The TurtleDog stand

**hppyfngy** · 05-20-2013, 14:53

That's great Miguel!

**hppyfngy** · 05-21-2013, 18:45

Originally Posted by hppyfngy

You could do something more permanent, the nail could fall out...

BTW, I just moved this stand to mow. When I moved it back one of the nails is missing.

Yeah, so DON"T DO THIS!

Well, at least I took the point off before I send it flying with my mower...

Bad plan hfg, bad plan.

**oldpappy** · 05-23-2013, 19:58

Weight:
One tripod built to Happy's plans using untreated pine 2X2s and a S hook weights 7.6 lbs. - two tripods of untreated pine 2X2s = 15.2 lbs. plus the weight of the ridge pole.
Treated wood would weigh more.
P.S. My ridge pole is a maple branch, so I can't help with a total weight.

**hppyfngy** · 05-23-2013, 20:10

Originally Posted by oldpappy

Weight:
One tripod built to Happy's plans using untreated pine 2X2s and a S hook weights 7.6 lbs. - two tripods of untreated pine 2X2s = 15.2 lbs. plus the weight of the ridge pole.
Treated wood would weigh more.
P.S. My ridge pole is a maple branch, so I can't help with a total weight.

Interesting, I would have bet more. I think I did bet more...

But all mine are treated. And one treated piece can weight a lot more than the next too, for that matter.

Thanks for weighing yours!

**XTrekker** · 05-23-2013, 21:34

Originally Posted by oldpappy

Weight:
One tripod built to Happy's plans using untreated pine 2X2s and a S hook weights 7.6 lbs. - two tripods of untreated pine 2X2s = 15.2 lbs. plus the weight of the ridge pole.
Treated wood would weigh more.
P.S. My ridge pole is a maple branch, so I can't help with a total weight.

Originally Posted by hppyfngy

Interesting, I would have bet more. I think I did bet more...

But all mine are treated. And one treated piece can weight a lot more than the next too, for that matter.

Thanks for weighing yours!

Im willing to be its a few pounds heavier with a metal ridge pole vs a branch. Those fence ridge poles weigh a fair amount.

**thekid** · 05-23-2013, 21:55

Has anyone tried two 6 foot 2x2s or dowels ridge pole with a 6 foot pvc joiner in the middle? Would that be lighter or not strong enough?

**XTrekker** · 05-23-2013, 22:18

Originally Posted by thekid

Has anyone tried two 6 foot 2x2s or dowels ridge pole with a 6 foot pvc joiner in the middle? Would that be lighter or not strong enough?

Nope but I have successfully done it with bamboo..GeoTrek Bamboo Hammock Stand

**oldpappy** · 05-24-2013, 07:47

Originally Posted by hppyfngy

Interesting, I would have bet more. I think I did bet more...

But all mine are treated. And one treated piece can weight a lot more than the next too, for that matter.

Thanks for weighing yours!

7.6 lbs. is for just one tripod of untreated pine 2X2, 5" hinge and nuts/bolts/washers/S hook - no ridge pole was included in this weight.

**swoody126** · 05-24-2013, 08:06

Originally Posted by hppyfngy

BTW, I just moved this stand to mow. When I moved it back one of the nails is missing.

Yeah, so DON"T DO THIS!

Well, at least I took the point off before I send it flying with my mower...

Bad plan hfg, bad plan.

these might-could be a potential solution

available at your local agriculture supply for chump-change

sw

**hppyfngy** · 05-24-2013, 08:16

Originally Posted by swoody126

these might-could be a potential solution

available at your local agriculture supply for chump-change

sw

I was going to do that yesterday, but then I thought why would I spend any money when I have 50 pounds of 16p nails at home?

I'll just bend the next one over so it can't fall out. Tried and true redneck cotter pin.