Hi Loggy,
As a former canvas tech (RAMC hospital!)
i have plenty of experience when it comes to canvas!
The 12x12 never came with a pole bag like the 9x9 long one.
Instead it comes with "elephants feet" joined with two thin straps.
As for lacing etc, it's beter to leave the ends laced on but only at the roof (if that makes sence)
then lace the sides when you've got it up (ooh er!)
The 12x12 can be easily put up by two folk, make the roof frame, put the canvas on top, unroll it so it stays there then put the legs in, one side at a time, fold down sides, lace up.
the end.
12x12's came with a variety of ends: blank, corridor or penthouse.
The storm lashings go over the angles so as to give max strength, and are secured with those long lashings with the squigly ends, in a sort of ratchet windy fashion.
As for mallets you need the blocky one held together with rivits, its about 18" long.
Any more info needed, give us a shout.
cheers
M