How to Set Up a Tent

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          For my job at Equipment Rentals I set up large tents that parties, carnivals, and festivals take place under. In order to set up a large tent let's say a 40 X 80 foot tent there are many steps. First, you start by measuring and laying down four 20 X 40 foot ground liners then lay the tent tops on top of them. Once laid out you lace the tops together while the other crew members lay out side poles, ratchets, center poles, stakes, and base plates. There is one rule: "Miss a lace, buy a case" so you do not want to miss laces on the tent top! When all of the four foot long steel stakes are laid out you pound them into the ground with sledge hammers and connect the ratchets to the stakes and tent top. Starting at the corners you put in the poles and tighten the four corners. Once they are tightened you put the center poles in the tent top crown and pull them to the center of the tent. The center poles can be very hard work at times and may take up to five guys to get set into place. When the center poles are straight vertical you can put in the rest of the side poles and tighten the tent so it looks good and will be sturdy in heavy winds. Roll up the ground liners, clean up extra supplies and get on your way back to the shop.