Best way to install a couple grommets in my tarp

[rickyracer]

Hey guys, I think I know how I'm going to do this but I'm gonna ask anyhow. When I have my tarp over my WB BB XLC - there are two tie outs (actually four) on each side. The one is to pull the right side out and down to make the shelf - the left side is to tie out and pull out and UP... however with the tarp over the hammock it's blocking the line of sight for the left side that I like to pull up - because I am using the winter top cover and it pull the material away from my face AND it opens the screened window. I would like to mark the tarp where the two elastic line ties attach and have them go through a grommet hole.... kapeesh? Should I just get a grommet kit that uses a hammer and carefully cut a slit and assemble the grommet? I really don't think I need to invest in a plier tool for this one job. ANY thoughts = much appreciated - Happy New YearIMG_2365.jpgIMG_2362.jpg[ATThttps://www.hammockforums.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=191892&d=1704259663&th umb=1&stc=1ACH=CONFIG]191892[/ATTACH]IMG_2362.jpg

[Porkroll]

Could you possibly use clip on pullouts, before you cut anything? I know Dutchware sells them.

https://dutchwaregear.com/product/cl...arp-pull-outs/




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[gargoyle]

Just sew on a webbing or grosgrain tab. Thin tarp fabric and grommets do not play well together.

[rickyracer]

These are nice but I am looking to put grommets about a foot into the side of the tarp. Not going on the edge. Thanks anyhow - appreciate it

[rickyracer]

Thanks - y'know this may work... instead of poking a hole and making a grommet that may not work - just sew material with a grommet onto the spot where I was going to do this - THANKS

[chansta]

You could put a small pebble or something in there and tie a slip knot ..


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[LowTech]

You could put a small pebble or something in there and tie a slip knot ..


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I do that all the time after the grommet pulls out.
Never been a grommet fan. Something about cutting a hole in a woven material, then pulling on it, and expecting it to be strong has always boggled my textile working brain.

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[rickyracer]

Hey - I realized that I need to run tie outs from my hammock THROUGH the tarp - I did it - see photos THANKS

[Crazytown3]

It's my own brain limitation I'm sure, but I can't wrap my head around why you need to punch holes in your tarp for your hammock suspension to go through. Doesn't that defeat the purpose of the tarp?

[cougarmeat]

Couldn't you just put a mitten hook on your hammock pullout and attach it to a tarp guyline. If you do that, you may find it's easier to use bungee and remove the "keeper tongue" from the mitten clip.