Australian DIY'ers

**SimonMc** · 08-13-2013, 04:36

Originally Posted by ofuros

Try good ol' Bunnings again......tie down straps section, just cut off the heavy cam buckle, unless you wish to experiment with it. 1inch/ 25mm wide. They come in different lengths, 1,2, 4 & 6m long. Good for 300kg. There's also 38mm, good for 650kg

Thanks mate. I was more looking for the webbing alone, made in Australia and able to be purchased in bulk. I have found one site that looks ok - AusWebbing

**HammockDreamer** · 08-13-2013, 05:46

Heya,

I emailed the fellas at http://http://www.backwoodsdaydreamer.com/

And was advised to make a list up and they would quote me a price. Even if the postage is heaps, the sheer fact I can get everything at one place and at really good prices means I will probably go that way.

Cheers

BTW MR Ploppy the PWS on Maria island didn't say anything about my hammock rig. My mate was asked how many tents we had regarding campsite fees...well they did say tents

**SimonMc** · 08-14-2013, 04:06

Originally Posted by HammockDreamer

Heya,

I emailed the fellas at http://http://www.backwoodsdaydreamer.com/

And was advised to make a list up and they would quote me a price. Even if the postage is heaps, the sheer fact I can get everything at one place and at really good prices means I will probably go that way.

Cheers

BTW MR Ploppy the PWS on Maria island didn't say anything about my hammock rig. My mate was asked how many tents we had regarding campsite fees...well they did say tents

Nice one HD - you will have to put some pics up of Maria Island.

So what are you planning for DIY?

**AquaExp** · 08-14-2013, 05:40

Maybe give this mob a call?

http://www.webbingindustriesaustrali...ags-and-sacks/

This ones a long shot but does anyone know who makes 200 gsm waterproof/resistant canvas preferably n a ripstop? I made one frame bag for my bike but want to make another.

**HammockDreamer** · 08-14-2013, 05:44

Originally Posted by Mr Ploppy

Nice one HD - you will have to put some pics up of Maria Island.

So what are you planning for DIY?

Heya Mr P,
I'm gonna buy 1 of those precut taffeta blanks and some of the 1.6 material for a single layer winter hammock. I'm thinking I don't need 2 layers or mossie netting for winter. So that's 2 hammocks worth. I have a whoopie set and although its pretty cool I think I will buy the webbing suspension set from Dutchware. I find the webbing setup less fiddly than the whoopies.

I will put some Photos up of Maria island in my gallery, I didn't take enough photos to do a trip report. That Bishop and Clerk walk is awesome and tiring

Cheers

**SimonMc** · 08-14-2013, 14:37

Originally Posted by AquaExp

Maybe give this mob a call?

http://www.webbingindustriesaustrali...ags-and-sacks/

This ones a long shot but does anyone know who makes 200 gsm waterproof/resistant canvas preferably n a ripstop? I made one frame bag for my bike but want to make another.

Thanks mate. I ended up getting some 25mm seatbelt webbing from AusWebbing so will report back what it is like.

For the canvas I would try a local canvas place - where are you located? Or infront camping sometimes sell canvas squares, though not sure it is ripstop.

**SimonMc** · 08-14-2013, 14:42

Originally Posted by HammockDreamer

Heya Mr P,
I'm gonna buy 1 of those precut taffeta blanks and some of the 1.6 material for a single layer winter hammock. I'm thinking I don't need 2 layers or mossie netting for winter. So that's 2 hammocks worth. I have a whoopie set and although its pretty cool I think I will buy the webbing suspension set from Dutchware. I find the webbing setup less fiddly than the whoopies.

I will put some Photos up of Maria island in my gallery, I didn't take enough photos to do a trip report. That Bishop and Clerk walk is awesome and tiring

Cheers

Cool. I got some crinkle taffeta off ebay for pretty cheap. Looking forward to making a hammock out of this stuff.

I am making up some webbing suspension as well, and have bought a few cinch buckles from Dutch, some local webbing, and just make up my own continuous loops.

We will have to get together for a Tassie DIY hang one day.

**SimonMc** · 08-16-2013, 04:45

Hi all,

I have found an Australian rope manufacturer (Whittam Rope) who makes 2.5mm and 3mm polyurethane coated spectra/dyneema fibre rope. It is considerably cheaper than the Ocean 12, though has less of a load rating. I am in discussions to see if I can get some and test it out.

I made some soft shackles the other night out of the Ocean 12 and used them to attach my whoopies to the continuous loop of my hammock. I really like these shackles and will give them a full test tonight as it is sleep in the hammock night at my house

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**AquaExp** · 08-17-2013, 03:23

Hey Mr P.

Did you see there winch rope 2.5mm rated to 500kg's?

http://whittamropes.com.au/wp-conten...inch-rope1.jpg

Let me know how you go its great you found aussie made stuff.

If you wind up buying a bit i might jump in on a buy with you.

Cheers

**SimonMc** · 08-17-2013, 04:09

Originally Posted by AquaExp

Hey Mr P.

Did you see there winch rope 2.5mm rated to 500kg's?

http://whittamropes.com.au/wp-conten...inch-rope1.jpg

Let me know how you go its great you found aussie made stuff.

If you wind up buying a bit i might jump in on a buy with you.

Cheers

I am looking at purchasing both the 2.5mm and 3mm, rated 500 and 700kgs respectively. Will let you know how I get on.