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    Sticky: Joann tip

    A few things about Joann:

    I bought some ripstop from them and weighed it. It was 1.9 ounce stuff. It was available in about 6-7 solid colors. List price is $7 per linear yard of 60-inch stuff. ...
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    Here's how to make a Tyvek tarp

    Yup. I have had great success with Tyvek tarps. Here ya go...

    1) Before assembly, through the washer agitate cycle for 10 minutes (that's the typical setting anyway). No detergent. I haven't...
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    Poles are Black Diamond Contour - the round ones,...

    Poles are Black Diamond Contour - the round ones, not elliptical.

    I used the full width of the fabric. With hems, it was probable still 54 inches wide. The poles were set to hold the fabric all...
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    Sticky: Use masonry solicone?

    I went thru all 14 pages in this thread, and didn't see anything about using "Brick & Tile Silicone Sealer". It's used for sealing porous tile or brick for exterior use.

    The stuff comes in...
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    Use a template

    I make gathered hammocks. To optimize the shape, I use a template to hold the shape I want at the shoulders, and then gather the ends while the template keeps things in place. For example ...
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    Hello from Gorploaf

    Got started hammocking about a year ago due to this wonderful place.

    I'm too cheap to buy anything so I made my own. I have a design that I use regularly called the Lithium Cocoon.

    Today I...
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    Use a strangle knot or ...

    I make gathered hammocks and use a strangle knot to tie the ends. I don't need to knot the fabric or embed anything in it; the knot just holds.

    The annoying thing about the strangle knot it that...
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