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    This is how I cut Rip-Stop Nylon

    I know there are many ways to skin cats, but this is the method I prefer. I hope you find this helpful.

    This is the first in a series of posts and videos discussing how to make your own gear.
    When making your own gear for hammock camping, you will be working with a lot of rip-stop nylon. And while cutting this material is very easy, it does tend to fray just as easily. You could always cut with a pair of pinking shears, but you still end up with frayed ends. Or you could heat treat the cut edge with a lighter or other open flame, but then you run the risk of burning up your material (don't ask me how I know this).

    The method I use for cutting rip-stop nylon doesn't involve scissors or an open flame. I get a nice straight cut every time and my fabric is heat treated so it will not fray.

    Tools Needed for this project are:
    • heat resistant cutting surface
    • metal straight edge
    • clamps
    • soldering iron


    For instructions on how to use these tools to cut rip-stop nylon, check out the video below.



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    What wattage?

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    Quote Originally Posted by easyriver View Post
    What wattage?
    This is the one I have ---> Dual Wattage Soldering Iron . I use it on the 30W setting and it works great, but I think I would go with a little higher wattage next time or maybe a variable station.
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    That's how I cut my tarp. I made a 6" cat curve on some 1/4" MDF, laid it all out on my garage floor (which is super clean FYI), and just dragged the iron down the curve.

    If my garage wasn't such a mess today, I could probably cut the material for a half dozen tarps in about an hour....it's the sewing part that slows me up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lonely Raven View Post
    That's how I cut my tarp. I made a 6" cat curve on some 1/4" MDF, laid it all out on my garage floor (which is super clean FYI), and just dragged the iron down the curve.

    If my garage wasn't such a mess today, I could probably cut the material for a half dozen tarps in about an hour....it's the sewing part that slows me up.
    It would definitely be cleaning the garage to that "super clean" state that would slow me up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Alamosa View Post
    It would definitely be cleaning the garage to that "super clean" state that would slow me up.
    Me too!

    I sometimes use this same method but instead of a soldering iron i use a hot knife. Same idea just has an exacto type blade in the end instead of the soldering tip. Seeing CW's results I am not sure the hot knife doeas any better, its just what I have...

    CW - thanks for sharing the video and hopefully we will run into each other at a Carolinas hang sometime...

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    mm good idea

    Never tried that. I always use the rotary wheel by the scissors maker sold at joannes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alamosa View Post
    It would definitely be cleaning the garage to that "super clean" state that would slow me up.
    One of the first things I did when I bought this house, was to strip out the garage, paint the walls, add fluorescent lights, and install an industrial grade epoxy floor. This isn't your Home Depot epoxy, this is a two part epoxy that comes in 5 gallon buckets.

    Granted, my garage doesn't look like this *now*, it's all full of tools and chopped up wood and reloading gear...but it makes for a good workshop (when it's clean, and it's easy to clean the floor!)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lonely Raven View Post
    One of the first things I did when I bought this house, was to strip out the garage, paint the walls, add fluorescent lights, and install an industrial grade epoxy floor. This isn't your Home Depot epoxy, this is a two part epoxy that comes in 5 gallon buckets.

    Granted, my garage doesn't look like this *now*, it's all full of tools and chopped up wood and reloading gear...but it makes for a good workshop (when it's clean, and it's easy to clean the floor!)

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    Quote Originally Posted by jred View Post
    I used to think you were alright. Now I think I hate you :P
    This made me laugh. That's not funny to do while I am supposed to be working.
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