what do you use for spreader bars on the Claytor?
is there an after-market solution that can easily be packed in with the hammock?
what do you use for spreader bars on the Claytor?
is there an after-market solution that can easily be packed in with the hammock?
I think the majority of folks just find sticks on the ground near where they are camping. This is my plan with my new Claytor.
I don't have a claytor but when I needed to make spreader bars I cannibalized an old set of tent poles. works fine and all the fittings for collapsing were right there.
I may be slow... But I sure am gimpy.
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Ramblinrev, unless the OP is asking to do something wicked custom, the only purpose of spreaders on a Claytor is to stretch out the bug netting and make it more square. The lengths are quite short.
I made them for the skeeter-beeter... also very short. Mine collapse into three 6" pieces. I made them so my daughter can put her hammock up without having to mess around. I attached a couple of alligator clips to the shock cord so they will clip onto the webbing loops. I carry them in a stake bag. So far they have worked great.
I got rid of the tent long ago and just cut them with a hack saw to the length I needed. But this way my daughter is foolproof. or as close as she can get... :?)
I may be slow... But I sure am gimpy.
"Bless you child, when you set out to thread a needle don't hold the thread still and fetch the needle up to it; hold the needle still and poke the thread at it; that's the way a woman most always does, but a man always does t'other way."
Mrs. Loftus to Huck Finn
We Don't Sew... We Make Gear! video series
Important thread injector guidelines especially for Newbies
Bobbin Tension - A Personal Viewpoint
I think it was Neo who gave me this idea. bought two cheap arrows (camo of course) from walmart. cut to length and stuck rubber tips on the ends.
The only improvement I can think of would be if they were collapsible. I wonder if they still make those kitchen curtin rods that extended and tightened by twisting like many of the hiking poles.
I think 18" is very long in the case of the Claytor. I just put my new Jungle away so I can't check but it didn't look like it needed much more than 12" of spreader.Originally Posted by Ramblinrev
Here's another good shot, can't beat the stick approach. Heck if you want to always have the same stick with you, probably just get a wooden dowel from Homo Depot and you're set.
Go to archery dept in Wally world, Dicks, etc. Arrow shafts in aluminum or graphite.
Mike
You don't know my daughter.... hehehe :?)
Plus I hate looking around for sticks after dark and I usually end up setting up after dark. but anyway... whatever works.
I may be slow... But I sure am gimpy.
"Bless you child, when you set out to thread a needle don't hold the thread still and fetch the needle up to it; hold the needle still and poke the thread at it; that's the way a woman most always does, but a man always does t'other way."
Mrs. Loftus to Huck Finn
We Don't Sew... We Make Gear! video series
Important thread injector guidelines especially for Newbies
Bobbin Tension - A Personal Viewpoint
I was thinking of something like this - but 3/4's may be too thick.
jc penny curtin rods
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