Proper Galaxy Hut Dimensions

[rgk]

http://galaxybeing.com/galaxyhut/ says that you are supposed to use a 16x24 tarp, and provides the link to a reputable distributor. But at that distributor's website, it says "actual sizes are 4" to 6" shorter in length and width than order size." So which do I get? The 16x24, or the 20x30?

[ygmir]

http://galaxybeing.com/galaxyhut/ says that you are supposed to use a 16x24 tarp, and provides the link to a reputable distributor. But at that distributor's website, it says "actual sizes are 4" to 6" shorter in length and width than order size." So which do I get? The 16x24, or the 20x30?

so, are you building this, for Liliputians?
Are the tarp dimensions you use in feet? if so, and the tarps are 4 to 6 inches shorter, I'd think 20x30 feet might be over kill. Unless, of course, all dimensions are in inches?

Also, there are sites to order tarps, to exact finish sizes.

and, with a design like that, you can modify the frame dimensions, if you need it to be exact. Or, just let it be 3" off the ground on each side, and 2" short on the ends, since, if you use "ball bungees" they'll make up the gap.

Improvisation, is a good thing.

Just my opinions, though YMMV.

[theCryptofishist]

These dimensions are too small for all but a few pocket galaxies. Even the Lessor Magellanic Cloud won't fit there.

[ygmir]

"Wormhole"? did someone mention Wormhole?

[theCryptofishist]

Wormhole got kicked off the board a month ago, and we don't talk about him any more.

[ygmir]

Wormhole got kicked off the board a month ago, and we don't talk about him any more.

didn't he show back up next week?

[theCryptofishist]

Wormhole got kicked off the board a month ago, and we don't talk about him any more.

didn't he show back up next week?

You know me, my "sock radar" sucks.

[ygmir]

Wormhole got kicked off the board a month ago, and we don't talk about him any more.

didn't he show back up next week?

You know me, my "sock radar" sucks.

hhhhmmmm, feeling obtuse..........

[MyDearFriend]

Wormhole got kicked off the board a month ago, and we don't talk about him any more.

didn't he show back up next week?

You know me, my "sock radar" sucks.

hhhhmmmm, feeling obtuse..........

No no no, Wormhole showed up again next month, at Decompression with the Galaxy from Orion's Belt.

[rgk]

http://galaxybeing.com/galaxyhut/ says that you are supposed to use a 16x24 tarp, and provides the link to a reputable distributor. But at that distributor's website, it says "actual sizes are 4" to 6" shorter in length and width than order size." So which do I get? The 16x24, or the 20x30?

so, are you building this, for Liliputians?
Are the tarp dimensions you use in feet? if so, and the tarps are 4 to 6 inches shorter, I'd think 20x30 feet might be over kill. Unless, of course, all dimensions are in inches?

Also, there are sites to order tarps, to exact finish sizes.

and, with a design like that, you can modify the frame dimensions, if you need it to be exact. Or, just let it be 3" off the ground on each side, and 2" short on the ends, since, if you use "ball bungees" they'll make up the gap.

Improvisation, is a good thing.

Just my opinions, though YMMV.

Oh my goodness. Inches. Feet. MUST have been a wormhole.

[rgk]

So should I get a tarp that is one foot larger than the specified dimensions? I called Creative Shelters and left them a message, as no one picked up.

[ygmir]

So should I get a tarp that is one foot larger than the specified dimensions? I called Creative Shelters and left them a message, as no one picked up.

I'd think, a little smaller, with the ball bungees to make up the room, would be easiest and stay tightest....if I'm envisioning what you are doing correctly.

[rgk]

ygmir, you are absolutely correct. Galaxybeing writes:

All tarp sizing is like that. The idea is that if you have, for instance, a
frame size of 10x10, the tarp will be a bit smaller so it will sit in the
center of that frame and be suspended by the ball bungies. So you would
still buy a 10x10 tarp, but it's actually a bit smaller.

You can kind of see in these illustrations how it's supposed to work in a
normal commercial frame (see 8 & 9)

http://www.creativeshelters.com/Documen ... tions.aspx

For the basic Galaxy Hut it's a 16 x 24 foot tarp. For the advanced Hut
it's a 20 x 24 foot tarp.

[Bob]

Consider adding guy lines to brace the sides, or at least bring enough stakes and cord to set them up after you see how it performs in the wind.