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BowEd:
Stringman....and it's got a floor too yet for snake country.Great score I'd say.Nice size too.
Usually most canvas tents are made out of at least 10 ounce material.I've had very good results using a tear mender type latex glue along with a canvas patch to patch canvas,or blinds that are even made out of more synthetic nylon material.No sewing involved at all.
I'm sure you know but mildew is the enemy of most canvas.Putting it away dry is crucial and in a good dry place too.Your stress points will reveal how well it was took care of of course.
From the looks of it I don't see many tears.Having all the parts etc. too.An awning and looks like screened windows too yet.That's a night time plus in the summer.Maybe a water proofing job is in order too.Lots of products out there.Put it on with a weed sprayer.Patching everything first though.Worth sticking a small amount of money and time into.
osage outlaw:
Scott, it looks like Sears quit using the name J.C. Higgins around 1964. Your tent is over 50 years old!
BowEd:
I've got a couple canvas dwellings that are over 35 years old that are as good as new yet.Just makes a diff how well it was put away and stored.
JEB:
I found an almost new Stihl chain saw in the middle of the roadway in a small town here in Texas the other day. I dropped off at the local P.D. in case the owner asked about it. I mean like new without a scratch on it.
steve b.:
This probably doesn't qualify as thrifty but I did get it today and it is used. I was in the market for a newer, bigger bandsaw to at least reduce staves but also had fantasies about having one big enough to resaw logs, for whatever purpose. A friend at work heard I was looking and gave me a deal on this 5hp that I couldn't refuse. He threw in several carbide blades of different thicknesses and one of those accordion roller benches. So all in all it was a very good deal for me. Its 650 lbs.
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