Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Dingleberry on March 15, 2008, 11:09:52 am

Title: Tarp ?
Post by: Dingleberry on March 15, 2008, 11:09:52 am
Does anyone know where to get those thicker tarps (for waste and debitage) that you see at knap-ins?  I've been goin through the thinner ones and would like an upgrade.  Thanks
Title: Re: Tarp ?
Post by: Bishop on March 15, 2008, 01:12:05 pm
Dingelberrry
im sure you have thought of this but maybe not, a good military surplus store is a good place to start or if you live near a military base most have a DMRO, i think thats what they call it, where they sell stuff for whatever reason. on the fort here its a sealed bid sale and i got a good thick green tarp along with some other items, tent stakes, etc... for a couple bucks.
Bishop
Title: Re: Tarp ?
Post by: Dingleberry on March 15, 2008, 09:05:44 pm
Bishop,   I actually had not thought of that....duh. ;D; we don't have any near us as far as I know.  I'll keep a lookout for one next time I'm out of town.  Thanks
Title: Re: Tarp ?
Post by: wvfknapper on March 15, 2008, 10:56:06 pm
I think Lowes carries heavy cotton duck tarps

wvflintknapper
Title: Re: Tarp ?
Post by: nailbender on March 16, 2008, 04:45:30 am
  Any home improvement store or painting supply store should have painter's tarps. They are made of pretty thick canvas material and should stand up to alot of abuse.

   Dale.
Title: Re: Tarp ?
Post by: Sleddman on March 17, 2008, 01:00:21 pm
dingleberry,   The ones I think you are talking about at the Knap-ins came from a factory somewhere and was a heuge belt that was cut up and sold a few years back. Hav"nt  seen any around for some time and you can't pry them away from their owners now. They are a thick cotton fiber about three eighths of an inch thick. I agree the best bet is Army navy surplus. If you find some you will be a hit at your next Knap-In. Dont sell them cheap.  Sleddman
Title: Re: Tarp ?
Post by: JackCrafty on March 17, 2008, 01:08:48 pm
The painters drop-cloths (canvas) are what I use.  I don't like the waterproof tarps because they trap moisture when you fold 'em up.