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Forum: Yurt Living 03-03-2018, 05:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,698
Posted By Marshall Eppley
Re: Are yurts really portable?

Yurts can be very portable or permanent depending on how much other things you add. Electric water sewer exc. Depending on the size of your yurt you can move one in a manor of hours or a day or two...
Forum: Yurt Plans 06-20-2017, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,054
Posted By Marshall Eppley
Re: Looking plans for small yurt

Did you check the plan section on this site. And there are a lot posted on the internet.
Forum: Yurt Repair 05-19-2017, 07:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,425
Posted By Marshall Eppley
Re: Questions from a Newb...Water Heater and hanging Cabinets

If you go with higher efficacy model you go with a pvc flue this would be safer and you wouldn't have to worry about burning anything.
Forum: Building a Yurt 04-21-2017, 07:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,354
Posted By Marshall Eppley
Re: seaming canvas

An 18 ft pool cover fits nice on a 16 ft yurt and you can buy them insulated for a little over 100 bucks.
Forum: Building a Yurt 08-21-2016, 03:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,319
Posted By Marshall Eppley
Re: Good ride. I'm out.

Bob would still be a good thing to have your two cents worth now and then. Be well my friend.
Forum: Yurt Repair 07-28-2016, 05:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,428
Posted By Marshall Eppley
Re: Roofs: cinching rope and wasps.

I used to battle bees and my wife would watch out the window and laugh at me lol
Forum: Building a Yurt 07-22-2016, 08:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,930
Posted By Marshall Eppley
Re: Part-Build / Part-Buy?

Chris you could do like I do check dumpsters on job sites you would be surprised what they throw away. Couple 2x4 or2x6 and a drill guide and a table saw.could cut everything you need.
Forum: Building a Yurt 05-23-2016, 06:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,981
Posted By Marshall Eppley
Re: Building a yurt for free/as close as possible?

You can build a yurt with few tools.All you need is a table saw and a drill guide and an electric drill and bit. I use an 18foot insulated pool cover for the roof and side curtains from those white...
Forum: Building a Yurt 03-26-2016, 02:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,138
Posted By Marshall Eppley
Re: Yurt from scratch or buy a kit?

Yes bit I made a lot of changes to the design to make it stronger.I also did some test like having the yurt set up without the wall covers on to find out how I could keep the roof cover from coming...
Forum: Building a Yurt 03-23-2016, 06:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,138
Posted By Marshall Eppley
Re: Yurt from scratch or buy a kit?

Having built three yurts from scratch myself I would say go for it.it's not rocket science. Just go online find you a set of plans. Buy a table saw and drill guide.or drill press and have at it.. the...
Forum: Building a Yurt 03-22-2016, 07:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,271
Posted By Marshall Eppley
Re: DIY Ring construction

I think it would be kinda dangerous.very heavy.
Forum: Building a Yurt 03-05-2016, 02:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,452
Posted By Marshall Eppley
Re: Bit by the yurt bug

Thanks . My being a plumber I have access to all kinds of goodies even larger pipe. Don't think I'm going to need steam though I haven't tried bending yet. I'm going to slice a 4x8 sheet of luwan,...
Forum: Building a Yurt 03-02-2016, 08:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,452
Posted By Marshall Eppley
Re: Bit by the yurt bug

I was thinking gorilla glue works good with water.glue soaks into wood pours and helps it bond so making the wood wet makes it bend easier and also helps the glue to bond better. That's what I have...
Forum: Building a Yurt 02-25-2016, 07:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,452
Posted By Marshall Eppley
Re: Bit by the yurt bug

I'm going to add until it is about an inch thick the Luwan is close to quarter inch thick I'm Hoping I can get it to bend with out breaking . I already have a cover from my third yurt that the frame...
Forum: Building a Yurt 02-24-2016, 04:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,452
Posted By Marshall Eppley
Bit by the yurt bug

Got bit by the yurt bug yesterday gathered enough lumber to start a 16 foot yurt. Wall and door frame. Dumpster diving can be very rewarding. Now I need to make up my mind about the roof ring. Been...
Forum: Building a Yurt 02-02-2016, 08:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,549
Posted By Marshall Eppley
Re: Seeking help to build deck and plat form for yurt

You guys ever hear of a drop in?you drill a hole the size of your drop in place the drop in in the hole set it with the set tool.then you can bolt what ever you like to it. Drop ins come in sizes...
Forum: Yurt Living 01-28-2016, 06:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,254
Posted By Marshall Eppley
Re: Southern California Yurts

You could build a small yurt pretty quick if you had a mind to.
Forum: Powering the Yurt 12-19-2015, 04:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,542
Posted By Marshall Eppley
Re: question about solar power!

You could always go with a propane fridge.
Forum: Yurt Plans 11-15-2015, 07:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,467
Posted By Marshall Eppley
Re: Lattice Help!

When I built all of mine I put in all the bolts and just made them finger tight. And when you open it up raise it off the ground a little and pull while watching finger location.
Forum: Yurt Living 10-20-2015, 05:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 14,169
Posted By Marshall Eppley
Re: Propane and Woodstone inside Yurt

Dang spell check all thread not flat bread.
Forum: Yurt Living 10-20-2015, 05:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 14,169
Posted By Marshall Eppley
Re: Propane and Woodstone inside Yurt

For what it's worth I would put a ball valve. In the ground shutting off the water and place a second ball Valve on the yurt side. Then take a larger pipe that will fit over both valves. Put some...
Forum: Building a Yurt 10-07-2015, 06:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,745
Posted By Marshall Eppley
Re: Question about cover material.

I covered my first 16foot yurt with 12oz cotton canvas 160 bucks. From tractor supply. Sewed the smoke hole by hand with a Palm sticker.
Forum: Building a Yurt 09-21-2015, 05:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 20,775
Posted By Marshall Eppley
Re: Rocket Mass Heater in a yurt

Dig your duct in before you build the yurt.nothing like natural insulation. They bury duct work in slabs all the time.
Forum: Building a Yurt 09-19-2015, 05:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,098
Posted By Marshall Eppley
Re: Hoping to Build from Coppiced Greenwood

Hey guys if you use bolts I get mine from tractor supply.they sell by the pound saves a bundle.
Forum: Building a Yurt 09-06-2015, 05:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,390
Posted By Marshall Eppley
Re: Building a Yurt

I may be teaching yurt building in the near future still in the planning stages.
Will keep you guys posted.
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