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Gravel Bags for Packstock

Fabrication Plans

Material Layout

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MATERIALS LIST
  • 49" x 49", 18-ounce polyester with PVC resin, (PVC "truck tarp")*
  • 17½" x 2½" 18-ounce polyester with PVC resin, (PVC "truck tarp")*
  • 1" x 40" seam tape
  • 1½" x 10" nylon webbing
  • ¾" x 3' tubular nylon
  • ¾" x 9' tubular nylon
  • 1½" D-ring
  • 1¼" x 16" x 3/16" steel, or ¼" aluminum flat stock
  • 1¼" x 45½" x 3/16" steel bar
  • 1 medium-size carabiner or metal snap clip
  • 2 each 9" chains for decker; or
  • 2 each 20" chains for sawbuck
*Alternative material: 16-ounce coated nylon CorduraTM
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