[MR] Next pavilion question...

[jbrmm266 at aol.com]

I am not sure what the exact nature of your concern is. If it is that the grommets at the ridgeline are quite a bit larger than the pins at the peak (at the ends of the ridge pole), then the leather washers could indeed work, but I believe finials would be an even better solution and have the added benefit of enhancing the pavilion's appearance. The pavilion suppiers sell them, or you can make your own or adapt some existing pieces, as we did.
 
I do not know how big your pavilion is. Ours is rather large (roughly 15 X 20, I can never recall the exact numbers), and we use the big ball finials originally designed for decks. Drill a hole in the bottom to accommodate the pin; make it a fairly tight fit. We took it one step farther and included small staffs for pennons. If you'd like a more complete explanation I'll be happy to explain it but don't want to bore the company with it unless I know someone's interested.
 
Your servant aye,
Donal Mac Ruiseart
 
----Original Message-----
>From: Glynis Gwynedd <ylandra at gmail.com>
>Reply-To: Glynis Gwynedd <ylandra at gmail.com>
>To: Merry Rose <atlantia at atlantia.sca.org>
>Subject: [MR] Next pavilion question...
>Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 06:34:41 -0400
>
>Upon raising the ridge pole of the new fall creek wall tent, I noticed that
>it's "open" at the top where the ridge pole sits. I'm concerned about rain
>blowing in. (Rain at Pennsic - who'da thunk?) I'm thinking about an
>additional piece of canvas to go over the tent that hangs down over this
>opening and just putting grommets in at the same distance as the grommets 
>on
>the tent. Any suggestions or advice about this?
>  Thanks!
>
>--
>~Lady Glynis Gwynedd