Diy hammock of tarp(aulin)?

[Frode]

Hi

I'm not sure if tarp is the correct word, but its the "thing" you put over your boat etc to protect it. Is it possible to make a hammock out of that? I know you will need sewing machine and so on, but not sure about if the tarp is strong engouh, guess there is only one way to find out

Just made my first hammock stand out of 2x4. Turned out nice no awaits some work with the router, sanding paper and paint.

Frode from Norway

[leiavoia]

You probably could, but it would be a vapor barrier and be unpleasant to be in. And noisy. If you want to experiment, get a crinkle taffeta from Tablecloth Factory and whip the ends. You get a comfy hammock or two for just $20.

[Frode]

Hi

Thanks for the fast respond leiavoia I have to look at ebay for that crinkle taffeta, I dont know where to find it here in Norway

[Phantom Grappler]

Browser search or google search table cloth hammocks? This might bring you to old threads at Hammock Forums about table cloth hammocks and the name etc. of supplier.


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[Frode]

Maybe I can check out the local second hand store, and see if they got a table cloth that is useful

[Frode]

You probably could, but it would be a vapor barrier and be unpleasant to be in. And noisy. If you want to experiment, get a crinkle taffeta from Tablecloth Factory and whip the ends. You get a comfy hammock or two for just $20.

This one then? https://tableclothsfactory.com/colle...ta-tablecloths

[Phantom Grappler]

Maybe I can check out the local second hand store, and see if they got a table cloth that is useful

In my opinion, not a good choice—-fabric might have small holes and lead to falling to ground.


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[Phantom Grappler]

This one then? https://tableclothsfactory.com/colle...ta-tablecloths

Yes that one
Also to get a finished hammock of say
11x5 feet or 11xfive and a half feet
Or what size you choose——you might want to buy a slightly larger blank size, so that your finished hammock with all the hems and folded end channels (if used), will finish to the actual size you want.
I’m sorry if I’m not clear, and also sorry to use feet rather than metric equivalents.
Good luck


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[Frode]

The problem about buying from tablecloth is that it probably cost more to send combine with item to send it to Norway than a brand new hammock here

[leiavoia]

The point is that you can make a hammock for cheap with nothing more than some rip stop nylon from the fabric store. There is no need to be using blue tarps.