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  1. I built my wife and I a sewn channel DL...

    I built my wife and I a sewn channel DL tablecloth hammock. We used the 90x156 crinkle taffeta.and it is great sleeping for a complete night is a challenge if you move around at all. We love to...
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    Yup webbing and marlin spike I don't know the...

    Yup webbing and marlin spike I don't know the rating of the webbing it was some bulk stuff I bought at the hardware store
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    so the big double is a DL crinkle tafette...

    so the big double is a DL crinkle tafette gathered end with 1/8" woopies and straps with toggles. folks we have found the weight limit for this system!!!!! with four adults snugglin inside the weight...
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    hangin in the basement

    so the wind kicked up last night and it was still a little cold to be hangin in the orchard like we had planned so lucky for us we have a drop ceiling in the basement and plenty of braces up there to...
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    Dang I knew I couldn't be smart enough for a...

    Dang I knew I couldn't be smart enough for a original idea ;) thanks guys
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    it's dangerous but I've been thinking

    I've built hammocks for my whole family and my boys and I are going on a 50 mile backpacking trip this summer and I am thinking about bottom insulation. We have used pads in cold weather and I like...
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    I like the hennesy clone method seems to work...

    I like the hennesy clone method seems to work well I have sewn some ends but prefer not to I do pull my ends a little farther so the edges are tighter though
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    Thanks one eye that's what I was wondering....

    Thanks one eye that's what I was wondering. Bootstick the sale ended A month ago I would recommend going to diy gear supply or dutchwear both are forum supporters and have good prices and customer...
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    still waiting on my backorder has anyone received...

    still waiting on my backorder has anyone received their product after being on back order? I tracked my order number and they say my 1/8" is in process but 7/64 is still backordered
  10. Put a big magnet on your butt and one on the...

    Put a big magnet on your butt and one on the floor and you will be one of those old School desk ornaments ;)
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    Thanks grabbed 100' for srl's and 100' of 1/8 for...

    Thanks grabbed 100' for srl's and 100' of 1/8 for woopie slings for my double hammock when I make it
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    That's what I was wondering I just didn't want to...

    That's what I was wondering I just didn't want to pinch my new woopie
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    It does compress tighter than I thought then....

    It does compress tighter than I thought then. That was the weird thing is the pencils where in half not thirds with the middle still in the knot. Both halves ( all 4) were scattered around the room a...
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    It was on the knot right where the strap and knot...

    It was on the knot right where the strap and knot meet but not above it on just the strap. AndYes it worked all weekend for single people 150-240lbs even After the mishap but didn't try to get it...
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    Looks great I really want to make one!!

    Looks great I really want to make one!!
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    weight limits to the marlin spike

    So apparently using pencils as spikes is not such a good idea!!! Granted it could have been my setup? I was hanging from the ceiling so the woppies are not tight Or I'd be to high but They are spread...
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    I would think the dogs would want to be with you...

    I would think the dogs would want to be with you anyway so just put their beds under your hammock if they need more shelter then that get yourself a bigger tarp and call it good maybe even one big...
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    Thanks for the welcome and yes I'm a die hard...

    Thanks for the welcome and yes I'm a die hard DIYer I have four custom motorcycles a hotrod and tons of home improvements under my belt most of my sewing has been upholstery related but I love to...
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    Thanks I will

    Thanks I will
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    intro and a few RL and tarp questions

    first off hello and thanks to all you hangers out there (swingers just sounded wrong?) I've been lurking here on HF for over a month and just finished hammocks for the family and a friend for...
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