Page 3 of 4 FirstFirst 1234 LastLast
Results 21 to 30 of 39
  1. #21
    New Member
    Join Date
    May 2018
    Location
    Greenwood, MO
    Hammock
    MYOG 11’ Hexon 1.6
    Tarp
    MYOG 12’ Hex
    Insulation
    Hammock Gear
    Posts
    14
    Quote Originally Posted by poor_jalopy View Post
    I don't remember him buying from Dutch, but I think that I was using what looks like one of the smaller tools pictured here http://https://dutchwaregear.com/pro...-hooks-7-pack/
    This set of tools works great on Reflect-It, and most other spliceable cordage you would need for outdoors usage.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  2. #22
    Senior Member Pop_Eye's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2020
    Location
    Detroit, MI
    Hammock
    Wide Chameleon
    Suspension
    Straps & Buckles
    Posts
    125
    Quote Originally Posted by MO-Camper View Post
    This set of tools works great on Reflect-It, and most other spliceable cordage you would need for outdoors usage.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    Thanks for the recommendation!

  3. #23
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    Plant City, FL
    Hammock
    Dutch Chameleon
    Tarp
    Dutch 12' Winter
    Insulation
    CRO, J'R'B
    Suspension
    Dutch web/ beetle
    Posts
    297
    I have no problem with the D-splicer splicing needle, Size F10, to splice all of these smaller cords.

    The tool is not cheap but is a pleasure to use.

  4. #24
    Senior Member GeneH's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Mound, MN
    Tarp
    Etowah 10x10
    Insulation
    NeoAirXtherm+Down
    Suspension
    None: grounded
    Posts
    160
    Quote Originally Posted by Rusty Shackelford View Post
    May I ask why the bowline seems to be so popular for guy lines?
    ‘Cause I don’t know how to tie a figure 8 after I wrap the standing end around something. My lines usually 1 end in a figure 8 loop and that’s larksheaded on something, but what to do with the other end?


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Sioux Hustler Trail 2020, Angleworm Trail, 2021, PowWow Trail clearing 2021, and any weekend overnight I can get.

  5. #25
    LowTech's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2020
    Location
    Nomadic, US SW at moment
    Hammock
    one wind 11' wide
    Tarp
    one wind 12'
    Insulation
    SLD, UGQ, LL, JRB
    Suspension
    UCR
    Posts
    866
    Quote Originally Posted by Pop_Eye View Post
    Thanks, I tried 22 gauge bare steel wire, but for some reason, the bury is giving me fits.

    Perhaps it’s a skill level thing.
    Did you ever manage to make this work?
    I've been trying the same thing and having the same issues. Even tried pulling the wire w/ pliers and still couldn't get it to bury.

  6. #26
    Senior Member Rusty Shackelford's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2020
    Location
    Upstate NY
    Hammock
    WBBB XLC
    Tarp
    Warbonnet
    Insulation
    Wooki, DB
    Suspension
    UCR, Dynaweave
    Posts
    151
    I finally managed to get mine to splice with some thin wire, I'm currently waiting on another order from Dutch that has a couple of splicing needles in it that I'm hoping will make it easier this time round. The best advice I can give is to get a good proper taper on your bury, I believe that was my problem before, I was trying to leave the end too blunt.

  7. #27
    LowTech's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2020
    Location
    Nomadic, US SW at moment
    Hammock
    one wind 11' wide
    Tarp
    one wind 12'
    Insulation
    SLD, UGQ, LL, JRB
    Suspension
    UCR
    Posts
    866
    I've been trying w/ 26 gauge wire and it's not happening. It's kind of frustrating as I didn't have any issues doing the same thing w/ some Lash-it a week ago.
    Thought doing some UCR's w/ Reflect-it would look good, . . . but now I'm thinking of changing my mind.

  8. #28
    Senior Member Rusty Shackelford's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2020
    Location
    Upstate NY
    Hammock
    WBBB XLC
    Tarp
    Warbonnet
    Insulation
    Wooki, DB
    Suspension
    UCR, Dynaweave
    Posts
    151
    I'm not sure what gauge this wire is since it's a doubled over steel fishing leader, but I do know that the first time I tried I got so frustrated I gave up which doesn't happen often or easily lol. I gave it another go last week making sure I taper it down to ~4 strands before attempting my bury and it takes a little more convincing than Zing-It/Lash-It but it did go with just a little effort, I'm convinced it's all about getting the taper correct.

  9. #29
    Senior Member cmoulder's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2017
    Location
    Ossining, NY
    Hammock
    DH Darien, SLD Tree Runner
    Tarp
    HG hex
    Insulation
    Timmermade, Revolt
    Suspension
    Kevlar, Lapp Hitch
    Posts
    4,912
    Images
    356
    #30 floral wire
    Five Basic Principles of Going Lighter (not me... the great Cam Honan of OZ)
    “If everybody is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking.” ~ Gen. George S Patton

  10. #30
    LowTech's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2020
    Location
    Nomadic, US SW at moment
    Hammock
    one wind 11' wide
    Tarp
    one wind 12'
    Insulation
    SLD, UGQ, LL, JRB
    Suspension
    UCR
    Posts
    866
    Does that mean 30 gauge?
    When we were out doing a supply run I stopped by a craft place and all their floral wire was in gauges and 26 gauge was the smallest they had. 30 gauge would be like a hair.

  • + New Posts
  • Page 3 of 4 FirstFirst 1234 LastLast

    Similar Threads

    1. Two hammocks under the WB Superfly.. doable?
      By BrotherEarth in forum Weather Protection
      Replies: 6
      Last Post: 11-30-2017, 09:36
    2. Bowline ok to hang from?
      By Otter1 in forum Suspension Systems, Ridgelines, & Bug Nets
      Replies: 13
      Last Post: 03-25-2017, 06:19
    3. soft shackles with diamond knot, locked brummel splice and testing data
      By zyhano in forum Suspension Systems, Ridgelines, & Bug Nets
      Replies: 9
      Last Post: 08-19-2013, 15:52
    4. Yosemite trip- Is this doable?
      By gplg in forum West
      Replies: 16
      Last Post: 05-07-2013, 06:05
    5. pronounce bowline knot?
      By motorapido in forum Suspension Systems, Ridgelines, & Bug Nets
      Replies: 29
      Last Post: 08-03-2011, 10:59

    Bookmarks

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •