Recent content by John Fenna

I am sorted - I found a canvas tarp I made ages ago and rarely used that will be remade as a hammock - for zero expenditure! :)

I would not know where to start :)

I have used them a lot in the past - I used to sell my DIY gear making books through them - but I am really looking for a cheaper source now... I am only a pensioner now :)

Does anyone know of a retailer of good quality medium weight cotton canvas for making a hammock - it is a long time since I made a canvas hammock and cannot decide who s supply ids good and also cheap! Any pointers would be welcomed!

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All good advice there! I used to smoke a pipe but since I developed chronic Bell's Palsy (facial paralysis on the left side ... Martial Arts injury) I cannot get a good lip seal so it became tough and less enjoyable. I miss the pipe as a relaxing smoke! I found putting a ring of pipe cleaner in...

DD hammocks sell 2.5mm Amsteel by the meter

I have to agree with all the others... making your own is fun!

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Project 106 "Watch Coat" Made from an old wool blanket that I had turned into a cloak this Watch Coat should prove a more practical warm layer than the cloak was ... or I may just use it as a dressing gown!

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