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    Retired, outdoor oriented
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    Mi/Alaska
    Interests
    sleddogs, hunting, fishing, bow making and bowhunting,
    Occupation
    retired biologist

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  • Join Date: 06-25-2012
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  1. Jake
    Jake liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : i Don't WANNA go off the grid!!!
    We lost power here for two days last year in the Black Forest fire. We're on a well, and getting us an extra water supply beyond the four-five gallon containers we keep for such purposes had to be...
    Liked On: 03-30-2014, 01:10 PM
    Posted On: 03-30-2014, 10:38 AM
  2. Jake
    Jake liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : How thick of insulation between Lattice
    Jake, just make your own felt insulation, like the Mongolians. lol
    Liked On: 03-28-2014, 09:00 AM
    Posted On: 03-27-2014, 07:40 PM
  3. Jake
    Jake liked post by Jafo On thread : High platform
    I like the idea of a high platform myself. It just increases your storage capability regardless if you use it for chickens, firewood or surfboards. It also makes maintenance easier, say if you...
    Liked On: 03-26-2014, 11:37 AM
    Posted On: 03-26-2014, 10:04 AM
  4. Jake
    Jake liked post by Tree Bones On thread : Would like to connect to other yurt builders.
    I have talked with Ellisport Engineering (http://ellisportengineering.com/) (yurt specialist) a few times over the years and they have suggested it will run me a couple to several thousand dollars...
    Liked On: 03-26-2014, 10:30 AM
    Posted On: 09-13-2012, 04:06 PM
  5. Jake
    Jake liked post by defensorist On thread : Would like to connect to other yurt builders.
    if you want to live a healty housing, live in a ger. leave your house, or turn it in to a workspace. get rid of stuf that don't fit in your ger. if you have an expansion, build an other besids....
    Liked On: 03-26-2014, 10:22 AM
    Posted On: 03-02-2013, 05:34 AM
  6. Jake
    Jake liked post by Tree Bones On thread : Would like to connect to other yurt builders.
    I have hosted a Yurt Building Workshop this spring and provide hands on yurt building skills and instruction to anyone who is interested and willing to learn. The design is my own and is easily...
    Liked On: 03-26-2014, 10:21 AM
    Posted On: 09-13-2012, 01:59 PM
  7. Jake
    Jake liked post by Jafo On thread : What's up with NAYA?
    Do you think a website about yurts would be considered part of the industry?
    Liked On: 03-26-2014, 10:14 AM
    Posted On: 07-25-2012, 03:02 PM
  8. Jake
    Jake liked post by Surely Yurts - Steve On thread : 30 ft. yurt snow damaged
    No worries with a Surely Yurt either. With our yurts this spiral twisting issue simply doesn't occur, the opposing forces of the pentagonal hub prevent any twisting. The sub-rafters are not only...
    Liked On: 03-26-2014, 10:05 AM
    Posted On: 02-09-2014, 03:58 PM
  9. Jake
    Jake liked post by Groovyyurts On thread : How's Your Yurt Handling The Cold?
    Had family over between Christmas and New Year and installed a 16' (authentic Mongolian) yurt in the backyard with one layer of felt insulation. I put two 1200W space heaters instead of the usual...
    Liked On: 03-26-2014, 07:48 AM
    Posted On: 01-17-2014, 11:27 PM
  10. Jake
    Jake liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : feedback on a 30' yurt
    Lemme tell yuz, when I was in my early 20s and single, I lived in a couple different apartments smaller than a 24' yurt. Guys don't need space. The women they live with want it. Then they get...
    Liked On: 03-25-2014, 06:19 AM
    Posted On: 03-24-2014, 03:28 PM
  11. Jake
    Jake liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Puzzled about tension band
    The traditional Mongolian yurt tension band is hair rope and/or a wide woven cloth band tied off on either side of the upper door frame as the yurt frame is erected. There has to be a tension band of...
    Liked On: 03-24-2014, 09:35 AM
    Posted On: 03-24-2014, 09:13 AM
  12. Jake
    Jake liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Puzzled about tension band
    I'll get to your question but let me give you some construction details first. I scratch built a 16' yurt. I use 3/16ths vinyl coated rope (wire) for my tension band. Got it at Home Depot. It...
    Liked On: 03-24-2014, 06:58 AM
    Posted On: 03-24-2014, 12:06 AM
  13. Jake
    Jake liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Building 30ft yurt
    Personally, along the KISS principle, I'd make a standard full size screen door and jamb, like a million US residences have. Two ways. Build the screen door an inch over the inside yurt door jamb...
    Liked On: 03-23-2014, 04:30 PM
    Posted On: 03-23-2014, 01:04 PM
  14. Jake
    Jake liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : feedback on a 30' yurt
    I agree 100% about installing a stud under the rafter at the wall. In addition I would tie the rafter to the stud with a Simpson Strong Tie plate on both sides. It would be near impossible for...
    Liked On: 03-23-2014, 04:11 PM
    Posted On: 03-18-2014, 07:26 PM
  15. Jake
    Jake liked post by Jafo On thread : feedback on a 30' yurt
    http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1Nl0r3wnn8g/UJZwnOEBAAI/AAAAAAAALpk/k8OVAOj4Ji0/s1600/Laurent+Chehere+flying+tent.jpg :)
    Liked On: 03-23-2014, 02:13 PM
    Posted On: 03-19-2014, 02:34 PM
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