TurtleDog Hammock Stand 2018

[UltraRunner]

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!

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.

1/4"x2.5" (My next stand will be..5/16"x2") bolts with locknuts and fender washers (x8)
small stainless steel shackles (x2)
2" x 2" x 8' pressure treated lumber (x6) cut to 6'5"
10' 3" chainlink fence top rail (x2)
10' long with 3" swedge for easy assembly
Polyester powder coated for durability
18ga steel
Each cut to 6' 5" after joining them together with th 3" swedge end. - total length (12' 7"). The 2 endcaps add 1 1/2" to each end. (Total 13' which will give additional length plus a location for the tarp to hook on to the end.) The caps are held on the toprail by applying outdoor adhesive inside the post caps.

15" continuous loops (x4) One larks onto the fence top-rail to hold the pole up. The second larks on the end cap then threads under/between the larks that is holding the rail up.

Hammock attached to 15" Continuous Loops with larks head knot and a Titanium Toggle


Tarp attached along the rail from the ends using a Continuous Ridgeline

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[Smckinney0031]

Looks great!!!

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[BuckeyeFan]

Well done!

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[Jacko1066]

Great work buddy!!
Quick question, how are you attaching your hammock to the turtle dog stand so you can get some adjustments to allow for the correct hanging angle?

Cheers
Steve


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[UltraRunner]

Great work buddy!!
Quick question, how are you attaching your hammock to the turtle dog stand so you can get some adjustments to allow for the correct hanging angle?

Cheers
Steve


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Good Question Jacko1066, I'll check the angle later today but I believe it may be close to 30 degrees. I just eyeballed it and a quick index finger and thumb check!

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Edit for Update: Looks good at 30 degrees!

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Also, If you want the foot end higher, double larkshead/marlinspike hitch the foot end this will give some adjustability in the top-rail height I would avoid doing both ends to avoid hitting the back legs.

[UltraRunner]

Thanks Smckinney0031 and BuckeyeFan for your words of encouragement.

[Iceiceguy]

Thanks for the details and looks like a great setup! For someone (like me) who is planning to build one of these, your details, parts list and pics are really, really helpful! Thanks for posting and congrats on a really nice set up!

[UltraRunner]

Thanks for the details and looks like a great setup! For someone (like me) who is planning to build one of these, your details, parts list and pics are really, really helpful! Thanks for posting and congrats on a really nice set up!

Hey Iceiceguy, thanks! What I like about this setup is the suspension stays right on... toggle and all Clean and Simple!

On another note: A friend asked about bolts...The smooth part of a fastener above the threads. Also called the shank. This is measured from the bottom of the head to the start of the transition to threads. This is what you will looking to buy...

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[AZsteelman]

Where is the emoji for "grabs the truck keys and heads to the hardware store before getting properly dressed?"

[HandyRandy]

Where is the emoji for "grabs the truck keys and heads to the hardware store before getting properly dressed?"

Sadly, we aren’t quite there yet, but one can improvise…
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