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    Metal Hammock Stand Mod

    I just got a Pawleys Island Large Tri-Beam Hammock Stand from amazon this weekend and want to use my ENO double nest with it. From reading other threads I already knew that this will not hold my gathered end hammock properly. Without any modifications my butt will be dragging on the ground.

    My intention is to use the hammock stand during camping and festival trips that do not have trees or allow for hammocks to hang from tree.

    Here are the current Specs:

    12-gauge steel poles are 2 inches in diameter for stability
    Lightly textured with powder coating for rust protection
    Includes durable black vinyl plugs for pole ends, 2 zinc-plated hanging hooks
    Measures 4 by 15 feet (width x length) for 1- and 2-person hammocks up to 13 feet
    Spring pins in poles for easy assembly; supports up to 600 pounds; 1-year warranty
    Product Dimensions: 180 x 48 x 60 inches ; 64 pounds
    Shipping Weight: 66 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
    Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
    Origin: Made in USA
    Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
    ASIN: B00005B9XT
    Item model number: L-STGTX

    Amazon.com
    A hammock provides the ultimate relaxation, so let its gentle swinging motion and free-floating midair suspension transport you. Be surrounded in total comfort, taking advantage of that well-deserved moment of respite. But what happens when your yard doesn't have two trees perfectly spaced for hammock hanging? Designed for use with large and deluxe hammocks, this 15-foot-long stand will keep you swaying for hours, anywhere. The 12-gauge tubular steel frame has a green baked enamel finish and can accommodate up to 450 pounds. Assembly is very easy (it took us about five minutes), so you’ll be relaxing in no time. --Ariel Meadow Stallings
    Product Description
    Hatteras L-STGTX Tri-Beam Forest Green Steel Hammock Stand is made of the heaviest weight steel in the industry. The Tri-Beam hammock stand, our original design, easily assembles without the need for tools. Spring pins are used for maximum safety of assembly. In the crafting of the stand foot brackets, the signature safe Right Connection welding process is used, creating a strong 360 degree weld. A long lasting Cape Shield powder coat finish is placed on all steel products.

    Today I went to home depot and got me some emt electrical conduit 90 degree fittings. Once I get home and install them I will take pics.

    Wish me luck.

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    What it looks like now

    Here is the original hammock:

    http://pawleysislandhammocks.com/det...FZBAMgodYhoA1w

    Here is a shot of the finished product




    Electric conduit


    Close up of the fittings i am using to keep the straps and tarp ridge line from sliding.


    I picked up some more parts today that I will add and take pictures. I got two eye bolts that will help with the tarp. A ratchet strap to get this thing tight and bungee cords that will flex with the bars.

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    This looks like something I would like to try .

    Thanks for posting.

    Do you think a 45 degree elbow would put less stress on the the stand, or do you think the 90 degree offers less leverage due to the angle?

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    That looks good...going to HD tomorrow morning

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    Re: Metal Hammock Stand Mod

    Update: I turned the pipe fittings around to the inside and added eye hooks. Next I attached a ratchet strap to bring the ends tighter.






    Here I added my kelty noah tarp. The stakes need to be repositioned from the last time I used it:



    View from inside:



    I am headed to work. Tomorrow I will fix the tarp and add my eno bug net.

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    Re: Metal Hammock Stand Mod

    No problem. Thank you for checking out the post. I really do not know about the 45 degree angle fitting. I didn't know they exist. I would think the 45 degree bend would make it weaker and add more stress under the weight. However I honestly have no idea. This question may be better answered by the Professor.

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    Great job!! I'll have to try something like this myself. Thanks for the insight.
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    Special thanks to 2Questions and BurningCedar. Your post in https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=47186 gave me the general idea of how to do this.

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    Having the joy of laying in my hammock while writing on hammockforums.net. life is good. Originally got this for car camping but I may be leaving it up for backyard hanging

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    WoW! There's two things that I see happening, or going to happening here.
    (1) the connector is going to pop off the end of the elbow since all there is are two little dinky pinch screws holding it there.
    (2) the webbing is going to snap at that scary looking hitch on the inside of the elbow.
    Webbing looses a huge amount of its strength when you bite it like that or tie k-nots in it.
    Just my observation and thoughts.
    Other than that. Nice stand!

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