How to make a durable and comfortable stand for a hammock: master class
hammock stand
If you do do-it-yourself hammock rack, then the first requirement is reliability. In this case, the initial idea was to make a portable version, but in the end the rack turned out to be heavier than planned, but it was incredibly strong and easily withstands weight up to 120 kg. But the main feature of this hammock stands, you can do it even with minimal skills. Although the design turned out to be a little cumbersome, but not complicated. It will take a little tinkering with the crosses, it will take time, but the rush here is unnecessary, because you need to be absolutely sure of the reliability of the design, only then you can completely relax and enjoy your vacation.
Necessary materials:
- 4x4 beam 3.7 m long
- 2 4x4 bars 2.4 m long
- 4 boards 2.5 m long
- 4 galvanized bolts 15 cm
- Eyebolts 10 cm 2 pcs
- Screws 8 cm
How to make a wooden stand yourself
- Saw off 4x4 bars with a length of 2.4 m by 140 cm. What remains will go to your feet. Attach 8 cm loops. Although not necessary, but for support more convenient.
- Corner supports. Probably, it would be possible to do without using one support on each side, but here we used 2 floorings (cut at an angle of 45 °) at each end for additional mounting. Screw them on each side, making sure that the angles are even, and then drill a hole for the bolt.
- Legs. Use that you sawed off from bars 4x4. Find the center and cut to a width of 9 cm with a depth of 4.5 cm.
- End brackets. Use the remaining ends of the decks to make the end brackets. This is what you need to stabilize the rack. When screwed, lay the stand on its side and screw the legs to the base with a few screws; so that they do not slip when moving the rack.
- The stand is essentially ready, center and tighten the eye bolts on the vertical posts. You can experience a hammock.
Hammock stand, a convenient thing, you can put anywhere. You can do it yourself and not only from wood, but from PVC pipes or metal, for example. Want to know more? In the article “DIY hammock stand 700 photos, drawings, instructions» https://i.expert-h.com/en/gamaki/stojka-svoimi-rukami-prosto You will find different options, with drawings and step by step photos.
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