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hi, does anyone here use irish linen nets???

just got a 10 yard gate net made out of it, seems strong enough, all double knotted.

was just wondering what the qualities of it are?? i thought that people only use hemp or nylon?? :icon_redface:

thanks

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it does seem good, like hemp but a lot thinner!! i suppose it is natural and so will rot??? does anyone know if it will rot quickly or whether it is ok if it gets left wet for a while??
if you look after it, it should last as long as hemp, i used to dip mine in linseed oil and let it drain well.
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WELL LADS ,

 

IMO......... GOOD QUALITY IRISH LINEN WAXED ........... ANYDAY OVER THE MODERN " HEMP "

 

IT WILL OUTLAST HEMP IF WASHED AND LOOKED AFTER CORRECTLY ........... I USE A DIFFERENT TREASTMENT TO MOST PEOPLE BUT IVE FOUND IT WORKS WELL ... VERY WELL

 

I HAVE SOME NETS HERE I MADE NEARLY THIRTY YRS AGO FROM IRISH LINEN STILL IN TOP CLASS WORKING ORDER !

 

SADDLERS AND COBBLERS USED IRISH LINEN FOR THEIR LEATHERWORK , A LOT OF WHICH IS STILL IN SERVICE ............ A HELL OF A LONG TIME AFTER BEING MADE

 

 

ALL THE BEST

 

 

DUCKWING

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WELL LADS ,

 

IMO......... GOOD QUALITY IRISH LINEN WAXED ........... ANYDAY OVER THE MODERN " HEMP "

 

IT WILL OUTLAST HEMP IF WASHED AND LOOKED AFTER CORRECTLY ........... I USE A DIFFERENT TREASTMENT TO MOST PEOPLE BUT IVE FOUND IT WORKS WELL ... VERY WELL

 

I HAVE SOME NETS HERE I MADE NEARLY THIRTY YRS AGO FROM IRISH LINEN STILL IN TOP CLASS WORKING ORDER !

 

SADDLERS AND COBBLERS USED IRISH LINEN FOR THEIR LEATHERWORK , A LOT OF WHICH IS STILL IN SERVICE ............ A HELL OF A LONG TIME AFTER BEING MADE

 

 

ALL THE BEST

 

 

DUCKWING

 

come on duckwing dont be shy , tell us what the treatment is you do to it :thumbs:

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