Tensahedron Stand

**jdy98p** · 03-11-2018, 17:50

Originally Posted by WV

jdy98p, you've got it. The fence top rails are 10' 3" long, and one end is crimped to a smaller diameter so it slides into the next fence section. If you cut one in half and reverse the crimped piece, it's ready to reassemble. I thought that I could try the full 10' length for the tensahedron struts, and if they seemed too long, I could cut 6" off each piece to make 9' struts, etc. I was glad I didn't see the need to do that, though, as drilling the holes again would be a pain. (Yes, I could just shorten the piece without the crimped end, but that would make one half longer than the other. That also doesn't matter, though. The two struts I made out of parts from Turtledog stand don't join in the middle, but they work fine.)

How has that fence top rail model working out? Strong enough for regular use?

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**plblark** · 03-11-2018, 17:51

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8’ is a bit too short for my 11’ wise hammock and 6’4” height but I could find a sweet spot and enjoy the hang. Quite a bit of tension on the one anchored end though 10’ length would help with all of the issues I suspect but I made this in short time from stuff I already had on hand.

**jdy98p** · 03-11-2018, 19:33

Originally Posted by plblark

About to test the ripped 2x4 one I just cut. Wish me luck and a soft landing :-)

Did the 2x2 lumber seem stable enough?

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**plblark** · 03-11-2018, 22:32

It does. I’ve squirmed around a lot getting the winter sock situated and trying to find the sweet spot. No noticeable flex. I am a bit shoulder squeezed in this sock with the short 8’ uprights.

Hmmm. Will 1 3/8 fence posts fit inside 1 5/8” posts? If so coukd buy 2 of each, cut in half, and nest them for transport.

**Latherdome** · 03-12-2018, 23:41

Currently camping with the stand, Bonefire Whisper, and SLD 11’ extra wide Winter Haven in Green Tea silpoly.

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**Lord_Kaos** · 03-13-2018, 02:37

While this stand really doesn't suite my hanging style, I find it to be quite interesting, and one hell of an outside the box solution!!

**Lord_Kaos** · 03-13-2018, 02:44

Originally Posted by Latherdome

Currently camping with the stand, Bonefire Whisper, and SLD 11’ extra wide Winter Haven in Green Tea silpoly.

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That really is a versatile stand, and these are gorgeous photos! Must have been a serene spot to hang.

WV · 03-13-2018, 08:55

jd98p, The top rail stand seems plenty strong. I weigh 150, but had a 60 lb dog in the hammock with me once and saw no signs of bending.

**jdy98p** · 03-13-2018, 10:15

Originally Posted by WV

jd98p, The top rail stand seems plenty strong. I weigh 150, but had a 60 lb dog in the hammock with me once and saw no signs of bending.

Thanks. I’m trying to decide between making a top rail or 2x2 version. The top rail would cost more, but should also breakdown into smaller halves. Four 9’ 2x2s doesn’t sound terribly appealing for a townhouse dweller.

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