That's a good idea, and free. I've got a heat gun and bunch of PVC sitting around. I like the idea of molding a single piece around the hex aluminum pole and bending it rather than using my JB Welded fittings.
For something associated with relaxation like hammocks, “tensahedron” is a bad enough, prickly-sounding name. But collapsahedron? C’mon. Might as well involve trap doors, falling blades, offer of final cigarette, blindfold etc.
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With a little more thought I could have called it the RETRACT-a-Hedron.
To answer Geoff i do not use any foot end anchors. I usually just hang a gear bag on the end to give some tension until i lay down.
OK, I replaced the Amsteel on one of the apexes with what is essentially a locked brummel figure eight. I have diamond knots on my hammock CLs, so the small loop on each end will just slip over the knot.
The rubber piece I cut from a narrow bicycle tube as suggested above and is only there to cover the sharp ends of the aluminum poles.
Hey all,
First time hanger here with a first time build. Thought you might like to see the limits of the paint pole collapsahedron stand tested. Could it accommodate a 12' x 68" gather-ended hammock?
For the build, I took most of my cues from Jefiner's variation, hanging directly from the extra little aluminum extenders to gain a few inches.
8" Amsteel continuous loops serve as suspension, and the ridgeline is set to 120". Only a few inches above the ground, but it seems to work.
The foot end is about a foot higher than the head end.
I'm about 6'3", so when hanging my feet almost touch one of the supports, and my head runs an inch or two under the other support.
If you see anything wonky, I'm open to adjustments! I do wonder if a flatter lay can be achieved...
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It is fun to see a few people doing this. Warms my heart!!!
mxm... nice windows too. I love corner's with view on both sides.
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