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    Great job. Very clean! Down the rabbithole you...

    Great job. Very clean! Down the rabbithole you go! ;)
  2. I have not been on that trail, but a quick Google...

    I have not been on that trail, but a quick Google search turned up this topo, with what looks like abundant tree coverage:

    http://www.streech.com/guidetrails/tripdata/CO-002-topo.pdf

    But...
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    Agreed on checking the gather. Probably undo and...

    Agreed on checking the gather. Probably undo and regathering with special attention to doing it evenly. It's amazing what a tiny little micro-fold of fabric at the end can mean under your back.
  4. Killer deal, man, thanks!

    Killer deal, man, thanks!
  5. Fair enough! I didn't mean to sound flippant or...

    Fair enough! I didn't mean to sound flippant or dismissive of safety (I'm a paramedic after all—I'd prefer not to be a patient!). I'd rather not be on the business end of a flying aluminum pole....
  6. Hey there, the poles are under compression, so...

    Hey there, the poles are under compression, so likely they won't fail without an outside intervention (like a kick from below under weight, or something). On the Ariel I built with 2.4, the weak...
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    Hi Dave, thanks for your kind words, sorry I...

    Hi Dave, thanks for your kind words, sorry I missed your reply until today. The hammock is 11 ft, and no issues on the zipper length, I just bought 24 ft of coil and hoped for the best!

    The net...
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    Necrothread: Resurrect! Just kidding, Duncanslam....

    Necrothread: Resurrect! Just kidding, Duncanslam. Here's the followup you're looking for...

    I did make this wing. Two of them, in fact. And I am pleased with the results: Here is an imgur album...
  9. Thread: Help!!!

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    I've got pieces of packing tape on the insides of...

    I've got pieces of packing tape on the insides of my quilts from some similar errors. Besides me knowing, they are indistinguishable from those areas without packing tape.
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    You can make a hammock from 1.1 ripstop, and pin...

    You can make a hammock from 1.1 ripstop, and pin it all you'd like. My first gathered-end-turned-integrated-net hammock is 1.1 and I haven't had so much as a weak spot appear. I will say that I make...
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    drool This custom fabric is going great places!

    drool

    This custom fabric is going great places!
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    Way to push the envelope, Kyle! Talk about...

    Way to push the envelope, Kyle! Talk about breaking new ground.
  13. Thread: thread?

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    Gutermann Polyester is a great choice, or the...

    Gutermann Polyester is a great choice, or the Mara thread from RSBTR. Basically any thread that doesn't have cotton in it.
  14. Thread: Tarp edges

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    Tarp edges

    Any tips on that? The hemming foot for me just ends up creating a singly-folded hem, making the fray visible above.
  15. No doubt about that! Spacious! I'm not sure I've...

    No doubt about that! Spacious! I'm not sure I've ever seen a green Kelty Noah. Very cool.
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    Sewing Machine help

    Every problem with my stitching that I've ever had has been fixed by one of a few things:

    • Make sure the machine is threaded correctly
    • Put in a new needle
    • Make sure there's not stray...
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    Oh man! Sweet find!

    Oh man! Sweet find!
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    My vote is for doubling over the ripstop. It...

    My vote is for doubling over the ripstop. It works great, with no extra weight. I followed the same tutorial by GidgetGirl, super helpful.
  19. Following this thread is so bittersweet. I want...

    Following this thread is so bittersweet. I want to know the second custom print goes live, but the tease hurts so bad!
  20. Lol, well we're here to commiserate. Sewing...

    Lol, well we're here to commiserate. Sewing machines all seem to have their own personalities, and once you figure out what that is, the two of you should get along fine.

    And let's be honest:...
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    Ah, yes. The ol' Idaho hammer.

    Ah, yes. The ol' Idaho hammer.
  22. Waiting patiently for upload-your-own designs!...

    Waiting patiently for upload-your-own designs! This meshes my love of graphic design and DIY perfectly. Thanks, Kyle. You really know how to read and respond to the market. Kudos
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    I have a similar offering from Dutch -- a super...

    I have a similar offering from Dutch -- a super light carbon fiber spreader bar, 27" long I think. Tried something of my own creation nearer to 48" once, but the swinging and tipping was worse than...
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    Have never had a walking foot, but have...

    Have never had a walking foot, but have considered the investment. I always end up spending all my money on material instead!

    Take it slow and enjoy yourself. SilPoly just takes a bit of patience.
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    I really like that gray and yellow: One of my...

    I really like that gray and yellow: One of my favorite color combinations! Both hammocks look awesome!
  26. Kelty products are bombproof and inexpensive,...

    Kelty products are bombproof and inexpensive, which is why they were suggested to you, the FNG. But they are heavy. They are also BIG, and the various tie-out points (though more versatile in...
  27. Thread: First diy setup

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    Great job! Careful though—I think the DIY bug can...

    Great job! Careful though—I think the DIY bug can bite through anything!
  28. Thread: DIY winter tarp

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    I cut a hole in my downproof fabric on my last...

    I cut a hole in my downproof fabric on my last quilt build. Piece of packing tape on the inside is barely visible, and the owner doesn't know my secret!

    Point is, you'll make less and less...
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    Thanks for sharing, Roots Guy. Looks...

    Thanks for sharing, Roots Guy. Looks straightforward and functional! Very cool.

    And Overland, those colors are great.

    I'm feeling another project coming on!
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    Great colors, kev! Looking good.

    Great colors, kev! Looking good.
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    A lot of mass-produced hammocks use three pieces...

    A lot of mass-produced hammocks use three pieces of fabric side-by-side. Yes, two seams is a pain, but at least you won't be laying directly on it.
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    Thanks, FJR. It was a fun project. Of course now...

    Thanks, FJR. It was a fun project. Of course now my girlfriend wants hers done, too.
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    Pins, pins, pins, my friend! Thank you for your...

    Pins, pins, pins, my friend! Thank you for your kind words.

    Something that really helped me with the bugnet was flipping it all inside out, getting both tie-outs and ends taut, and pinning the...
  34. Thread: First Hammock

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    Awesome job, Rich! Isn't the satisfaction of...

    Awesome job, Rich! Isn't the satisfaction of reclining in your own hammock great?
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    I can't recommend it enough. I had this idea in...

    I can't recommend it enough. I had this idea in my head that it was unattainable, but if you follow Xtrekker's instructions, it's a lot easier. Thank you for your kind words.

    Thanks also,...
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    Integrated bug net - Finished build

    So I got out last weekend, had a couple nice hangs in Northern Arizona, some cooler weather, and some storms. Prior to the trip I had sewn together a Fronkey-style bugnet, but due to poor foresight,...
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    In my opinion, this would be the be the worst...

    In my opinion, this would be the be the worst part! The "walls of no-see-um" tent-style tarp would be cool, except picking out pine needles the entire trip.
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    Lol. Classic.

    Lol. Classic.
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    Slackdaddy, I've seen you all over this place...

    Slackdaddy, I've seen you all over this place professing that 1.1 is too thin, but I continue to wonder, "How so?"

    I just completed a 1.1 SilPoly PU4000 tarp, and the fabric is quite resilient....
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    I did a purple/gray underquilt for my girlfriend,...

    I did a purple/gray underquilt for my girlfriend, which turned out pretty cool:

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    I've also been kicking around ideas for the gray/yellow combo:

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    Which has always been one of...
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    Bruh. That purple grosgrain on charcoal is DOPE!...

    Bruh. That purple grosgrain on charcoal is DOPE! Great use of custom coloring!
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    Well said, Bubba. My first machine was $25 at...

    Well said, Bubba. My first machine was $25 at Goodwill, and after probably six months, I destroyed it trying to sew through too many layers of webbing. My second machine is a Singer 15-90 I got from...
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    I'm sorry, I missed that it is a winter tarp....

    I'm sorry, I missed that it is a winter tarp. Very impressive.



    Been there, man, I assure you. One time I ran four miles back to our prior campsite before dawn because we were headed out that...
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    It's very nice! Did you cat cut the edges...

    It's very nice! Did you cat cut the edges adjacent to the ridgeline, or only the bottom two?

    Also, you left your tarp in the woods?? Bummer!


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    Sticky: That post was like reading Greek, and I sew a...

    That post was like reading Greek, and I sew a lot. Smaller numbers on needles = smaller point (Sewing only! Not applicable in medicine!). Use polyester thread so it doesn't rot. "Triple stitched"...
  46. Exhibit A: 130059 Exhibit B: 130060 All...

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    All three pieces fit together quite amicably, BUT the connecter is skinnier at that middle portion, so the swaged and unswaged ends must approach from...
  47. It fits easily—I used it on mine. This stand is...

    It fits easily—I used it on mine. This stand is amazing. Adjustable at every dimension, and strong. And for those asking, the top bar (two pieces, swaged AND collared in the middle) doesn't begin...
  48. Ratdog, let us know what sizes you decide. Maybe...

    Ratdog, let us know what sizes you decide. Maybe even a picture or two? I've been debating leg and rail length as well while I wait on UPS... Did you purchase S-hooks? I think that's my preferred way...
  49. Super simple, strong, fairly cheap, very quick bipod style stand.

    Found my rails and "S" hooks at Home Depot ... 1-3/8" dia. by 10.5' L. Will require some measure/cut, but no matter! Other hardware from Tarps.com, to arrive this week. I believe someone put a link...
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    To address your second question: Sewn-in...

    To address your second question:

    Sewn-in channels worked great on my DIY quilt. I also followed GidgetGirl's photo essay to much success. When making another UQ in the future (girlfriend wants to...
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