Making Canopy or Tent weights for trade shows or art shows.
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- A simple video on making Canopy or Tent weights for trade shows or art shows.
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I found this video helpful, thank you! I just made 4 out of 4" PVC cut to 25" long (without the end caps) and they weigh 27.5 pounds each. I was looking for 100 pounds total so I'm happy with this. I didn't put a hook on it, instead I put them on the tent feet and strap them to the legs. I didn't feel right hanging them and putting stress on the top of the frame.
how much did you spend in materials?
@@sammarx2600 About $100 CAD total
Thank you so VERY much for a concise video without any annoying music or jittery camera movement! This is exactly what I need to do for our canopy. Thank you, again, for the professional, clean, video!
Nice video, I used this idea, spray painted the pvc black and attached velcro straps one through the handle around the legs and another through the eyelet on top it works, Thanks!
Thank you for creating this video. It was very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
I see many things made up to steady the canopy but hands down these weights are the best. Thanks for sharing the process.
Hi there. Two questions...how did you hold the wood in the tube to screw the handle in? And how did you cleanly pour the concrete into the tubes? Thanks in advance
Awesome idea here and love the handles. I'll be heading out to my first art show selling my handcrafted Native American Indian flutes real soon. Thanks for the inspiration!!
Very nice and helpful. I love the handle idea!
Great video. Great idea. Thank you so much.
Chad thank you for the video. It really helps. I love the photos and explains step by step.
Love this idea. I went to a craft show where I saw someone using these effectively on severely windy day, better than tent weight you get in the market. I decided to have my husband make it for me(He does not know it yet lol). thank you for great video.
One more thing this is the most important thing. Thank you Chad. Without you without this video I'm spending money above and beyond what I did to get the same weight. A little bit of money a little bit of effort and I have these wait the leftover money I donate to charities. My favorite one is the Susan G Komen Foundation.
Great idea Chad. I'll put that project on my to do list.
Mark
Chad, great video! I sell parts at car shows and have 2 canopies. I like how you added the handles. Question, what's the length of the PVC pipe? Thanks.
I use gallon milk jjhs filled with water. I run Velcro through the jug handle and around the leg. you can use sand too. sand is heavier but I can use the water while camping or set up.at.a flea market. virtually free!
That should work great! Good idea!
Chris
Great video, thank you! I will definitely be doing this. Do you hang them from the upper corners of your tent? Or strap them to the legs? Will hanging that much weight from the upper part of the tent jeapordize the strength of it over time? Just curious what would be best. Thank you.
Hannah O'Connell you can hook at the top or you can Velcro them to the legs. I use jugs of water and Velcro to the legs. mine is a 6 x 4. a 10 x 10 needs 20-40 lb each leg. a 10 x 20 needs 50 lb each leg.
How long does it take for the concrete to dry before using?
Thanks great video
Do you have a pic of how they hook on? Just curious...thanks! Great idea and so simple!
Haylee Oates I dont have a picture but what I do is tie a thin white rope in the upper corner of the popup and then run it down the leg and hook it to the top of the weight. Works perfect.
Thank you!😊
why didn't you use pvc cement??? great idea
How much concrete should I buy to make 4 of these?
Well I don't know how to attach a photo. I made these. I have the photo to show you. What a brilliant idea. I did something different for the handles and I wanted to show everybody that in the photos. I went to two different hardware storesand I wasn't giving them $5 a piece for the handles. I purchased an 8 ft length of half-inch nylon rope. I then drilled two holes completely through the 4 inch PVC. I fed the nylon rope through the holes cut it not it it off on one side and on the other side obviously I have the letter U and or a handle. That's the only thing I did different. Again I wish I could post a photo here. My 4 weeks are outside with the cement obviously inside curing I chose to put eye bolts on top and I will either secure them to the legs of my E-Z Up canopy with velcro or used tow straps and hang them from the canopy itself I'll be at only a few inches off the ground. One last comment I almost forgot this man took his time to make this video and share it with everyone. That's what we call someone who is giving. I say you people who did it down vote or destructive not giving none charitable horses asses and if you got a problem with it I'm no keyboard Warrior here I'll give you my address Park your ass on my front lawn and we'll see what happens. Your rat bastards
Thanks for the video. But can you define what "Pretty heavy" is? How much do each weigh?
how long do you wait for the concrete to harden? i tried to make some of these yesterday...checked in on them this morning and they are still very wet.
Hi - I made a set of four of these...2' x 4" dia, and they weighed less than 20 lbs each...shows recommend at least 25, if not 30-40 lbs. Did I miss a measurement? Thank you for the video and tips!
I think he mentioned using a couple of these per leg. That should work
Nope. Each one weighs about 22 lbs and costs $40 to make 4. Not a mistake Money saver.
I saw someone who made the same weights and hung them from the canopy frame at the top of each leg. Would that be safe having that weight up in the air like that?
Chad I have none of the tools that you have for drilling etc. I need to make some and do without the handles as I have no drill. My question is can I make these by pouring the cement into the pvc and placing the hook in the center of the cement to dry. I dont have a drill so I cant drill the end cap for the hook to go into.
cool idea
love your profile!
Awesome! I might just try this or pay someone to make them. Thank you!
Did you let the concrete dry before putting the cap on?
Yes I think I remember that I did.
@@ChadSchimmel Thanks
nicely done. have you used the tormek yet?
ballpark estimate of cost? i know it depends on how many you're making....
Very efficient way, but also a very expensive way.. 4x2 PVC pipe (The widest) at Home Depot is $10 a piece.. If you buy the 10 foot you're saving a bit, but you also have to cut it into fours.. The end caps are almost $10 a piece, so now were nearing $30 for one weight not to mention the handle and the hook.. Also if you want to secure them by heavy duty Velcro, thats another 26 and change plus tax.. Add cement thats another $5 at least.. So were looking at around $50 per weight, and times that by 4 = more than what you paid for the canopy.. You're better off to by a set of weights off eBay for $10 or $20..
This is like insurance. If you skimp on the weights you can kiss your product goodbye in wind, which would easily cost more than these weights.
Was that small length of screw enough to hold it in the cement? It hasn't popped out yet?
How heavy? We are required 4 40lb weights
how big of a tent will these hold?We need to secure a 22'x16' octagonal tent.
I assume this is for the foldable instant canopies...I get the build, but not sure how these "hook" onto the frame.
silverback1017 I dont have a picture but what I do is tie a thin white rope in the upper corner of the popup and then run it down the leg and hook it to the top of the weight. Works perfect.
Chad Schimmel
What weight are each of these?
I'm not sure the exact weight, (they are packed up right now), but they are pretty hefty and we have never had a problem with them
too late for me I was chasing my gazebo around the garden.but a good idea. thank you
How much do you think it costs? For 4
With inflation, I'm not sure as costs have likely gone up since I did this video, but I bet still really affordable overall :-) You might even be able to price it out online before you go to the hardware store
I take a plastic 3lb coffee can fill 1 inch from top with readi -crete, in bed a hook connect bungee cord to the hook or eye and to the tent done deal.
***** ROFL
+Lou Flores - How much do the coffee can weights weigh? I have many lying around.
Doesn’t that put a lot of stress on your tent?
@@celestehallam4054 have the weights just sitting on the ground. The rope should be taught but they weights should not be hanging off the ground.
it would be nice to know how much they weigh...
Ben Boyd About 30 pounds
Chad Schimmel 30 pounds apiece or total
Nope. I calculated it out and each one weights 21.85 lbs.
Not true. Mine are 27.5 pounds each (4" PVC cut to 25" long).
In my area, shows require that the weights are 40 lbs.
Jeff Belyea and the same is true in Ohio. At some events the fire department will come and check everyone out and the recommended weight is 40 lbs. the cost to make these pvc pipes to hold 40 lbs each leg is $75.00. These take up an enormous amount of room in your vehicle as you have to make 2 for each leg. Instead just go to the sandbag store and buy 4 super sewn compact bags for $88.00. Don’t waste your valuable time on these dyi weights.
Or, you could get a gallon jug, a hook, and a 4" piece of dowel.
Cut the top off the gallon jug, fill it with concrete and put the hook in.
Use the dowel to carry it after it's cured.
And maybe to put under the hook so it doesn't sink. (but it won't - really.)
ok great do that
All you were missing was a picture of them hanging off your canopy (because I’m not really picturing that in my head😩)
Great information or those looking to DYI their tent weights. We also sell premade tent weights.
You make them? I’m interested
@@nelsonmorales6157 Yep! Feel free to check out our canopy tent weights here: www.vispronet.com/canopy-weights
could you post a picture?
Just so everyone is aware. With inflation this project now is about $125 😂😂
lol your probably right!