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    Really Cheap DIY Hammock. . . ammusing video

    Check out the video. The uses some people will find for Duct Tape.

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    The best part was the ending. The only disappointing part for me was that he used rope. Should have been able to duct tape that part as well.
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    Good duct tape ain't all that cheap. Probably cheaper to make a gathered end from the table cloth fabric.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ramblinrev View Post
    Probably cheaper to make a gathered end from the table cloth fabric.
    Maybe, but one made of Duct Tape should keep you hanging in 100 mph winds.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cannibal View Post
    Maybe, but one made of Duct Tape should keep you hanging in 100 mph winds.
    Not regular duct tape. You would have to use the mil spec "100mph" tape that they use in the military. That's why we called it "100mph" tape.

    I find that most duct tape now is very cheap in quality. Even the name brand stuff. That is why I now use Gorilla tape.
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    Wow, it didn't work tho.....
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