The TurtleDog stand

**Chigger** · 05-22-2017, 12:12

Originally Posted by orangerufus

Well, I finally built one today. My son and I are headed to the NW Overaland Rally in June and there won't be trees to hang from there. Pretty much the same build as most I have seen. Still some fine-tuning to be done, but you get the idea. Pics posted.
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Looks just like the 3 I built. They work great.

**rweb82** · 05-22-2017, 12:42

Originally Posted by orangerufus

Well, I finally built one today. My son and I are headed to the NW Overaland Rally in June and there won't be trees to hang from there. Pretty much the same build as most I have seen. Still some fine-tuning to be done, but you get the idea. Pics posted.
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Looks great! How long is your ridgepole? Also, what height did you cut the lumber? I'm considering making one of these, and I was thinking 13'-14' feet would be good for the ridgepole, and cutting the lumber to 6'5" poles.

**Chigger** · 05-22-2017, 13:34

Anyone know how to find the thread of the total number of TD stands that have been built?

**Scarecrow** · 05-22-2017, 13:36

Originally Posted by Chigger

Anyone know how to find the thread of the total number of TD stands that have been built?

I don't think there is one, but maybe a poll or something could help resolve that.

**Woodsie8** · 05-22-2017, 13:39

Is there a consolidated suppliy list for the Turtle Stand, somewhere? I want to run to store and get everything but don't have time to dig through 2000 postings.
Thx!

**Scarecrow** · 05-22-2017, 13:47

Originally Posted by Woodsie8

Is there a consolidated suppliy list for the Turtle Stand, somewhere? I want to run to store and get everything but don't have time to dig through 2000 postings.
Thx!

I found someone else's parts list and used it.

2x2 studs (6.5' long) (6)
5/16" X 2" bolts (8)
5/16" fender washers (8)
5/16" nuts (8)
5" heavy duty gate hinges (2)
Shackles (2)
10.5' top rail (get 2 and cut to desired length)
Chain
Carabiners (2)
550 paracord

**Woodsie8** · 05-22-2017, 14:18

Thanks!!!

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**Scarecrow** · 05-22-2017, 15:51

I forgot to add the 2 eye bolts with matching nuts and washers to that list. That's what a lot of people use for attaching the ridge pole to the stands. Personally, I opted for chain link gate hinges instead of the eye bolts.

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**orangerufus** · 05-24-2017, 11:39

rweb82, I cut the fence rail poles into 6'-6" sections to create a 13' long ridge pole. They fold up nicely with the 6'-6" legs and the 13' pole provides ample length for my HH Typhoon tarp, which is quite long (but nice in wet, windy weather). I would not go any shorter than 6'-6" for the legs unless you like a sit height shorter than 18". Of course a lot of that depends on your particular hammock. I am using ENO single and doublenest hammocks with 24" +/- of rope for the attachment to the pole at each end with a 30 degree hang angle.

**rweb82** · 05-24-2017, 12:01

Originally Posted by orangerufus

rweb82, I cut the fence rail poles into 6'-6" sections to create a 13' long ridge pole. They fold up nicely with the 6'-6" legs and the 13' pole provides ample length for my HH Typhoon tarp, which is quite long (but nice in wet, windy weather). I would not go any shorter than 6'-6" for the legs unless you like a sit height shorter than 18". Of course a lot of that depends on your particular hammock. I am using ENO single and doublenest hammocks with 24" +/- of rope for the attachment to the pole at each end with a 30 degree hang angle.

Thank you! I have a Dream Hammock Raven- which has a 110" ridgeline. I was leaning towards a 13' or 14' ridgepole, but I wasn't really sure on the length of the legs. Ive noticed a lot of folks cut the legs to 6'- which seemed a little short to me.

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