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Gresh, Was the PVC 'T' just a plain one? If I ever get the cooperation of family obligations and weather, I want to try my threaded one with some extra material screwed into it like I described...

The bottom or stem of the T goes toward the tree strap. I still have not had a chance to see if it will hold.

What I learned as a water knot is basically taking a doubled portion of the strap and tying an overhand knot, leaving the loop hanging out if that makes sense.

Figure eight or water knots are used to make loops in webbing all the time

I actually bought a piece and threaded it into the part of the T where the Amsteel comes out toward the tree and cut flush as you described so the threads would not be an issue rubbing the cord. The...

I actually bought a piece and threaded it into the part of the T where the Amsteel comes out toward the tree and cut flush as you described sob the threads would not be an issue. The threaded T seems...

I will. Thanks. It is actually smoother than it looks in the pic. When the loop from the hammock is hooked up, the T tilts under tension, so it definitely needs it around the inside where the Amsteel...

Here is what I cobbled together last night. I used threaded fittings for extra rigidity since I am a beefier hanger. I used 100 grit sandpaper to rough up the smooth PVC for better grip. I am also...

I had that same thought last night when you were asking about the safety of the small radius. I had even typed a reply out on my iPhone and deleted it until I thought more about it! Would a copper T...

Well, if that's the best you can do for a sketch, I guess it'll have to do.:D

Great illustration! It's making me think. Ow! It hurts!