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    Even if I am in a sleeping bag?

    Even if I am in a sleeping bag?
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    $8 Car Windshield Sun Shade Pad

    In search of a cheap ultralight pad, I have come up with the idea of using a large Car Windsheild Sun Shade. It's very light, cheap, it has thermal heat reflective properties and doesn't make the...
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    I made the holes all the way through the 4x4. If...

    I made the holes all the way through the 4x4. If you don't want the pipe to touch the ground you could stop just before coming out the other side, or screw on a base plate using plywood or a 2x4.
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    Even though it is harder to find a drill bit, I...

    Even though it is harder to find a drill bit, I used the bigger 1-3/4" pipe and it is really rigid with little to no flex.
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    You got me, good eye! I bought a 10ft 4x4,...

    You got me, good eye!

    I bought a 10ft 4x4, but did infact cut the wedge off the end so its probably about 9ft now. As far as the pipe, the price tag said 1 3/4", and I bought a 1 3/4" hole saw...
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    Original post udated with pics of wedge.

    Original post udated with pics of wedge.
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    You must use the same size drill bit as the pipe....

    You must use the same size drill bit as the pipe. I practiced drilling holes through some scrap pieces of 2x4 first. One you can drill straight through scrap and the pipe slides in smoothly, then try...
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    Just for the record, this stand does not tip at...

    Just for the record, this stand does not tip at all and even with notches the 4x4 could easily support the weight of multiple people. I plan to get pictures of myself swinging in the hammock to...
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    The tubing doesn't bend at at all and the wood...

    The tubing doesn't bend at at all and the wood doesn't even creak. It's is plenty strong. I am 6'3" 215 lbs and I flop down into the hammock no problem.
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    DIY $25 Rabbit Ear Hammock Stand

    Hello everyone, first time posting.

    After researching some DIY backyard hammock stands, I came up with this new design. Let me know what you think.

    I call it the "Rabbit Ear Stand", because it...
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