tarp grommet question

[Walt]

In some of the pics on here I have seen some sort of a stick tie down on tarp grommets.I have never seen this before and was wondering if it keeps the grommet from ripping out.Is there a tutorial thread or vid on this somebody could guide me to??

Thanks.
Walt

 

[solocanoe]

Walt, I'll take a stab at it...you can also try seaching for "tarp buttons" - that's where IaW and others have taken small rocks, nuts, etc...and used them instead of using the grommets - eliminating the weak point.

I've used a small stick myself when using the grommets - especially if I'm expecting a very windy nite. the stick spreads the 'pull' to the entire length of your stick. 4-6 inches is usually plenty for me...and if I have lots of time to make the stick "pretty" - I'll shave the bark to make it smooth, and round the ends.... protecting my tarp. tie your string/cord/etc...to the stick....on the inside of the grommet.

it's a highly effective way to save a tarp from ripping out at a grommet point.

if that's what you are asking about.... lol. :7:

 

[arctxbushman]

Got a pic of this being done?

I have more than one tarp missing a grommet.

 

[upthecreek]

you may be talking about toggles. Improves adjustability once your shelter is set up

 

[solocanoe]

Got a pic of this being done?

I have more than one tarp missing a grommet.

well, it's not pretty, and this was done very fast for another project I did in this thread:

http://www.bushcraftusa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24464


but it's the only pic I have already loaded of a string tied to the stick.
maybe it will help.

 

[Walt]

Walt, I'll take a stab at it...you can also try seaching for "tarp buttons" - that's where IaW and others have taken small rocks, nuts, etc...and used them instead of using the grommets - eliminating the weak point.

I've used a small stick myself when using the grommets - especially if I'm expecting a very windy nite. the stick spreads the 'pull' to the entire length of your stick. 4-6 inches is usually plenty for me...and if I have lots of time to make the stick "pretty" - I'll shave the bark to make it smooth, and round the ends.... protecting my tarp. tie your string/cord/etc...to the stick....on the inside of the grommet.

it's a highly effective way to save a tarp from ripping out at a grommet point.

if that's what you are asking about.... lol. :7:

I think that is what I saw on here.

I have used tarp buttons before but I didnt know that was their name.

 

[BushBum]

here's a vid of what I do with grommetsm hope it helps.
Simple tarp tricks 1: the grommet - YouTube

 

[Lerch]

I did a write up on button stones a while back. Here is the link to the thread. Take a look.

http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32922

 

[Skab]

Are talking about this type of set up?

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[Walt]

here's a vid of what I do with grommetsm hope it helps.
Simple tarp tricks 1: the grommet - YouTube

That's it right there.Thanks!

Does that help from damaging the grommet or tearing it out?

 

[dwightp]

That's it right there.Thanks!

Does that help from damaging the grommet or tearing it out?

Absolutely! All the "pull" is on the stick......not the grommet.