Shade Sail and Mesh Tarp DIY (PART 2) - Two Month Followup

[@beanhan4766]

Greatest job dad 👍🏻

[@CEEJ-MAN]

Thanks so much! I know it’s not perfect, but it’s a start if nothing else! Haha stay well!

[@timreiners5540]

Very cool build, I have a much smaller pation I want to do this with myself. Thank You for posting.

[@CEEJ-MAN]

Good luck! Smaller should certainly be easier and less stress on materials. Send me some pics! I’d love to see it when done!

[@S197jet]

How is the tarp holding up? I’m thinking of getting some from HF but I don’t know if they will resiste the summer sun in California

[@CEEJ-MAN]

So far so good. Noticing some weathering, but overall, they’re still holding together.

[@timreiners5540]

You can disassemble that spring tensioner and eliminate the carabiner by looping one side of the tensioner through you turn buckle eye bolt.

[@CEEJ-MAN]

I had actually originally done what you’re describing, but at some point realized I liked being able to quickly de-tension and disassemble everything in the event of a big storm or anchor failure. Other than that, yes, you could simplify the combination a bit. Thanks for your thoughts! Hope all is well!

[@joshuadocter2277]

Are you happy with the amount of light this particular sunshade filters out?

[@CEEJ-MAN]

It’s a pretty dramatic difference between having it and not having it. When it’s 110 degrees outside it certainly makes it more bearable. Thanks and stay well!

[@l31007]

Love that you followed up on your original video. Great camera work. Your audio is better too. Thank you for sharing what you learned. Now we all learn.

[@CEEJ-MAN]

Glad you enjoyed it and hope it helps you somehow down the line! Thanks for your comments!

[@l31007]

I thought you might enjoy this short video. Collapsing sun shade. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWbVnapuh9h3ebcsi=FlEZ7xsWPpEch-W9

[@CEEJ-MAN]

This is awesome! I considered doing something like this too! If you have the right set up it’s not a bad looking idea! Good find!

[@l31007]

@@CEEJ-MAN Glad you liked the video. I hope to do that some day for my backyard. Three of those side by side.

[@CEEJ-MAN]

That’ll be really nice! Lots of shade real estate! You can never have too much shade! Haha

[@SableSunsets]

If you can down by the wire near the rock wall put some yellow or bright colored ties on the cable for safety reason. Not sure if people ride dirt bikes?

[@CEEJ-MAN]

That’s a good idea, this area is in a wash and not really a ridding or walking area. But, that’s a good idea and maybe I’ll do it anyway. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@allandriaacosta595]

Gets the job done. Great work !! Even better you did the labor yourself. You saved the day and money.

[@CEEJ-MAN]

Thanks for the kind words! It’s been good to have it up and nice to keep some money in my pocket! Stay well!

[@ggoebel6203]

You can’t add concrete to the inside of the pole because now instead of the pole bending it’s going to sheer off with concrete inside of it, making it much more dangerous than what it was in the first place 😮

[@CEEJ-MAN]

You might be right if this post was experiencing any serious force. But in this application, it has withstood several storms and with cable support has not had any problems. Thanks for your feedback though!

[@dexterousx92]

*Great project. I hope its been working out well for you. I love the concrete bag tip 😃. Ill have to use that one.*

[@CEEJ-MAN]

Thanks! So far it’s been up for going on 3 months. Handles most winds fairly well. The 50 and 60 mph gusts pick it up a little more though haha. Thanks for your kind words! Good luck!

[@bhansen316]

can you please do a video on that freestanding hose filling station thing?

[@CEEJ-MAN]

Haha I’m surprised that caught your eye! It’s been helpful on many projects. Maybe when I have some time I’ll try to send you a video. Thanks! Hope all is well!

[@chewar7537]

The music is very annoying, and unnecessary.

[@CEEJ-MAN]

Sorry you feel that way, but thanks for the feedback! Stay well!

[@percyvick431]

How does in hold up during rain and wind

[@CEEJ-MAN]

As long as the wind doesn’t exceed about 30-40mph it’s pretty tame. I’ve had a couple days beyond that and I certainly keep my eye on it haha. Rain doesn’t effect it