madPete

I was thinking about replacing my old wedge tent. After checking various tent suppliers, there must be a large demand or they are all taking their sweet time in the off-season. Lead times for canvas was 2 to 6 months. Then I heard that the canvas in these tents is much heavier, so I pulled out the old tents I've used extensively over the years. Both were made from Home Depot canvas. The wedge tent was made in 2005-06. The Oar tent maybe 2012. I think 6-8 ounce canvas versus 10-12 ounce heavily coated commercial tents. After inspection, they are still in good shape. I'm glad, cause I spent a lot of time making reinforced handsewn grommets on both for stake tiedowns. They've been recently used (Sept 2022) but were pretty drippy with some rain. So... resprayed both with Scotchgard water repellent (It took 3 cans for both and only got halfway down on the wedge doors). Did I mention that I take the wedge tent when I fly to events? Its much lighter than the commerical canvas tents, and along with a folding cot, wool blanket, collapsible uprights, and stakes, the duffle comes in under 50 pounds for flying. To date, no ripped canvas or major issues either. Contained in a heavy canvas duffle. If you make your own, be sure to wash and dry the canvas before building it. It shrinks the fabric so the space between threads is smaller and tighter. Reinforce your stake grommets with layers of fabric. I made handsewn grommet holes and run rope thru the grommets to the stakes. Then waterproof with something... I wrap the ridgepole with twine where the uprights connect, see pics. Never split any poles this way. Poles are cut small enough to fit in the duffle (37 inches max) and connect with commercial canopy connectors that I wrapped with twine or leather. Also made a new lighter ridge pole. Previously I supported the uprights with rope and stakes only, if I flew in. If I drove to an event, I brought a heavier ridgepole. The uprights fit into the ridgepole with a large lag screw with the head ground of. It stands on its own with stakes on the corners only. 1-3/8 closet poles and 1-3/8 connectors work pretty well! Anyway, now ready for this Pyrate season!

There goes the neighborhood 🤣

linen is expensive. makes the finds at goodwill that much more attractive and the clothing cheaper!

I found these last week at the local Goodwill. Turkish towels! 2 are pictured, but I actual got 3. the third was a much paler light blue with the same stripes at each end. The colors are more subdued than the images show. And I'm sure the girlfriend will snag one! These are approximately 36 by 76 inches. I suppose they could double for a swimsuit wrap. All 3 were less than $10. Its one of those things you just happen across. You never find something when you are looking for it, but it pays to go often and browse because things pop up that werent on your radar. I went actually looking for an ice cream bucket that could be repurposed for a wooden bucket like one I found before. Turkish towels are historically accurate. This complements the one William sent me. That one is easier to travel with due to its smaller size 13 x 36 inches and basic off-white. Maybe I will trade the extras...

Here is the pierced brass lantern I purchased a few years back from Js Townsend. The only gripe I have is the door is a bit tight to close with a candle inside. but better that than too loose and flops open. It came with a clear coating of some sort, I'm assuming to reduce corrosion? Overall I'm very happy with it...

These folks have a couple also... https://turkeyfootllc.com/catalog/p/mhfo4moydrih3h9dcs7rtv8mjx23wp

Here's a few pierced lanterns: https://www.townsends.us/collections/lamps-lanterns-lighting/products/pierced-ships-lantern-tl16-p-41 https://www.townsends.us/collections/lamps-lanterns-lighting/products/medium-pierced-lanterns-tl14-p-116 cheaper alternatives: https://www.samsonhistorical.com/collections/lanterns-lighting/products/ships-lantern https://www.etsy.com/listing/859011744/13-12-punched-tin-lantern-antique?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=pierced+tin+lantern&ref=sr_gallery-1-3&frs=1&sts=1&organic_search_click=1 https://www.etsy.com/listing/914474283/vintage-repro-paul-revere-colonial?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=pierced+tin+lantern&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1 https://www.etsy.com/listing/1271850127/vintage-lantern-pierced-tin-artist-made?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=pierced+tin+lantern&ref=sr_gallery-1-11&organic_search_click=1 wood lanterns: https://www.etsy.com/listing/823049223/12-12-colonial-lantern-antique?click_key=bf053e97030aac9d745184144816fc468c4afbf9%3A823049223&click_sum=5a6c5158&external=1&rec_type=cs&ref=pla_similar_listing_top-5&frs=1&sts=1 https://www.samsonhistorical.com/products/wood-lantern

This is what I did for my travel tent. I found some 1-1/4 canopy connectors and cut down some 1-1/4 Dowels to fit in my duffel (about 30 inches long. Then I smeared glue all over the connectors and wrapped a length of twine around the connector. These go inside my tent so they aren't obvious, but at least I have poles for my tent... [EDIT: Sorry they are 1-3/8 closet poles and connectors and the oar was 1-3/8]

https://nypost.com/2022/08/08/bahamas-treasure-found-in-iconic-17th-century-spanish-shipwreck/

Interesting article ship dates 1660 https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/17/world/dutch-palmwood-shipwreck-finds-scn/index.html looks like they found the Viceroys's robe! (first image)

Heres a couple wheelock spanners and another combo tool...

I guess I turned in my homework in the wrong place too, so adding it here... I will be a new moderator to the Armoury and the Thieves Market. Also heavily involved in the gathering of events for the calendar. As MadPete (Peter Chaaps), I've been on the pub and in the pirate world since 2009. You may know me from the Fort Taylor Pirate Invasion, Searles, Ojai, Dana Point, Utah Pirate Invasion, Long Beach, or Put In Bay. Prior to my going on the account, I was heavily involved in American Civil War artillery groups, American War for Independence, and general black powder shooting. There are some big shoes to fill in the Armoury as moderator, with the passing of Cascabel. I only hope I can do a satisfactory job... Kudos to our dearly departed Cascabel for the great job he did here in the past. Dont be afraid to reach out and say Hi! I 've missed you all.

most of the images I see are loosely rolled (kinda look like the modern bolt without the form inside). Also see a lot of folded fabric. Generally its much narrower than we see today also

I guess a little research is needed to identify how large quantities of fabric were delivered in 1715, on a roll, a bolt or ? Then we could include some in/on our bales. Would only need enough fabric on the outside to make it look like stolen goods.