Planes tipi, why not?
Oct 24, 2022 3:11:51 GMT -7
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Post by hawkeyes on Oct 24, 2022 3:11:51 GMT -7
As the title sets the description for what ensues, let's dive in shall we?
I've grown up here in the East with family lines to the great lakes tribes. Obviously tipis are not a prominent feature of native history in this area nor across the east. As a disclaimer I'm not using this fabulous shelter for any purposes outside of my own pleasure regarding camping and play for the kids. Also I'm obviously using modern methods and supplies in the construction.
I've had the privilege of stying in a tipi many times throughout the years. The experiences have always stuck with me needless to say. As a kid I was just utterly fascinated with them. Their presence alone is awe-inspiring and coupled with their effectiveness as an excellent lodging system it's no wonder tipis are highly regarded. With the costs of everything today purchasing a 1k+ setup for fun and some family trips here and there just isn't pheasible. The idea of making my own has always been on my mind and enough was enough that's what I'm doing.
In general a tipi is actually a rather easy shelter to construct. Thanks to Black Hand for providing me with some good information and templates I was able to layout my own three pole Lakota style. In the future I may construct a large cover but I decided to go with a smaller 10' design with 14' poles which I'll be getting from a gentleman in Wisconsin.
The cover is made from 12oz canvas. Both halves are sewn together with a flat felled seam and #92 heavy marine polyester thread. I plan to seal the seam even though it may not need it, just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy... The circumference was marked by a stake drove into the ground and a long length of wire (won't stretch) and a pencil. After marked I cut and applied fray check to the raw edge to prevent fraying before I'm able to hem the edge. The same was done for the door openings. Templates were made for the lifting support, smoke flaps, flap reinforcements, gore's and lacing pin reinforcements. All this will be cut from the same leftover canvas and doubled for strength where needed. Stay tuned!
I've grown up here in the East with family lines to the great lakes tribes. Obviously tipis are not a prominent feature of native history in this area nor across the east. As a disclaimer I'm not using this fabulous shelter for any purposes outside of my own pleasure regarding camping and play for the kids. Also I'm obviously using modern methods and supplies in the construction.
I've had the privilege of stying in a tipi many times throughout the years. The experiences have always stuck with me needless to say. As a kid I was just utterly fascinated with them. Their presence alone is awe-inspiring and coupled with their effectiveness as an excellent lodging system it's no wonder tipis are highly regarded. With the costs of everything today purchasing a 1k+ setup for fun and some family trips here and there just isn't pheasible. The idea of making my own has always been on my mind and enough was enough that's what I'm doing.
In general a tipi is actually a rather easy shelter to construct. Thanks to Black Hand for providing me with some good information and templates I was able to layout my own three pole Lakota style. In the future I may construct a large cover but I decided to go with a smaller 10' design with 14' poles which I'll be getting from a gentleman in Wisconsin.
The cover is made from 12oz canvas. Both halves are sewn together with a flat felled seam and #92 heavy marine polyester thread. I plan to seal the seam even though it may not need it, just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy... The circumference was marked by a stake drove into the ground and a long length of wire (won't stretch) and a pencil. After marked I cut and applied fray check to the raw edge to prevent fraying before I'm able to hem the edge. The same was done for the door openings. Templates were made for the lifting support, smoke flaps, flap reinforcements, gore's and lacing pin reinforcements. All this will be cut from the same leftover canvas and doubled for strength where needed. Stay tuned!
