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Message: <blockquote data-quote="pluckem" data-source="post: 132763" data-attributes="member: 843">Yeah, I would at least run the numbers on the material cost first. My gut feel is you wont save much. The material you are looking for is Fire Retardant, UV & mildew resistant cotton. Your choice on weight, but most are 10-12oz.Sunforger treated Army Duck Canvas is the one to look at, looks like you can get it shipped for around $13 a yard.  Don't skimp on the material. The labor involved will be the same with crappy materials vs quality materials. Look at Davis Tent Website for more information on canvas material, lots of good info.Rough #'s put a 12x15' tent at around 38-41 yards?? That's $500 for the canvas material alone.Then add the following1.) Stove Jack ($50)2.) Sod Cloth ($20)3.) Heavy Duty Zippers and Buckles ($25)4.) Stakes ($30)5.) Rope and Tensioners ($30)6.) Window material/screen ($20)7.) Heavy Duty UV treated threadThat puts your material cost somewhere around $650-$675.  For comparison you can buy a Davis Tent (regarded by many to be one of the best) for $775 for a 12x14' or $860 for a 12x18' model. Davis also runs specials during the off season so you might be able to get it for even less. Don't undervalue the tried and true design you would get by purchasing from a company. They understand the shrinking characterizes of the material. They know the areas, stress points, and corners that will need to be reinforced. They know the correct spacing of tie downs, guy lines, and stakes. I understand a wall tent is really a simple design, but it would be labor intensive and a large percent of the cost in materials. For someone who doesn't have access to an industrial sewing machine you would be looking at even more expense buying a machine or contracting out the work. At that point there is no doubt you would be paying more.</blockquote>

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