Source for Sheafs
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Topic: Source for Sheafs
Posted By: alanwern
Subject: Source for Sheafs
Date Posted: 2/27/08 at 11:47am
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I am an AD in a small games in NW Oregon. We are trying to find a source for buying sheafs. Anyone have any good suppliers of sheafs and how do they hold up? ------------- Alan Wernsing Athena Scottish Games Athena, OR |
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Posted By: McSanta
Date Posted: 2/27/08 at 12:20pm
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Jason Clevenger Merl Lawless I have thrown bags made by both and they both make excellent bags - well put together, durable and flyers. At my Games, I have a couple Troy Fowler Sheafs (but he is not making them at the moment) and a Jason Clevenger Sheaf. http://northcentralheavies.com/ - ------------- Mark McVey "The work of science is to substitute facts for appearances and demonstrations for impressions." -John Ruskin |
Posted By: Hatch
Date Posted: 3/18/08 at 4:40pm
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I have started making New sheafs. These are stuffed with cut shards of Polypropolene Fibers. They are waterproof and water resistant. My sheafs are triple bagged and triple stiched with heavy duty apholstery thread. These New sheafs feel like Manilla and Hemp, but hold no dew, or moisture. Cost $40.00 ------------- "My name is Rob Hatch, you killed my father, prepare to die..." |
Posted By: Rachelle Wiley
Date Posted: 4/15/08 at 12:24pm
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I've made a couple of sheafs myself and I must say they turned out pretty good with one exception. The burlap keeps ripping. Is there a special kind of burlap that I should be using? I don't want to keep sewing on a new bag each year; my fingers are quite sore for days after mending the bags.
Rachelle |
Posted By: wallyworld
Date Posted: 4/15/08 at 12:46pm
l recommend using coffee bags. The burlap is much more heavy duty. ------------- "TRY NOT. DO OR DO NOT. THERE IS NO 'TRY'." Yoda |
Rachelle Wiley wrote:Posted By: Rachelle Wiley
Date Posted: 4/19/08 at 3:59am
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Wally, Point me in the right direction. Where do I get them? Also, thanks so much for updating our games. I really do appreciate the extra help. Rachelle |
Posted By: wallyworld
Date Posted: 4/19/08 at 12:16pm
lsn't there any place around you that roasts coffee? Maybe in the Tri-Cities area? lf not, contact me before the next time that you come to Seattle and l'll hook you up. Also, l'm sure that farm supply places around you must sell heavy duty sacks or burlap by the roll. At the last resort, check out fabric stores. They sell burlap in various weights (and some very interesting colors!!!) ------------- "TRY NOT. DO OR DO NOT. THERE IS NO 'TRY'." Yoda |
Posted By: JohnnieStone
Date Posted: 4/19/08 at 5:22pm
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Hatch, how do we get ahold of you??????? ------------- thanks Johnnie |
Posted By: Sugar Britches
Date Posted: 4/28/08 at 7:15am
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Rich McClain was out at Southern Maryland this weekend with a bunch of coffee bags. He gets them from a local coffee house that lets him take as many as he wants. He is on the MASA board http://www.heavyevents.com - www.heavyevents.com on a regular basis. Perhaps he can help? Alex ------------- "We must become the change we want to see" Gandhi |
Posted By: Mike Wills
Date Posted: 4/28/08 at 10:16am
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I've heard folks say that Costco is the best place to get the heavy coffee burlap bags...you may have to ask around regarding when they come in and be a little patient.
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