simonrocco 175 Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 im wanting to make some fox nets and would like to know what strengh nylon or hemp to use and also wheres best to buy it from. Quote Link to post
smithie 2,443 Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 i know nothing about netting fox but i wouldnt be using hemp. some might but once it starts to rot it wont last long. smithie Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 i use 16oz nylon now from bridport nets light,strong and wont rott. also small when in the bag. Quote Link to post
simonrocco 175 Posted April 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 i use 16oz nylon now from bridport nets light,strong and wont rott. also small when in the bag. cheers thanks ill have a look on birdport nets web site Quote Link to post
The one 8,472 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 That 16z from Bridport seems a good price but im looking for 24 rings to run up a dozen fox nets and i cant see them on that site ??. Quote Link to post
simonrocco 175 Posted April 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 That 16z from Bridport seems a good price but im looking for 24 rings to run up a dozen fox nets and i cant see them on that site ??. have a look on aurthor carter web site they do 10 2 inch rings for a fiver Quote Link to post
The one 8,472 Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Bridport have all the gear according to there advert in the countrymans then when i phoned there shut ,must be easter . Anyway how wide do you make your fox nets my nylon ones are sixteen meshes wide and other only eight to ten meshes wide ?. Quote Link to post
Leeview 791 Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Bridport have all the gear according to there advert in the countrymans then when i phoned there shut ,must be easter . Anyway how wide do you make your fox nets my nylon ones are sixteen meshes wide and other only eight to ten meshes wide ?. I shape them from 8 out to 18 then back to 8 26 rows at 31/4" 7ft net rings I picked up some solid 2"metal curtain rings from a car boot sale less than 10p each Y.I.S Leeview Quote Link to post
The one 8,472 Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 Ive got till August to rip up a dozen six foot nets but i wont be shaping them i think ive settled on fifteen meshes wide and just crack on till i hit six foot Quote Link to post
simonrocco 175 Posted April 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Bridport have all the gear according to there advert in the countrymans then when i phoned there shut ,must be easter . Anyway how wide do you make your fox nets my nylon ones are sixteen meshes wide and other only eight to ten meshes wide ?. i make them 15 or 16 mesh's wide and just measure them till i get the length i want. i phoned that birdport nets up and wasnt impressed with the way i was spoke to so i get all my stuff from aurthor carter now and i can order something at dinner time and its with me the next morning good service id recomend to anyone. Quote Link to post
The one 8,472 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 I just ordered 30 fox rings and a spool of 12 z and a spool of 16 z at Bridport and asked will i get a dozen 6 foot nets from that ,the lady didn't know but she did say we can call you back or you can call back later and he will tell you , Just need to wait and see how long it takes to come now Quote Link to post
simonrocco 175 Posted April 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 yes i know what you mean pal she has'nt got a clue eh. Quote Link to post
The one 8,472 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Well the stuff just came cant fault there delivery time ,no excuse for sitting on here now Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Well the stuff just came cant fault there delivery time ,no excuse for sitting on here now 3 inch mesh 12 24 12 will give you a 6ft net and you will get more nets out of your cord. a 500grm ball of 16oz should do 4 and abit nets if made this way. Quote Link to post
The one 8,472 Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 What drawcord do you put on them ?. 1.2mm 2mm or 3mm Quote Link to post
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