LOL, funny thing there, I camp with her dad more regularly than anyone else. (He is my son in law and one of my best friends.) I haven't talked him into trying a hammock yet. (In fairness though,...
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LOL, funny thing there, I camp with her dad more regularly than anyone else. (He is my son in law and one of my best friends.) I haven't talked him into trying a hammock yet. (In fairness though,...
@Jeff-Oh Thank you for that, I built the calculator per the post, works well. I wasn't really focused on material strength but since it is there I would really like to understand it. The value in...
It's only 9' but she is under 4' tall. Double layer 1.0 HyperD. First time I have used the HyperD. LOVE how soft it is and how well it sews. Button holes are a challenge on fabric this light but...
Two ideas. Electric shrink wrap in a color on the hook part or hollow 550 cord on the same part.
I finished my granddaughter's first hammock last night. I gave it to her this morning before work. It came out pretty nice. Bishop bag, polished Oak marlin spike strap suspension, knotty mods, and...
Has anyone created an Excel sheet for designing a Tensa style DIY stand? I am fascinated and would like to play around with one but don't really want to waste any more materials than necessary.
I don't treat my quilts, The Hammock and BugNetting provide the protection needed. I suppose if you really feel the need you could sew an underquilt cover but I don't logically see the need but...
To say I appreciate this post would be a MAJOR understatement. REALLY EDUCATIONAL, thank you for taking the time to spell it out so understandably!
Likewise on this post, my 'lightbulb' just...
Thanks Just Bill,
The drawing intention is to show finished length. I am pretty competent with the sewing aspects of the project. The finished length should be 8" longer than my height. Would...
What do you think about this:
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OK, found the thread you mentioned here. I am going to work out the drawing for one sized for me when I have time in the next 3 or 4 days and will post to get a double check. REALLY appreciate the...
If you think the Ariel is doable... FJR Pilot scaled one up to 40" wide .75" poles (thread around here) he was happy with. He's roughly your size.
I'd say that's a doable minimum. My Big Guy...
LOL, I TOTALLY get that. I hadn't considered the difference between bridges and GEs from an engineering perspective, I have done lots of GEs. I VERY much appreciate the info. The double-layer idea...
250+ means somewhere between 246 and 256 depending on the week and the stress at work...
Appreciate the info. I will try doing more reading. I got most of the measurements from a series of older...
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Looking for validation from those experienced Bridge builders on here. I am going to use some of this 'at home' time to build my first bridge and want some who have done it to validate that...
Would you tie the shock cord to the hidden loops or does it stay, "adjustable"? What I saw in the sections I looked at had external line locks or barrel clasps to make the tension adjustable. How...
That is essentially what I was thinking. Thank you for the confirmation. That was the last piece of info I think I need to dig in on this project. I am going camp this weekend and try to knock out...
I am having PTSD thinking about the last time I tried to do a button hole on 1oz fabric. Is there any reason that you can think of that putting the button hole in grosgrain wouldn't work? My...
Thank you, MUCH appreciated.
I am getting ready to sew a (first) hammock for my granddaughter. What is the mod called where you put bungies in the side to manage the excess fabric. I want to do some reading on it as I have...
When I was experimenting to determine the value of my winter cover and quilts, I used two of these. One in the hammock and one out.
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Cool, good luck with the project.
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What he said...
We have been using them in the BWCA as a low budget gravity system for several years. They work wonderful.
I did one for my daughter that I called a ‘hybrid’ two layer Costco quilt but with an apex layer in the middle. It was a one afternoon project that we have had comfortably down below freezing. ...
If the silpoly has a dull and a shiny side, I put the shiny side down but I don’t think it affects function.
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I only do the inside
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My limited experience says it's related to "pulling" on the fabric (by the user or dogs on the machine or some of both). I haven't ever seen it again since I started using a walking foot.
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Ok, now I get it, my buddy uses a single pole
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Ok, now I get it, my buddy uses a single pole
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In looking at that it still seems like a simple flat measure from pocket end to pocket end would do the trick.
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What am I missing, couldn't you simply lay out the tarp flat and measure?
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I wouldn't waterproof it. You are just making a splashguard for dirt, etc. breathability becomes an issue if you spray it.
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I have never done the pre-wash but the idea makes a lot of sense to me
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^^^ what he said. I'm not a super expert but I have made and abused quite a few tarps using eBay grosgrain with zero issues at all other than my crappy early drunken sailor sewing. Not always...
Just tie back the doors on your superfly
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I have an expensive computerized embroidery machine but that is because that is what I had
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Are there really that many people who are ok with peeing right under their hammock?
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Having used a pad a couple times, I would also encourage you to be sure you don't quite fill the pad all the way. If you leave it slightly underfilled it will be easier to stay on it and it will be...
Behold the pee bottle, the best hammock accessory since the underquilt...
I admit I don't have quite as much experience as a few who chimed in already but it looks to me like you are pulling the fabric through the machine. I saw the exact same problem for a while when I...
Why not just sew in a little grosgrain tie in the middle?
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I create the whole sandwich with the inner and outer layers pinned and sewed all at once
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I guess all I'd say is that the amount of effort it requires to develop and support a tool like Tapatalk is huge. The ads didn't really bug me until recently when they put them at the top. I can't...
Really, it bugs you that much yet you aren't willing to shuck out the crazy high fee of $5 per year. It seems pretty reasonable for the tool they have developed.
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I tried the bar with my daughter and two hammocks (different lengths though). We found that I rocked her way too much, how is the sleeping in this set up?
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I believe it is in ate Ariel video
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LOL, I should post pics of my last trip in the rain there...
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Let us know how it works. I've used lash it, and Amstel both but I've never skipped the cord lock.
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