[AT] Question - tractor/combine related

[CEE VILL]

Tarps.

     I use some tarps here in NY, Greg, where the climate may be similar to 
yours.  The only reason that I use them is because they are better than 
nothing at all.  I have found the typical light weight translucent ones 
(such as Harbor Freight Farm quality) have a life of about 8 minutes.  I buy 
the heavier weight double coated tarps at tractor supply.  They are silver 
on outside and black on underside. I am thinking a 10' x 12' is in the $14 - 
$16 neighborhood.  At best life on these is one year.  If they are not torn 
from sharp edges and wind, the sun will destroy them in that length of time.

     If possible, it helps to cover sharp points on the equipment with wood 
or pieces of styrofoam to reduce puncture of the tarp.  To tie down, some 
bungies are used, but mostly I have cut lengths of nylon rope two to three 
feet long.  For over the winter I try to tie at all eyelets on the tarp.  
Not too handy to put on and off, but it keeps them from blowing away.  Any 
area sheltered from the wind by a building or ?? is a good thing.  They will 
blouse up in strong wind, but they have never left town.

Good luck,

Charlie V. in cooking WNY





>From: Greg Hass <gkhass at avci.net>
>Reply-To: Antique tractor email discussion group <
>that may be possible.  I am mainly interested in knowing if anyone has
>tried tarps, plastic, etc.  If they work, how you fasten them down for the
>wind, and how you can put them over the machine without every corner
>tearing a hole in the tarp... or is there some type of material available
>that is resistant to this?  Any and all suggestions and help would be
>appreciated.
>
>Greg Hass
>Michigan
>
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