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    Senior Member Montalaskan's Avatar
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    Kind of strange to consider the hammock material may be lighter than the bug net material.

    Has anyone done stress tests to find out how much M50 can hold in single/double layers?
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    Senior Member raiffnuke's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gresh View Post
    OUTSTANDING work, mate.
    Thanks! I appreciate it!

    Quote Originally Posted by steveflinn View Post
    Wow. Hey, what was your total outlay for materials?
    I already had most of the supplies. The only thing I was missing was the M50. I bought 5 yds of M50 so that I would have extra to use for some other projects. I would guess, if you did not have any of the supplies, somewhere between $60-$80 in raw materials.

    Quote Originally Posted by dragon360 View Post
    That looks fantastic ! Love it!
    Thanks! It is a great hammock!

    Quote Originally Posted by Cranky Bear View Post
    Looks like you did a fantastic job, enjoy the comfort (and lightness)....
    Thank you. I still am surprised at how light this hammock is! 5.5 oz

    Quote Originally Posted by spaceweaseal View Post
    That looks like a great project.
    Thanks for the pics.
    Thank you for taking the time to look at them.

    Quote Originally Posted by Stargaze View Post
    Wow. Can't wait to see that beauty.
    You will be more than welcome to take a look at it during the Winter NEHHA.

    Quote Originally Posted by civetta62 View Post
    Are you taking orders?
    If you are serious, send me a PM.

    Quote Originally Posted by sunny View Post
    Looks great! The more DIY stuff I see, the more I want to make my own!
    DIY is the way to go!

    Quote Originally Posted by MAD777 View Post
    I continue to be amazed that there is not an uncomfortable amount of stretch in these M50 hammocks!
    Very nice job on the hammock!!
    Thank you. The M50 sure does make a nice hammock!

    Quote Originally Posted by Davigilante View Post
    Kind of strange to consider the hammock material may be lighter than the bug net material.

    Pretty crazy isn't it!

    Has anyone done stress tests to find out how much M50 can hold in single/double layers?
    I don't remember if anyone has tested M50 to failure, but Neutron has done some good testing with his hammock.

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    Very impressive work. Looks very comfy. Gotta love M50 for the comfort factor.
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    Senior Member lazy river road's Avatar
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    That looks awesome. Nicely done. So how much weight can the hammock hold?
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    Senior Member raiffnuke's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by SoundWitness View Post
    Very impressive work. Looks very comfy. Gotta love M50 for the comfort factor.
    Thank you. The M50 is really nice!

    Quote Originally Posted by lazy river road View Post
    That looks awesome. Nicely done. So how much weight can the hammock hold?
    Thank you very much. Based on the testing some other HF members have done, my guess is 200 lbs or less. That is just a guess. I am about 180 lbs, and it has held me fine so far with no signs of stress in the fabric yet. Only time, and more testing will tell.

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    Dawg!

    Having the quilts to match, I think you should sell it to me. Just say'in.

    Agree on the thin single-layer comfort; the WWM 1.0 is darn cozy.

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    Senior Member raiffnuke's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by dave_p View Post
    Dawg!

    Having the quilts to match, I think you should sell it to me. Just say'in
    Well, you can check it out at the Winter NEHHA.

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    Wow! I want one! Great work, that stitching looks a little too straight to me though... no one will believe you made that!

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    Senior Member raiffnuke's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by craige View Post
    Wow! I want one! Great work, that stitching looks a little too straight to me though... no one will believe you made that!


    Thanks.

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    Wow! Great work!

    Unbelievable how small that packs down...

    Cheers

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