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Forum: Building a Yurt 10-14-2013, 07:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,562
Posted By Robo
Re: What's under your woodstove?

1/2" concrete backer board. 20" extension in front of stove footprint, 8" sides and rear. Stove in middle of yurt.
Forum: Building a Yurt 10-06-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,514
Posted By Robo
Re: The Platform

Thanks Jafo.

Bob
Forum: Building a Yurt 10-06-2013, 09:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,514
Posted By Robo
Re: The Platform

Re-erected my yurt atop the new platform today. Penciled the yurt outside diameter line onto the deck. Khana anchored to line on deck with hand made 90 degree angles that bolt through the lowest...
Forum: Building a Yurt 10-04-2013, 11:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,514
Posted By Robo
Re: The Platform

You know, I'd really like to do that, but I don't have the computer chops to load pics on here, or anywhere else for that matter. I'm 'computer challenged' lol I'd have to have someone who knows how...
Forum: Building a Yurt 10-04-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,514
Posted By Robo
Re: The Platform

Leveled the yurt site dead flat for support pads. No piers needed. 19 - 80#bags quikrete, 46 - 12"D sonotube x 3.5" H pads on 2 to 3' centers support 2x4 deck framing. Simpson rafter ties embedded...
Forum: Building a Yurt 10-04-2013, 09:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,514
Posted By Robo
Re: The Platform

My 16' yurt platform is done. My next door neighbor strolled up and said, "Bob that is a work of art. You're a master carpenter." Like I needed my head swelled up. lol
Forum: Building a Yurt 09-26-2013, 12:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,208
Posted By Robo
Re: Grasshopper looking for guidance

Grasshopper, google-

building a mongolian yurt-clan lama kaminari

for a very detailed affordable plan, fast and easty to build.

I built the 16' yurt for well under a grand. However, it...
Forum: Building a Yurt 09-26-2013, 12:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,809
Posted By Robo
Re: Finishing a Weathered Platform

Auto body bondo will fill big gaps and cracks in wood.
Forum: Building a Yurt 09-25-2013, 05:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,781
Posted By Robo
Forum: Building a Yurt 09-25-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,593
Posted By Robo
Re: Cedar for Roof Poles?

I made a 16' yurt from scratch earlier this year. For my rafters, I ripped 2x6 into 4-1x3s. Plenty strong, but half are twisted to very twisted. Pre cut 1x3s can be picked the Home Depot/Lowes bin...
Forum: Building a Yurt 09-25-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,809
Posted By Robo
Re: Finishing a Weathered Platform

I've been a carpenter for forty years. I used to occasionally see pro wood flooring guys use their HD sander to level and finish sand new redwood decking on very high end homes. The sander whistles...
Forum: Building a Yurt 09-25-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,514
Posted By Robo
Re: The Platform

It's obvious you enjoyed building that platform because it is superb. My home made 16' yurt is currently sitting on the ground. I'm starting to think about a decent 2x6 floor for it.
Forum: Building a Yurt 06-11-2013, 07:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,686
Posted By Robo
Re: Question about cover material.

My mom taught me to sew. I been sewing and repairing this an that since I was in my late teens. I'm 59 now. That Singer is one superior piece of U.S. machinery. It handled four fat layers of canvas...
Forum: Building a Yurt 06-11-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,845
Posted By Robo
Re: Specs for tension cable?

I used cheapjack plastic coated 3/16ths cable from Home Depot on my 16'er. The actual cable is 3/16ths.

I climbed atop the roof ring and jumped up and down--no give at all. Incredibly solid. I...
Forum: Building a Yurt 06-11-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 27,095
Posted By Robo
Re: Wind and the Yurt

Thanks Jafo I'll give it a try. Gotta borrow the wife's digicam.
Forum: Building a Yurt 06-11-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,686
Posted By Robo
Re: Question about cover material.

Nobody asked, but I laid the tarp atop the roof, aligned it, and cut slits where the roof hole was going to be. Then, I cut from the outside edge of the cover up alongside a rafter up to one of the...
Forum: Building a Yurt 06-11-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 27,095
Posted By Robo
Re: Wind and the Yurt

Is there a detailed link on how to post pics here? I am computer illiterate on such matters. Thanks.

Off to pound nails. Later, Bob
Forum: Building a Yurt 06-11-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 27,095
Posted By Robo
Re: Wind and the Yurt

The 16'er I just finished isn't going anywhere. I poured ten sackrete anchors around the outside perimeter of the yurt, just outside the yurts footprint, and flush with the ground. Each anchor has an...
Forum: Building a Yurt 06-11-2013, 12:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 27,095
Posted By Robo
Re: Wind and the Yurt

I lost my first hand built yurt last february, a 14'er, due to extreme windsin a snow storm. The wind literally picked it up and tossed it 25 yards. It landed on the roof and was blown to...
Forum: Building a Yurt 06-11-2013, 12:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,686
Posted By Robo
Re: Question about cover material.

Just wanted to let you guys know I finally got my yurt covered. I ended up buying a 20x24, 17 oz double fill canvas tarp. I custom modified it to fit the roof framing. The sewing and detailing was a...
Forum: Building a Yurt 05-16-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,686
Posted By Robo
Re: Question about cover material.

Thanks for the replys guys. I'm leaving the yurt set up out back for now. I'd only consider a billboard tarp if it featured an Amazon sized Harrahs casino chick, otherwise I'll pass. lol

...
Forum: Building a Yurt 05-16-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,686
Posted By Robo
Question about cover material.

Hi guys. New guy here. I'm Robo, and I'm a yurtaholic. lol After carpentering for forty years on square buildings, I got the urge this year to build something round for a change. So I've scratch...
Forum: Yurt Glamping 05-16-2013, 09:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,718
Posted By Robo
Re: Built for camping

Nice. What's the cover made from?
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