#1 i'm knot a hoofer
#2 i don't intentionally camp in foul weather
SO ... some of my thoughts and behaviors are not necessarily all pertinent
i eliminated the stock tie outs for both my...
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#1 i'm knot a hoofer
#2 i don't intentionally camp in foul weather
SO ... some of my thoughts and behaviors are not necessarily all pertinent
i eliminated the stock tie outs for both my...
the Navy did use canvas hammocks
here is a link
https://theultimatehang.com/2013/01/25/world-war-ii-us-navy-hammock-and-clew-tutorial/
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scootcole, if you intend to use this design on terra firma consider leaving the bottom cuts square and they will aid in keeping the legs from trying to spread out as easily
just an old man's 2¢...
"drop coths" come in different weights
just make sure you are buying the weight you are thinking you are
both of my cowboy bedrolls were made from drop cloths
i learned this one the hard...
1/4" polypropylene rope is made just like Amstee Blue and slick too
larger than most of the stuff used by hangers butt works the same
100' hanks are about $9 @ big box stores like Lowes and...
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the wide bottom is the key
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the wide mouth doesn't hurt
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as one who only peruses these pages from time to time i see i'm late to this table
while reading posts on other forums i find that an amazing number of folks who claim to be outdoors men n women...
Steven, as one who weighs in over 275# on a good day i too tend to "overbuild" many original designs
just rememberize the original design for this system was simply lashed bamboo legs
your...
the only way the ridgeline can go slack now is that your ridge pole is bowing shortening the overall length
when you crawl into the hammock and look up you wont see the bow if it is upward
the...
Shug's suggestion for using Boomstakes is quite sound
the force on the stakes is directed substantially below the surface as seen here
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if the ground is soft using the 3-stake method i...
if i understand the OP correctly this is what is desired
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when the ground is soft using 3 pins / guy line helps
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the base of the pole can be tied to the pins
whateever you do ...
DON'T PUT A FIRE PIT out there
or you'll never return to your beds inside ;-)
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BON CHANCE
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when you go thru a stack of lumber MAKE SURE to restack it neatly or we wont be welcome doing it in the future
while i'm here i thought i'd suggest making sure to use straight grained wood(both...
the T-nuts are a nice touch
allen head machine screws(bolts) could resolve your socket wrench issue
tying your legs together could be a solution to the spreading issue
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there are...
options are good to have
quick options can even be better
thanks for the video
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as i was perusing a thread on another forum i ran into this pic and thought some of you might enjoy seeing it
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Note the size ;-)
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thought some of you DIYers would enjoy this if you haven't already seen it
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i always like to leave my options OPEN
since my most compact mode of transportation now is a Jeep Cherokee and when chosen it is an F-350 i don't see why i should have to make a choice prior to...
all right... you made me do some research this morning
Micro-cord(1.18mm) has a "stated" strength of 100# & a weight of 0.28 grams/ft
Zing-It(1.75mm) has a "stated" strength of 500# & a weight...
in the OP you stated NYLON & IMHO there lies the problem
nylon is by nature a stretchy material w/ some amazing strength properties
when sails first began being made out of synthetics nylon was...
watch along the side of the road as you drive
i pass several highway worker's vests (the obnuckinfockshuss green ones) on a regular basis and they have that stuff on them
rip 'em off and sew...
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sorry, couldn't help myself
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what you are seeking are called LADY RINGS in Hobie Cat and other trailered boat sailing/racing circles
called LADY RINGS affectionately because they require a good finger nail to open for use
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me tinks i see a hand tied knot peeking out from the top right hand side of the loop where it attaches to the tent tie out point
if that is truly the case then the 1st attachment would have been...
now for plugging the bottom of the poles to prevent them from sinking in soft ground
since i didn't want an 8' high tripod i cut the lower legs @ 2.5' long which left me with a dilema
the...
i realize it is never safe to assUme anything BUTT...
if you are in the process of installing the little spring buttons
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to keep the poles from separating during setup/take down the...
in an earlier post i have posted a pic of my jeep towing the grandson's one ton dualy across our pasture and him towing me back.
i had inserted a 36" dogbone made with 7/64" AMSTEEL BLUE between...
as a self professed LARDUSS BOTTOMUSS MAXIMUSS(275#±) i swapped out the stock suspension on my Hennessee Safari Deluxe for a self created system that still utilizes the Hennessee tree straps along...
kinda like Shug said... have you never tarp camped?
this issue goes WAY BACK and several solutions have been offered(some w/ disturbing results/pole handles are expensive :( )
on THE TRAIL ole...
one thing i forgot to mention ...
take US 69 to Greenville then US 380 to denton and you can miss quite a lot of traffic issues
prettier drive too
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doing your own w/ the plastic kitchen scrubbie is quite simple and those things can be had @ the dollar stores for a buck or two
all they are is a mesh tube that has been bunched up in the middle...
Tyler SP is lovely and as you can see knot too far off the intended route
also Ray Roberts SP just 20 minutes north of Denton on Lake Ray Roberts(between Sanger & Pilot Point on Tx 455) has...
¿ will the MICRO-WEIGHT BATTERY PACK also power the electric fan and interior lighting feature ?
:lol:
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Kurt, ya gotz2 love modern technology!!!
this app came w/ my new laptop
The Spelling Chequer (or poet tree without mist takes)
Eye have a spelling chequer
It came with my pea sea
It...
the above comments are correct, you don't have enough time to even make a quick loop w/o sight seeing at all
distances aren't your problem it's the road conditions etc that are going to cut you...
¿ PIECE/PEACE ? ;-)
The Spelling Chequer (or poet tree without mist takes)
Eye have a spelling chequer
It came with my pea sea
It plainly marks four my revue
Miss steaks eye cannot see
Each...
IMHO(knot to mention it is what the park rangers told me they wanted to see) the width of the strap is more intended to protect the bark on the tree than "carry a load"(which a 1" strap most...
some strength IS lost when cordage is turned 180º in a short radius situation
the point where you take the cordage(your bright blue winch line) takes a 180º turn going thru the biner and where it...
Ken, i have good luck w/ a 911 hyjacker's tool, kept very sharp, and used against a cuttinboard
...
i have 2-20' ocean shipping containers that i thoroughly cleaned inside with a sudzy pressure washer where all my precious items of kit reside ;-)
these things are well sealed and buggage is knot...
anywhere within 30 minutes of the Capitol building is still IN Austin
The Salt Lick BBQ(west of town)
Treaty Oak(south west part of town)
the Bullock Museum(Texas history)(north of Capitol...
anywhere within 30 minutes of the Capitol building is still IN Austin
The Salt Lick BBQ(west of town)
Treaty Oak(south west part of town)
the Bullock Museum(Texas history)(north of Capitol...
here'z a +1 for Duncanslam's suggestion
don't dive off into the deep end until you've had some tyme injecting thread on some simple projects w/ a functional garage sale/flea mkt/CraigsList unit( i...
zig-zag is a nice feature and 2 of my machines have that ability
HOWEVER the research results i have found are not in favor of zig-zag for strap strength
here is a chart i find usefull
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i hope whomever i stole this image and sentiments from doesn't take offense at my sharing them
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about 3x the $ (<$.30 to $.90/foot)
7/64" - 1,600# breaking strength
1/4" - 8,600# breaking strength
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Lake Ray Roberts(Ray Bob) SP has a WALK IN area situated in the Isle DuBois CG that you might enjoy for short/last minute solo jaunts
Isle DuBois & Johnson Branch CG's both have sites with enough...