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Eric_Methven
08-07-2007, 00:32
I have a few net making kits to sell at Chopwell festival next weekend. They consist of a meshing needle, mesh gauge, thin cord and a set of instructions on how to make various kinds of net, such as fishing nets, landing nets, keep nets, hammocks and net shopping bags etc. These are going for £5 a kit.

I can probably get the price down to £3.50 including Paypal and P+P if enough people are interested.

If you fancy one of these kits for £3.50, show your interest below and I'll get them made up. The meshing needles are 6" and 8".

There will probably have to be 40 or so kits to make it happen at that price.

Eric

British Red
08-07-2007, 00:39
I'll take 2 please Eric - very generous - something I'd love to try - thanks

Red

Porcupine
08-07-2007, 05:38
please add me to the list for 3 sets mate.

and thanks for trying to set this up

leon-b
08-07-2007, 07:44
put me down for one :)
leon

Toadflax
08-07-2007, 08:41
I'll go for one.


Geoff

Toddy
08-07-2007, 08:43
Yes please, Eric :You_Rock_
One of each please.

cheers,
M

Richie O
08-07-2007, 09:03
I'll take two please Eric!

One of each, just like my heroine Toddy :D

Cheers

Matt Weir
08-07-2007, 09:17
Please put me down for 3 kits Eric. I want to make a guinea fowl landing net (buggers to get a grip of by hand you know :lmao:

:You_Rock_

Edit: Make all mine 6" please.

Mirius
08-07-2007, 09:36
I haven't made nets for a long time, and I'd like to do so again, so put me down for a kit, thanks.

g4ghb
08-07-2007, 09:40
cool thanks for the offer mate! :You_Rock_

- I'll take a couple too please one of each size as well

probably easiest if we start a list now;) so i'll start, please copy and paste the list as you go to help eric out :D

british red x 2
Porcupine x 3
leon-b x 1
dgcalvert x 1
Toddy x 2 (one of each size)
Richie O x 2 (one of each size)
Matt Weir x 3
Mirius x 1
g4ghb x 2 (one of each size)

Toadflax
08-07-2007, 09:43
Have I missed something about the needle sizes - does each set have only one needle?

And if so, then any suggestions on the best needle size if I'm only going for one set?

Thanks.


Geoff

Eric_Methven
08-07-2007, 10:01
Each set will only have one meshing needle. Either six inch or eight inch. They are both the same width, so can make netting of approx 3/4" mesh or larger. The eight inch needle is longer so can take a larger amount of cord/string/thread. The six inch one is a little easier to use when tying the knots. Basically, if you want a net with a tight weave, go for the six inch one. If you want to make a large net with a loose weave, go for the eight inch as you'll get more cord loaded on and the wider mesh won't impede the knot tying. The mesh size is determined by the gauge stick, a piece of wood 1 1/4" x 6". Most people make their own gauge sticks but the kit comes with a basic one for a 1 1/4" mesh.

So, to summarise, small nets - shopping bags, landing nets etc, go for the six inch needle
Large nets - hammocks, bondage outfits, etc go for the eight inch needle.

Eric

Matt Weir
08-07-2007, 10:23
british red x 2
Porcupine x 3
leon-b x 1
dgcalvert x 1
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")

British Red
08-07-2007, 10:28
british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 3
leon-b x 1
dgcalvert x 1
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")

Huon
08-07-2007, 10:55
Hi Eric,

I'll take one of each please:

british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 3
leon-b x 1
dgcalvert x 1
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")

Cheers,

Huon

Toadflax
08-07-2007, 11:13
Updated list:

british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 3
leon-b x 1
dgcalvert x 1 (1 x 6")
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")


Thanks


Geoff

Eric_Methven
08-07-2007, 11:23
Thanks for updating the list as you go guys, make life a lot easier for me.

:You_Rock_

Eric

Porcupine
08-07-2007, 13:09
ok, ill go for 4 then

british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8")
leon-b x 1
dgcalvert x 1 (1 x 6")
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")


halfway it seems

gorilla
08-07-2007, 13:14
one of each for me please eric!

british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8")
leon-b x 1
dgcalvert x 1 (1 x 6")
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gorilla x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")

thanks

leon-b
08-07-2007, 13:18
put me down for another so i have one of each

british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8")
leon-b x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
dgcalvert x 1 (1 x 6")
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gorilla x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")

leon

Humpback
08-07-2007, 13:20
british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8")
leon-b x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
dgcalvert x 1 (1 x 6")
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gorilla x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Humpback x1 (6")


Thanks Eric

Toadflax
08-07-2007, 13:51
british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8")
leon-b x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
dgcalvert x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gorilla x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Humpback x1 (6")

Changed my mind, may as well have one of each. I fancy the idea of making a hammock for the garden.


Geoff

gorilla
08-07-2007, 14:05
all we need now is a string hammock tutorial!

Eric_Methven
08-07-2007, 15:45
all we need now is a string hammock tutorial!

I was getting round to that. The instructions show you the technique for net making but leave the project pretty much to your imagination. I'll put together some tutorials for simple things. I was thinking of a small hammock that you can sling under your ridge line to keep bits and bobs in when you are in your proper hammock. It would just need scaling up with thicker line to make a garden hammock.

Eric

chas brookes
08-07-2007, 16:09
One of each size please Eric


Chas Brookes x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8")
leon-b x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
dgcalvert x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gorilla x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Humpback x1 (6")

gregorach
08-07-2007, 17:19
That's too good an offer to pass up on Eric - I'll take a 6" thanks.

Chas Brookes x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8")
leon-b x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
dgcalvert x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gorilla x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Humpback x1 (6")
Gregorach x 1 (6")

Silverback
08-07-2007, 17:23
One of each please Eric

Chas Brookes x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8")
leon-b x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
dgcalvert x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gorilla x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Humpback x1 (6")
Silverback x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")

gregorach
08-07-2007, 18:10
Oy - you dropped me off! ;)

Here it is again...
Chas Brookes x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8")
leon-b x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
dgcalvert x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gorilla x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Humpback x1 (6")
Silverback x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gregorach x 1 (6")

arian
08-07-2007, 18:16
One of each here, please.

Chas Brookes x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8")
leon-b x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
dgcalvert x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gorilla x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Humpback x1 (6")
Silverback x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gregorach x 1 (6")
arian x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")

Thanks
arian

Glen
08-07-2007, 18:33
One of each for me too please.

Chas Brookes x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8")
leon-b x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
dgcalvert x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gorilla x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Humpback x1 (6")
Silverback x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gregorach x 1 (6")
arian x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Glen x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")

scoops_uk
08-07-2007, 18:51
Marvellous, I was thinking in the wood last night that I should learn how to make nets.


Chas Brookes x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8")
leon-b x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
dgcalvert x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gorilla x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Humpback x1 (6")
Silverback x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gregorach x 1 (6")
arian x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Glen x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Scoops_uk x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")

Eric_Methven
08-07-2007, 19:17
OK, that's 34 so far. I'll get it sorted. Keep adding your names though if there's any more. I won't be finalising it until after Chopwell (next weekend) then I'll announce a closing date and after that I'll PM you individually with Paypal details.

Eric

weekend_warrior
08-07-2007, 19:27
Chas Brookes x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8")
leon-b x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
dgcalvert x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gorilla x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Humpback x1 (6")
Silverback x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gregorach x 1 (6")
arian x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Glen x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Scoops_uk x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Weekend_Warrior x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")

jojo
08-07-2007, 19:48
And one of each for me, please


Chas Brookes x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8")
leon-b x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
dgcalvert x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gorilla x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Humpback x1 (6")
Silverback x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gregorach x 1 (6")
arian x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Glen x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Scoops_uk x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Weekend_Warrior x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
jojo x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
__________________

JonnyP
08-07-2007, 20:08
And one of each for me please..

Chas Brookes x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8")
leon-b x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
dgcalvert x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gorilla x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Humpback x1 (6")
Silverback x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gregorach x 1 (6")
arian x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Glen x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Scoops_uk x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Weekend_Warrior x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
jojo x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Jon Pickett (1x6 and 1x8")

Thanks Eric...

Brian
08-07-2007, 20:23
And one of each for me please..

Chas Brookes x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8")
leon-b x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
dgcalvert x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gorilla x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Humpback x1 (6")
Silverback x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gregorach x 1 (6")
arian x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Glen x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Scoops_uk x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Weekend_Warrior x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
jojo x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Jon Pickett (1x6 and 1x8")
Brian x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")

Thanks, Brian

Green Arrow
08-07-2007, 20:34
one for me too please

Chas Brookes x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8")
leon-b x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
dgcalvert x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gorilla x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Humpback x1 (6")
Silverback x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gregorach x 1 (6")
arian x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Glen x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Scoops_uk x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Weekend_Warrior x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
jojo x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Jon Pickett (1x6 and 1x8")
Brian x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Green Arrow (1x6")

thanks

AndyW
08-07-2007, 21:28
One of each for me too please.

Chas Brookes x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8")
leon-b x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
dgcalvert x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gorilla x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Humpback x1 (6")
Silverback x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gregorach x 1 (6")
arian x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Glen x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Scoops_uk x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Weekend_Warrior x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
jojo x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Jon Pickett (1x6 and 1x8")
Brian x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Green Arrow (1x6")
AndyW (1x6" and 1x8")

Eric_Methven
08-07-2007, 22:15
Right, I've just ordered up 80 sets. 40 of each. What doesn't go for the group buy will be added to my stock for sale at festivals. I should have them by the middle of the week with luck.

Eric

leon-b
08-07-2007, 22:19
nice well done eric, im glad you got lots of interest :)
leon

Matt Weir
08-07-2007, 22:21
Cheers Eric. Star man :)

EdS
08-07-2007, 22:54
Chas Brookes x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8")
leon-b x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
dgcalvert x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gorilla x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Humpback x1 (6")
Silverback x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gregorach x 1 (6")
arian x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Glen x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Scoops_uk x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Weekend_Warrior x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
jojo x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Jon Pickett (1x6 and 1x8")
Brian x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Green Arrow (1x6")
AndyW (1x6" and 1x8")
Eds 2 (1x6" & 1x8")


Cheers

Richie O
09-07-2007, 07:36
Actually i think i'll have another 6" - The missus is interested now too :rolleyes:


Chas Brookes x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8")
leon-b x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
dgcalvert x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 3 (2 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gorilla x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Humpback x1 (6")
Silverback x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gregorach x 1 (6")
arian x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Glen x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Scoops_uk x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Weekend_Warrior x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
jojo x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Jon Pickett x 2 (1x6 and 1x8")
Brian x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Green Arrow x 1 (1x6")
AndyW x 2 (1x6" and 1x8")
Eds x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")


So that's 28 x 6", 20 x 8" and 1 x mystery size for Mirius :D

Cheers Eric :You_Rock_

Eric_Methven
09-07-2007, 09:20
It makes life so much easier updating the list thread by thread, thanks guys.
I'm putting Mirius down for a 6" kit (unless he tells me otherwise).

Eric

Dace
09-07-2007, 09:27
Chas Brookes x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8")
leon-b x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
dgcalvert x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 3 (2 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gorilla x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Humpback x1 (6")
Silverback x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gregorach x 1 (6")
arian x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Glen x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Scoops_uk x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Weekend_Warrior x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
jojo x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Jon Pickett x 2 (1x6 and 1x8")
Brian x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Green Arrow x 1 (1x6")
AndyW x 2 (1x6" and 1x8")
Eds x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Dace x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")

Regards

soa_uk
09-07-2007, 11:25
Chas Brookes x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8")
leon-b x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
dgcalvert x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 3 (2 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gorilla x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Humpback x1 (6")
Silverback x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gregorach x 1 (6")
arian x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Glen x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Scoops_uk x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Weekend_Warrior x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
jojo x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Jon Pickett x 2 (1x6 and 1x8")
Brian x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Green Arrow x 1 (1x6")
AndyW x 2 (1x6" and 1x8")
Eds x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Dace x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
soa_uk x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")

Cheers

Mirius
09-07-2007, 13:24
Beat me to it there Eric!

british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8")
leon-b x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
dgcalvert x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 3 (2 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1 (1 x 6")
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gorilla x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Humpback x1 (6")
Silverback x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gregorach x 1 (6")
arian x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Glen x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Scoops_uk x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Weekend_Warrior x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
jojo x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Jon Pickett x 2 (1x6 and 1x8")
Brian x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Green Arrow x 1 (1x6")
AndyW x 2 (1x6" and 1x8")
Eds x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Dace x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
soa_uk x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")

Gailainne
09-07-2007, 21:22
british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8")
leon-b x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
dgcalvert x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 3 (2 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1 (1 x 6")
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gorilla x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Humpback x1 (6")
Silverback x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gregorach x 1 (6")
arian x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Glen x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Scoops_uk x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Weekend_Warrior x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
jojo x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Jon Pickett x 2 (1x6 and 1x8")
Brian x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Green Arrow x 1 (1x6")
AndyW x 2 (1x6" and 1x8")
Eds x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Dace x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
soa_uk x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Gailainne x2 (1x6", 1x8")

Cheers Eric

madrussian
09-07-2007, 21:43
Man, don't read the new posts for a couple of days and miss out on everything. :D Eric if its not to late could you put me down for one set of each size please.

Eric_Methven
09-07-2007, 21:48
Man, don't read the new posts for a couple of days and miss out on everything. :D Eric if its not to late could you put me down for one set of each size please.

Of course it's not too late.
Updated list:

british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8")
leon-b x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
dgcalvert x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 3 (2 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1 (1 x 6")
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gorilla x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Humpback x1 (6")
Silverback x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gregorach x 1 (6")
arian x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Glen x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Scoops_uk x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Weekend_Warrior x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
jojo x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Jon Pickett x 2 (1x6 and 1x8")
Brian x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Green Arrow x 1 (1x6")
AndyW x 2 (1x6" and 1x8")
Eds x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Dace x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
soa_uk x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Gailainne x2 (1x6", 1x8")
Madrussian x2 (1x6", 1x8")

Another couple of days should see it done. I'll do another though if there's demand.

Eric

Richie O
09-07-2007, 21:53
Surely this is a record for a group buy!

60ish orders in less that 24 hours!
:Wow:

Eric_Methven
09-07-2007, 22:11
It's certainly been quick.
Right ladies and gents, I've just done a count and it's 40 x 6" kits and 32 x 8" kits. I've only ordered 40 of each so I'm closing this group buy.

I will do another group buy next month after I collect the money for this one (I've funded this up front and need to recoup the money). So if anybody feels they've missed out, just hang on a while and we'll start again.

Eric

Porcupine
10-07-2007, 06:39
im not sure if this was planned but did Chas Brookes fall of the list somehow?

Eric_Methven
10-07-2007, 08:57
im not sure if this was planned but did Chas Brookes fall of the list somehow?
Oops! Thanks for pointing that out Porcupine. He was still on my printed list though. Anyway, here's the final list.

Chas Brookes x 2 (2 x 6")
british red x 2 (2 x 6")
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8")
leon-b x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
dgcalvert x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Richie O x 3 (2 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6")
Mirius x 1 (1 x 6")
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gorilla x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Humpback x1 (6")
Silverback x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Gregorach x 1 (6")
arian x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Glen x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Scoops_uk x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
Weekend_Warrior x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
jojo x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Jon Pickett x 2 (1x6 and 1x8")
Brian x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Green Arrow x 1 (1x6")
AndyW x 2 (1x6" and 1x8")
Eds x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Dace x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
soa_uk x 2 (1x6" & 1x8")
Gailainne x2 (1x6", 1x8")
Madrussian x2 (1x6", 1x8")

Eric

chas brookes
10-07-2007, 10:33
Hi Eric

I was originally down for 1x6" and 1x8" if this is still okay, if not 2x6" would be fine.

Thanks Porcupine for spotting I had dropped of the list :)

Eric_Methven
10-07-2007, 14:17
Hi Eric

I was originally down for 1x6" and 1x8" if this is still okay, if not 2x6" would be fine.

Thanks Porcupine for spotting I had dropped of the list :)

No, it's fine mate. I have exactly 40 x 6" kits now booked (including yours) and that's exactly how many I ordered. That's why I closed the group buy earlier than I originally intended. Any more and I'd have to order another 40 to get them at that price. You had dropped off the list on the forum, but I still had you on my Excel spreadsheet.

Eric

Eric_Methven
10-07-2007, 14:22
OK folks, I'm just waiting for the kits to arrive. When they do, I'll PM each of you with my Paypal details and when I get the payment through, I send the kits off to you.

When you do the Paypal bit, can you put it down as 'Goods', and you'll then have the opportunity to enter notes in the little box below your address. In the notes box, can you please put your username, so I can identify you. This next bit should be completed by early next week I hope. I'm away at the Chopwell festival all weekend so it'll be getting done after that.

Eric

Singeblister
10-07-2007, 16:42
Dam i missed this one :( give me a pm if you have any left over or anyone drops out please Eric

chas brookes
10-07-2007, 17:06
Eric
I will be way from 12th-19th canoeing down the River Wye, that is if water levels have fallen. Are you okay with payment on the 20th if not I can send before I go if you can tell me amount

jojo
10-07-2007, 17:37
Paypal payment sent.

Eric_Methven
10-07-2007, 17:44
I've PM'd everyone on the list. Unfortunately I messed up my email address trying to do it quickly. Everyone who paid £7.00 got a message with e_methven@btinternet.

It should have been e_methven@btinternet.com.

If Paypal bounces it back to you, that's the reason.

Eric

soa_uk
10-07-2007, 17:46
Ha! I found your address on country-crafts.co.uk.
PP sent, thanks Eric.

British Red
10-07-2007, 17:52
PP away - in $

Doh

Red :o

scoops_uk
10-07-2007, 18:06
Payment sent.

Thanks for organising this Eric

:You_Rock_

Scoops

JonnyP
10-07-2007, 18:14
PP sent, I assumed it was .com.....Cheers Eric...

Eric_Methven
10-07-2007, 18:40
Chas Brookes x 2 (2 x 6") Paid
british red x 2 (2 x 6") Paid
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8") Paid
leon-b x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8")
dgcalvert x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8") Paid
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8") Paid
Richie O x 3 (2 x 6" & 1 x 8") Paid
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6") Paid
Mirius x 1 (1 x 6") Paid
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8") Paid
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8") Paid
Gorilla x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8") Paid
Humpback x1 (6") Paid
Silverback x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8") Paid
Gregorach x 1 (6") Paid
arian x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8") Paid
Glen x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8") Paid
Scoops_uk x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8") Paid
Weekend_Warrior x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8") Paid
jojo x 2 (1x6" & 1x8") Paid
Jon Pickett x 2 (1x6 and 1x8") Paid
Brian x 2 (1x6" & 1x8") Paid
Green Arrow x 1 (1x6") Paid
AndyW x 2 (1x6" and 1x8") Paid
Eds x 2 (1x6" & 1x8") Paid
Dace x 2 (1x6" & 1x8") Paid
soa_uk x 2 (1x6" & 1x8") Paid
Gailainne x2 (1x6", 1x8") Paid
Madrussian x2 (1x6", 1x8") Paid

I'll keep this thread updated.

Eric

Green Arrow
10-07-2007, 18:50
PP sent
Many Thanks
:)

madrussian
10-07-2007, 19:10
PP sent. Thanks Eric for putting this together. :You_Rock_

Alex

Gailainne
10-07-2007, 19:16
Paypal sent, cheers Eric

Glen
10-07-2007, 20:19
Paypal now sent.

Thanks

gorilla
11-07-2007, 02:16
pp sent - forgot to include my name, but you've had a couple of payments off me recently, so hopefully you can match it up!
and i echo the thanks for organising it all
well done mate :D

Huon
11-07-2007, 09:00
Hi Eric,

PayPal sent.

Cheers,

Huon

Silverback
11-07-2007, 09:46
Hi Eric sent you a reply regarding the email address for PP but then read this thread - anyway what I am trying to say is PP sent :)

Eric_Methven
12-07-2007, 15:53
I think we're more or less sorted now. The stuff arrived this morning. All the kits were there along with a note stating at the price I got them for I'd have to assemble them myself. (I knew that already, it was part of the deal). So, once I get back from Chopwell on Sunday night, I'll start putting them together. Once that's done, I'll get them all down to the post office and you should have your kit(s) by the end of the week.

Eric

Mirius
12-07-2007, 15:57
Great stuff Eric thanks. That's especially so since I know from what I've read on here that you have more than enough to do to keep two people busy.

gorilla
12-07-2007, 16:06
Great stuff Eric thanks. That's especially so since I know from what I've read on here that you have more than enough to do to keep two people busy.

i reckon there might be 2 erics :D

Eric_Methven
12-07-2007, 16:11
i reckon there might be 2 erics :D

Just me and my clone. (He works the night shift.)

gregorach
12-07-2007, 16:38
You really should give him a night off from time to time though... ;)

nickg
12-07-2007, 23:36
Eric I missed this whole thread somehow if you have a kit left could I get one - PM me if its a goer

Cheers
Nick

Richie O
13-07-2007, 11:08
PP Sent
Cheer Eric, can't wait to get started!
:You_Rock_

Eric_Methven
13-07-2007, 11:14
Eric I missed this whole thread somehow if you have a kit left could I get one - PM me if its a goer

Cheers
Nick

PM sent.

Eric

Porcupine
13-07-2007, 17:47
hmm, i wonder if world rope prices wil shoot up soon ;)

leon-b
15-07-2007, 20:05
Paypal sent
leon

nickg
15-07-2007, 23:05
Paypal Sent

Cheers
Nick

clcuckow
16-07-2007, 20:11
dam how did i miss this!:aargh4:

jon r
16-07-2007, 21:55
cant beleive i missed this!!! Dam blast!:(

Eric_Methven
21-07-2007, 22:09
Quick Update!

Just letting you all know the kits are assembled, packed and the packages are addressed and will be posted on Monday morning. The little old lady in the post office is going to have a fit when she sees what I'll be bringing in.

Incidentally, I have a number of spare kits for anyone who missed out. When tallying up the numbers, I let the computer do it for me (being a lazy so and so) and I got the totals wrong. You know in MS Word there's a formula option where the computer can add up all the numbers in a column? Well I put SUM=(ABOVE) to add up all the 6" kits and 8" kits and it produced a total in the cell I put the formula in. What I didn't realise was it also added the column title (6") and (8"). So I have six spare 6" kits and eight spare 8" kits.

PM me if you want any of these. The cost is the same, £3.50. They are ready to go and I can get them to you before the Moot.

Eric

Eric_Methven
22-07-2007, 12:43
Here's the latest list.

Chas Brookes x 2 (2 x 6") Paid POSTED
british red x 2 (2 x 6") Paid POSTED
Porcupine x 4 (2 x 6" & 2 x 8") Paid POSTED
leon-b x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8") Paid POSTED
dgcalvert x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8") Paid POSTED
Toddy x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8") Paid POSTED
Richie O x 3 (2 x 6" & 1 x 8") Paid POSTED
Matt Weir x 3 (3 x 6") Paid POSTED
Mirius x 1 (1 x 6") Paid POSTED
g4ghb x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8") Paid POSTED
Huon x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8") Paid POSTED
Gorilla x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8") Paid POSTED
Humpback x1 (6") Paid POSTED
Silverback x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8") Paid POSTED
Gregorach x 1 (6") Paid POSTED
arian x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8") Paid POSTED
Glen x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8") Paid POSTED
Scoops_uk x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8") Paid POSTED
Weekend_Warrior x 2 (1 x 6" & 1 x 8") Paid POSTED
jojo x 2 (1x6" & 1x8") Paid POSTED
Jon Pickett x 2 (1x6 and 1x8") Paid POSTED
Brian x 2 (1x6" & 1x8") Paid POSTED
Green Arrow x 1 (1x6") Paid POSTED
AndyW x 2 (1x6" and 1x8") Paid POSTED
Eds x 2 (1x6" & 1x8") Paid POSTED
Dace x 2 (1x6" & 1x8") Paid POSTED
soa_uk x 2 (1x6" & 1x8") Paid POSTED
Gailainne x2 (1x6", 1x8") Paid POSTED
Madrussian x2 (1x6", 1x8") Paid POSTEDAirmail
Cypher2001 x3 (1x6", 2x8")Paid POSTEDAirmail
NickG x1 (1x6") Paid POSTED
Singeblister x1 (1x8") Paid POSTED
JonR x1 (1x6") Paid POSTED
Scally x1 (1x6") Paid POSTED
clcuckow (1x6", 1x8") Paid POSTED

The above have all been posted.

Wildrover (1x6", 1x8") (Awaiting Payment)
Mayfly (1x6", 1x8") Paid



Eric

wildrover
23-07-2007, 01:10
I'd like one of each if you still have any left.

mayfly
23-07-2007, 08:52
I'd also like one of each if any left. Thanks, Chris

gorilla
25-07-2007, 14:46
received my 2 today - many thanks for all your efforts Eric - must have taken ages to put these all together!!
now i just need to work out how much cord i need to make a hammock!

Eric_Methven
25-07-2007, 15:36
received my 2 today - many thanks for all your efforts Eric - must have taken ages to put these all together!!
now i just need to work out how much cord i need to make a hammock!

Just buy a big ball of green garden twine from B&Q. I've found that is fine for most net projects.

Eric

weekend_warrior
25-07-2007, 15:43
Mine arrived this morning - thanks again Eric! :You_Rock_

gregorach
25-07-2007, 15:49
now i just need to work out how much cord i need to make a hammock!

More than you might think... ;)

Green Arrow
25-07-2007, 17:06
Mine arrived today , many thanks :)

Glen
25-07-2007, 17:25
Mine was waiting for me when I got home :) Thanks.

g4ghb
25-07-2007, 17:27
and mine! :D - thanks for organising this Eric!:You_Rock_

scoops_uk
25-07-2007, 17:34
All safely received, cheers Eric :D

Scoops

Dace
25-07-2007, 18:58
Eric
Arrived this morning thank you very much

jojo
25-07-2007, 20:23
Got mine today. Thanks Eric:You_Rock_

JonnyP
25-07-2007, 20:46
Many thanks for all you have done Eric, mine arrived today.....:You_Rock_

Humpback
25-07-2007, 20:49
Eric
Kit arrived today. Thankyou very much.
PS now downloaded diary pdf.
Alan

Richie O
25-07-2007, 21:11
Got mine this morning! Cheers Eric

:You_Rock_ :D

nickg
25-07-2007, 22:49
Mine came this am - Nice one eric

Cheers
Nick

British Red
25-07-2007, 22:57
Safely received Eric - thanks a lot

Red

AndyW
25-07-2007, 23:03
Mine came today. Many thanks for sorting this out.

Andy

Singeblister
25-07-2007, 23:18
Got mine this morning , will be playing at the moot with it :) thanks Eric

Eric_Methven
25-07-2007, 23:29
Good, good. Glad they are all getting to where they're supposed to. I went to the post office today for something completely different and the little old lady who runs it had a look of horror on her face when I walked in. She thought I was back with more. It took her 45 minutes to weigh all the packages and do the postage on Monday morning. When she'd finished there was a queue of nearly thirty old folks behind me waiting to get their pensions. I made her day (not).

Eric

EdS
25-07-2007, 23:44
arrived today.

Cheers

Huon
26-07-2007, 07:49
Mine has arrived too. It looks good.

Thanks

Mirius
26-07-2007, 12:29
Mine arrived too, thanks very much for this Eric!

Toddy
26-07-2007, 13:26
Cheers Eric :D It has all arrived safely.
atb,
Mary

Eric_Methven
26-07-2007, 17:37
Cheers Eric :D It has all arrived safely.
atb,
Mary

Mary, I have managed to get hold of a couple of old oak trawlermen's meshing needles. I'll pop one in with the leather I'm sending you and you can use it in period.

Eric

jojo
26-07-2007, 17:45
[QUOTEWhen she'd finished there was a queue of nearly thirty old folks behind me waiting to get their pensions. I made her day (not).

Eric[/QUOTE]

You've made their day Eric. They have had something to moan about for days now:lmao: they can :rant: :rant: about you!

gregorach
27-07-2007, 09:57
All arrived safely. Thanks Eric! :)

Toadflax
30-07-2007, 11:47
Many thanks - it was waiting for me at work when I got back from holiday.



Geoff

Porcupine
01-08-2007, 06:57
Thanks Eric, it arrived here in good order.



too bad i have no time to make some nets now lol

jon r
01-08-2007, 20:01
mine hasnt arrived yet:( i dont know why. I'll keep running to the door when the mail comes though, hehe;)

Matt Weir
01-08-2007, 23:17
Got mine :D

Thanks Eric.

Eric_Methven
02-08-2007, 00:59
mine hasnt arrived yet:( i dont know why. I'll keep running to the door when the mail comes though, hehe;)

Should have got yours last week John, it went off the same time as everyone elses. Give it a few more days mate and I'll get on to it. PM me if it does turn up though.

Eric

leon-b
02-08-2007, 19:35
mines here, hard work trying to understand the instructions though :(
leon

Eric_Methven
02-08-2007, 23:06
mines here, hard work trying to understand the instructions though :(
leon

Just follow the pictures Leon. They pretty much explain themselves.

Anyone else find the instructions difficult?

Eric

Singeblister
02-08-2007, 23:58
well to be honest I did :) I couldnt seem to get the thing started

leon-b
03-08-2007, 14:22
Heres (http://www.primitiveways.com/pomo_netting.html) a link that torjus showed me that might help you all
leon

gregorach
03-08-2007, 15:09
It's the first two loops that are both the hardest to get right, and the most important. If you don't get those right, you'll never get the rest of the net even.

Pay very close attention to the direction and placement of the twine as you go around the gauge stick. It's down over the stick, then up behind the stick, and through the loop from the back to form the next loop. This is the easiest way to achieve a consistent mesh size.

When pinching the twine to tie the knot, make sure that the working end (that you're going to tie the knot with) lies between thumb and forefinger - I really had to work at this, as it seems more natural to have it under the thumb for some reason.

gregorach
03-08-2007, 15:12
Oh, and there's some more good stuff (including full instructions for a cast-net) over here (http://www.bertaut.com/netmaking.html).

I thought I recognised the printed instructions from somewhere... ;)

Toadflax
03-08-2007, 15:15
I'm hoping to make a hammock when I eventually get around to opening my kit and trying it, but if anyone is thinking of making nets for fishing (e.g. landing or keep nets) remember that some (if not all) areas in the UK only permit knotless nets.



Geoff

leon-b
03-08-2007, 15:18
when i get the hang of it i think i will make a landing net and maybe a hammock
thats WHEN i get the hang of it lol, i'm finding it hard but am determined to do it as this is a skill i would love to have
leon

arian
03-08-2007, 19:37
Just follow the pictures Leon. They pretty much explain themselves.

Anyone else find the instructions difficult?

Eric

Yep.

1) They're not pictures, but murky drawings. They've been photocopied too often.

2) If you already know what you're doing, then no doubt they're really clear :(.

I can't relate the instructions to the fishermen I've seen mending nets.

OTOH, I haven't tried very hard; just a quick look when the kits arrived. I've been meaning to do a web search for a helpful site.

I'm still glad I got the kits, and once it all falls into place I too will say it's really easy.

Regards
arian

leon-b
03-08-2007, 19:45
My uncle is going to show me how to do it as i think he knows, if not he will take me to harwich to see an old boy who makes his trawling nets
leon

arian
04-08-2007, 13:43
This (http://www.burtonbradstock.org.uk/History/Cynthia%20Stevens%20pictures/Cynthia%20Stevens%20Braiding/Cynthia%20Stevens/Stevens.htm) page has a short video clip (http://www.burtonbradstock.org.uk/History/Cynthia%20Stevens%20pictures/Cynthia%20Stevens%20Braiding/Cynthia%20Stevens/video/net%20making%20512kbps.wmv) here showing net making.

Another video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unc2m4s_6Z8), from YouTube.

Here's (http://www.kuusankoski.fi/files/Muut/Verkkoengl%5B1%5D.pdf) a detailed PDF from a Finnish Adult Education Centre.

The Pineapple Knot Forum has a whole section for Nets & Netting (http://knotical-arts.com/pineapple/viewforum.php?f=17).

Regards
arian

madrussian
07-08-2007, 03:11
Received mine today. Thanks again Eric for putting this together. Much appreciated. :You_Rock_

I have to go out of town again in a couple of weeks, so while sitting in the hotel room with nothing else to do I plan on practicing a little net making. :)

maddave
16-03-2008, 14:10
Missed this post... Are there any more kits available Eric??

Treeclipper
16-03-2008, 14:21
I'd also be interested if there any 6" kits left.

Tree

elevenses
12-04-2008, 12:38
are there any kits left ? if so i would like one

HERBz
12-04-2008, 13:08
If there are any i'd love one too.