Originally Posted By Franco
There are three main reasons why people make their own :
1) to save money
2) to "create" something different
3) for pleasure/hobby
(could be a combination of the above)

Seems to me that you main reason is to save money. In this case it may not be so simple.
Frenchie can set me right here, but if you factor in all of the materials you need to purchase (including shipping costs...) , not just the one used , maybe you will find it cheaper to buy a new one.
And of course if you make a mistake , that will cost you money too.
Franco



True, I make gear, especially tents for the reasons above, in a somewhat different order :):
1-For fun and pleasure
2-It's custom made (I'm short and "wide" and know my taste and needs in matters of "space"!)
3-Money comes last now, but lightweight gear was late to come to Europe, and most products are still expensive and have to be imported (high fees and custom taxes fall upon us!), so I took this habit of MYOG many years ago.

If JeremyDuncan is ready to battle time, knowhow, the inevitable mistake and unexpected trouble, then be it.

If not, a good search and careful advice can help to find the right product.

Beware, gear making is highly addictive!