Clean Run - July 2017 - 58

over so the edge is at the 9" line.
Put something heavy on the folded
end and let it dry. Repeat this process at the other end of the piece
of fabric. You now have a 48" x 12"
piece of fabric that is reinforced on
the ends. Repeat this step for the
other two pieces of fabric you cut.
4. After the material is dry make a
mark approximately 1.5" from each
corner. Rest the fabric on a scrap
block of wood and use the grommet tool to punch a hole through
the fabric at each mark. Repeat for
the other two pieces of fabric.

I have also experimented
with using just one chain.

5. Install the grommets with the tool.
6. Attach a 12" chain to each spring
snap, and then snap each chain
onto a grommet. You now have
three tunnel wraps ready to install.
7. Lay a wrap over the tunnel where
you want to secure it. The fabric will
hang over tunnel and be approximately 5"-6" from the ground, with
the chain touching the ground. Put
a 3/8" lag screw through each chain
and use a power drill or driver to insert the screw into ground. Adjust as
necessary to snug the tunnel down.

DesIgn	#2
For the second design I actually used yoga mat material. I know it sounds weird,
but while contemplating materials I noticed the yoga mat material we use for
training purposes was holding up well out in the weather, not losing its color or
strength. I also decided not to use chain to allow for adjustment, but rather multiple rows of grommets. And surprise, while doing this I discovered that not all
24"-diameter tunnels are the same diameter; I have three different brands of tunnels and all turned out to be slightly different in size.
I like this design because it is inexpensive, totally safe for the dogs, and the yoga
mat has some lateral stability, helping to hold up saggy tunnel ends.
This design makes two tunnel holders for about $25 each.
Materials	and	Tools	needed
*	1 - 1/4" yoga mat, 24" x 72" (https://www.yogadirect.com)
*	1 - 24" x 12" piece of Shelter-Rite 61" marine vinyl fabric (sold by the yard at
http://www.sailrite.com)
*	1 - 8 oz. can of HH-66 Vinyl Glue (also from SailRite)
*	24 - #4 nickel-plated brass grommets
*	8 - 3/8" x 6" or 8" lag screws
*	8 - 3/8" washers for screws
You will need the same tools listed for the first design.
Instructions
1. Measure and cut the yoga mat into two 68" x 12" pieces.
2. Measure and cut four 12" x 6" pieces from the marine vinyl fabric. These pieces will be used to reinforce the grommets.
3. Glue a piece of the marine vinyl fabric to each end of each 68" x12" yoga mat
section (on the same side). Put something heavy on the ends and let them dry.
4. At one end of each yoga mat section make a mark approximately 1.5" from
the two corners.
5. At the opposite end of each yoga mat section make a mark about 1.5" from the
two corners and then make two more evenly spaced marks on the fabric for a total

58

Clean Run | July 17
https://www.yogadirect.com http://www.sailrite.com
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Clean Run - July 2017
