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Re: canvas
By:Mike Hanks
Date: 8/30/1999, 3:45 pm
In Response To: canvas (doug selby)

> Does anyone know where I can find lightweight, good quality canvas fairly
> cheap?

Try a tent and awning store. I spent $50 on TOP quality #10 14 oz. canvas for my kayak, a lighter weight would have been much less. Thinner but just as strong was a polyester for a little bit less.

Mike

Messages In This Thread

canvas
doug selby -- 8/30/1999, 1:53 pm
Re: canvas
Mike Hanks -- 8/30/1999, 3:51 pm
Re: canvas
Mike Hanks -- 8/30/1999, 3:45 pm