madPete Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 (edited) 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 Aye... Plunder Awaits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Brand Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madPete Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 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. Aye... Plunder Awaits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madPete Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 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 Aye... Plunder Awaits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madPete Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 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 Aye... Plunder Awaits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Brand Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordWilson Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 What size and type of line did you use for the clews? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madPete Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 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 Aye... Plunder Awaits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 looks great! good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Brand Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madPete Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 So I suppose that means I'm not allowed in camp without it this year? lol Aye... Plunder Awaits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Jim Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 You should have come to Searles this year. We had a perfect set of trees for you. My occupational hazard bein' my occupation's just not around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Brand Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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