Treating hemp nets.

[Sterry 0]

Does anyone treat hemp nets to make em last a bit better. and what do you treat them with?

 

much appreitiated.

 

i always dry out my nets and do everything proper but still have a few squares breaking. aslo any info on repairing nets would be great.

 

cheers.

[auld salmon 28]

Does anyone treat hemp nets to make em last a bit better. and what do you treat them with?

 

much appreitiated.

 

i always dry out my nets and do everything proper but still have a few squares breaking. aslo any info on repairing nets would be great.

 

cheers.

think they use wood preserver for treating them try the search topic at bottom of page for repairing nets or buy spun nylon nets or nylon then you wount need to treat them

Edited February 14, 2009 by auld salmon

[twiggy 12]

I use b&q fence paint it comes in autumn red or green or brown just done some today in green. then hang them up and let them dry.

[fishfish 17]

the best to use is the ronseal ducks back,it has wax in it and so it actualy waterproofs the hemp as well as preserves it.

[Sterry 0]

do they go "crispy", i headrd of using vaselin or waxes but i spose all does same job.

[fishfish 17]

do they go "crispy", i headrd of using vaselin or waxes but i spose all does same job.

 

they do stiffen up but the wax in the ronsel helps and if they are stiff just loosen them up by screwing thm up a few times.

[twiggy 12]

I dipped some 2 seasons ago and there still good for a couple more before i will have to dip them again. they actually set better once dipped but they will be a bit stiff for a couple of weeks till u break them in.

[Sterry 0]

i think i'll have a look in the garage for some, no doubt it knocking about somewhere.

 

thanks guys much appreiitated