Hennesy Clone

**slowpace** · 06-01-2010, 06:22

I just finished my Hennesy clone that was pictured here by Headchanger4u. I still have to add the bug netting. I'll put up pictures when I get it hung. I have no trees in my yard. I bought the fabric from Joann's @ 6.99 per yard (ouch). I did get 10% off. Four yards total cost around 25 bucks. It took me about an hour to roll and sew the seams. Sewing on the ties outs was a bit aggravating. The thickness of the straps were hard on the machine. I had to go backwards a lot. A trick my wife showed me. I used the folding method to tie the ends just like it is shown in the pictures. It seems to have worked out fine. The total size is 122 by 58 after hemming the edges. I even put the ridge line inside like was shown. I'm not sure how well that's going to work. I think it looks pretty good for my first DIY.

**HCH** · 06-01-2010, 08:49

Pics?....

**sclittlefield** · 06-01-2010, 09:27

Congratulations! It's pretty exciting, having built your very own hammock! Don't let the bugnetting scare you - just use HC4U's instructions and it will turn out great!

**slowpace** · 06-01-2010, 14:28

After the first test hang. I had to redo the whipping. The folded end like HC4U suggested pulled out. I'm sure it was me, not the idea that failed. I since went to a "gathered end type whipping suggested by "knotty". It may take me a few tries to get the hang (no pun intended ) of it. I had to use spare line I had lying around to tie it to the post.

**HCH** · 06-01-2010, 15:14

cool!!!!!!!!!!!

**slowpace** · 06-01-2010, 16:02

Here is a picture of the whipping I did.

**AccidentProne** · 06-01-2010, 16:26

Very cool I couldn't tell but did you have the bottom entry on it for the bugnet

**slowpace** · 06-01-2010, 18:15

Originally Posted by AccidentProne

Very cool I couldn't tell but did you have the bottom entry on it for the bugnet

No. I haven't quite figured that out yet. As of now I plan on sewing the bug netting most of the way around and leave an entrance that will zip or Velcro shut.

**krugd** · 06-01-2010, 18:27

Originally Posted by slowpace

No. I haven't quite figured that out yet. As of now I plan on sewing the bug netting most of the way around and leave an entrance that will zip or Velcro shut.

Nice job on the hammock. Its much easier to use velcro, but a zipper is nicer. You may want to sew on only one side and zipper/velcro the whole 2nd side. That way you throw the netting over to one side and sit in the hammock. Or, use velcro on both sides so that you can completely remove the netting when not needed,

**slowpace** · 06-01-2010, 18:53

Originally Posted by krugd

Nice job on the hammock. Its much easier to use velcro, but a zipper is nicer. You may want to sew on only one side and zipper/velcro the whole 2nd side. That way you throw the netting over to one side and sit in the hammock. Or, use velcro on both sides so that you can completely remove the netting when not needed,

Thanks for the input. I'm thinking velcro for the whole thing.