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asemery
08-03-2012, 10:34 AM
I made a flat panel of netting and tied the ends to a 3' length support bar. I strung a length of cord between the ends of the bar and through one edge of the net to form a back support. Tony
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I made the net from braided nylon cord using a 2 1/8" gauge. 34 meshes across x 46 meshes deep.
I used a heavy 2" diameter galvanized steel ring at the center of the harness(cut off at top of picture). The heavy green cord passes down through the support bar, through all 34 meshes at the end of the panel of netting , back up through the bar and tied in a stopper knot. Tony
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The support bar measures 3/4" x 1 1/2". Holes are drilled into the 1 1/2" side making the holes 3/4" long. Countersink the holes to minimize chafing the suppport cord.
The outer holes measure 1" from the ends of the bar. The inner holes measure 3" from the ends.
I used a doubled length of the netting cord to go through the back edge of the net, tying each end into the cord that goes through the spreader bar.
I made the support cord using the method shown in this thread. http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?16197-Making-Rope-with-a-Hand-Drill Tony

wtrfwlr
08-03-2012, 12:13 PM
That looks great Tony. I replied to this earlier but guess I failed to post it? Doesn't matter you have answered the questions I was asking anyway. This looks like a good starter project for me. I think I will build on just like it but I will use Jute Twine instead and concentrate on getting my knots right. Then if it turns out good enough I can give the nylon a try.
What do you think? Good plan or no? Any suggestions?

BENESSE
08-03-2012, 01:42 PM
Really nice work!

crashdive123
08-03-2012, 06:23 PM
More great work. I have visions of your home being a maze of nets around every turn. Each being useful and having a purpose, but to the uninitiated - a trap - much like that of a spider. I'm guessing a burglar wouldn't stand a chance.

asemery
08-03-2012, 07:39 PM
Thank you everyone.
wtrfwir - Jute might be a bit scratchy, and you can not leave it out doors. Sun and moisture will do it in. I recommend spun nylon - there are several manufacturers you can Google or find at the suppliers listed on my site. Spun nylon holds knots very well and can stand being outdoors 24/7. Bonded nylon holds knots very well also. However the last bonded twine I used (20 years ago) was very stiff. I have been told since that conditions have imoproved and the modern bonded nylon is nice and soft. Tony