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    New Member m3ng's Avatar
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    Newby from FL, Looking for DIY

    Hey guys! Excited to read through a lot of the threads on here and start making my own gear! If you have any tips or can point to me to some good info, please do!

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    Senior Member FlyingMonkey's Avatar
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    What kinds of stuff are you looking to do?

    I found this video helpful...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6Mt1piDSgA

    as well as this one...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nm2yT...eature=related

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    Senior Member MAD777's Avatar
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    Welcome! Hope to see you out in the forests at some of our get-togethers. Check the "Outings" forum and also the HF Calendar.

    For making gear, go to the DIY (Do It Yourself) forum.

    Then ask all the questions you want. You'll find lots of help here.
    Mike
    "Life is a Project!"

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    Senior Member dragon360's Avatar
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    A few new people today. Hello and Welcome from Canada! I used a lot of the templates from DIY Gear Supply.com.
    The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. - St. Augustine

    Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet.
    - Bob Marley

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    Senior Member olddog's Avatar
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    Welcome aboard from Lakeland. Pretty much a DIYer except for the things MADD made me buy! Getting to the point that keeping up with all the new DIY projects is hard but loving every minute of it. Be looking for you on a hang.
    Most of us end up poorer here but richer for being here. Olddog, Fulltime hammocker, 365 nights a year.

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    Senior Member FLRider's Avatar
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    Welcome from Gainesville!

    If you're looking to DIY textile-based items, I highly recommend both Ramblinrev's We Don't Sew...We Make Gear! video how-to series and his advice on how to choose a sewing machine (called a "thread injector" by most here).

    Otherwise, spend a few days reading through the stickies on the DIY forum.

    For a first project, Thru-Hiker's instructional on how to make a stuff sack is pretty easy and a good place to start.

    Hope it helps!

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    Senior Member raiffnuke's Avatar
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    Welcome to HF from Mass. Many of us DIYers here on HF. We are more than happy to help!

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    Welcome from NH
    "I wish I had a swing like that in my back yard"

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    Welcome from Pensacola. Haven't gotten into the DIY thing yet but can tell you with absolute certainty that you came to the right place. The folks on HF are awesome with an unlimited wealth of knowledge. Just ask a specific question and you'll be amazed at how much you garner in minutes.
    "Qui non intelligit aut discat aut taceat"

    (Who does not understand should either learn, or be silent.)

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    New Member SPaCeMn's Avatar
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    Welcome from southeast Tennessee! Tons of DIY info here. I've spent the last 3 days reading DIY threads. Each time I decide on a project I see another interesting thread and my whole plan goes out the window! Good Luck!
    Check out my (mostly) outdoor themed t-shirt design elements! Oblivious Art and Design Make your own custom tees! Hammock inspired designs to come!

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