Homebrew scale cargo net

[Hoosierdady]

I made this cargo net. It consists of elastic cord and some necklace loops. It takes a while to do this and make the squares work out to the same size, but the outcome is worth it. The method is about the same as my bungee cords, but harder. I start out with a base measurement of the relaxed length, and then subtract a inch. You want it tight, but not so tight you can't store your cargo undernieth it. I made my lengths and started tieing knots. You want to make sure that the ends cords are long enough to use as the hook mounts. Dont worry about the lengths of the ends, as they can be cut and shortened after you're done. Remember these 2 rules, measure twice, cut once, and also remember it's easy to make the cords shorter, not so easy to make them longer. You will need the elastic cord, a knife, needle nose pliers, a lighter, super glue (good stuff too, not the cheep crap that turns white) and the necklace ends.

Once you have you're cords all tied up, put a drop of glue on each knot to make sure the cords don't slip and release your cargo. Use the lighter to seal up the ends of the cords so they don't fray.

The end result is a cargo net that looks 100% scale and is fully functional. This net is stout and again, the ends will puncture your skin or bend, before they come loose.


So what do you think? Pretty nice huh?

[slickwillie]

That's awesome!! I would probably go postal trying to tie all those knots & make sure everything's even
Nice job

[Hoosierdady]

it was a PITA for sure. But the end result was worth it.

[ynmech]

That thing is nice where did you get the small cord?

[2manyprojects]

that is awesome!

[Hoosierdady]

the cord came from Hobby Lobby, along with the small necklace loops.

[Natedog]

W0w that came out really good!

[Hoosierdady]

ty, I thought so too.

[808DA6]

Square knot? Very interested in the process. I suck at knots.

-B

[Hoosierdady]

overhand knot

[cameraman]

awesome work ive been trying to find somthing to do nets with

[Hoosierdady]

Thanks. This net is being used in the bed of a F350, and held up to some tough crawling. Works great.

[cogfounder]

I make most all of my own scaler stuff,
but that job would put me in the looney bin...

Nice work!

Only way I could figure to do it is make a small checker board with pegs on the outside edges to keep
the lines in place while I tied off the knots....???

Or maybe a big bag of mini aligator clips to put on the edges to hold the lines?

Got me thinking now....

[Hoosierdady]

it will definately have you scratchin your head. I did it with a metric ruler, and a steady hand (aka Bud Lite)

[jebster]

this is something i want to make for my dinky trailer. just need to find a local place that has the cord and hooks.

how much time do you estimate it took for you to put this together?

[Hoosierdady]

took right at about 3hrs. I got the cord and hooks from Hobby Lobby. Make sure to use good quality CA that doesnt turn white.

[Big Tex]

Love the net, and I definitely have plenty of time to invest in a couple but how in the hell do you route the cord as in what pattern that's what was missing for me I got the gist of it but how about a step by step of tying it all together?

[Hoosierdady]

Originally Posted by Texas Creeper

Love the net, and I definitely have plenty of time to invest in a couple but how in the hell do you route the cord as in what pattern that's what was missing for me I got the gist of it but how about a step by step of tying it all together?

You just do it in straight lines. I started like this...


You just tie the knots as you go and keep everything adjusted to the proper distance as you go across the net. You might even stop after getting about halfway through and place a drop of CA on each knot just to keep things from moving.

[Big Tex]

Dude here I was thinking it was some sort or black magic weaving going on lol okay that explains everything thanks! I think I might try a military style flat strap cargo net too btw love your skills on Microsoft paint

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[paleblue46]

Very cool idea , we got a Hobby Lobby here about a year ago , went once not a lot of hobby for a place with that name. But now I guess Ill go back and take another look around