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Exact pole measurements are included with each finished tent. WOOD: For ridge poles we use regular old
spruce 2x4s that we spend a little extra time picking out. Look for the few
in the pile that are the straightest with the fewest knots. Upright poles
are a bit more work unless you can find 2x2s. 2x2s are actually 1
½” x 1 ½”. We use Douglas Fir but it took a great
deal of time to locate a source. If you can’t find acceptable 2x2
stock you will have to use 2x4s. You will need one 2x4. RIDGEPOLE: Use the dimensions filled
in below to mark and cut your stock to length. Next, set a table saw to cut
the chamfer on the top two edges or, better still, use a router or shaper
to configure the pole to this softer edge shape. You will want to look
below to see what your grommet “set back” in the peaks of your
tent is. Use this measurement to measure back from the bitter ends to the
center of the holes in your ridge pole. Drill the two holes using a
9/16” bit. Sand and paint. SLEEVES: Shortening your ridge pole is
best done with a sleeve. The sleeves we supply are made to be placed over
your pole with very little, if any, stock removal. After cutting your ridge
into two pieces place a mark 7 ½” from each new cut end. Slide
the sleeve over the cut end until it lines up with the mark. Drill a hole
and place a nail or small screw into the sleeve to lock it place. Sand and
paint. UPRIGHT POLES: Set your table saw to
the thickness of the 2x4 (1½”) and rip your 2x4 twice. This
will yield boards that have a final dimension of 1½” x
1½”. We like the looks of a chamfered edge. First cut the
vertical poles to the measured height of your tent minus the height of your
ridgepole. Leave both ends in “the square” for about eight
inches and use a router or shaper to chamfer the edges in between. Drill a
3/8” hole roughly 3” deep into the top end of each upright
pole. Cut two 3/8” steel pins 9”. Radius the ends of the pins
and place in the drilled holes. Sand and paint. WALL POLES: are also constructed from
2x2s. Cut and build as described above for upright poles. Leave six inches
in the square and chamfer the balance. Drill top for 3/8” steel pin.
Place 6” pin in hole.
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