[Blake Schreurs] found himself in dire straights — there was a critical lack of available hammocks in his immediate vicinity, and he wanted one. Fast. So he built a hammock stand in half an afternoon.
Initially dismayed by the cost of store-bought models, [Schreurs]’ hammock stand is perfect for woodworking-newbies and yard-loungers on a budget alike, as the build requires only a few straight cuts and some basic tools to whip up.
After cutting and laying out the lumber to make sure that it will all fit together as intended, [Schreurs] aligned and drilled holes through the pieces — don’t worry, he’s included the measurements in his post. Playing a game of connect-the-boards-with-carriage-bolts-nuts-and-washers — with a minor pause in the action to attach the feet to the base — all but finished this quick build. All that’s missing now is a hammock in which to recline!
One final note: be sure to use galvanized hardware for this — or any — project that’s expected to spend time out in the elements. Rust is not usually your friend!
Lounging in your backyard beginning to feel a little cramped? Take you relaxation on the road.
Funny. I saw a very similar build howto on Belgian TV mid-May – https://www.rtbf.be/auvio/detail_il-y-a-un-truc-fabriquer-un-hamac?id=2216532
Same season – same ideas :-)
Up next, how to “hack” a new deck and pergola, and how to choose the right stain to withstand the elements. Meanwhile on FIne Home Building’s website, a discussion on how to write code for your home-brew Arduino remote mount head for a Yaesu FT-857D HF mobile radio.
Add 3″ width for every 25 lbs of dog jumping in with you.
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/8758-2×4-PHS-(Portable-Hammock-Stand)
I prefer this design as it can fold down to be way more compact. The materials here are really bulky… would resist twisting, though.
Winters approaching down here in New Zealand (and in Game of Thrones apparently)