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I have thought about this before, but never tried it. I bought some eye screws today to put into the studs.

The reason I never did it was because I was concerned about side load. The studs in...

I have debated about making one out of broadcloth. You can't beat $5 on one already made though.

The stitching on this supports ALL the force. The rope is not wrapped around the hem like others...

Nothing special here.

I have used a queen sheet for 1.5 yrs. It is 50% cotton and 50% poly. My daughters wanted to use the stand so I picked up a twin sheet at Wal-Mart for $5 today. It is 60%...

That is nice. I did not know they would sleep off ground like that. I know other small animals will.

I'm about to pull the trigger on getting a thread injector. I'm looking at the Brother XL-2600i which can be bought at Wal-Mart for $85. I KNOW this is not a $300 machine. I'm curious as to the...

I am a bit confused about shock cord. I am looking for a source and ebay rope looks like bunge rope. The cord on my bags looks like rope but seems to compress. Almost as if the core had space. ...

No replies so maybe not many have this hammock.

I visited my friend last night and he had devised a solution. Not sure I'm happy with it because he used a spreader bar to make it spread out.
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I'm have began to be royally frustrated over the Byer's Mosquito Hammock.

http://www.rei.com/product/736088/byer-moskito-traveller-hammock

I've been assisting a friend going camping Saturday...

My sewing skills are crap. First, I don't really have a machine. I have this machine that is odd and runs on 4 AAs. It is not good for what we do here, but all I got for now.

I've been doing...

Steve,

In your hammock it appears like a normal sleeping bag. No zipper of course. What are the benefits of doing it this way?

I have the exact same bag, in blue, that I slept in last...

It helps to have a 2nd person helping. It made it go much faster and it was easier getting everything together. Cut everything then do assembly!

The slings you see are what I call "mini slings".

The attachment loop is a locked brummel with 2" bury. The adjustable loop is only buried 2".

The attachment loop is 1". The bury 2-3". 1" of...

You could used treated wood. It is heavy at first because it is still wet. I'm not sure if I've seen 2x3 as pressure treated.

The outriggers are attached with carriage bolts. The heads of the...

My technique is to pull. I use the hardener after I've done the splicing as a way to finish off the ends.

I built a stand today for a friend who has a Byers Mosquito net hammock. I'm not particularly fond of this design, but he likes it.

When we tested it on mine we decided that the base should be...

A friend came over and we tested out his Byer's masquitto hammock.

http://www.rei.com/product/736088/byer-moskito-traveller-hammock

I'm not sure if anyone here uses that one.

It was hard to...

83% of what? Do I lay down the hammock and measure from where the sling attaches on one end to the other and then make the ridge 83% of that?

What about using it for a tarp? Would it work?

I think for the 2x4 version I spent a little over $30. If I make one from aluminium it should only cost me the hardware. The tubing is free. I do not know how strong 1"x1" square aluminium tubing...

I have access to 40' of 1x1 aluminium square tube. Free. I'm thinking about it. :)

What are you guys using Tyvek for?

More completed pics.

I believe the outriggers are enough to keep this hammock upright. I hope so. :)

The hammock is a queen sheet hamock with paracord running through head and foot hems. It...

It took me a bit to make this because I did not pre cut all the wood. I will do that on 2nd build. I also did this build with no help. I suggest anyone building it get some help.

I've not...

I'm have now begun this build:

http://www.mydiygear.com/pages/projects/misc/hammock-stand.php?cat=/PHS%20Plans

Very nice and has been easy. I do see a few issues I am addressing.

1. Spacer...

That is all I need to quote.....

I see a lot of static RLs. What about making one that is a sling on one end? It would be all Amsteel. One end has the loop with brummel and bury (about 2"). At the other end you have a loop that...

West Marine will wrap the end tight with painters tape and cut that. I've used nail hardener as a whipping lacquer and then cut through that after it soaked into the material and hardened.

Both are good suggestions. Razors are cheap. I can by a pack and just use them to cut the 7/64 I use. I'll keep the rigging knife in my pocket for other stuff.

Thanks for comments.

I probably need to buy a real pair of scissors and keep them sharp. My scissors chew through the amsteel. I'm wanting a clean cut instead. Clean.

Shug, you're awesome. This is an easy read for me. I'm getting it!

In the field I use ENO.

At home I use queen bed sheet with para cord in the hems at the top and bottom. This sheet has been...

What types of knifes/blades do you guys use to cut Amsteel?

I'm using a straight blade of a rigging knife. It does dull so I do sharpen it. I'm looking to purchase a backup but can't decide if I...

Can someone explain to me the real purpose of a ridgline.

At home I don't use one. I don't need a bug net in my office and I don't need to hang an over quilt. I assumed that it is not required....

I have a question on machine.

I'm tired of asking someone to sew for me so I'm wanting to get a cheap machine that I can get started with. I have sewn before but I really can't remember much...

I've never tried to burn fleece, but I've had it melt while wearing it. I was in a car wreck and my air bag deployed. Later I looked at the arms of some Columbia fleece I had worn and the material...

I'm thinking of making my own tree strap. One end will have a loop sewn with the box stitch. The other end will run through this loop.

When I use my ENO strap the one thing I notice is what may...

I have thought about making an indoor hammock with canvas, batting, and sheet. The canvas on the outside, then batting, and finally the cotton sheet on the inside for comfort. I may have to try...

This morning I woke up at 5am freezing. It is getting cold in Atlanta and the temp in the house had dropped below 65. I sleep in my hammock most of the year. I have an ENO for outdoors and a queen...

West Marine sells these with smaller diameter and they appear to be uniform. Do they taper them? I can't believe what they charge for those small things. Is there a rule where if you own a boat...

I'm a bit of a noob with webbing. I have looked at purchasing some to make my own straps but I'm seeing breaking strengths around, if not less than, the same as 7/64. This is for 2" strapping. Am...

I use 7/64.

I have a sling on a metal hammock stand. The sling is about 1.5' long. It has a 3" bury. I've used it every night for 3 months. Has not failed once. This sling is short. I made...

Thanks!

The first time I tried to hang in my office I did it with a rotten sheet. Sheets do get rotten and sometimes it is hard to tell. When you get into for the first time though you...

Sorry to offend. It was a joke only to setup the fact that I've tested a short bury for almost 3 months straight with no problems. I would like to know why a 12" bury is desired. Is there some...

I've thought about using a metal washer at the base of the stopper knot to make sure the shackle can not slip or slide off the knot. Your knot looks tapered and this would concern me. A Diamond not...

I've never liked that method. It does look good but I don't get good feelings about it. Those that make these for real loads and sell them to sailors simply use a diamond knot (a.k.a lanyard knot)...

Some of you guys are posers :) You get a hammock, some slings, and camp once of year. You now call yourself a hanger :)

I've been hanging since June of 2010. Almost every day. I had some sleep...

Is the loop turner too big?

Is it possible to by the dye? Someone told me that the dye will fade over time due to UV and to keep the rope in good shape I should re-dye it.

Has anyone used this for splicing:

http://wesspur.com/splicing/splicing-fids-pushers.html

I'm am having a hell of a time perfecting the splicing technique on my 7/64 and 1/8. I've been using #...

I installed a metal hammock stand in my office. My hammock is made from an old queen sheet and some paracord. Today the wife is gone to Memphis so I made some "mini whoopee slings" to replace the...

Did I buy the wrong Amstell Blue? I have enough room for my leader line but no room to bring bury the end. My line is 1/8". Maybe I'm starting off too small of diameter for my first time?