Ultimate DIY Project List

[xollox]

Hello all,

I got tired of searching through a million threads to try to find the handful of super helpful, instruction-packed DIY project threads. I thought I would compile a list to make my life a little bit easier. Since I did the leg work, I figured I might as well share the fruits of my labor with you all.

Let me know what I missed!

Top Quilt
Down Top Quilt (te-wa) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=4362
Down Top Quilt Measurement Spreadsheet (gt7599a) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=48444
Poncho Liner Top Quilt (Steve D) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=51006
Kick *** Quilts TQ (?) http://www.hammockforums.net/index.php?page=kaq
Poncho Liner TQ (PLTQ) (Steve D) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=51006

Under Quilt
IX (Insultex) Under Quilt (sclittlefield) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=23881
Red River Gorge Quilt (Coffee) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1434
No-Sew 2-Layer 2/3 Poncho Liner UQ (dejoha) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=11777
Summer weight, Sewn-through UQ (MAD777) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?p=542827
Poncho Liner UQ (PLUQ) (dejoha) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=18539

Tarp
DIY Cuben Tarp - minimal sewing, using VHB Tape (SGT Rock) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=36990
Tyvek UGLY Tarp (Hangandy) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=51374
Cat Cut Hex Tarp from Cheap Poly Tarp (Steve D) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=29919
Tyvek Tarp (tuliku) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=49357
Black Cat Tarp (BlackBishop351) http://www.hammockforums.net/index.php?page=blackcat
Catenary Curve Spreadsheet (MAD777) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=27100
No Seam Asym Diamond Tarp (nacra533) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=21172

Hammock
WBBB Hammock Thoughts (TheXringHunt) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=38451
Warbird WBB Style Hammock (1022) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=23450
DIY Hennessy Hammock (headchange4u) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=670
Stretch-side Hammock (Knotty) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=40959
Gathered End Hammock (Knotty) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=15205
Hammock with Foot Box (TZBrown) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=31584
Tyvek Hammock Video (tuliku) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=49356
GrizzBridge Part 1 (GrizzleyAdams) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=31986
GrizzBridge Part 2 (GrizzleyAdams) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=32036
GrizzBridge Part 3 (GrizzleyAdams) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=32217
GrizzBridge Part 4 (GrizzleyAdams) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=32361

Suspension
Whoopie Sling Spreadsheet (NomadicPsyche) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=29803
Single Line Suspension (BearChaser) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=32421
Whoopie Sling Suspension (SlowBro) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ead.php?t=9349
Toggle System Setup (Buttinasling) http://www.buttinasling.com/tosyse.html

Bug Net
Video - How to make a bug net (Fronkey) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=39983
Detached Bug net (Knotty) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=36328
Hammock Tube Bug Net (dejoha) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=18646
The Hug - Hammock Half Bug Net (dejoha) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=24029
SUL BugSock (PapaSmurf) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=21153

Accessories
Camp Seat/Gear Hammock/Pack Cover (SteelerNation) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=30132
NoSeeUm Tarp Skins with Guy Line Storage (headchange4u) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1408
Hammock Snake Skins (Tubes) (Just Jeff) http://www.tothewoods.net/HomemadeGearHammockTubes.html
Black Bishop Bag (hippofeet) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=36770
Making a Stuff Sack to an Exact Size (nacra533) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=22271

Hammock Stands
2x4 Portable Hammock Stand (TrailH4x) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8758
turtlelady's Bamboo Stand (turtlelady) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=27777
Portable Hammock Stand (Alamosa) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=34776
Hammock Stand (jjthedog) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=31145

Cordage
Continuous Loop (opie) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=13779
Locked Brummel (opie) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=13328
Soft Shackle (Buttinasling) http://www.buttinasling.com/tosyse.html
Another Soft Shackle (Redoleary) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...t=soft+shackle
Shock Cord Tensioners (headchange4u) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=3731

General Gear Making
Gear Making Instructional Video Series (Ramblinrev) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=6802
Make your own SilNylon (warbonnetguy) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2011
How to Stuff Down (Fronkey) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=46587

[mangus7175]

This is great. Good on you to compile this list together :thumbup:

[IOInterrupt]

Thank you so much! :boggle:

[JDShearer]

nice thread...thanks for sharing this

[cwford]

Nice job...The only thing I might add would be DIY hammock stands. Nevermind I saw them under accessories DOH!

This needs to be a sticky!

[Cole]

You are my HERO!!

[CdnDave]

Thanks for doing this - as a Newby DIYer this is invaluable

CdnDave

[Les Rust]

Yep, it looks great. But do you realize what you've done--you've expanded the DIY list of every one on this forum--you've put a bunch of overtime on Scott at diygearsupply and others with materials--you've ratcheted up the price of used thread injectors--you've put many marriages into stress as we try to convince spouses how much we 'need' another piece of gear--you've forced us to consider a host of questions and possibilities that we could have delayed or avoided altogether. But no! Put it all in one spot so that we could find it easily and see what we're missing. I'm just not sure how to react.:lol:

[Shnick]

Nice!

And on your 7th post... Sounds like someone has an addiction...LOL

Seriously, good thorough job!

Shnick

[xollox]

Thanks everyone :)

I've been lurking a while, as you can probably tell. I'm more of a learner than a teacher at this point, but I figured I'd give back what I can.

Also, I apologize the those whose lives or wallet I've negatively affected. I figure if I'm going down I might as well take some people with me :lol:

[olddog]

Fantastic! Must have been alot of work. Another to add to the suspension section http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=32421

[camoxjeep]

Love it, but since I've been doing it (around a month now) I have my own complete list of websites (including this one) separated between Hammock makers, hammock materials and hammock mods LOL

I've already spent about $800 in the last three weeks for 2 hammocks, UQ, tarp, xtra 1.1 ripstop, amsteel, dutch goodies and a myriad of other nick nacks:lol:

here's what I'll add to the list:
Poncho Liner UQ (PLUQ) (by dejoha) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=18539
Poncho Liner TQ (PLTQ) (by Steve D) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=51006
DIY Hammock Snake Skins (Tubes) (by Just Jeff) http://www.tothewoods.net/HomemadeGearHammockTubes.html
Whoopie Sling Suspension (by SlowBro) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=9349
Knots - Pictoral on Locked Brummel (by opie) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=13328&highlight=brummel
Toggle System Setup (by Buttinasling) http://www.buttinasling.com/tosyse.html
DIY Soft Shackle http://www.buttinasling.com/tosyse.html
Another Soft Shackle (by Redoleary) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=49979&highlight=soft+shackle
Knots to know (by everyone) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=51569

[xollox]

Another to add to the suspension section http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=32421

Done and Done!

[daveocelott]

Nice to have it all in one place. Very helpful. Thank you

[Labrador]

Great work. Thank you for doing it.

[Murl]

Good job!

Here are a couple of others you might consider:

DIY Hammock Stand (jjthedog): http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=31145

Catenary Curve Spreadsheet (MAD777): http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=27100

[dukedante]

Here's Opie's Continuous Loop tutorial http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=13779
And here's another Hammock Stand: http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8758

Really, Really great post. Thanks for doing it!

[xollox]

Updated list with items from camoxjeep, Murl, and dukedante.

Thanks!

[trinni]

Also, I apologize the those whose lives or wallet I've negatively affected. I figure if I'm going down I might as well take some people with me :lol:

Don't worry -- we are all in some kind of group-thing...

Once you diy -- stopping to diy is useless to try.

[Mouseskowitz]

This is great!!! Wish I had it a while back.

Is there any way we can get the additions added to the front end so we don't have to dig through multiple pages?

[firemedic]

Nice work! For part Deaux you need to add DIY stove's etc. LOL

[camoxjeep]

This is great!!! Wish I had it a while back.

Is there any way we can get the additions added to the front end so we don't have to dig through multiple pages?

I think he is adding them as they get mentioned. May not be right away but they'll get there.

[xollox]

Is there any way we can get the additions added to the front end so we don't have to dig through multiple pages?

I've been updating the list as people give me suggestions.

[nacra533]

GREAT LIST!! Subscribed. Hopefully it will get a sticky.

Here are a few more resources. Not trying to toot my own horn, but a couple are mine and some have found useful.

Bugnet (PapaSmurf, SGTRock, et. al) I prefer this type, but use bugnet instead of tulle.
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=21153


Stuff sack / Bag liner to an exact size (me)
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=22271


Tarp - diamond single panel (me) -has it's flaws but easy to make.
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=21172

[MAD777]

What a nice community service you've done xollox!

[bgraybackpacker]

Just book marked! Thanks a lot!

[xollox]

I'm glad I could help (:

[goatnuck]

Thanks for putting this together!

[mrmike65]

Excellent! Now, THAT is community spirit :))

[seadad9903]

This is a great thread to have. Thanks for putting it together.

My suggestion for an add to the cordage section

Loop Shackles/Connectors aka The Nacrabiner - http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=9059

[xollox]

Looks like there's a time limit on how long you can edit a post and that time limit has expired :/

[Monkey's fist]

As a noob hanger...trying to get off the ground...and like DIY'g...Thanks for putting this together!!! :cool::cool::cool:

[esku75]

Thx for sharing this :)

[tater65]

You have my heartfelt thanks for this list! You have saved me a ton of time compiling this stuff on my own (even though I was probably half way there with bookmarks) :)

[SteelerNation]

I agree on the Sticky and thanks for putting it together!!

SN

[SkronkyKong]

I've been looking through pages of the DIY section for tarp builds, only to find this afterward. Dang

[warloc4326]

Thanks for this list. It is a great resource!

[mrw01]

Excellent! I needed this kind of a shortcut. Thanks for your efforts

[Meerkat]

I also think it should be a sticky. Is there a way to add items like Pips TED net or any other new projects?

[Beatle405]

Awesome idea! I'm a little surprised this wasn't done earlier. Great work!

[XTrekker]

GJ on the list. Subscribed.

[TFC Rick]

Great info!!

[breyman]

One to add, single ring suspension from Bonepile:
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=62266

Thanks for maintaining the list.

[Lupus]

I never did say it. Thank you for this list.

[BushcraftNsite]

Yeah ! Sweet ! thats a great idea!

[Hummingbird]

This is great. I have been looking for helpful quilt patters for some time. Thanks

[Spartacus19]

Thanks for putting this list together. I just made 4 portable hammock stands based of Alamosa's design. I'm sure I will be referring to this thread for a long, long time.

[hikehunter]

thanks for the links. I have been to a few before. I am starting my first hanging DIY project whole hang. Hammock, under quilt, and tarp. I have done DIY ground projects. I spent the night in a buddy's hammock and it was great. I my hang till i depart this wide world. thanks

[Ol Grumpy]

I've just Registered on the forum and I'm thrilled to find and subscribe to this list.

Thanks so much for putting it together and keeping it updated...

:thumb :clap :clap :kudos +1 :sticky

[SurvivalStudent]

Thanks for this.. setting out yo diy my own tarp just now so a great thread to find..

[ramjet]

Thanks for the list, now I need to figurebout how to keep it:confused:

[iamlee13]

Awesome list, about to embark on my first piece of DIY gear; the Black Cat Tarp!

[jjschaf]

This is awesome. Bookmarked! I've an extensive HF bookmark folder that just keeps growing.

[Deadphans]

This is awesome. Bookmarked! I've an extensive HF bookmark folder that just keeps growing.

I know what you mean! I like the sound of a no sew cuben tarp.

[wazzup105]

Great list. There are some links that went wrong when copy/pasting though....
(my guess is you copied the text instead of the link)


Hello all,

Let me know what I missed!

Top Quilt
Poncho Liner TQ (PLTQ) (Steve D) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=51006

Under Quilt
Poncho Liner UQ (PLUQ) (dejoha) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=18539

Tarp
Catenary Curve Spreadsheet (MAD777) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=27100

Cordage
Another Soft Shackle (Redoleary) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...t=soft+shackle



Should have been:

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=51006
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=18539
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=27100
(can't figure out the last one)

[cv66seabear]

I can't thank you enough for this! I've already asked too many noob questions, when the answers were here already!

Thanks much!

[laziboie]

Some more great info, thanks!

[TrailArchitect]

Awesome! Thanks

[mrstop]

Thanks for this. Can this replace the long list of stickies at the top of the forum?

[lubbockhammockguy]

Thanks for this. Can this replace the long list of stickies at the top of the forum?

I would second that idea

[rjcress]

Awesome list!
a couple more for consideration:
How to make a DIY tarp http://gear-report.com/how-to-make-a-diy-camping-hammock-tarp-myog/

How to make suspension triangles http://gear-report.com/how-to-make-diy-camping-hammock-suspension-adjuster-triangles-myog/

Accessories: How to make a Peak bag http://gear-report.com/diy-self-closing-hammock-peak-bag-myog/

[kafer4life]

Your time and effort is greatly appreciated. A left field searcher thanks you!!!!

[Cascades]

hey
thanks for this compilation. Most useful.
Tried this link and got a 404 message:
Hammock Stand (jjthedog) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=31145

thread removed? (Or should I say "cut"?)

[SnarkyJosh]

hey
thanks for this compilation. Most useful.
Tried this link and got a 404 message:
Hammock Stand (jjthedog) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=31145

thread removed? (Or should I say "cut"?)

The URL has a mistake, try this (http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=31145).

[Sterwee]

Nice list! Good organization

[Pimms]

I bow down to the creator of this list. Thank you so much. So nice to have this information all organized in one post. I appreciate you and all that have helped. Great job!

[natefoo]

Amazing References! Thanks for compiling the list!

[Tehghost132]

Great stuff here, thanks for the list

[corncob22]

I like this

[XTrekker]

Few more to add..

Adding a Ridgeline and Suspension to a Hammock
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=77231

DIY Top Quilt Guide
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=70761

Sack-Pack v1.0 & 2.0
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=76660

Utility Constrictor Rope (UCR) Guide List
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=76105

GeoTrek Bamboo Hammock Stand
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=73224

DIY Wristies
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=70983

[robertdexter]

Great post. Thanks for sharing this Dude...

[XTrekker]

One more to add..

DIY Hammock and integrated bugnet guide. (https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=79135)

[pinballwizard]

I've been using this list and it makes it easy to find things. Thanks, Xollox

[Stormstaff]

Seems to be a bad link?

Whoopie Sling Suspension (SlowBro) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ead.php?t=9349

[Insaniac99]

Seems to be a bad link?

Whoopie Sling Suspension (SlowBro) http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ead.php?t=9349

it is a truncation error, the hammockstand by jjthedog has the same issue. you can change the ellipses to "howthr" (so it reads show thread) and the link will work

[Pipsissewa]

it is a truncation error, the hammockstand by jjthedog has the same issue. you can change the ellipses to "howthr" (so it reads show thread) and the link will work

I would, if I knew what the ellipses are! :laugh:

Click HERE (https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=9349) for SlowBro's terrific instructions for making whoopie slings.

[Insaniac99]

I would, if I knew what the ellipses are! :laugh:

Click HERE (https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=9349) for SlowBro's terrific instructions for making whoopie slings.

lol! if you look at the link there are three periods (...), that's what you want to edit.

[Bobbinheadlodge]

Nice work, even cited authors! This should be a sticky for sure. I'm bookmarking it now.

Thanks for this.

[vanRijn]

A bunch of the links are broken for me. Since this is sticky, it would be nice if these links could be fixed. Thanks!!

[Bradtmorgan]

This is a great asset to the diy community. Thanks.

[arbitrage]

much appreciated, thank you!!

[BackpackerGuy]

Very, very well done.

Thanks for your great contribution!

[Tbuck]

No need to bring us all down. Thanks for the post

[Madman4049]

Oh wow just found this thread, I feel like I just hit the jackpot. Thank you very much for compiling and posting this. I think I have about 30 tabs open in Firefox now:)

[snidetripod]

This list is great. I would like to see a tutorial on amsteel dogbones under the cordage section, but alas, I can't find one.
Does anyone know?

[snidetripod]

Found a good video. Here's the link, Splicing a Dogbone in Amsteel Blue: http://youtu.be/ygCS1FI1gsw

[kwiktech]

I'm in DIY MYOG heaven ;)

[FlightMedic]

I'm in DIY MYOG heaven ;)

Agreed. Not to mention the google searching I have done after reading some of these projects.

[Fuddmaster]

O this is amazing!!! I love it thank you! My wife tho is not happy!! But at least I can go to the back yard and hang!!

[Scott8691]

Great thread! Thank you for the footwork, and sharing!

[Kingpin]

Thank you for putting forth so much effort in compiling this invaluable information!

[Intimidator]

This is sparking all kinds of new projects!! ...let the addiction continue

[Zorban]

This is great! Thanks

[KdawgCrazy]

Awesome list bro. I do have one to add. Last year I did a detailed video on how to make a DIY No Sew Poncho Liner Underquilt. It's up on my YouTube channel https://youtu.be/vsWOelVXuoI and I do have a post on HammockForums as well here https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/100931-How-To-Make-A-Poncho-Liner-Under-Quilt-or-quot-PLUQ-quot-An-Instructional-Video

[SCWalker]

Awesome list bro. I do have one to add. Last year I did a detailed video on how to make a DIY No Sew Poncho Liner Underquilt. It's up on my YouTube channel https://youtu.be/vsWOelVXuoI and I do have a post on HammockForums as well here https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/100931-How-To-Make-A-Poncho-Liner-Under-Quilt-or-quot-PLUQ-quot-An-Instructional-Video

:thumbup: Thanks for posting.Subscribing to your channel.I been looking at doing a few of these for moto/car camping.

[KdawgCrazy]

:thumbup: Thanks for posting.Subscribing to your channel.I been looking at doing a few of these for moto/car camping.

Thanks bro. Yay. They are really easy to make and not very expensive. And of course you can slide in some additional insulation in between the layers if needed. Thanks for watching and subscribing.

[SCWalker]

Thanks bro. Yay. They are really easy to make and not very expensive. And of course you can slide in some additional insulation in between the layers if needed. Thanks for watching and subscribing.

You're welcome.:thumbup1:

[3 Feet High and Rising]

Bump
xollox (https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/member.php/20562-xollox) :shades:

[Darbe]

You are my HERO!!

Ditto
The patience you must have!
Thanks so much for sharing.