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Maine

I was wondering what kind of tarp everyone is using to get their pumpkins out? I've noticed some for sale but $70 is a little high for me and I would like to just make my own. any suggestions on how to make one and what materials to use? I need one that will lift 1,800 lbs ;-)

Thanks.

9/4/2003 12:33:04 PM

Edmonton, Canada

1800 pounds, all at once!!!???

9/4/2003 1:16:01 PM

Maine

LOL!!!! Yes, I don't want to have to make more than one trip from the patch to the truck so I want to carry them all at once. ;-)

9/4/2003 1:25:18 PM

derry n.h u.s.a.

Maineiac
I used a 40x40 blue tarp folded in quarters to lift my 1107exh back in 01,it worked fine with 10 or 11 people,no hand holes though!

9/4/2003 2:13:42 PM

Utah

I would carry them one at a time so they wouldn't push against each other and possibly split.

to add handles to a tarp- add grommets (the litte metal hole)to the tarp(Walmart sells grommet kits) run a rope through the hole add a piece of 6 in pvc pipe for a handle.
if you don't want to add grommets then you can use a golf ball (or a rock or a pine cone or whatever) and ball the tarp around it and tie the rope to it.
would a picture help ? if so i'll take one of the one i made.

9/4/2003 3:31:52 PM

wilmington,ma.

In Maine go to a fishing boat ,and ask for one of there
old cod end net .Put a blanket on it to cover the knots
and lift.

9/4/2003 3:32:42 PM

Caceres, mid west of Spain

I'd suggest you to take a look to my diary.

9/4/2003 3:51:57 PM

Topsfield, Ma.

Maineiac, $70 bucks isn't bad for a professional grade tarp!
Couple seasons ago, I went to Home Depot for a good canvas tarp, then to the marine store for some web material (like seat belts) then to the sail maker for stitching it all together...and it's safe to say I spent more than that !!!
Live and learn.
Duff

9/5/2003 8:38:33 PM