Sailors Hammock

[madPete]

I finished this project in Sept for the Utah pirate fest. I had pictures start to finish so thought people might be interested here.

roughly based on the pattern here: http://www.hmsrichmond.org/hamock.htm

https://picasaweb.google.com/PeterChaaps/HammockProject?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCKyTm-3dgvvGuwE&feat=directlink

mP

Edited December 26, 2013 by madPete

[William Brand]

You did amazing work figuring out all the finer details off the diagram. Add in a good book, a tropical breeze and the hammock is perfect. What was your total yardage and cloth weight?

[madPete]

14 oz canvas approx 36 by 84. I think I bought 3 yards of 45 inch wide material.

it was 100% hemp linen canvas, that was offered with irregularities. my piece was near perfect.

[madPete]

this is where I got it. but the the piece I bought was advertised with flaws for much cheaper...

and the width was 57" - I do have enough leftover for a seabag or two.

http://www.hemptraders.com/product-p/ct-c14.htm

[madPete]

this is where I got it. but the the piece I bought was advertised with flaws for much cheaper...

and the width was 57" - I do have enough leftover for a seabag or two.

http://www.hemptraders.com/product-p/ct-c14.htm

[William Brand]

this is where I got it. but the the piece I bought was advertised with flaws for much cheaper...

and the width was 57" - I do have enough leftover for a seabag or two.

http://www.hemptraders.com/product-p/ct-c14.htm

It's nice that you have enough left over for other related projects. IT will give other an idea of what they can do with the same materials. Thanks for the information.

[LordWilson]

What size and type of line did you use for the clews?

[madPete]

What size and type of line did you use for the clews?

I used 3/8 or 5/16 hemp line. about 125 ft of it.

hemp is much softer than what is typically available at home improvement stores and much more expensive but I wouldn't use anything else after this experience.

mP

[Dutchman]

looks great! good work

[William Brand]

All of the handmade hammocks that I've seen are fantastic. It's a great addition to kit of any kind. Honestly, even if you never slept in it, it's a great show piece and perfect for keeping extra blankets and sundries off of the ground. Not that I'm suggesting one go to all of the trouble and not sleep in it, but they just look that good.

[madPete]

So I suppose that means I'm not allowed in camp without it this year? lol

[Captain Jim]

You should have come to Searles this year. We had a perfect set of trees for you.

[William Brand]

So I suppose that means I'm not allowed in camp without it this year? lol

Crew are more important than kit, but it's pretty cool kit.