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    Senior Member ToHa's Avatar
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    DIY Hammock - Epic Success, Thank You All!

    I just completed my first DIY Gather End Hammock this weekend.
    Thank You all who offered advice over my last few threads about needle size, threading, fabric, etc....
    I believe the completed hammock would not have turned out as well if not for the help of ya'll. I really appreciate the assistance! The process going so well, and the end result so satisfactory, that I now think I will have a new hobby to drive the misses crazy.

    I ended up with a 10' 4", 1.6 oz. single layer hammock. It is grey, almost silver so I will be naming this rig the "BED ZEPPELIN". Hems are ready for knotty mods and has 2.5 " channels. I installed a 108" SRL and used DIY Whoopie Slings and straps for the suspension. In all, total weight for the hammock and the suspension = 16.4 oz.!!!! I was hoping for sub 1lb, but it is close enough.
    I couldn't be happier! Thanks again, everyone on HF for the support and assistance in making my first DIY Hammock project an Epic Success!

    (I have pics, but need clues on how to get them in here... any help?)
    I have posted some pics on my blog, you can see them there.
    http://toha-outdoors.blogspot.com/

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    Congrats on the new toy. Bet its not your last one
    I am still 18 but with 52 years of experience !

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    It looks comfy,.....
    Big and cosy....

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    Congrats on the hammock man. I plan on starting my first one in the next few days! I'm about to see if I cant search your name and pull up your threads and glean some of that wisdom shared there. Any suggested advice for someone about to start their first project? =P

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    Senior Member ToHa's Avatar
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    Thanks, I'll be starting another soon.
    Jibbers, one of my threads https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=75219
    Also, see any DIY thread here. Be sure and throw out the questions as they come to you. The folks here on HF are some of the friendliest, most helpful people around.
    Welcome to HF and best of luck on your hammock!
    Also, all my materials for this build were purchased at DIY Gear Supply! Great prices, service and product.
    Last edited by ToHa; 07-07-2013 at 18:30. Reason: Forgot info

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    Thank you ToHa. Already been reading your thread =)

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    Quote Originally Posted by ToHa View Post
    I will be naming this rig the "BED ZEPPELIN".
    Good One!

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