solostoke 1 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 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?? thanks Quote Link to post
desertdog 149 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 ive used it its quality, as good as hemp, nylon is cak, do you know where i might get ,have,nt seen it in years, pm me please, Quote Link to post
whin 463 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 saw some salmon net the other day at harbour ,mesh maybe to big for rabbs but make a good hare net , dont no were you would get irish linen nowadays had several salmon nets made of it and rabb nets years ago Quote Link to post
postiepaul 0 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 saw some salmon net the other day at harbour ,mesh maybe to big for rabbs but make a good hare net , dont no were you would get irish linen nowadays had several salmon nets made of it and rabb nets years ago some on ebay today. £8 per spool plus post. Quote Link to post
solostoke 1 Posted February 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 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?? Quote Link to post
desertdog 149 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 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. Quote Link to post
Hob&Jill 258 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Old Trap Collector gave me a nice double stranded irish linnen stop net, great little net its had plently of rabbits in it now. ATB HJ Quote Link to post
DUCKWING 302 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 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 Quote Link to post
TOMO 27,246 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 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 Quote Link to post
Guest ferret feller Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 selling me that net arnt you mate? Quote Link to post
solostoke 1 Posted February 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 selling me that net arnt you mate? haha you wish only a 10yarder Quote Link to post
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