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You can use emt for the tripods, but NOT the ridgepole.

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?p=669415#post669415

I did try 1 1/2" Sch80 before I went to the fence post... it bowed too easily - no idea how large a diam you'd need before it wouldn't.

Badchef - you can use anything for the ridgepole that's strong enough. A 2x4 works just fine. The reason for the metal is that it can be broken into several pieces for transport and retain it's...

gmcttr i LOVE that stand! now I need to make another one :(

PVC has little to no bowing - I have no doubt this stand will hold up longer than I'll want to use it.

I believe my "spread" was 2 ft leg-to-leg

Besides redwood's 'softness', i think its probably a great wood for the project. Redwood probably doesnt need to be treated either ;)

Carbon fiber? Why not titanium? Lol. Overkill, but would...

So I weighed one of the tripods on my bathroom scale and it was 5-6 lbs.

I tried to take a pic of the lashing but it didnt come out clear - its really just simple lashings with a second short loop...

Thanks! wow I feel like I've "made it" on the forums now that you've responded to me haha

The lashings are standard, but I had problems with them slipping down the poles, so I drilled two...

Just built my first today. 3/4" Sch80 pvc pipe for tripods. Tried using a 1 1/4" piece for ridgepole, but it flexed too much. Stuck a 2x4 in there and works great as a stopgap until i can run to...