another stand

Be gentle good folks, olddog's learning new tricks, first post with attachments. Aquired a used lawn swing frame, bad cushions and a little rust. Removed the swing and cut the top rail in half. Removed 2 rails from the swing assembly which were the same size as the top rail, 1"x2". Inserted a hardwood 1x2(3/4" x 1 1/2")x10' into the top rail. Then sandwiched the toprail with insert between the 2 rails removed from the swing. Drilled and bolted thru the 3 rails, 2 bolts at each lapped end and 1 on the center. Two nights hanging inside and no problems. I thought it would be the fall before I could hang again but this will work. A little paint and it will be complete. The best part, total cost $3.05 for 5 bolts plus the cost of a can of paint.

That's double dog dandy looking. :thumbup:

From the photos, it almost looks factory made. Great job!

You got yourself a very graceful design there! :boggle: Looks light enough to move around pretty easily too. Please post more pictures after you paint it. Congrats on a good job, OldDog!

Elegant! I like!

Olddog did good, real good :D

Old dog taught us new dogs a new trick! (ok, I ain't so new)

Very nice!

that's so awesome! I might have to start scouring yard sales for an old swing :)

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Originally Posted by Debi Jaytee

that's so awesome! I might have to start scouring yard sales for an old swing :)

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My thoughts exactly! I just finished a massive landscaping job and that stand with the rust patina would look perfect on my new tuscan tumbled pavers.

Wow, very nice! Much better than my 2x4 PHS! Great job! :)

I like that, I like that a lot!

I worked in a wrought iron shop when I was a teenager...all I see here are possibilities.:)

That fits my definition of recycling - great job.

Folks here look at things designed for a totally different purposes and see potential for hammock applications. Great job!

Jim

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Originally Posted by Pipsissewa

You got yourself a very graceful design there! :boggle: Looks light enough to move around pretty easily too. Please post more pictures after you paint it. Congrats on a good job, OldDog!

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Here are the freshly painted pictures you ask for Pip's. It's light enough for me to carry but at 10' long it's awkward.I can probably shorten the length by 2'. Looking forward to getting back in it tonight. I had to sleep in a bed last night while the paint dried.

THat is Awesome!!!! WHat a great way to repurpose some old equipment!!! Great job!

That looks great, Olddog!!! Thanks so much for posting new pix. ENJOY!!!! :cool:

That is nice. added to my long list of projects.

Love it! Definitely an attractive stand, and a great job of repurposing! I look forward to seeing the stands inspired by this post! That occupied hammock photo shows one old dog rightfully proud of his new tricks.

Thanks for the comments everyone, and thank you turtlelady. Your bamboo stand was the inspiration that started me thinking about an indoor stand. Still fiddling, added a ridgeline and light UQ. It's been alot of fun for less than $20.00.

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Originally Posted by oldgringo

I worked in a wrought iron shop when I was a teenager...all I see here are possibilities.:)

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I thought you grew up in the Bronze Age?:tongueup:

Good job recycling for the stand.

That stand is a thing of beauty. And now I have another thing on a laundry list of things to make. Thanks a lot. :laugh:

That's cool!

That really is a nice stand. The one I am going to build from threaded pipe this week will not look nearly as nice but a similar design.

My two granddaughters have been spending alot of time in my hammock. So I'm thinking of two more smaller, lighter stands out of wood for them. Then I notice the childs swing set in the backyard, it might work, they're 7 & 11 both well under 100#s. Time to go scrounging. Oh, and my wife is concerned about me spreading the addiction.

Looks like a great stand, but it's not for me. I'm against the whole moveable stand on the floor. My thought about the hammock in my "bedroom" is that when I put the hammock away the area is free.

I will copycat this for sure, got and old swing frame in the backyard...

Awesome! I had forgotten I saw this post before I jury-rigged my get up -- it looks like we're using the same ends!

Good dog, Goooood dog!, Now, lay down! :lol:

I'm on it....

Like the stand. I think I would drill a couple of the bolts and use spring pins instead of nuts so I could break it down fast without tools. ;-)

Awesome great stand. Up-cycling at it's finest.

Thank you. I've seen some at yard sales for $20.00 and $25.00. Most are 8' in length but lengthening is fairly straight forward. Haven't had to take mine apart except to bring it inside, by removing 4 bolts it breaks down into the 2 ends and the toprail.

Sweet! And fancy! Love it. Very nice work.

great way to repurpose that old swing

Old dog!

Look what i found on craigs list for 20 bucks!
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Just a little rust but nothing a little paint cant fix. I want to thank you for the inspiration. Also wanted to see how long you made your stand and how long your hammock is. Also, what size bolts did you use?

Thanks!
Cyn in FL

That's the same stand! Mine was stretched out to 11' with a 10.5' hammock. Construction consist of cutting the toprail at the center, slipping a piece of 1" x hardwood (actual 3/4" x 1 3/4"x approx 8') inside the toprail. Then using the 2 rectangular rails from the swing portion sandwich the toprail and hardwood between the 2 rails and thrubolt with 3 1/2" x 1/4" bolts, qty 5. 1 centered and 2 at each end. Some fresh paint and you'll be hanging. The swing hooks can be used for suspension or threaded hooks can be installed thru the knob holes for a couple of inches more in height. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine.

I know! Crazy i found the exact one on my first look...must've been a common one at wally's or something.

One thing, mine has a ground bar between the back 2 legs. Once i lengthen the top bar it will be too short. Looking at your pix i don't see the ground bar. I am figuring it will be ok to leave it off?

I am going to work on mine today!

Thanks,
Cyn in FL

Yeah, I just left it off and haven't had any concerns in over a year using it almost every night.

Love love love this idea! I'm hunting CL now! Thank you!

Doesn't have to be the exact same swing frame Magpie. Recently saw one at WM which had a round toprail which may make for an easier modification.

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Originally Posted by olddog

Be gentle good folks, olddog's learning new tricks, first post with attachments. Aquired a used lawn swing frame, bad cushions and a little rust. Removed the swing and cut the top rail in half. Removed 2 rails from the swing assembly which were the same size as the top rail, 1"x2". Inserted a hardwood 1x2(3/4" x 1 1/2")x10' into the top rail. Then sandwiched the toprail with insert between the 2 rails removed from the swing. Drilled and bolted thru the 3 rails, 2 bolts at each lapped end and 1 on the center. Two nights hanging inside and no problems. I thought it would be the fall before I could hang again but this will work. A little paint and it will be complete. The best part, total cost $3.05 for 5 bolts plus the cost of a can of paint.

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Good Job

Thanks TimberbeastWaco. Still going strong after 3 1/2 years.

Good job! Keep on inspiring us!

Thank you Larry. Right now I can't even see the foot end of my stand with all the quilts, clothing, etc. hanging on it for the 5th Annual Florida Hang.

Looks like a great idea, could you just hang a Tarp over the entire frame?