Ok, I got the tent. It's great! Now I need some walls. Instead of borrowing these again, I would like to purchase portable walls. I'm looking for 2' x 6' & 3' x 6' sections of wire mesh sections that can attach together to form longer sections. The mesh is (I'm guessing) 1" x 2" wire mesh which is welded onto 1" galvanized pipe. Material is then stretched over these sections. These sections come with feet so they can stand. I hope I've not confused anyone. Help! I can't find these anywhere.
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I use Ball Bungees to attach the gridwall to the Sta-Bars, and then I lace longer bungees between the tops of the wall and my tent frame. You can get the 6 or 8 inch ball bungees pretty cheaply at several online places. I got mine from tarpsonline.com.
Don Kelley said:
Dave, yes I set up my new tent from Flourish last week and immediately ordered the Sta-bars. They should be in today. Good point about attaching them to these bars. Do you use the nylon fasteners to attach these? <</body>
Dave, yes I set up my new tent from Flourish last week and immediately ordered the Sta-bars. They should be in today. Good point about attaching them to these bars. Do you use the nylon fasteners to attach these?
Don
Dave Hinde said:
Check out the Sta-Bars at Flourish.com, too. They make an excellant attachment point for gridwalls in a canopy, plus they keep the canopy from swaying too much in the wind. The combination of gridwall and stabars have kept my caravan canopy from twisting and swaying for about 20 shows now. I like to look down a line of swaying tents and see mine standing there hardly moving!
Don Kelley said:
Hi Dave, I just googled it and found them for the price you mentioned. We have a place here in St. Louis that sells used items like this. I'll call them in the morning. Thanks for your help. It looks like this is the way to go.
Check out the Sta-Bars at Flourish.com, too. They make an excellant attachment point for gridwalls in a canopy, plus they keep the canopy from swaying too much in the wind. The combination of gridwall and stabars have kept my caravan canopy from twisting and swaying for about 20 shows now. I like to look down a line of swaying tents and see mine standing there hardly moving!
Don Kelley said:
Hi Dave, I just googled it and found them for the price you mentioned. We have a place here in St. Louis that sells used items like this. I'll call them in the morning. Thanks for your help. It looks like this is the way to go.
Hi Dave, I just googled it and found them for the price you mentioned. We have a place here in St. Louis that sells used items like this. I'll call them in the morning. Thanks for your help. It looks like this is the way to go.
Don
Dave Hinde said:
I've never seen them at hardware store, but Store Fixture places have them. You can also google gridwalls and find them, but shipping is probably high. Dolphin Fixtures has a website, http://www.dolphinfixtures.com/list.php. The utility hook is what I use, and it holds really well. With the 1 inch slot, pictures don't accidentally get knocked off.
Don Kelley said:
Hi Dave, thanks for getting back to me. Are you saying I can go to a hardware store and get these? I live at hardware stores and I've never seen them. I'll be checking them out. What kind of store is Dolphin Fixtures? Where is it located. I can google it and get add'l info. St. Louis here
Thanks again
Don
Dave Hinde said:
Steel Gridwall panels come in 2 x 6 and 3 x 6 sizes. They are heavy, but this adds weight and rigidity to the tent. I have a couple sets of 3 hinged together, and a couple 2 piece sections. You can tie wrap them all together, but I tried ball bungees this weekend, and they worked out great. My tent has a Sta-Bar around 3 sides that I bungee the wall sections to, but if you use the sections of 3 with one turned at 90 degrees, it will work. Also, bungee the top of the walls to the tent. You can get baskets and shelves that easily attach to the gridwall sections. Also get the gridwall hooks.
Where I got mine was a local store fixture supply place(Dolphin Fixtures). The cost was less than $20 per section (they give artists the same price as big stores). That can add up, but I've been able to pick up a few from other artists. I think I'm lugging around about 12 now!
I agree with Larry about the feet. I have some that I've used, but they are always in the way.
I've never seen them at hardware store, but Store Fixture places have them. You can also google gridwalls and find them, but shipping is probably high. Dolphin Fixtures has a website, http://www.dolphinfixtures.com/list.php. The utility hook is what I use, and it holds really well. With the 1 inch slot, pictures don't accidentally get knocked off.
Don Kelley said:
Hi Dave, thanks for getting back to me. Are you saying I can go to a hardware store and get these? I live at hardware stores and I've never seen them. I'll be checking them out. What kind of store is Dolphin Fixtures? Where is it located. I can google it and get add'l info. St. Louis here
Thanks again
Don
Dave Hinde said:
Steel Gridwall panels come in 2 x 6 and 3 x 6 sizes. They are heavy, but this adds weight and rigidity to the tent. I have a couple sets of 3 hinged together, and a couple 2 piece sections. You can tie wrap them all together, but I tried ball bungees this weekend, and they worked out great. My tent has a Sta-Bar around 3 sides that I bungee the wall sections to, but if you use the sections of 3 with one turned at 90 degrees, it will work. Also, bungee the top of the walls to the tent. You can get baskets and shelves that easily attach to the gridwall sections. Also get the gridwall hooks.
Where I got mine was a local store fixture supply place(Dolphin Fixtures). The cost was less than $20 per section (they give artists the same price as big stores). That can add up, but I've been able to pick up a few from other artists. I think I'm lugging around about 12 now!
I agree with Larry about the feet. I have some that I've used, but they are always in the way.
Hi Dave, thanks for getting back to me. Are you saying I can go to a hardware store and get these? I live at hardware stores and I've never seen them. I'll be checking them out. What kind of store is Dolphin Fixtures? Where is it located. I can google it and get add'l info. St. Louis here
Thanks again
Don
Dave Hinde said:
Steel Gridwall panels come in 2 x 6 and 3 x 6 sizes. They are heavy, but this adds weight and rigidity to the tent. I have a couple sets of 3 hinged together, and a couple 2 piece sections. You can tie wrap them all together, but I tried ball bungees this weekend, and they worked out great. My tent has a Sta-Bar around 3 sides that I bungee the wall sections to, but if you use the sections of 3 with one turned at 90 degrees, it will work. Also, bungee the top of the walls to the tent. You can get baskets and shelves that easily attach to the gridwall sections. Also get the gridwall hooks.
Where I got mine was a local store fixture supply place(Dolphin Fixtures). The cost was less than $20 per section (they give artists the same price as big stores). That can add up, but I've been able to pick up a few from other artists. I think I'm lugging around about 12 now!
I agree with Larry about the feet. I have some that I've used, but they are always in the way.
Steel Gridwall panels come in 2 x 6 and 3 x 6 sizes. They are heavy, but this adds weight and rigidity to the tent. I have a couple sets of 3 hinged together, and a couple 2 piece sections. You can tie wrap them all together, but I tried ball bungees this weekend, and they worked out great. My tent has a Sta-Bar around 3 sides that I bungee the wall sections to, but if you use the sections of 3 with one turned at 90 degrees, it will work. Also, bungee the top of the walls to the tent. You can get baskets and shelves that easily attach to the gridwall sections. Also get the gridwall hooks.
Where I got mine was a local store fixture supply place(Dolphin Fixtures). The cost was less than $20 per section (they give artists the same price as big stores). That can add up, but I've been able to pick up a few from other artists. I think I'm lugging around about 12 now!
I agree with Larry about the feet. I have some that I've used, but they are always in the way.
Here's a link to the type of display panel you're referring to: http://www.graphicdisplaysystems.com/
If you do order them, do not use the feet that stick out into the booth or into your neighbors booth. Just use cable ties to connect the panels.
1x2 grid is called turkey wire. My first racks were turkey wire welded to 1/2 inch electrical conduit also called EMT.
There are a few manufacturers that sell the exact type of display racks. I don't have time to research it right now but someone else may add to this thread.
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Thanks again
Don
Dave Hinde said:
Where I got mine was a local store fixture supply place(Dolphin Fixtures). The cost was less than $20 per section (they give artists the same price as big stores). That can add up, but I've been able to pick up a few from other artists. I think I'm lugging around about 12 now!
I agree with Larry about the feet. I have some that I've used, but they are always in the way.
http://www.graphicdisplaysystems.com/
Larry Berman
Digital Jury Services
http://BermanGraphics.com
412-401-8100
http://www.graphicdisplaysystems.com/
If you do order them, do not use the feet that stick out into the booth or into your neighbors booth. Just use cable ties to connect the panels.
Larry Berman
Digital Jury Services
http://BermanGraphics.com
412-401-8100
There are a few manufacturers that sell the exact type of display racks. I don't have time to research it right now but someone else may add to this thread.
Also look at Armstrong:
http://www.armstrongproducts.com/system09.htm
Larry Berman
Digital Jury Services
http://BermanGraphics.com
412-401-8100