I've completed one of these stands and will be building the 2nd one today or tomorrow. I've been testing the hang in my basement periodically over the past couple of weeks. I've got the hang dialed in, and have secured the leg-spread with a couple lengths of paracord icicle hitched just above the feet, and then connected to each other with an adjustable bend.
Before I make the 2nd one and fully replace our bed, I have a smallish concern. When I'm in the hammock, I feel secure. The hang is good, the stand feels solid. But when getting in and out or when adjusting my lay, there is some lengthwise movement (perpendicular to the natural swing of the hammock). It's not a lot, a couple of inches maybe. I'm using 1 3/8" galvanized steel top-rails with the tarps.com connectors. I presume the hardware is strong enough to handle this movement without bending and failing at the joint where the connectors end, as long as this movement is not exaggerated. However I wanted to confirm this movement is normal for this stand design and not something I need to be overly concerned with. Or if it is normal but
should be addressed, what are some suggested measures I can take?
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Broader View
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Adjustable Bends
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