DIY Hammock

[mmorgan]

Well I have purchased the material and the straps. I will soon purchase the slings for the hammock ends and ridge line. (and, yes it is fun to say whoopie sling) I plan on a whip finish rather than a knot, so what is the prefered material to tie off the ends of a gathered end hammock?

[kayak karl]

there are 3 or more ways to gather the ends. which method are you using?

[mmorgan]

there are 3 or more ways to gather the ends. which method are you using?

I purchased matterial from Quest Outfitters, I plan on hemming the ends when I get the length that I want and tieing off the end with a cord of some kind. I just don't know what kind of rope/cord/string is perfered. I want somthing that will snug together and not cut into itself or the fabric.
From what I understand you can knot the end also but I do not think that will look as neat.

[Grinder]

I just use a zip tie on each end.

If you want a knot, use a sheet bend.
http://www.animatedknots.com/sheetbend/ the hammock would be the blue line in the animation

[kayak karl]

i used this way (http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=15205) in the end. least material used and has a more professional look. i used zing-it to tie on mine.