Just another IX UQ

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05-17-2011, 14:32
gmcttr

Just another IX UQ

I finally got in the mood to make my 3 layer IX UQ yesterday. I expected 4 hours and spent about 8 hours. After that, it took me an hour to find my shock cord for the suspension. It showed up in a pack pocket. I wonder what idiot left it there.

I find paper towel mock-ups helpful to make sure I have the details right.
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/p...pictureid=8593

A lot of darts and pins and it's ready to stitch on the bottom cover.
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/p...pictureid=8594
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/p...pictureid=8595
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/p...pictureid=8596
05-17-2011, 14:35
chickenwing

Good looking set up. I really like your prototype. I just finished a tq made from IX with a poly liner and ripstop nylon outer shell. It is only 2 layer but boy is that thing warm. You should be very happy with your UQ. Good job.:thumbup:
05-17-2011, 14:36
stefprez

Paper towel mock up!? What a great idea! I'm sure that will save me several costly mistakes as I begin my DIY projects. Thanks!
05-17-2011, 15:27
gmcttr

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Originally Posted by stefprez

Paper towel mock up!? What a great idea! I'm sure that will save me several costly mistakes as I begin my DIY projects. Thanks!

Thanks guys.

The mock-ups work great. Bounty napkins take stitching as well. As another example, here's the bottom and inside of a stuff sack with bottom pull handle I did a while back...
05-17-2011, 17:37
sclittlefield

Wow. That looks really great! I like how you did the corners. Excellent work!
05-17-2011, 17:45
Redoleary

Well done, looks great!
05-17-2011, 18:08
gmcttr

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Originally Posted by sclittlefield

Wow. That looks really great! I like how you did the corners. Excellent work!

Thanks Red.

Thanks Scott...there's a lot of your materials in it and it's based on your design.

I folded over the point of the corners to leave a finished opening on the side channels. It also forms a reinforcing patch for the corner suspension loops that take more of the stress than the channel ends.
05-17-2011, 19:24
Medecine Hat

Nice UQ. How many layers of the IX did you use?
05-17-2011, 22:35
gmcttr

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Originally Posted by Medecine Hat

Nice UQ. How many layers of the IX did you use?

Thanks. 3 layers even though I made it for moderate temps. My back always seems to feel slightly cooler than I want.

It's 57" x 44" and about 15 oz. with suspension.
05-17-2011, 22:40
Peg-Leg

Great job!