Diy cargo nets

Notsodirtyhippie

New member

• Apr 19, 2016

• #1

So it's a work in progress but I wanted to share with everyone.
I want full cargo nets but the price tag is way more than I wanted to spend. I bought 100yards of 1.5 polypropylene heavy duty webbing on eBay for $30 and all the buckles and the red powder coated rings at strapworks.com for $85. (coupon code for 15%off ar15). I'll post more as the project progresses.

 

Last edited: Apr 21, 2016

GraniteCrystal

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• Apr 19, 2016

• #2

Keep track of time and let me know how much you ended up paying yourself. Curious if it's actually a money saver or just a fun project that might not save that much when accounting for time spent.

 

Notsodirtyhippie

New member

• Apr 19, 2016

• #3

Each box only takes 1min 24 seconds to sew. Yeah I got bored last night lol I've spent about 8 hours on it but that's not working nonstop. When I sew I have to have movies playing or my adhd gets the best of me. Plus I have 3 kids that interrupt me all the time.
It's money saving because my time spent is free. $110 out of pocket vs $500plus the pet divider behind the seat. I can spend the savings on other things such as lift and tires.

 

Sharkey

Word Ninja

• Apr 19, 2016

• #4

Nice. Interested to see how it all comes together.

 

GraniteCrystal

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• Apr 19, 2016

• #5

Notsodirtyhippie said:

Each box only takes 1min 24 seconds to sew.

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Wow you were bored! Hope it turns out great! Always like little projects like this

 

WJCO

Meme King

• Apr 19, 2016

• #6

Very cool indeed.

 

Notsodirtyhippie

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• Apr 19, 2016

• #7

GraniteCrystal said:

Wow you were bored! Hope it turns out great! Always like little projects like this

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Yeah. It's very tedious and boring. I'm more of a quick project kind of girl. I could never quilt.

So far I've sewn like 60 of these cross boxes.

 

jeeeep

Hooked

• Apr 20, 2016

• #8

hmmm, I'd need to get a sewing machine that can handle the webbing and then learn how to sew.
Or learn how to sew first and then get the machine :thumb:

 

Evil

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• Apr 20, 2016

• #9

Next time you get bored, I need a paracord rifle sling :thumb: I have Jeep parts to barter and trade with.

 

MattAlpha

Caught the Bug

• Apr 20, 2016

• #10

Great project. I'm looking forward to seeing how it progresses.

 

JTPhoto JK

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• Apr 20, 2016

• #11

You can also use 3/4" poly rope.

 

Notsodirtyhippie

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• Apr 20, 2016

• #12

jeeeep said:

hmmm, I'd need to get a sewing machine that can handle the webbing and then learn how to sew.
Or learn how to sew first and then get the machine :thumb:

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I'm using my daughters super cheap brother one and its handling it like a champ. I have an industrial one but it needs to be services. If you really want to learn, YouTube. That's how I learned [emoji23]

 

Notsodirtyhippie

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• Apr 20, 2016

• #13

Made tons of progress today. Not too bad considering I homeschool my 2 older kids. So that means lots of stopping.

 

Notsodirtyhippie

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• Apr 20, 2016

• #14

I measured each square then marked it with a white crayon. I still have to scrub off the white marks but nothing serious. Before I figured out the crayon mark method I was measuring then sewing each one. Made it through 2 rows like that. I hate using pins. Plus the webbing is too thick.

 

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Notsodirtyhippie

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• Apr 20, 2016

• #15

JTPhoto JK said:

You can also use 3/4" poly rope. View attachment 199484

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That's really awesome! I would have never thought of that. I saw a few with paracord or something around that thickness.

 

Notsodirtyhippie

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• Apr 20, 2016

• #16

Evil said:

Next time you get bored, I need a paracord rifle sling :thumb: I have Jeep parts to barter and trade with.

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Deal. My paracord blisters from 2 nights ago have to heal first.

 

Dana

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• Apr 20, 2016

• #17

Awesome idea... Looking great so far!!!Can't wait to see how it looks on!!! Now to learn to sew.. I should have paid more attention in home economics!!!

 

Jeep dad

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• Apr 20, 2016

• #18

That looking great keep posting progress . Thanks fo sharing. Now I may have to learn to use sewing machine lol

 

NevadaZielmeister

Caught the Bug

• Apr 21, 2016

• #19

Notsodirtyhippie said:

Actually I drew it up, planned it out and bought the shit to make it. Cargo straps are hardly a propriety item. And besides that, I've seen none with red rings. So go blow smoke up someone else's ass.

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Okay, I like this guy. A fellow Nevadan who doesn't take shit. Welcome aboard friend.

 

Notsodirtyhippie

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• Apr 21, 2016

• #20

NevadaZielmeister said:

Okay, I like this guy. A fellow Nevadan who doesn't take shit. Welcome aboard friend.

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Thanks!

FYI It's cause I'm a 5'4" firecracker wife of a construction worker. Can't take shit off of people, especially those who are keyboard warriors that like to stir up way too much shit. I've seen this on other threads too.