DIY separating zipper, any length.

**FJRpilot** · 01-22-2017, 11:04

Originally Posted by Tacblades

Well the zips are on the hammock. Separating at both ends both sides.

Going with a dot pattern for stiffness but flexible.

Is that dots of Superglue to Hot glue?

**Tacblades** · 01-25-2017, 10:02

Originally Posted by FJRpilot

Is that dots of Superglue to Hot glue?

Dots of superglue, makes the tape a lot more rugged as it penetrated the tape.
Also along any cut edges prevents any freying.

**Tacblades** · 01-25-2017, 10:04

Well the zips are on the hammock and after lot of testing they seem to work great.
They start easy, dont come apart, i have flying ends so no pressure at all at the starting point. Also makes it eaiser. This is a winner i think. Will be going on all the hammocks from now on.

**rais'n hammock** · 01-25-2017, 13:55

I like the ideas shared and tested. I may have to try it on one of my hammocks. I am sure the coil zipper is much softer than a toothed or YKK Vision style zip too. Would be better for the edge of a hammock whilst getting in and out rubbing on one's legs.

**FJRpilot** · 01-25-2017, 20:14

Originally Posted by Tacblades

Well the zips are on the hammock and after lot of testing they seem to work great.
They start easy, dont come apart, i have flying ends so no pressure at all at the starting point. Also makes it eaiser. This is a winner i think. Will be going on all the hammocks from now on.

Thanks Tacblades... I'm gonna give it a try. My latest creation is too big to use any of the separating zippers that are available. This may be the perfect solution...

**bikerbobber** · 04-25-2017, 10:54

Hi Tacblades.
Love your projects to date.

I'm having issues with this one though. When I cut the zipper the tape rips when I try to feed it into the pull.
How do you cut your zipper? Any "tricks"?

Bob

**bikerbobber** · 04-28-2017, 19:56

Ok, I'm an idiot. Didn't realize the zipper pull has a top and a bottom. ..

Bob

**XJ35S** · 04-29-2017, 04:13

I'm not sure you know this, or maybe you do. Dutch now has this style zipper. Not sure if it's available at any length or just what is offered.

https://www.makeyourgear.com/rolled-...rating-zipper/

**bikerbobber** · 04-29-2017, 07:43

Quite aware. But those are a fixed length and to short for my use. I have used the 240" version from RSBTR but I would like #3 coil zipper over the # 5 toothed zipper. The coil is more comfortable on my legs and I prefer the smaller zips for my projects.
Thanks though!

Bob