Thanks for the update Flyfisher. I, too have had simialr trouble elsewhere w/ heavy bar tacks--It's easy to reach a point where the additional thread in the...
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Ed Speer
edspeer2002
Apr 1, 2003 2:52 pm
Yes Flyfisher, it's coming soon. Got delayed this weekend w/ the unexpected snow storm in western NC. I got snowed in (w/ 12") at a hiker party at 5,000' on...
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robi dawson
robi_dawson
Apr 1, 2003 3:11 pm
Hi Everybody, Spring is here, we are setting our agendas for camping trips, biking trips, canoe trips etc. just the kind of trips to finally starting hammock...
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Ray Garlington
rgarling
Apr 1, 2003 6:01 pm
I recently located an old sewing machine (Elna #1, aka grasshopper) and sewed silicon coated ripstop nylon for the first time last night. I made a 6'x9' tarp...
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robi dawson
robi_dawson
Apr 1, 2003 6:35 pm
Ray, you are several steps ahead of me when it comes to making tings, but i seem to be a step ahead in the research department. take a look here ...
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robi dawson
robi_dawson
Apr 1, 2003 7:09 pm
Ray, I am getting all excited over this sewing stuff... look what I found http://www.backpacking.net/bbs.html does this info help? now if I could just get my...
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geoflyfisher
Apr 1, 2003 7:44 pm
Hi Ray, I presume you are talking about silnylon aka silicon impregnated nylon. I find that the material is fairly slippery and occasionally need to help the...
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Bob
rnunnink
Apr 1, 2003 7:52 pm
1. Select the proper site. The best location is on the back side of a hill, preferably in a draw with some vegetation in the direction of the wind to help...
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geoflyfisher
Apr 1, 2003 7:53 pm
Robi, I am always glad to see someone learning how to sew their own gear. Sorry to say I don't know enough Hungarian to find the toilet, much less technical...
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Jason Sadler
chachie_at_home
Apr 1, 2003 9:14 pm
I decided to jump on the hammock making band wagon and design my own hammock. I call it the J-mock. I post some pictures in the hammocking camping photo...
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uluheman
Apr 1, 2003 10:24 pm
I haven't seen anyone mention my favorite sewing aid: the walking foot. It's a small, expensive gizmo that may or may not be available as an accessory for your...
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starnescr
Apr 1, 2003 11:40 pm
Hi Jason Are you sure you listed the correct measurments for the parashute cloth. 8x8 sounds to short and to wide. Coy Boy ... own hammock. I call it the...
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robi dawson
robi_dawson
Apr 1, 2003 11:52 pm
actually I was wondering what the technical name for parachute cloth is? robi...
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J Cornelius
Dojers
Apr 2, 2003 12:38 am
Parachute Cloth Stupidus Jumpus <grin> Abnormality IS the normality at this locality! ... From: robi dawson [mailto:beanco@...] Sent: Tuesday, April...
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Jason Sadler
chachie_at_home
Apr 2, 2003 3:46 am
I'm not sure but it is a reinforced nylon. Very comfortable. Very light. It weights 1.2 lbs. -Jason S Visit my website http://www.spanky526.com ... From:...
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Jason Sadler
chachie_at_home
Apr 2, 2003 3:52 am
9' 3" X 6.5 I trimmed some length off of the sides. There is still enough material to wrap around me I still have plenty of room to trim down. my weight is...
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rosaleen43@...
rosaleen43
Apr 2, 2003 12:58 pm
Hi, Everyone! There have been several posts trying to study a failure in a hammock, starting at the point of a bar tack. Just to add points to consider in...
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geoflyfisher
Apr 2, 2003 1:48 pm
Hi Rosaleen, Great points in your post (pun intended ;) ) The hammock material which failed was uncoated ripstop nylon. I was using a standard sewing machine...
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geoflyfisher
Apr 2, 2003 2:01 pm
I just tried searching the archives to no avail. It seems like someone said they were going to make a hammock out of tyveck in the last 6 weeks or so. Whoever...
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Ed Speer
edspeer2002
Apr 2, 2003 6:19 pm
Thanks for the sewing tip Brandon--the walking foot sounds promissing. I have no experience with one, but would love to hear from anyone else who does. Any...
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uluheman
Apr 2, 2003 8:20 pm
Ed-- The walking foot is manufactured as an accessory for your machine, maybe even your model. I'm pretty sure there won't be any generic devices available. If...
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Shane
sssteinkamp
Apr 2, 2003 8:29 pm
... All of the Adler machines I worked on had them. These were 'long arm patch' machines specifically designed for leatherwork. They worked well in nylon of...
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Jason S
chachie_at_home
Apr 3, 2003 2:09 am
Sorry about the late post, I've been running around all day. Last night in the J-Mock hammock went as good as aspected. Slept like a baby. No rips or tears,...
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rosaleen43@...
rosaleen43
Apr 3, 2003 11:56 am
Hi, "Geoflyfisher," Thanks for the response. I have a couple of comments, inserted below. ... ##### I believe most of the silnylon that I've seen is also...
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Dave Womble
dpwomble
Apr 3, 2003 12:42 pm
... wrote: I also went out today and bought two 5 x 10 pieces of green- ... $4.64 ... some ... Jason, Is the ripstop nylon that you are using water-proof? If...
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geoflyfisher
Apr 3, 2003 1:02 pm
Good morning to all who are reading the thread on needle holes. Rosaleen and I have traded notes under several topic names, this one may be more descriptive. ...
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Ray Garlington
rgarling
Apr 3, 2003 1:59 pm
Experience sewing sil-nylon ripstop I now have a little more sewing experience under my belt having completed a 6x9' tarp (for the GI shell) and a 8x10' for a...
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Jason Sadler
chachie_at_home
Apr 3, 2003 2:49 pm
it is coated, and I have a lot of silicon water proof spray that is going to be applied today. As long as it is enough to stop the hard rain I'll be happy, I...
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rgates
Apr 3, 2003 4:38 pm
I've just found and joined this group. My experience is limited with Hammock Camping. I've gone camping with my boys for more than 10 years and never slept...
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o123david
Apr 3, 2003 5:12 pm
... I think Tyvek might be the best material for a hammock in other than a very warm climate. My reason is that too much heat is lost to wind, which Tyvek...
