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.
Also called a beater bar, this is the spinning brush underneath that brushes dirt out of the carpets. 1  Look under the machine and locate the brush roll. 2  Remove the bottom plate. 3  Notice the direction that the brush roll goes in. 4  Remove the brush roll. 5  Use scissors or just your fingers to clean the brushes.