i love low-editing high-quality videos like this. Education doesn’t need flashy visuals, it needs good teachers. and you are a very good teacher. This video was crazy helpful
You have a great way about teaching. Not only do you show how to do it correctly, but you show us how to fix mistakes we might make as well. Very articulate and easy to follow. Thank you kindly.
If you learn Macrame you have an entire plethora of knots you can use for many things from hammocks, bags, fish nets, wood carriers, chairs, etc.. The majority of things you see on the net these days has turned macrame into fru, fru crap with all the pretty colors and soft cotton mess but it's so much more than that. My dad hired a woman to teach me when I was 12 years old, I'm 58 now and I've used that knowledge in the outdoors to make super strong useful items.
Glad you revisited this Dave. I watched your first video and made a hammock using the overhand knot method. The reef knot method has to be an improvement. I found the overhand knots to be quite uncomfortable over time without major padding. Hard to believe it's been 7-8 years ago and the hammock I made still holds my large butt. Keep the vids coming brother. Hope to get to your stores new location soon.
Thanks for the lesson Dave.You can never get too old to learn a good skill and we appreciate you taking the time to show us.This would be a great project for winter when you are stuck indoors for a few days or even to teach your group sitting around the fire.Why spend a lot of cash when you can use up some of your extra cordage? Again Dave,much thanks,Peace!
I say this video last night and today I went and bought about 500 ft of paracord and I'm halfway through building one! This video is so awesome! Thank you!
I would like to see the detail of how you tied the ends. I remember your older video. I actually made a net from that video. Great lesson in good detail except for the ends of the hammock.
Me: *sees thumbnail on homepage* Huh, a paracord hammock, interesting *continues scrolling* *mentally processing* 15 seconds later: I might need this knowledge one day
You never disappoint me Dave! I remember watching your first video on making the Paracord hammock. I have Dyslexia as well and this method sure does help with those knots! Thanks!!
Thank you again these projects are fun I look forward to trying this with my daughter. I hope she is willing to make one herself after we make one for me.
Hey bro . I LOVE all of your videos . I worked off shore back in the early 80s and we would salvage rope used to tie very large boats up , and make hammocks . Never thought about para cord . Thanks man . Im gonna look into this . Keep up the good work . We're lovin it ! Peace .
Thanks Dave. Excellent class as always. I look forward to making this hammock soon. Looks like it'll be a nice lightweight addition to my pack. Well considering I already have at least half of the cordage stowed in there already
Thank you David for another extremely useful and easy to follow net making video, (And it needs to be easy for me to follow, understand and remember)...!
I made one of these a while back with the thought that it could be used as a raised bed (the type you did a video about using the 6 mil can liners). Great video!
Tnx for sharing this method, i was expecting you using the net making method, which i saw a rather long time ago and realized i have already mostly forgotten. This seems to be a lot easier for making nets (esp. with smaller gages) and also fairly easy to remember (though i guess i will find out in a while when some other netting video shows up and have to realize i forgot this too ~ though i guess for now it looks pretty straight forward) … great skill to have, valuable for a wide range of uses, tnx for sharing !
Its funny i found this video because i was just talking to my wife this afternoon about wanting to make a paracord hammock and here you are weaving one! Haha thanks for the how to on this! Now my wife can yell at me for another project! Hahaha she means well 😅 always love the content Dave!
It’s a cool skill, but if I was in a survival situation without the required amount of paracord on me for a hammock, I would probably figure out an easier solution instead of creating enough rope from processed material. Great for the other things you mentioned, though, like traps or scenarios where you would need a net in general. Thanks for the tutorial!
This is a great video. Yes I remember watching your video years ago. I love this and I need to make another one. I done one a long time ago as a cargo net. Thank you for doing another video.
Great Job and excellent demonstration. One question, Instead of untying all the knots for the last static line, it seems you could have just moved the static line in position for the next run and do the tying with the free ends??
awesome!! the first video of yours i ever found was the net/hammock making :) i remember benge watching like 5 hours of ur camping set ups then your slingbow vids been a subber ever since lol
This is very cool. You were thorough in describing the needs of materials too. Do you also have a video that goes through how to secure this to the (inside of a) roof of an SUV or mini-van? (When doing it for a cargo net)
If you learn to use a netting needle you can create this pretty quick, it's easier to maintain diamond size, the knots are smoother, no need to cut a bunch of separate cords.
Yes this is a wonderful skill to have and worthy of teaching to students of the outdoors. I'd like to point out that you can buy a really nice Mayan hammock online for $90 that weighs under 2 pounds and packs fairly small. I'll have to check my sources, but I have two of them, and I know they did not cost more than $8 in San Antonio (in the 1980s). Sure, 40 years is a long time, but that's a lot of inflation. These types of hammock are not meant to be used with a spreader bar. A spreader bar makes a hammock dangerous to get in and out of and to rest in. The spreader bar keeps the center of mass too high which makes the hammock tippy. Take off the spreaders and let the hammock rise along the sides. There is no danger of falling out/off when you have a wall on either side.
It’s funny that you say 7 years ago. I didn’t think it was that long. Lol I still have the one I made when you put out the first video on this. Great vid to revisit.
I did it brother. I made small net for the tent. Easier to wrap the tent then put in bag. It awesome and less time pack my tent up. Thanks to you bub. Tumb up
Very detailed visual explanation, usefull skill to have if you have the time to make said hammock. atleast with this method you would still have a boat load of cordage to use incase things go sideways. Still very awesome video, very much appreciate the time and effort you put into making it this turtorial for us all.
Really wish you would have shown tying the ends and connecting the tree straps but other wise excellent video! I seriously wanna make one or two of thes now!😁
The best way to cut paracord is with a red hot soldering iron! Cuts through it like butter and automatically melts the end perfectly, no big blob at the end or burned fingers from trying to make the blob at the end smaller
Pretty cool idea, but does it really offer a comfortable surface? We used to have these military type of mesh-hammocks for luggage; but they were not meant for proper rest, despite being handy for bigger backpacks.
Just wanted to say "thanks for the hammock vid"... I've not seen a better tutorial than yours on how to make one. Also want to say "Cool Mjölnir"! --- Chris
Is there a way to determine the length of cordage needed depending on either/or the width of the hammock or size of the mesh (larger or smaller)? I.E. if I want a tighter mesh hammock or a wider hammock, how much do I start with. I realize that a 48" wide hammock with a tight mesh versus one with a wide mesh will use up more cord.
With your need a tool make a tool philosophy you’re set for my suggestion. Make a steel set of crimps/clamps that could be heated to red hot and used to “weld” the paracord to itself instead of tying knots. I’ve made nylon web nets this way but with a soldering iron and just stab melted through where the nylon straps overlaped.
Like the mjolnir I want to make a hammock chair I will make how you have shown here so thanks for the video Do you think bank line would be ok? The outer part I will do with para cord? Thanks
Brother, this is a great video, very VERY informative. I got the idea to make a 550 Hammock for my father for his 70th birthday and your video was not only the first one that came up, but also the best one. I’ll be tying along with you soon! That’s a lot of cord though? About how much did you use?
Ha, started one as a test back in 1963 while on USS Ranger . How much para- cord did you use ? Great info / demo. Thanks Dave ! Mtn Mel, Ret. 59,- 82 USN /SERE / VN.
That's a pretty cool pendant. Did you make that? Thank you for doing what you do. I love your channel. I am hoping I can sign up at your school someday.
i love low-editing high-quality videos like this. Education doesn’t need flashy visuals, it needs good teachers. and you are a very good teacher. This video was crazy helpful
You have a great way about teaching. Not only do you show how to do it correctly, but you show us how to fix mistakes we might make as well. Very articulate and easy to follow. Thank you kindly.
If you learn Macrame you have an entire plethora of knots you can use for many things from hammocks, bags, fish nets, wood carriers, chairs, etc..
The majority of things you see on the net these days has turned macrame into fru, fru crap with all the pretty colors and soft cotton mess but it's so much more than that. My dad hired a woman to teach me when I was 12 years old, I'm 58 now and I've used that knowledge in the outdoors to make super strong useful items.
Glad you revisited this Dave. I watched your first video and made a hammock using the overhand knot method. The reef knot method has to be an improvement. I found the overhand knots to be quite uncomfortable over time without major padding. Hard to believe it's been 7-8 years ago and the hammock I made still holds my large butt. Keep the vids coming brother. Hope to get to your stores new location soon.
Thanks for the lesson Dave.You can never get too old to learn a good skill and we appreciate you taking the time to show us.This would be a great project for winter when you are stuck indoors for a few days or even to teach your group sitting around the fire.Why spend a lot of cash when you can use up some of your extra cordage? Again Dave,much thanks,Peace!
Outstanding idea ,thank you David, I'll teach this to my grandchildren,they have a great love for the woods and learning.
I say this video last night and today I went and bought about 500 ft of paracord and I'm halfway through building one! This video is so awesome! Thank you!
I would like to see the detail of how you tied the ends. I remember your older video. I actually made a net from that video. Great lesson in good detail except for the ends of the hammock.
Me: *sees thumbnail on homepage*
Huh, a paracord hammock, interesting *continues scrolling*
*mentally processing*
15 seconds later: I might need this knowledge one day
You never disappoint me Dave! I remember watching your first video on making the Paracord hammock. I have Dyslexia as well and this method sure does help with those knots! Thanks!!
Thank you Dave! I thought you were the best part of DS. Very clear explanation to follow. Take care of yourself.
Excellent project Dave! I have made nets this way before but the reef knot is a huge advantage above the overhand knot for sure!
Thank you again these projects are fun I look forward to trying this with my daughter. I hope she is willing to make one herself after we make one for me.
The easiest DIY I have ever made that is actually doable. Thank you.
Thank you! No bad music and you talk. 💚
oH SURE... THE DAY AFTER i ORDER ONE FROM eBAY.
Thanks Dave... you are a great teacher. So patient and detail.
Hey bro . I LOVE all of your videos . I worked off shore back in the early 80s and we would salvage rope used to tie very large boats up , and make hammocks . Never thought about para cord . Thanks man . Im gonna look into this . Keep up the good work . We're lovin it ! Peace .
Great video Dave, have followed you for years. Still learning! 👍
nice update i still remember the first vid from years ago now i feel old but much wiser after all these years of watching ur vids
Thanks Dave. Excellent class as always. I look forward to making this hammock soon. Looks like it'll be a nice lightweight addition to my pack. Well considering I already have at least half of the cordage stowed in there already
Thank you David for another extremely useful and easy to follow net making video, (And it needs to be easy for me to follow, understand and remember)...!
I made one of these a while back with the thought that it could be used as a raised bed (the type you did a video about using the 6 mil can liners). Great video!
David, you hitting the gym man? Looking beast mode lately.
I've wanted a hammock for years but always needed the money for more important items. Now I can make my own. Thank you. :-)
Great video.
Would have been nice to see how you joined the ends to the straps.
Hope to see more!
Tnx for sharing this method, i was expecting you using the net making method, which i saw a rather long time ago and realized i have already mostly forgotten. This seems to be a lot easier for making nets (esp. with smaller gages) and also fairly easy to remember (though i guess i will find out in a while when some other netting video shows up and have to realize i forgot this too ~ though i guess for now it looks pretty straight forward) … great skill to have, valuable for a wide range of uses, tnx for sharing !
Its funny i found this video because i was just talking to my wife this afternoon about wanting to make a paracord hammock and here you are weaving one! Haha thanks for the how to on this! Now my wife can yell at me for another project! Hahaha she means well 😅 always love the content Dave!
It’s a cool skill, but if I was in a survival situation without the required amount of paracord on me for a hammock, I would probably figure out an easier solution instead of creating enough rope from processed material. Great for the other things you mentioned, though, like traps or scenarios where you would need a net in general. Thanks for the tutorial!
The first thing I notice your Thors Hammer. Love from Scandinavian
This is a great video. Yes I remember watching your video years ago. I love this and I need to make another one. I done one a long time ago as a cargo net. Thank you for doing another video.
Great Job and excellent demonstration. One question, Instead of untying all the knots for the last static line, it seems you could have just moved the static line in position for the next run and do the tying with the free ends??
awesome!! the first video of yours i ever found was the net/hammock making :)
i remember benge watching like 5 hours of ur camping set ups then your slingbow vids
been a subber ever since lol
Thank you so much. I wanted a cargo net for my car ceiling. They cost $20 and up. For a $5 bundle of rope from Home Depot, I now have a cargo net.
I suddenly just heard my phone talking in my pocket and it was this video on. It's a sign that I need to build a hammock today.
another great video Dave
I've been planning on doing this for quite some time and this video just gave me the confidence to do it!
Very nice Dave.
This is very cool. You were thorough in describing the needs of materials too.
Do you also have a video that goes through how to secure this to the (inside of a) roof of an SUV or mini-van? (When doing it for a cargo net)
Have you been watching my last video David? 😉
Tie a weight to each of the end cords. It'll help keep the net square.
Take care buddy
If you learn to use a netting needle you can create this pretty quick, it's easier to maintain diamond size, the knots are smoother, no need to cut a bunch of separate cords.
Hey, thanks for this! I just made a luggage storage area inside of a bike trailer for my dog with this!
Yes this is a wonderful skill to have and worthy of teaching to students of the outdoors. I'd like to point out that you can buy a really nice Mayan hammock online for $90 that weighs under 2 pounds and packs fairly small. I'll have to check my sources, but I have two of them, and I know they did not cost more than $8 in San Antonio (in the 1980s). Sure, 40 years is a long time, but that's a lot of inflation.
These types of hammock are not meant to be used with a spreader bar. A spreader bar makes a hammock dangerous to get in and out of and to rest in. The spreader bar keeps the center of mass too high which makes the hammock tippy. Take off the spreaders and let the hammock rise along the sides. There is no danger of falling out/off when you have a wall on either side.
It’s funny that you say 7 years ago. I didn’t think it was that long. Lol I still have the one I made when you put out the first video on this. Great vid to revisit.
another great video Mr Canterbury thank you i'm learning a'lot from you Sir
THIS IS SO BLOODY COOL! Time to order more paracord!
I did it brother. I made small net for the tent. Easier to wrap the tent then put in bag. It awesome and less time pack my tent up. Thanks to you bub. Tumb up
Thank you so much! This is the best tutorial I could have found!
Actually, for the larger woodcraft folks, building their own hammock is probably the best way to go.
Thank you for this.
Very detailed visual explanation, usefull skill to have if you have the time to make said hammock. atleast with this method you would still have a boat load of cordage to use incase things go sideways. Still very awesome video, very much appreciate the time and effort you put into making it this turtorial for us all.
Really wish you would have shown tying the ends and connecting the tree straps but other wise excellent video! I seriously wanna make one or two of thes now!😁
he's got multiple other videos showing hammock setup.
I couldn't find any other of his videos about hammocks
This is great! I'm going to make a water bottle sling like this, and maybe a hammock for my camper shell! Love the tutorial; incredibly useful!
Great way to master the skill. Thanks Dave
Great teaching Dave, really enjoyed it!
The best way to cut paracord is with a red hot soldering iron! Cuts through it like butter and automatically melts the end perfectly, no big blob at the end or burned fingers from trying to make the blob at the end smaller
Pretty cool idea, but does it really offer a comfortable surface? We used to have these military type of mesh-hammocks for luggage; but they were not meant for proper rest, despite being handy for bigger backpacks.
Just wanted to say "thanks for the hammock vid"... I've not seen a better tutorial than yours on how to make one. Also want to say "Cool Mjölnir"!
--- Chris
Once again my man dave with the way!
Great video Dave very good quality😎
Great videos as always Dave!
Holy hell Mr Dave. You been lifting! Your getting swoll
Kick ass job Dave. Thank you sir.
Around 3:30 you got so bright I thought we were about to lose you as you ascended into the heavens!
Is there a way to determine the length of cordage needed depending on either/or the width of the hammock or size of the mesh (larger or smaller)? I.E. if I want a tighter mesh hammock or a wider hammock, how much do I start with. I realize that a 48" wide hammock with a tight mesh versus one with a wide mesh will use up more cord.
Thank you body from Argentina.
Thanks for sharing,may I. Ask how do I know how long of the role I need to cut at beginning ?
I have a mesh hammock that's to small for me. Maybe I can make it wider and longer with this method ?
just make a net needle and gauge and make yourself one from scratch, fun project not as long to make as you think (once you get into the groove of it)
Great idea!
With your need a tool make a tool philosophy you’re set for my suggestion. Make a steel set of crimps/clamps that could be heated to red hot and used to “weld” the paracord to itself instead of tying knots. I’ve made nylon web nets this way but with a soldering iron and just stab melted through where the nylon straps overlaped.
Like the mjolnir
I want to make a hammock chair I will make how you have shown here so thanks for the video
Do you think bank line would be ok?
The outer part I will do with para cord?
Thanks
thx for teaching your knowledge
best regards from germany
Thank you! This helped me a lot! Building a tree web.
Can you add more Paracord if you didn't get them long enough in the beginning?
Iv been thinking about making a hammack this videos the best one iv seen yet. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge
love the beard , and a great idea.
Really nice. I'm going to make a small gear hammock like this with micro cord.
Brother, this is a great video, very VERY informative. I got the idea to make a 550 Hammock for my father for his 70th birthday and your video was not only the first one that came up, but also the best one. I’ll be tying along with you soon! That’s a lot of cord though? About how much did you use?
Thank you so much I've learned a lot and hopefully I can use it when I need it 😊😊
How do you calculate the amount of para cord needed for a panel? I think this would make great pet fencing for campgrounds. Darlington, SC
This reminds me of my macrame days in the 70's making plant hangers, it's fun!!! Great skill to learn.
Good stuff Dave, Thanks!
Pretty cool. Could probably do the same tech with fishing line for a net
Bom dia, David!! Obrigado por compartilhar seu conhecimento e tempo. Congratulation ! Have good day!
Ha, started one as a test back in 1963 while on USS Ranger . How much para- cord did you use ? Great info / demo. Thanks Dave !
Mtn Mel, Ret. 59,- 82 USN /SERE / VN.
Very nice I like it and learned something thanks.
so very cool thanks a lot but how to secure those stretcher sticks please explaihn
Just when I wanted make myself a hammock 😅, thank u sir you made it so simple for me.
Could you possibly use it as a fishing net for larger fish as for multiple use idem ?
that is freakin cool Dave.... fun to watch and learn!!
OMG So Nice David
Very nice Dave good tutorial
Net video (parts 1, 2 & 3), 6 years ago. Gill nets Quick Tutorial, 5 years ago. Sloyd Project 1 & 2, 2 years ago (not net making... just the tools)
Is that a Viking axe around your neck if so that is fairly awesome
wolfdaddy74 its a hammer
So how much paracord is needed?
Gosh , Sir, that was beautifully explained , thanks a lot👍
Awesome look fairly easy to accomplish.. tnx Dave
Nice video. Hope you have a Happy Fathers Day.
Cool. Thanks for showing.
,,,,good idea,,,, from Bangladesh🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩
nice video, cheers from sweden
That's a pretty cool pendant. Did you make that?
Thank you for doing what you do. I love your channel. I am hoping I can sign up at your school someday.