Good hammock stand that won't break the bank?

**jottoh12** · 02-26-2017, 22:02

I have seen them as low as $60 at Sierra Trading post if you wait for the best coupon to be sent your way. YET BEWARE...most cheap stands are far too short for even a shorter gathered-end hammock. Many are designed for that loosely knit cotton/spreader bar backyard shady-day thing which can be as short as 7 feet. Make sure the stand you order will accept your "real" hammocks actual hanging length. Also of note...if you leave your stand outside year-round...it might be an ugly rusty mess by the time your bulbs sprout in the Spring. Rustoleum to the rescue! Good luck!

**Tyler883** · 02-26-2017, 23:06

Originally Posted by howlinmadman

Here are the pics of the one I made. Attachment 145395 Attachment 145397 Attachment 145401 Attachment 145402. I spray painted the whole thing to make it all one uniform color but it has started chipping off, may be better to get it powder coated, but that would cost a lot more. The top rail is in three 4'-3" pieces utilizing two connectors so overall it is almost 13' long. I made them that size so they would fit in a carry bag I had, you could make them as long as you like. The legs I made out of two pieces a little over 3' each utilizing the coupling end already on the fence top rail so I didn't need connectors for those only a wire lock pin to keep the legs together. Each leg end has an eye bolt through it and I used chain and a carabiner to keep the legs from spreading. I also put an eyebolt on the top rail at the ends to attach my tarp to. If you had the top rail already the connectors and L shaped thru connectors are really inexpensive. I'm not a very big guy- 5' 10" about 165# but it holds me with no problems.

I like how you are using pins ( proper name unknown to me) to fasten two shorter pipes into one longer pipe.

I think I will be running down to princess auto to get me some.

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**shogun82** · 03-04-2017, 15:46

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**snwcmpr** · 03-04-2017, 17:43

Originally Posted by shogun82

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Are there plans or descriptions somewhere on this forum?

Ken in NC

**apsilon** · 03-04-2017, 18:33

Originally Posted by snwcmpr

Are there plans or descriptions somewhere on this forum?

It's just one of the cheap commercial stands from ebay, amazon etc. Good value if you have a hammock that works with them. Quick to assemble and disassemble as well.

**boatstall** · 03-04-2017, 18:49

Originally Posted by shogun82

I have and use a 15' stand from Amazon called Best Choice Products Hammock Stand 15' Solid Steel https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JP...Q7L&ref=plSrch Paid like $75 for it. It works pretty good. When you setup you have to pull the suspension as tight as you can on both sides so the arms can raise up slightly when weight is applied to the hammock.

Hey snwcmpr.
This is shogun82's post (post #25) in this thread.

**snwcmpr** · 03-04-2017, 19:40

Thanks.

With a WBBB XLC and whoopie slings15' is about minimum.
This would allow me to place it as easy as it is to move that sucker.

I am also thinking of (2) 8' (plus buried depth) 6" round posts in the ground.

Ken in NC

**shogun82** · 03-04-2017, 20:01

Originally Posted by snwcmpr

Thanks.

With a WBBB XLC and whoopie slings15' is about minimum.
This would allow me to place it as easy as it is to move that sucker.

I am also thinking of (2) 8' (plus buried depth) 6" round posts in the ground.

Ken in NC

I have an XLC as well that works with this stand.

**Tkcohn** · 03-06-2017, 21:09

Originally Posted by blackbishop351

So, these days I find myself in a yard with no trees. I never wanted to go to a stand, but if I'm to do any testing, looks like that's where I'm stuck.

Any recommendations for something workable and not too expensive? I don't need to travel with it, I just need 14' + from eye to eye.

Thanks in advance.

I haven't measured so I'm not sure if it's long enough for you but I just made this today from an old trampoline frame that someone was tossing out. Didn't cost me a penny

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**blackbishop351** · 03-07-2017, 00:59

Originally Posted by Tkcohn

I haven't measured so I'm not sure if it's long enough for you but I just made this today from an old trampoline frame that someone was tossing out. Didn't cost me a penny

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That is just plain ingenious! Talk about recycling, geesh! Nice going!

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