BUILDING THE LOG TENT FRAME, THE CANVAS WALL TENT CHRONICLES

ASSEMBLING THE LOGS FOR THE CANVAS WALL TENT FRAME. Getting closer to finishing the platform and log frame for our off grid canvas wall tent.

[@craigoryrobie5676]

I'm doing this. Props on working this out alone.

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Thanks for watching!

[@suburbanworkshop]

Absolutely love the setup for the tent. Do you have dimensions for the platform and wood framing. I really like the simplicity of the setup with the tent inside of the wooden frame protected by the Rain cover which is held up by the timbers. The overhang by the door entrance is really nice and well thought out.. I'm thinking of building one very similar and actually doing a 2nd patio base that js just covered by a rain cover for sitting outside of the tent when it rains and still be out of the weather. Nice job. Looks good.

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Hey Suburban Workshop, We had DAVIS TENT customize our tent to fit our needs at the time. It is 12' x 12' with extended side walls for more head room. I built the deck 12'x12' to fit the tent and then added the 4' porch extension. Because it is a custom built tent, the log dimensions really only work for this tent. When we ordered the tent from DAVIS TENT they gave us all the finished dimensions of the tent and rainfly and I built the log supports to those dimensions. Give Davis Tent a call, they are great to work with. Tell them I sent you and THANKS FOR WATCHING!

[@myYouTube1travel]

amazing

[@lukeeaton6251]

I love your design! It looks great! I was wondering if you could explain how you secured the angled logs to the deck? Thanks!

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Hey Luke, I used GRK Structural screws to attach the logs to the deck. I drilled and countersunk the logs to hide the screw heads. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching!

[@rbljackson]

@@mytwelveacres3071 Just found your channel while researching Wall tents. Our good friends have a property that they may allow us to build something like this on. Can you provide a folllow up video to explain the details on how your securing those angled logs to the deck please. I read your explanation above, but its still not clear to me how they are secured, and how the screws are hidden. This is a great looking design BTW.. LOVE this idea for a economy based getaway shelter similar to a cabin!

[@leonkennedy4189]

You make some great videos! Do you have one on the building of the actual deck? Thanks!

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Thanks Leon! Unfortunately I didn't video that part. Thanks for watching!

[@ninamorgan4959]

Thank you for taking the time to share!! I've returned to this video several times for wall tent inspiration. Finally at the point where I'll be putting one of my own up in a few weeks, and I'd like to replicate this design as much as I'm able. Do you mind sharing what angle you cut the bottom of the A Frame logs that sit on the deck to?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Hey Nina. I can surely get that angle for you but that angle can and will change depending on other dimensions. Specifically the height and width of your tent as well as the finished height of your rain fly. I actually drew the front view out on my barn floor to figure out the lengths and angles of the poles. Unfortunately I did not document that process very well. I will get that angle and reply back to you. Thanks for watching and good luck on your tent build, you will love it! Feel free to contact me at [e-mail] if you have any other questions

[@mytwelveacres3071]

I did check the angle Nina, the logs are at a 60 degree angle so the cut end would be around 30 degrees. but again, that can very depending on other factors. Good luck!

[@ninamorgan4959]

@@mytwelveacres3071 Thanks so much for your replies. Please keep the vids coming! Very appreciative and inspired.

[@clifhulburd]

Well done! Did you follow any sort of plans/blueprints? I would like to build something x2 very similar to this. I love the look of your timber frame, and would be very interested in plans if available.

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Hey Clif, No plans just figured it out a as I went along. I did talk to the folks at Davis Tent and got the finished dimensions for our tent while they were making it and made the log frame to fit that. Thanks for watching!

[@EllieMcGeeee]

@@mytwelveacres3071 hi! I also ordered some tents from them, would you mind sharing what your dimisiones were? I have reached out to them to ask so I can get the frame up before they get here, but I havnt heard back yet!

[@mytwelveacres3071]

@@EllieMcGeeee Our tent is 12 x 12 feet with 10 inches added to the wall height. The rain fly has a 4 foot extension on the front and 1 foot extensions on the eves and back. Every tent will be a little different, I'm sure they will get back to you with the info you are looking for. Or just give them a call. Thanks for watching!

[@siliconmunky]

Love it!. Did you source the logs from your property too?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Hey Pete, we cut them from a relatives property not to far away

[@shlomogoldman3214]

@@mytwelveacres3071 Did you peel the logs and build with them green? what else did you do to the logs? anything to seal them? Any issues with it twisting as it dries?

[@gregebel1628]

Awesome build - well done! Couple questions that I wasn't able to locate in this thread: 1) What are the dimensions (roughly) of the logs that you sourced for the job? Also, what are the rough dimensions of the deck platform? Thanks.

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Hey gregebel, the deck is 12x16 ,the logs for the A frame are 6-8 inches in diameter and approximately 12 feet long. The horizontal logs are 4-5 inches in diameter and around 17 feet long. The ridge beam is laminated 2x6 and about 18 feet long Hope that helps and thanks for watching!

[@gregebel1628]

Awesome - appreciate the details and quick response! Keep up the great work! ⛺️ 🪵 🔥

[@kelliboehning1653]

Hi there, I just received my wall tent today and am excited to put it up but first things first. . . . I am building a platform to put it on and would like to build a frame for the tarp as you did, could you tell me the length of those angled logs?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Hey Kelli, Congratulations on getting you wall tent!! It will be a few days before I get back to the tent to get any measurements. The length of the logs that you need could be different from what I have, it all depends on the tents total hight and that varies depending on manufacturer and or how your tent was made. We had our walls made 10 inches taller to afford us more head room . If you get that total hight measurement, I may be able to give you a better idea on your log length. Thanks for watching!

[@vivianmcswain6050]

I'm in love with the design!!! How much was the cost of your exact set up? I would love this as a permanent set up for on a campsite on my property? I am budget sensitive but will save my pennies for this.

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Hey Vivian, Our costs were around $2500 including Tent, Rainfly and Deck materials. That does not include labor. Thanks for watching!

[@lynngatlin4469]

What keeps the tee pee type center ridge from rocking say North or South just wondering. I like the design it's simple.

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Hey Lynn, there is a small cross member at the top of the A FRAME logs at the front of the tent. From that cross member I placed an angle brace log back up to the end of the ridge. That eliminated most of the wiggle. After lashing the RAIN FLY on, the frame is rock solid. We have had some high wind events with no problems. Thanks for watching!

[@lynngatlin4469]

@@mytwelveacres3071 ok I missed that than. Thanks

[@robbradford01]

What type of trees did you use?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Hey Robert, I used Tamarack (Larch) trees. They are very decay resistant and will last many years.Thanks for watching!

[@Sykumind]

What kind of tarp did you use please?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

I had Davis Tent make me a Vinyl Rain Fly to fit our tent. Thanks for watching!

[@PoopstainMcSkidmark]

I’m going home to Cumberland gap, see my gal and her granpap

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Me and my wife and my little chap... Thanks for watching!

[@MindfulWaltonRandomVibes]

Where to buy the logs?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

I cut and peeled my own logs. You may find some at a local sawmill, or they could help you find someone who can get them for you. Thanks for watching!

[@GaMedic911]

What state is your land with tent in?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

NY

[@GaMedic911]

My Twelve Acres ty. Wife and I are looking for property now in NC and VA but I’m wondering how wall tents perform in high humidity. Im guessing NY is similar in that regard. Have you found issues with damp high humidity? Love your videos BTW. Thanks for sharing👍

[@mytwelveacres3071]

@@GaMedic911 It indeed can be humid here in upstate NY. We haven't had any issues with the tent because of moisture. The tent ( DAVIS TENT) is water, mildew and fire resistant. Thanks for watching!

[@shlomogoldman3214]

@@mytwelveacres3071 any chance you'd be able to consult with me if i need guidance while building one of these this spring in Maine?

[@brianellison3525]

That much framing? I ain't stupid enough to put a tent on it. At that point a cabin ain't to far away.