Before we look at the project however here are some fun facts about hammocks that you may not have known.
Turtledog hammock stand weight limit.
1 4 x2 5 my next stand will be 5 16 x2 bolts with locknuts and fender washers x8 small stainless.
It s weight capacity rating is at 450 lbs and is large enough to possibly fit 2 normal size adults.
I ve seen multiple methods in the videos and pictures i ve looked at.
With a tripod on each end you divide the total weight by six.
National hammock day is on july 22nd.
It s one heck of an eye appealing hammock and also comes in 2 color varieties.
I d like to replace the s hooks with quality biners.
This weight limit is not true for all hammocks so it is important to check the manufacturer s rating.
Your 2 2 turtledog and fence rail idea is exactly what i want to do for this crazy hammock a friend bought for me in bali.
I have supported a hammock with a single 2x2 on each side and i weigh over 250 lbs.
While it doesn t include a stand it can easily be hooked up or you can usually pick up a good 15 inch hammock stand reasonably priced at amazon.
Despite it not being a major holiday national hammock day is a great opportunity to get creative with pvc.
I thought i give the turtle dog hammock stand a go.
Breaks down to as few as three pieces that can fit into a trunk with the back seat down the tripods can be built in a variety of ways for easier storage but most use long struts.
To be safe i d say 250 lbs.
The amount of weight a hammock can hold all depends on the hammock suspension and anchor.
However most hammocks will hold from 300 450 pounds safely.
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.
While you may have never heard of this obscure holiday that does not mean it isn t worth celebrating.
That s only 125 pounds per leg.
My only concern is the weight limit.
Turtledog tripod hammock stand diy.
Supporting 350 pounds with two tripods you are only putting 60 pounds on each leg.
A hammock is defined as a sling made.