This is my copy of the tent discovered at Vindolanda. The primary reference is New light on old tents by C.Van Driel Murray (Journal of Roman Military Equipment Studies 1). I followed the pattern made up by Florentius.As he did, my tent is made from painted pyrotone, a modern material. One advantage of using pyrotone is that the cost is about a tenth of that of a real tanned goat skin tent. Thirty yards of pyrotone, more than enough for the entire tent, cost me about $300 USD.his is my copy of the tent discovered at Vindolanda. The primary reference is New light on old tents by C.Van Driel Murray (Journal of Roman Military Equipment Studies 1). I followed the pattern made up by Florentius.
Also, the coarser the hair, the stiffer those bristles need to be. Wire-Pin Brushes: Wire-pin brushes, with or without rubber-tipped ends, are the preferred choice for pets with medium to long hair and those with curly or woolly coats. Slicker Brushes: Slicker brushes have fine wire bristles and are especially useful for removing mats and tangles. Combs. Rubber curry combs are effective at massaging the skin and removing dead hair from short-haired breeds. It is also a good idea to have a Grooming Rake or Matbreaker on hand to remove mats. Refer to the chart below for recommendations on the best brushes for your pet's haircoat.
Step 3. Remove the tangles and mats. If you hear a scraping sound when brushing, you have hit a mat or tangle. Try to remove the tangle with your fingers. If that doesn't work, use the outer teeth of a metal comb to work on the edges of the mat. Once you have loosened the mat, itâs time to use the slicker brush.tep 2. Brush your pup's coat from the surface to the end of the hair with the slicker brush. Be careful not to scrape the wires on the skin. You are working out the dead hair. If your pup has medium to long hair, lift the hair as you brush out toward the end of the hair.