This is great. I'm starting to put together plans for a bridge, still not sure if it's going to be based on the Ariel, but I'm leaning that way. Unfortunately, I accidentally started on a tarp, so I...
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This is great. I'm starting to put together plans for a bridge, still not sure if it's going to be based on the Ariel, but I'm leaning that way. Unfortunately, I accidentally started on a tarp, so I...
Just Bill,
Thanks for all that. yeah, I don't use a hot knife on anything anymore.
I've got a couple high end machines, sergers, etc. I grew up learning to service various machines, which has...
Yeah, I work remote now and my wife has trouble with the heat. We moved later part of last year. I just don't get on here much anymore. Too much to do. I do have a sister in Lehi working on a house...
Reduced span for under a tarp is a good point. I've also been taking more to side sleeping over the past few years, so that's what's been leading me to look into a bridge in the first place.
I have a bunch of 1.9oz, but I like to save it for scout projects. That's also why the hyperD I still have some of it left from previous projects. I also have a bunch of old 1.1oz that I'll probably...
Sounds like I might need to put in an order of Hex before too long.
I'm about 6'4" and 200lbs. The height is actually what got me into making/modifying gear 20+ years ago when I couldn't find a decent tent that didn't leave my feet, head, or both pushing out the...
I'd like to see more about what you did. That's part of why I posted in the first place. The Hiker Dad design while it seems simple, doesn't seem to address the torso being heavier than the legs and...
Thanks for this. Grizz has always designed good stuff. I'll look into it a little more.
I'm not afraid of curves. I've got the equipment and the space to work them out. But you're right, it is a...
Those of you who have made your own bridge hammocks. what's the current going shape for the flattest lay? I've looked at TeeDee's design from years ago and the more simple design that RSBTR uses, but...
I've owned several machines over the years. I tend to prefer older mostly mid-70's machines. Anything from that era that has been well maintained won't let you down. I've learned to clean them and...
That's a good thought. I started hiking at night via red headlamp. I hadn't thought of lantern. I have a smaller Luci that has a blinking red light, but not solid.
The Luci lights are great. I've had mine for about 3 years now. Waterproof, floating, more than bright enough.
Make sure you get a frosted and yellow in color. The white light ones hurt your eyes...
Very cool! Is it just pieced together or did you make some alterations to the pipes?
Yeah, I'm not sure I see this as a great retail idea. I'd like to hear/see a little of what you figured out, especially if you decided not to run with it.
I mostly make my own gear these days....
Looks awesome! I just finished up my winter tarp (now that it's starting to warm up, but hey) I went perhaps a little too aggressive on my cat cuts. I designed and made it a couple years ago and just...
Haven't had any problems other than not being able to login to my account. Ended up creating another.
One thing I do find annoying is only seeing 9 items per page. If speed is an issue so limited...
Haven't had any problems other than not being able to login to my account. Ended up creating another.
One thing I do find annoying is only seeing 9 items per page. If speed is an issue so limited...
I've thought about the layered approach. I did get a small amount of CBS, but I think that was because I needed to adjust my UQ a touch. It wasn't enough to get me out of the hammock to adjust it. I...
I should have guessed that Shug would have. I think that is close enough to what I am looking for. I just need something additional from the legs down. Thanks for letting me know that I wasn't...
I think I can make an extension that doesn't leave air gaps. I also use a torso length pad at my feet, but I'd like to toss that weight if possible.
A couple weekends ago I spent the night in around 0°F with a Torso length 20° Crowsnest (One of the old ones from when Stormcrow first started). I had an extra down throw that I stuffed in around me...
Just to post this for anyone in the future. The 158.1430 is an excellent machine. I have 2 and would highly recommend them to anyone. If the machine is well maintained and oiled, you won't ever need...
A spot color is a specific color identifiable by a unique number of code. Think of going to Home Depot and selecting a swatch for a color of paint. They have a specific formula to recreate that exact...
Is there a limit to how many? Usually, when I work with a client, I submit at least a dozen designs. Given that there is only a week, I don't think I can pull off that many, but I could do a couple....
I started using a continuous loop of amsteel and a continuous loop of zing-it and locking them together so one loop went through the other. The zing-it would go through the sewn channel with a choker...
250 might be pushing 1.1oz a bit, but 1.4oz or 1.6oz should still be fine. Especially if it's something like the new Hexon fabric. I think Dutch is claiming it to be capable of up-to 350lbs or...
I'm around 190lbs right now. Spread out over 6'3". So while I'm not exactly a big, I'm not a little guy either.
Also, I weighed the hammock with suspension, sack, etc. and it comes to 12.5oz.
I'm not really seeing the point. If you have enough trees, why not just use regular suspension?
When I'm making a hammock for someone else. I'll go with 1.4oz at the least and usually go with 1.9. I won't make a 1.0/1.1 for anyone. For myself, one of my favorite hammocks is a 1oz single layer....
Wish I had seen this post earlier. I work just down the road from the Sandy REI and had the evening free. Although, I've spent it working on yet another hammock (not for me, but I'll post pics)
I...
This is by far my best quality project. I've done a lot of them, but I think the biggest thing for me was a quality thread injector. Sure my old machine could go through a half inch of leather, but...
Thanks. I started with the Dark Teal from Ripstopbytheroll and planned from there. I wish I could have found the blue in a breathable fabric, as it was I just tried to use silnylon scraps where I...
I've recently been finishing up a matching tarp and hammock project. The tarp is material from Ripstopbytheroll and the hammock is mostly from Dutch. The hammock is 11'x5' and the tarp is 12'x9'6". I...
Thanks. I've looked at doing something like this, but I'm just not ready to cut a hole in computer desk.
Looks nice. I've been working to improve my woodshop so I can do something more along these lines. I've been collecting scrpe from my local mill and have enough maple, walnut, cherry, and mahogany to...
I've been through it, but that's a long thread and a lot of searching to find a particular posting.
Thanks. I love seeing everyone's projects and there is the thread about thread injectors. I've been away for a while and couldn't find any other thread on the topic, so I thought I'd put it out there...
T%his is my favorite machine. I have others, but the action is so smooth with this one that I don't bring the others out unless I am teaching or doing a demonstration. It's a Kenmore 158.13400 from...
Nice, Here is mine:
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It's been the same for me for about a month now. I've been spending around an hour per night working on something.
You have a decent amount of space and equipment though. I like the idea of a...
I struggled over what to do with the straps to keep them separate from the hammock. Mine tend to get sap on them. Dutch's whoopie hooks sort of solved that for me, since they are fully detachable, I...
Over the years my gear station has evolved considerably. Currently, my gear making station is a 2'6" x 5' desk with two computer monitors on a pole mount in the back. I've been doing so much there...
Not only is there a huge culture around it, but most of the best hammock manufacturers, material suppliers, and gear innovators are regulars on this site. The entire industry has changed...
Yeah, I'm starting to see that now. A lot has changed while I've been gone.
Welcome to hammockforums.net and to a new obsession. Say goodbye to the sleeping on the ground, you won't miss it.
If only because of this I'm happy I got back on here. Aside from the people that...
For people out of state. I think that's the best reference, even though most of the movie was filmed in Heber City. I live about a mile down the road from the roller mills.
Inside Utah, I think...
Hey, someone who's actually close by. A couple years back I was one of the few on here in the entire state. I know there should be a few others on here. There's a half dozen or so that have hammocks...
Very cool. Happy someone was able to take something away from that design. I just finished a new 12'x9'6" semi-hex tarp and just switched to an 11' hammock. I really need to post some pictures.
Thanks Paul. Nice to see a familiar face. How's business?