krawlings
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I am looking for the mesh material used for wieght pouches . I want to make my own wieghts.and has any one made ther own ? If so how and what materials did you use?
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lakeviewfarm
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I could not find mesh so I bought ripstock got 4 colors 1/3 yard each for 7 bucks. I am going to give this a try. Got it a Handcock Fabric
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my first pouches were made with pet proof window screen from Home Depot. I have since had to replace all of my pouches with double layer nylon. The screen material broke down over the years causing shot to leak all over my truck. Since I switched to nylon I don't have a problem and they seem to drain just as well.
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krawlings
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Thanks lakeviewfarm and lotsofgadgets for your feed back
mksmith713
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Heavy duty flag material is perfect....that is, if you don't mind cutting up a flag...
I made a bunch from the same material football jerseys are made from. Lots of holes for drainage, a little stretch to it, and ultra tough. Fabric store was dirt cheap, like $2 for enough to do 50 five pound weight pouches.
I haven't made any weight pouches but have done some canvaswork and sail repair. I would think the trampoline mesh from Hobie cat type boats would be an ideal choice for weight pouches. This site also sells cordura nylon fabric which many soft belts and pouches are made from. Search for Sailrite on google then trampoline mesh and cordura on their site. I hope you have a heavy machine for sewing. Good luck ; )
WickedGoodOutdoors
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Make your wieghtbelts out of this
Lead impregnated Rubber.
Make Great sinkers@ $1 per pound.
each sheet is 40 pounds
WickedGoodOutdoors@Maine.rr.com
Lead impregnated Rubber.
Make Great sinkers@ $1 per pound.
each sheet is 40 pounds
WickedGoodOutdoors@Maine.rr.com
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kcbar4
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I used lead shot and a pair of old blue jeans cut into what ever size or shape.
I used a pair of my wife's old nylons. Poured in 10lbs of #6 lead shot knotted it, wrapped back over it, knotted again, wrapped back again (3 layers). Flexible, sturdy, and drains great. Using in fresh and salt and no problems so far.
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