[Jewelry making - Article 00084] - Re: [Orchid] Tent Weights

[silvermason]

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>     A cheap and effective alternative is to >tie down to a
>     concrete block or two. I don't think I've ever seen one of those
>     blow away in the wind.  ;-) 

    While this might work, I see at least 2 problems. First, they are
    ugly and unprofessional looking. Second, I sure wouldn't want to bang
    my shin on one or watch a customer trip over one. Plus, I wonder if
    the weight is sufficient. I think you should have 30 pounds at each
    corner as an absulute minimum. Another factor to consider is the tent
    itself. My Light Dome is much more resistant to flight than the
    ubiquitous EZ-UP canopies I see so frequently. I seldom use my
    weights anyway, because the Light Dome has 2 other options for
    securing the tent if you are on grass, and I'm already dragging
    around enough weight as it is. I still like Judy's option of the
    steel weights, even they are pricey and more challenging to make.
    One of these days... 

Allan Mason
www.silvermason.com
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