Cargo Net
Making a Rope Cargo Net or a Climbing Net
Unfortunately in the video below, I demonstrate how to use the 2 Strand Crown Knot or Japanese Crown Knot to make a few meshes of a cargo net. I am still working out how to make a climbing net from start to finish.
In the video I show how to use a two strand crown knot, but I have also seen a cargo knot made with the Carrick Bend and also the Sheet Bend. In the near future I hope to demonstrate both these processes also.
Making a Climbing Net
So far the best description that I have seen for making a cargo net is shown here: http://www.animatedknots.com/sheetbend/index.php#climbingnet
The above is an example of a net using the the crown technique.
Cargo Net Construction
I recently came across these instructions by http://duo.irational.org/ who kindly gave me permission to use them on this website. To view the full pdf document please click on A Guide to Net Making
Obviously it is my intention to follow the instructions shown on Animated Knots and produce a full length video on making a complete cargo net.
Cargo Net Knot Video
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How to Tie a Cargo Net?
Here you will find the basics of tying a cargo net using the Japanese Crown Knot method. I have also gathered information from across the net, that should give you a good idea of how to make your own cargo net.
How do I determine the length of rope needed to make a cargo net 8ftx8ft with loops for the lifting hasp be 3ft long? Or if meters is easier 3mx3m with 1m hasp loops? Expecting to use 550 paracord. 2.5in square
Ps. Loved the fish net making tutorial. Going to give it a go this weekend with some household cotton string then with some bank line. Would appreciate length sizing, too, if you have a formula to share; otherwise I’ll figure it out with the cheap string.
Thanks
From Texas….still part of the USA for now.
I myself am still investigating cargo nets and unfortunately I’m not really able to answer this question. I have however, asked the question on this post: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipM-jru_cgzhOl7NDlkC9OCggb_d-hxaO7qjZ3qIa6GalbH9KBMG3q-BUmKuxKLHDw/photo/AF1QipMlXndjQP7yB_rkfGOiTw5n89xAsw5wklIlquXt?key=T3diaVJ2STFBVm9VdDl6ODRpSDdBOEk1SlFMQmxn
I used 1 and 1/2 lengths of rope off the entire desired measurements of my ending net(minus the loop ends so you might want to calculate your desired length of the loop multiply by two then add 6 inches for the knot tie usage. You can always cut off extra rope if you have too much) so for example: 8x8ft with rope every 2.5 in would be something along 39×39 12ft ropes if that makes sense….
This pdf was hard to find when I made my treehouse cargo net. Thought I would share it. Shows the sequencing for building the net in a step-wise fashion. Helped me when I used it a few years ago.
http://duo.irational.org/red_net/a_guide_to_net_making.pdf
Hiya, I found your video while looking for ideas to make rat toys and bridges. I was wondering if you had a video on how to continue the crown knot to make a full cargo net. From the crown knot video I can work out how to continue the width of a net but how do I add to the length, would I just add another 2 red ropes and feed the yellow down them all? Hope that makes sense. Great video and easy to follow. Thanks.
Lizi.
Scotland
Oh the dreaded cargo net!! As of yet I have not been able to make a video on the cargo net. Reading your post, I now wish I had a pet that required a rope bridge. You might also want to have a look at net making, as you can use some fairly largish diameter cord using the single knot method. If you can please drag and drop a photo of you rat/toys here:
i haven’t found your other video on the continuing and competition of the cargo net.
Sorry, not done that yet 🙁
Sorry. you could delete that last comment as I just noticed you provide a link to the same page. Cheers
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