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  1. Posted · Edited by LokStok

    nice one man.

    wouldnt mind knowing what your new printer is because after a long line of disobedient recalcitrant shit printers, i am on the very verge of flinging the latest abomination into the pond!

    *edit

    dontchaluvitwhen you cant help but notice the awesome synchronicity of stuff.

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    yeah foo, cheap DYi that's worked for me in the past.

    assuming that you've got at least 4 x corner attachment points with height, such as walls, fence (that you can attach a higher pole/post to if needed).

    -procure (scour verge side chuck-outs, ask for left over bits from professional nursery refitters, buy from bunnings) shade-cloth of required rating (50% best).

    - find some springs. Again look for verge side thro-outs, of old trampolines. Alternatively tent-tensioner springs from camping retailers are the next best cheapest.

    - get some large thick washers. 3cm OS diam with 1cm IS hole are best. You will need 2 for each attachment point. While you are at bunnings buying these, you could also buy any dyna bolts

    that you will need for wall attachment points. Best are the ones with closed eyelet heads. Depending on how schmicko you want the tension, also maybe these could be worth it, but personally i prefer rope,

    with a truckies hitch type thingo.

    - get some aruldite glue. buy, borrow.

    - get some clothes pegs, not the fixed wooden ones, the plastic pincer-action ones.

    - assortment of bits of rope that you may need, plus a bit of knot/knowledge (gooogle)

    - apply glue liberally to attachment points (generally corners) of shade cloth (both sides) to the size of your washer. Best at least 1.5cm in from any edge.

    - stick a washer on each side of the shadecloth attachment point/corner and use two pegs to hold in place.

    - leave to set. next day, when set, drill out centre.

    - fuck around, swearing occasionally & throwing things down semi-violently till you have it up & tensioned to your satisfaction.

    - take pics and post to forum.

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