Forum: Yurt Repair
05-16-2018, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: use rivet to joint the lattice wall together
My RV is a custom stealth short-wheelbase high-top Sprinter that I'm working on myself. While I don't currently have plans to live in it full time (I have a yurt for that!) that's the design spec....
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Forum: Yurt Repair
05-16-2018, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,547
Re: use rivet to joint the lattice wall together
Wow, it's surprising that they don't use something more strong! It would seem to depend a lot on wind, snow load, people crawling on top, etc.
The lathe cross at the top is also where mine rests....
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Forum: Yurt Repair
05-16-2018, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,547
Re: use rivet to joint the lattice wall together
Bob,
Thanks for all the info. I really appreciate field reports from people who've tried a lot of things. Are you talking about the tension ring at the top, or another belly band in the middle of...
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Forum: Yurt Repair
05-14-2018, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,547
Re: use rivet to joint the lattice wall together
I used Chicago Bolts for my 16/12" yurt, and they've worked well in the field for several years. They're sized for 3x the width of the khana ribs, so there's an extra rib of slop. Note that my khana...
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