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    I'm bummed about WB just because I'm leaving for...

    I'm bummed about WB just because I'm leaving for the LT tomorrow and needed Frolicking Dinosaurs Nutrition article and the "What to leave behind list". Oh well.
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    Agreed with Preacha Man. I recently tested some...

    Agreed with Preacha Man. I recently tested some webbing loops for another member and the 3 or 4 parallel bar tack method was stronger than a simple box stitch. But, I believe a reinforced box...
  3. Do homemade hammocks require periodic re-whipping?

    I finished my hammock a few weeks ago and am very happy with the way it is whipped right now, but after general use and set up/take down, it seems like the rolls in the body of the hammock are looser...
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    Duh, I don't know why I didn't think of that. ...

    Duh, I don't know why I didn't think of that. Thanks. I could have also just measured one of my other pieces of sil. I miss the simple things sometimes.

    For those of you taking notes at home,...
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    Useable width of Ed's 67" Sil?

    I'm about to begin making a BlackCat tarp, but I only have half the sil I need. I ordered the other half from Ed at Speer Hammocks, but I want to get started with the material I have in the...
  6. Thread: Tyvek!

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    Tyvek!

    I need tyvek! About 17 feet. I've already looked around, but I don't have $30 to spend on it. Anyone with a local source want to go in on a large roll?
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    Sorry, I thought you were asking about rope. ...

    Sorry, I thought you were asking about rope. Didn't even think of RS nylon for some reason even though I do the same thing.
  8. Ohhhhhhh.... that explains a few things. I've...

    Ohhhhhhh.... that explains a few things. I've been rolling with the hammock right side up. That probably makes a difference. Time to unwrap the winding again...

    So you're saying to roll it with...
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    Careful, this stuff is addicting. You start...

    Careful, this stuff is addicting. You start sewing pillows, then stuff sacks, then it's hammocks, tarps, dirigibles, and so on.
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    I worked at a hardware store and marina for a few...

    I worked at a hardware store and marina for a few years, so cutting rope was part of the job.

    1. As for using a propane torch and butter knife, it would definitely work, but it sounds like a big...
  11. Just can't seem to whip it good.. (roll whip help)

    I hope this isn't a repost because I've looked for some specifics on roll whipping already. My roll whip just doesn't seem to be turning out well. I'm attempting a DIY Hennessy Hammock Clone as...
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    Interestingly enough, nowhere on the package did...

    Interestingly enough, nowhere on the package did it have a rating. This is probably because the package also contained some plastic buckles, so the rating would have to account for the lowest...
  13. Thread: Ridge Line

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    Is the Amsteel kind of 'crunchy' or is it soft? ...

    Is the Amsteel kind of 'crunchy' or is it soft? I might have some already...
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    Destructive Webbing Tests!

    I know this test has been done before (here), but since I'm still learning how to sew, I wanted to test my stitching before trusting my weight to it.
    Luckily, I'm in charge of our Instron tensile...
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    I'd really like to, especially since he's a...

    I'd really like to, especially since he's a fellow Mech. Eng. in western NY and his work is very impressive, but my budget is almost gone. I love DIYing, but lack of funds is pushing me to do more.
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    Need 1.1 oz Silnylon

    I want to make a BlackCat tarp, but I need 8 yards of 1.1oz silnylon to do it. I don't think it will be cost effective to buy it from Ed Speer for about $47.00 because I'm still learning how to...
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    Thread Tension Question

    Ok, I've read through almost every post on sewing problems and they have answered nearly all of my questions (thanks everyone!), but I have a quick one on thread tension.

    I'm adjusting the top and...
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    I can strength test hammock rigging for you

    I'm a senior mechanical engineer and I just got our tensile test machine calibrated here at my school. So, if you're wondering what the tensile strength (the amount of load something can take before...
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    Thanks a million!

    Thanks a million!
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    Ok, so I've read through all the posts on this...

    Ok, so I've read through all the posts on this thread and the other 9 page thread and I have some questions. Actually, they're probably stupid questions.

    First, without the diagram referred to in...
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    Looking for hammock materials

    I'm finally giving in to this forum: I'm going to try my hand at making a hammock and cat cut tarp. I have a champagne taste and beer budget, so this seems like the best route.

    If anyone has a...
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    Thanks a million. I'm pretty excited to make a...

    Thanks a million. I'm pretty excited to make a tarp. I think this might be a practice run before I make a speer style hammock.

    Once again, thanks for finding the file and thanks to BlackBishop
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    Anyone: The file posted by Angrysparrow is...

    Anyone:

    The file posted by Angrysparrow is interesting, but not the file referred to in the Blackcat instructions. (no offense, obviously)

    Does anyone still have this file? I can probably...
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    Hey, I'm new to this, so I haven't sworn...

    Hey, I'm new to this, so I haven't sworn allegiance to hammocks yet! I don't even have a hammock and I'm leaving for a short trip in 3 weeks :eek:
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    I Need Sleeping Bag Suggestions!

    I would like to get an all purpose sleeping bag for use in a hammock, but also be able to use it in a regular tent. I'll be in Vermont in July-August, and the coldest weather I'm likely to see is in...
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    PM sent. Thanks for the time.

    PM sent. Thanks for the time.
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    Wanted: Hennessey Hammock

    I'm looking for a Hennessey Hammock, preferrably one of the ultralights (i.e. Ultralight Backpacker or Explorer Ultralight). Doesn't need to have a tarp or anything. Let me know if you are selling...
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