Despite it not being a major holiday national hammock day is a great opportunity to get creative with pvc.
Turtledog hammock stand weight limit.
I have supported a hammock with a single 2x2 on each side and i weigh over 250 lbs.
A hammock is defined as a sling made.
My only concern is the weight limit.
I d like to replace the s hooks with quality biners.
I ve seen multiple methods in the videos and pictures i ve looked at.
Before we look at the project however here are some fun facts about hammocks that you may not have known.
Otherwise i ll probably lose the s hooks.
That s only 125 pounds per leg.
Breaks down to as few as three pieces that can fit into a trunk with the back seat down the tripods can be built in a variety of ways for easier storage but most use long struts.
Also how did you attach the fence rail to the turtledog stands.
While it doesn t include a stand it can easily be hooked up or you can usually pick up a good 15 inch hammock stand reasonably priced at amazon.
It s weight capacity rating is at 450 lbs and is large enough to possibly fit 2 normal size adults.
Supporting 350 pounds with two tripods you are only putting 60 pounds on each leg.
While you may have never heard of this obscure holiday that does not mean it isn t worth celebrating.
Turtledog tripod hammock stand diy.
The amount of weight a hammock can hold all depends on the hammock suspension and anchor.
1 4 x2 5 my next stand will be 5 16 x2 bolts with locknuts and fender washers x8 small stainless.
To be safe i d say 250 lbs.
However most hammocks will hold from 300 450 pounds safely.
I thought i give the turtle dog hammock stand a go.
I have no suitable trees in the backyard and i just need some fresh air cool.
This weight limit is not true for all hammocks so it is important to check the manufacturer s rating.
With a tripod on each end you divide the total weight by six.
8 gate hinges maybe overkill 5 or 6 heavy duty gate hinges will due x2 i just looked for one that had the middle hole centered and not off to one side.