Page 117 of 320 FirstFirst ... 1767107115116117118119127167217 ... LastLast
Results 1,161 to 1,170 of 3191
  1. #1161
    Senior Member hppyfngy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Weaverville, NC
    Hammock
    Some Gathered End or Other
    Tarp
    DIY CamoHexMonster
    Insulation
    DIY Down UQ
    Suspension
    Whoopies and etc.
    Posts
    3,377
    Images
    36
    Peartree, the spread limiter near the bottom would eliminate the need for stronger hinges but it's up to you of course. I personally wouldn't want to pay $20 for a pair of extra heavy duty hinges when $2 worth of amsteel would fix it.

    Hang in there!
    Some say I'm apathetic, but I don't care. - Randy

  2. #1162
    Senior Member olddog's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Lakeland, Fl
    Hammock
    WL Snipe
    Tarp
    WL Tadpole
    Insulation
    WL SS UQ, WL SS TQ
    Suspension
    Dutch speedhooks
    Posts
    4,323
    Images
    3
    Originally Posted by olddog
    The question was posed by old4hats about the number of turtledog stands that had been built. Went back and reviewed a few threads, the Turtlelady stand, the TurtleDog stand and a thread by domromer. Here is what I was able to find and assume that there may be others.

    Page #1. Ends at post #723
    Page #2
    #101 - turtleburger
    #102 - JakobW
    #103 - berksound
    #104 - HangDenAround
    #105 - civetta62
    #106 - LEAGLE
    #107 - joeybravo13
    #108 - JohnSawyer
    #109 - JaxHiker
    #110 - delphyves, the first from France!
    #111 & 112 - Rightside
    #113 - tato
    #114 - Randy
    #115 - Mag
    #116 - Aardvark
    #117 - Brute1100
    #118 - ptsal
    #119 - Bankheadboy
    #120 - old4hats' second
    #121 - UncleClark
    #122 & 123 - hppyfngy, the Master TD maker!
    #124 - Humpback
    #125 - jima59
    #126 - 100MileBill
    #127 - WV
    #128 - rcracin24
    #129 - NWOHanger
    #130 - doogie
    #131 - WhiteHillReptile
    #132 - catalyst
    #133 - Lupus
    #134 - bowl-maker
    #135 - ewhammock
    #136 - Privateer
    #137 - Settle
    #138 - obmit
    #139 - Jazilla
    #140 - kk4df
    #141 - gothmog
    #142 - Pj1008
    #143 - the2nddeal
    #144 - samjaynes
    #145 - HamMike
    #146 - Veto 65
    #147 - bonsaihiker
    #148 - Peartree
    Most of us end up poorer here but richer for being here. Olddog, Fulltime hammocker, 365 nights a year.

  3. #1163
    Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    Clear Lake, MN
    Hammock
    Dutch Argon 11'
    Tarp
    Superfly
    Insulation
    HG 40 UQ
    Suspension
    Strap/Whoopie
    Posts
    55
    Images
    6
    FYI - since I was going to replace the knotty legs anyway, I had nothing to lose. I set the stand face down on its front side and standing on it, pulled up on the back leg about 2 feet from the bottom to unscientifically hand test its strength. Snap! Right at the bolt. Didn't pull hard at all...

    Reset the stand face so I could do that knotty A leg... Snap! Right through the knot. Wow.

    I believe, after new legs and hinges, I'll use limiters too. Regardless.

    Thank you for your help.
    Last edited by Peartree; 02-24-2013 at 22:52.

  4. #1164
    Senior Member hawghangar's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Location
    AR
    Hammock
    WB XLC, Dutch Netless, HH Exp mod,
    Tarp
    HG WP3, WBSF, HHex
    Insulation
    HG Quilts
    Suspension
    Whoopies, buckles
    Posts
    675
    Images
    1
    Please consider this my official application into the TurtleDog Club:







    This one was for my daughter who received the free HH Cub via Christmas special. First is a few hammock nights in the play room - then the backyard - then she wants to try a camping trip. Starting slow with her and want to keep it fun. Thanks for all who contributed to this thread - good stuff.

  5. #1165
    Senior Member olddog's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Lakeland, Fl
    Hammock
    WL Snipe
    Tarp
    WL Tadpole
    Insulation
    WL SS UQ, WL SS TQ
    Suspension
    Dutch speedhooks
    Posts
    4,323
    Images
    3
    Originally Posted by olddog
    The question was posed by old4hats about the number of turtledog stands that had been built. Went back and reviewed a few threads, the Turtlelady stand, the TurtleDog stand and a thread by domromer. Here is what I was able to find and assume that there may be others.

    Page #1. Ends at post #723
    Page #2
    #101 - turtleburger
    #102 - JakobW
    #103 - berksound
    #104 - HangDenAround
    #105 - civetta62
    #106 - LEAGLE
    #107 - joeybravo13
    #108 - JohnSawyer
    #109 - JaxHiker
    #110 - delphyves, the first from France!
    #111 & 112 - Rightside
    #113 - tato
    #114 - Randy
    #115 - Mag
    #116 - Aardvark
    #117 - Brute1100
    #118 - ptsal
    #119 - Bankheadboy
    #120 - old4hats' second
    #121 - UncleClark
    #122 & 123 - hppyfngy, the Master TD maker!
    #124 - Humpback
    #125 - jima59
    #126 - 100MileBill
    #127 - WV
    #128 - rcracin24
    #129 - NWOHanger
    #130 - doogie
    #131 - WhiteHillReptile
    #132 - catalyst
    #133 - Lupus
    #134 - bowl-maker
    #135 - ewhammock
    #136 - Privateer
    #137 - Settle
    #138 - obmit
    #139 - Jazilla
    #140 - kk4df
    #141 - gothmog
    #142 - Pj1008
    #143 - the2nddeal
    #144 - samjaynes
    #145 - HamMike
    #146 - Veto 65
    #147 - bonsaihiker
    #148 - Peartree
    #149 - hawghanger, for daughter
    Most of us end up poorer here but richer for being here. Olddog, Fulltime hammocker, 365 nights a year.

  6. #1166
    New Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
    Location
    Kennesaw, GA
    Posts
    6

    My first build

    OK, so I'm a little late to the thread here, but I've been watching and reading it for a while. I went to the depot this morning and bought the materials. I'll be building it today. Hopefully pics to come later. I'm using pine 2x2's, going to cut the ends at an angle to avoid stabilizing with rope at the bottom, toprail fence post for the bar.

    completed, working on pics
    Last edited by kkiger; 03-05-2013 at 16:29. Reason: add picture

  7. #1167
    Member oldfatguy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2012
    Location
    Iowa
    Hammock
    Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter Pro
    Tarp
    DD Hammocks 3mX3m
    Insulation
    DD Hammocks UQ
    Posts
    63
    Here is my Turtle Dog Stand.

    I used 3x2's, which I found at the local hardware store. I felt these would offer a little more support that 2x2's and they were only about .20 more for the 8 foot versions.

    I used hppyfngy's specifications for the length and angles on the legs. Thanks!

    I used a little heavier hinges and then used two S hooks on each side (These are rated at 170 pounds each.), so I should have plenty of support there.

    I used 1" conduit for the ridge pole, 10 feet long, a 1/2 eye bolt on each end (set in one inch) with a 1 foot dowel in each end. I was wondering if the dowel should just be in the end or if it should run the entire length of the ridge pole?

    I hung my Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter Pro with the included rope kit (my whoopie's were way too long, even shortened all the way.).

    Overall, these are surprisingly sturdy. I was wondering when I first was assembling these, but once I had them set correctly and then added weight, it all pulls together very nicely.

    I will probably trim the excess off the hinge bolts.
    Attached Images Attached Images

  8. #1168
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Location
    Ohio
    Hammock
    DIY Tablecloth Double
    Tarp
    Hennessy Hex
    Insulation
    PLUQ, Wool, Down
    Suspension
    DIY Whoopies
    Posts
    175
    I cut mine off with an angle grinder and made sure everything was nice and smooth so nothing could get snagged. Looks good!

  9. #1169
    Senior Member Roadrunnr72's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Milford, Va.
    Hammock
    1.1 dbl ge double strech-side
    Tarp
    Tadpole/ Superfly
    Insulation
    HG- TQ,UQ- DIY PL
    Suspension
    Whoopie,D Buckle
    Posts
    2,339
    Images
    210
    My legs are 2X2, so that makes them 1.5" thick (The 2" is the rough cut, before smoothing them) add the hinge, a washer in the wood side, and I used locknuts. So a 2" bolt, I think is what I used. No cutting needed.......RR
    I'm a member of PETA!!!!

    People
    Eating
    Tasty
    Animals


  10. #1170
    Senior Member olddog's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Lakeland, Fl
    Hammock
    WL Snipe
    Tarp
    WL Tadpole
    Insulation
    WL SS UQ, WL SS TQ
    Suspension
    Dutch speedhooks
    Posts
    4,323
    Images
    3
    Originally Posted by olddog
    The question was posed by old4hats about the number of turtledog stands that had been built. Went back and reviewed a few threads, the Turtlelady stand, the TurtleDog stand and a thread by domromer. Here is what I was able to find and assume that there may be others.

    Page #1. Ends at post #723
    Page #2
    #101 - turtleburger
    #102 - JakobW
    #103 - berksound
    #104 - HangDenAround
    #105 - civetta62
    #106 - LEAGLE
    #107 - joeybravo13
    #108 - JohnSawyer
    #109 - JaxHiker
    #110 - delphyves, the first from France!
    #111 & 112 - Rightside
    #113 - tato
    #114 - Randy
    #115 - Mag
    #116 - Aardvark
    #117 - Brute1100
    #118 - ptsal
    #119 - Bankheadboy
    #120 - old4hats' second
    #121 - UncleClark
    #122 & 123 - hppyfngy, the Master TD maker!
    #124 - Humpback
    #125 - jima59
    #126 - 100MileBill
    #127 - WV
    #128 - rcracin24
    #129 - NWOHanger
    #130 - doogie
    #131 - WhiteHillReptile
    #132 - catalyst
    #133 - Lupus
    #134 - bowl-maker
    #135 - ewhammock
    #136 - Privateer
    #137 - Settle
    #138 - obmit
    #139 - Jazilla
    #140 - kk4df
    #141 - gothmog
    #142 - Pj1008
    #143 - the2nddeal
    #144 - samjaynes
    #145 - HamMike
    #146 - Veto 65
    #147 - bonsaihiker
    #148 - Peartree
    #149 - hawghanger, for daughter
    #150 - oldfatguy
    Most of us end up poorer here but richer for being here. Olddog, Fulltime hammocker, 365 nights a year.

  • + New Posts
  • Page 117 of 320 FirstFirst ... 1767107115116117118119127167217 ... LastLast

    Similar Threads

    1. My TurtleDog Stand
      By raleighbuckner in forum Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
      Replies: 36
      Last Post: 07-20-2020, 21:20
    2. Ridgerunner with TurtleDog stand
      By brswan in forum Warbonnet Hammocks
      Replies: 9
      Last Post: 01-22-2018, 17:26
    3. Turtledog Stand
      By Zilla in forum Archived WTB
      Replies: 1
      Last Post: 08-19-2014, 18:08
    4. My try at the turtledog stand
      By wylie_coyote in forum Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
      Replies: 28
      Last Post: 08-04-2014, 22:05
    5. SLS and Turtledog stand
      By gordonfreeman in forum Suspension Systems, Ridgelines, & Bug Nets
      Replies: 13
      Last Post: 10-18-2012, 16:09

    Tags for this Thread

    Bookmarks

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •