Saturday, November 14, 2015
DIY Hammock Stand
Summer is winding down but that doesn’t mean that lazy days can’t continue.
Kids are going back to school and that means that you get a much needed break!
And what better way to take a break than in a hammock.
Here is an easy way to build our own hammock stand for about 40 bucks.
Supplies:
Eight 8′ 2×4 boards
Four 1/2″ diameter, 12″ long bolts
Six 1/2″ diameter, 8″ long bolts
Ten 1/2″ nuts
Ten 1/2″ washers
Measuring tape
Circular saw or chop saw
Drill and 1/2″ paddle bit
Deck screwsInstructions:
Lay two 8′ boards parallel to each other. With your paddle bit, drill a hole 6″ inches from each end.
On two other 8′ boards, drill holes 4″ from one end and line them up like the picture, below. Use a small scrap piece of wood for a spacer (drill hole through it). Bolt through all 5 pieces of wood with a 12″ bolt and secure with a nut and washer. Don’t overtighten the bolts at this point because you need to be able to swivel the boards.
This is how it should look after both sides are done. Lay out your hammock to determine what the angle of the boards need to be to fit your hammock.
You want the hammock to attach approximately 4′-5′ from the ground.
Use a template to get the same angle on each end. You can print out a protractor online. Our angle was 120.
Once you get the angle you need, cut another 8′ board in half to make a brace at each end. Use 2 spacers for each brace and secure with 12″ bolts through the spacer and an 8″ bolt on the “arm”. The picture below also shows the leg attached, which is detailed in the next step.
Cut an 8′ board in half for the legs. Tip the hammock stand up and screw legs in with deck screws.
Put a 8″ bolt through both of the “arms” for hangers. The placement will depend on the size of your hammock. You want the hammock to be about 4′ off the ground. Be sure to leave room for sag. Also install a spacer right below the hanger. Use deck screws to attach spacer. If your hammock doesn’t come with a hanging kit, you can purchase some large “S” hooks.
Here is the finished product
Tighten up all your bolts and hang your hammock. Move hammock to a shady area in the yard, pour yourself a beverage of your choice and relax.
What is your favorite way to relax?
Source: HereComesTheSunBlog.net
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