. Looking forward to the interview. You guys have a good weekend.
    Liked On: 08-19-2014, 08:07 PM
    Posted On: 08-19-2014, 06:06 PM
  11. Marshall Eppley
    Marshall Eppley liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Building a Yurt
    Nicely done. That's a brilliant jig dude. Thanks, I just learned something..
    Liked On: 08-17-2014, 08:01 AM
    Posted On: 08-16-2014, 10:47 PM
  12. Marshall Eppley
    Marshall Eppley liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Bamboo ger!
    I am not well versed in the history of the early yurts, what materials they were built from, how they were assembled etc. I've watched some vids on YT, and done some reading on the net, and my wife...
    Liked On: 08-09-2014, 12:34 PM
    Posted On: 08-07-2014, 10:13 PM
  13. Marshall Eppley
    Marshall Eppley liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Bamboo ger!
    Thanks for the nice comment. Paracord, huh? You're gonna be tying one heck of alot of knots it's a good thing you're young and don't have arthritis. lol Solid braided paracord-not the...
    Liked On: 08-07-2014, 04:47 PM
    Posted On: 08-07-2014, 11:46 AM
  14. Marshall Eppley
    Marshall Eppley liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : A yurt on someone else's property... (Advice for potential yurt owner)
    Most folks work decades to pay for their place. I'm 60 and we still have 13 years left if we run out the payment book. If you find a way to do it in a couple years you'll have done very well...
    Liked On: 07-25-2014, 08:01 PM
    Posted On: 07-25-2014, 10:20 AM
  15. Marshall Eppley
    Marshall Eppley liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Spirit mountain yurt scam/plea
    Individual sticks of wall lattice are actually very easy to make. You need a tablesaw, or a friend that will make the rips for you on their saw. Measure the width and depth, and a rough length....
    Liked On: 07-11-2014, 09:08 AM
    Posted On: 06-13-2014, 04:51 PM
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