DIY Week!

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04-15-2010, 06:38
Col_M

DIY Week!

Well this has been a productive week, so far the gear produced is as follows

2x down UQ 60x40" with differential baffles and 3-4" loft (one for me one for a friend)
1x gathered end hammock with bug netting (for my brother)
1x asymetric hammock with bug netting
1x cat cut silnylon tarp with a 12' ridgeline
1x set of whoopie slings

I don't have all my kit like ridgeline, guy lines and the like here at my parent's place here in the UK so set-up photos will have to wait but I think it all looks great!

I'm most amazed by the weight savings my current setup was...
980g tarp
1020g hammock +suspension
1400g synthetic UQ
3400g Total (120oz)

Now my setup is...
525g tarp
475g hammock (inc whoopie slings)
560g down UQ
1560g Total (55oz)

Thanks to all contributers on here for such easy and comprehensive tutorials and great tips!!! pics to follow ;)

:D
04-15-2010, 06:49
Hawk-eye

IMPRESSIVE! That's quite a DIY week by any standard!
04-15-2010, 07:21
G.L.P.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Col_M

Well this has been a productive week, so far the gear produced is as follows

2x down UQ 60x40" with differential baffles and 3-4" loft (one for me one for a friend)
1x gathered end hammock with bug netting (for my brother)
1x asymetric hammock with bug netting
1x cat cut silnylon tarp with a 12' ridgeline
1x set of whoopie slings

I don't have all my kit like ridgeline, guy lines and the like here at my parent's place here in the UK so set-up photos will have to wait but I think it all looks great!

I'm most amazed by the weight savings my current setup was...
980g tarp
1020g hammock +suspension
1400g synthetic UQ
3400g Total (120oz)

Now my setup is...
525g tarp
475g hammock (inc whoopie slings)
560g down UQ
1560g Total (55oz)

Thanks to all contributers on here for such easy and comprehensive tutorials and great tips!!! pics to follow ;)

:D

your as bad as me LOL

nice job...would love to see some pics :D
04-15-2010, 07:27
NCPatrick

Wow, what a week! Congrats! Would love to see pictures if you can get them. How did you get a whole week's worth of DIY work in, did you take time off work?
04-15-2010, 12:57
Col_M

I took a week off work to visit my parents here in the UK, my mum also works in a school so it's the easter holidays for her right now which made it a good time to take some time off.

UQ
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_3991.jpg

UQ loft
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_3993.jpg

Tarp
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_3994.jpg

Tarp tie out
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_3996.jpg

Light was an issue in these pics due to the only room big enough having a dark corner, but you get the idea :) I'll have to see about hanging the hammocks somewhere but that may have to wait until I'm back in CZ (if I get there on Sunday but the great big volcanic ash cloud closing UK airspace may delay that).
04-15-2010, 13:33
gargoyle

Nice looking diy, Col M.
04-15-2010, 14:07
NCPatrick

I agree. Very nice work.
04-15-2010, 14:14
Shug

Whoooooo Buddy ..... way to get it done!!!!!
Bet you are itching to get out into the forest with that new gear......
Congratulations on your skills.
Shug
04-15-2010, 14:24
jeffbur

way to go buddy!!!! i still aint got my **** together as my machine went BANG!!!!! big time scared the crap out of me and sent me flying across the room :scared::scared::scared:
04-15-2010, 14:58
Col_M

Thanks everyone, it does feel great being able to say "I made that" :D

Silnylon is a bit of a pain to work with though, it's very slippery and also very springy, as in it doesn't take folds well and always tries to spring back flat again.
The pertex microlight that I made the UQs from is great though, it's so soft and has a lovely feel to it. I have tons of it left too so when I'm next over I may have a go at making a top quiltfrom it.
04-15-2010, 17:20
Divine_Light

How did you make the hammock to get it wide enough may I ask.

Thanks in advance.
04-15-2010, 17:30
mbiraman

Good job on all the gear,,the UQ and tarp look great.
04-15-2010, 18:40
clearskyblue

Excellent work Col did you manage to eat and sleep this particular week:lol:

Well it's quantity and quality.Sure you will enjoy these when you get out there send some pics when all set up.Pertex microlight very thin yet strong but yes very nice I agree Im currently making a wrap around insulator with some.
04-15-2010, 20:38
Knotty

Wow. I would have been happy just making an UQ in that period of time. You're gifted and fast.
04-16-2010, 07:15
NCPatrick

Quote:

Originally Posted by Col_M

The pertex microlight that I made the UQs from is great though, it's so soft and has a lovely feel to it. I have tons of it left too so when I'm next over I may have a go at making a top quiltfrom it.

You should be able to knock that out in 5-10 minutes at the rate you go. :p
04-16-2010, 07:32
SmokeHouse

Great job,,, whats next?
04-16-2010, 07:37
KerMegan

next project- DIY matching pack (or gearskin-just wrap it all up in the tarp) and Packa/poncho.
Admiringly, KM
04-16-2010, 08:31
Col_M

I should get a sewing machine of my own and sell them, could pay for extra gear ;)

I have quite a bit of the pertex left so could easilly make a top quilt, I also have a couple metres of sil left as well as off cuts from the tarp so can make stuff sacks for everything I've made. I was also thinking of some snake skins for the hammocks and tarp. I'm feeling pretty burnt out now though and don't want to look at a sewing machine for a while :D
04-16-2010, 09:13
NCPatrick

Go enjoy your new gear!!! :D
04-16-2010, 12:22
TraumaRN

do you happen to have plans /directions on that underquilt? it looks brilliant by the way!
04-16-2010, 13:10
Col_M

Quote:

Originally Posted by TraumaRN

do you happen to have plans /directions on that underquilt? it looks brilliant by the way!

I just looked at this thread and design as a rough guide then kind of made it up as I went along http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=15448

Although I just did a sewn through differential baffle. Each baffle was 6.5" on the bottom layer of fabric and 11" of fabric for the top layer. This gives the "puffy" look and allows you to pull it tight against your butt without compressing the down.

Honestly it's very simple, 6 channels sewn and the edges rolled to allow the shockcord to go through, there isn't really much else to it :) Just measure twice cut once and be methodical.

Any more questions just ask, I'll be happy to help (although there are people here with far more gear under their belt) :)
04-16-2010, 17:05
LostCause

Nice work there Col! Wish I could bust out my projects in any reasonable amount of time. I'm STILL working on my bridge hammock. well... to be honest it's bridge hammock v.3 or 4. I'm still working on getting everything right....

There is a sense of pride on using stuff that you made. Hope you get to use your gear soon!
04-17-2010, 11:38
Col_M

Just some more photos I took :)

Asym hammock
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_3997.jpg

Pullout
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_4000.jpg

Hammock with UQ (and other UQ inside to give some shape)
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_4002.jpg

Two UQs and tarp in DIY stuff sacks.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t/IMG_4003.jpg