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.
Turtledog hammock stand weight limit.
Also how did you attach the fence rail to the turtledog stands.
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.
1 4 x2 5 my next stand will be 5 16 x2 bolts with locknuts and fender washers x8 small stainless.
I d like to replace the s hooks with quality biners.
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.
A hammock is defined as a sling made.
Turtledog tripod hammock stand diy.
This weight limit is not true for all hammocks so it is important to check the manufacturer s rating.
I ve seen multiple methods in the videos and pictures i ve looked at.
Supporting 350 pounds with two tripods you are only putting 60 pounds on each leg.
Otherwise i ll probably lose the s hooks.
Despite it not being a major holiday national hammock day is a great opportunity to get creative with pvc.
While you may have never heard of this obscure holiday that does not mean it isn t worth celebrating.
I thought i give the turtle dog hammock stand a go.
However most hammocks will hold from 300 450 pounds safely.
I have no suitable trees in the backyard and i just need some fresh air cool.
It s weight capacity rating is at 450 lbs and is large enough to possibly fit 2 normal size adults.
That s only 125 pounds per leg.
National hammock day is on july 22nd.
With a tripod on each end you divide the total weight by six.
I have supported a hammock with a single 2x2 on each side and i weigh over 250 lbs.
To be safe i d say 250 lbs.
It s one heck of an eye appealing hammock and also comes in 2 color varieties.
My only concern is the weight limit.