cat cut cheat thread. Post #2 is what I was gonna tell ya. skip the math and let gravity do the layout!
cat cut cheat thread. Post #2 is what I was gonna tell ya. skip the math and let gravity do the layout!
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Keep it simple. Figure the cat at 1" per foot. It worked on 3 tarps for me.
Only thing I would add to the directions in the link above is to make sure you are level between the start and end points.cat cut cheat thread. Post #2 is what I was gonna tell ya. skip the math and let gravity do the layout!
Yep, level, uh-huh... what he said!
And fold your tarp and do both sides at once. Helps keep everything symmetrical.
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I am SOOO relieved somebody gave me an easier way - sheesh!
Now, the front edge of my tarp, and the back edge, say the part that covers the head and foot end of the hammock, should those be cat cut or straight?
I bought a 1''x12''x12' board that I think will work perfect for this cut. I'll hang it, and us the aforementioned technique.
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Also, sew the 2 66" pieces together to make the actual width, then fold it in half and pin in THEN hang it?
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I just guessed at my cat cuts .... I abhor paperwork and math!!!!!!
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If you are going to cat cut the center I would do the ends also to help get a taut pitch.Now, the front edge of my tarp, and the back edge, say the part that covers the head and foot end of the hammock, should those be cat cut or straight?
There is a level of personal preference to that issue. Part of it depends on your your comfort level with complexity. I have seen tarps made both ways. If you are planning on adding doors to the ends you may want to opt for a straight cut as it would make fitting the doors somewhat easier and more predictable. If this is to be a summer tarp only then doing a cat cut on the ends may give you a tighter pitch.
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