This may or may not work for you. I have not gotten a mosquito bite since I started about 2 weeks ago. I usually get destroyed by mosquitos. There are a lot of mosquitos and bugs near my place as I...
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This may or may not work for you. I have not gotten a mosquito bite since I started about 2 weeks ago. I usually get destroyed by mosquitos. There are a lot of mosquitos and bugs near my place as I...
If there is grosgrain around the edges that might account for some of the extra weight.
Thanks everyone!
Bama - the kindle is always good to have on the trail for downtime. Better than a book in my opinion because my ridgeline sack is designed to have a spot for it! :)
If you use amsteel to extend your tree straps, will that damage the tree bark?
I am all set. A fellow forum member sold me an extra he had.
There are two local shops a block or two away from me. I'll see what kind of fabrics they have. There is also a Michael's Craft store. I just wanna make some cheap hammocks for my buds.
Your electric bill will thank you!
I actually have their app which lets you get coupons all the time. I would have happily bought the taffeta if it was not satin.
I tried what Rev suggested and they showed me satin taffeta. Too slippery for my taste. It was also steep at 9.99/yard. I'll have to check someplace else out.
I finally got cracking on my thread injector and made something somewhat substantial. It is a ridgeline organizer that doubles as a sack. I am using it to hold my trail log, pen, kindle and maybe a...
I did use tulle. Next bug net will have to be out of noseeum. I wanted to use tulle for my first DIY as I figured it would be super sloppy. It actually turned out pretty well. Thanks for sharing the...
I was in Joann's and saw what they called polyester crush taffeta. Shiny and many colors available. It was about $11/yard. Is that good for a hammock? Anyone have any other taffeta they get online?...
You can see I do need to cut my shock cord. When I got into the woods, I remembered I did not have a loop to prusik to my ridgeline. I also did not have a mini 'biner on me. I just double fisherman'd...
Thanks to Loneoak, I now have a Singer 401A. I completed my first DIY last weekend but it was rainy up here so I did not get out into the woods until today. I wanted to start simple, so I picked up...
Raul, keep me posted when you are going out. Looks like you guys had a good time. I wanted to make it but I had to stay local. I started mentoring at my alma mater and had to go to my old high school...
Sounds awesome. Wish I could have made it. The 31 was my bday and it woulda been awesome to be in the woods but I'm still waiting for my UQ. Good luck with your surgery!
Cool man, I'd like to know more about your alternative. I see what you did on the left. What kind of knots did you put in your tarp lines. Is that a separate section of shock cord on the right...
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Creative-Cuts-Tulle-56-wide-3-yard-cut-Solid/16422603
Is that cheapo tulle good enough for the hug?
I feel exactly the same way. I brew my own beer and found that when I was a noob (8 years ago). People really talked down on people. Not a good way to get people into a hobby! In general though,...
What kind of tape did you use?
I also have to bow out. I have someplace I need to be Saturday morning.
I asked Anna "It is 15 oz without rope and 1 lb 2 oz with rope."
OP, any idea of the weight?
I would read reviews for different crocs on their website. some run wider than others.
Running Feather - things have changed a lot! They have sneakers, boots (not for hiking) and more.
G..Hawk,
Definitely a good call on the garage sales. I will keep my eyes open for them. Always a pretty decent deal to be had. Plenty of those ladies you mention will probably spend the summer...
I.e. roll the dice!
Rev, I actually read your guide twice. Some of these auctions have pics of the machine in action and some have videos. Maybe I am being dumb here. I am hoping to get lucky. I love gambling and...
Boot,
That is very interesting. I am glad that ebay guarantees their purchases even a little as I remember when they first started it was like the wild west. Paypal is also pretty good with...
Just spent my entire lunch break (plus a little...shhh) going through 190 search pages on ebay to mark the ones I am interested. So my watch list now has a bunch of 400 models, 500 models and maybe a...
The 500 is pretty awesome. I can see why it is called the rocketeer. Reminds me of the Comic Book.
Congrats to the winners. Thanks for having the contest!
I know this is a long shot but I am looking to buy an old singer. Pre 1960 portable type (no table). I am looking for something I can pick up so it has to be in the tri-state area. NY preferably.
I think I am going to hold out for a nice pre 1960 singer that i can grab locally or shipped cheap from a reputable bay seller. I guess I am in no rush
I saw a semi local singer 99k on the bay that was ending without any bids tonight. I wonder if the seller would take local pickup if it ends w/ no bids. Is that a machine that I could service myself?...
How loud are the vintage machines?
I went to the sewing store across the street looking for a used machine. The lady there suggested not buying used as you do not know what you are getting. She had a new Janome re1706 (entry level...
It wasn't pre 60 he was talking about. It was mid 60-70s and he had one, he just did not recommend it.
I honestly never thought I would want a 'thread injector'. I had thought about getting one over the past year (pre hammock forums for me) due to the fact that I am 5'7 with about a 28 or 29 inseam....
I ordered my breeze this week. Enjoy it and be sure to let us know how awesome it is in the woods!
I never win stuff but why not try!
Charlie Brew
Funny Diva, sorry my thread made extra work for you!
Gutter, I am jealous. I wish my parents took me camping when I was a kid. I started in college. The notebook organizers were my first thought. I like the stuff sack idea better too.
Good sale...very tempting!
Thanks for the input everyone. I am going with the stuff sack idea for now as I always have a few of those with me.
One spritz for the quilt, two spritzes for me - repeat until you can't smell the stink or you are passed out on the floor.
I have been trying to find a thread on a ridgeline organizer that involves no sewing. I was thinking a binder organizer might work as I could use the ring holes to Attach to my ridgeline. Other than...
I ordered a Tewa breeze today. If it gets here on time, I am in. That will complete my setup aside from a bug net. Are the bugs out yet a bear? Love the west mtn shelter. Best views I have seen in...
There is some talk in the eno section of the forum. Doesn't sound awesome.
I was able to get 3/16 shock cord locally at the ace hardware. Would I be better with a loop (overhand knot) at each end of the shock cord as opposed to a continuous loop? I am just wondering since...
So funny. Wish I could join in on this one but I only get an hour for lunch and the closest park is about 1/2 mile. Hmmm, actually this could be doable