If you can press fit an all thread connector instead of a nut into the conduit, the increased length will provide a much more stable connection for ridgepole joints. I'm not sure this can be done without specialized tooling, but thought I'd bring it to your attention.
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Some say I'm apathetic, but I don't care. - Randy
Hppyfngy: Thank you. Tightening the bolts won't do the trick in this case. But, yes, you are spot on. Duh! We drilled the holes too big!
Now to decide whether to redrill or leave that as is and put in a movement limiting fix external to the hinge. Gosh, you mean I have to fiddle and tweak my setup again?
I've had a very busy couple of weeks but nonetheless, my turtledog stand is complete! It was made just in time for my tent camper's maiden voyage. Staying for 10 days at a local campground which I knew in advance had no trees on my site . I missed my hammock lately & knew I had to do something about it!
I went with the angled 2x2 route along with some 3/8" eyebolts, 1 3/8" toprail and a 4" hinge. I also added some varnish to assist in the weathering ability and a paracord setup for stability and tarp support. This independence day week is anything but partying w/ some awful weather but I did just slip in a nap . The whole setup holds me(160lb) and my gf(120lb).
I found some 1 1/4" rubber chair feet to slip around the ends of the toprail which helps protect the wood AND the camper during transportation.
I just need to do some research on tarps...as I'm really sick of bringing the hammock out every time the sun peaks through.
Well, at last...
The new camper AND my turtledog stand
Fyi, my gf in the background figured out how to tie some taughtline knots & prettied up my paracord setup lol
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Hope you enjoy!
Hope you enjoy!
Looks great!
Some say I'm apathetic, but I don't care. - Randy
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
#151 - raleighbuckner
#152 - Corpus
#153 - Owl
#154 - Ryn8tor
#155 & 156 - talldaddy
#157 & 158 - creativeKayt & nephew
#159 - body942
#160 - Jim697
#161 - ConnerMan
#162 - Mannowar
#163 - HayJay
#164 - recentconvert
#165 - PappyAmos
#166 - for dkurfiss by harleynemo
#167 - MrClean417
#168 - Miguel
#169 - camoxjeep
#170 - Snarl
#171 & 172 - mitchamaphone
#173 - oldpappy
#174 - jmstallard
#175 - CamRun's second
#176 - FlyingFox
#177 - FLRider
#178 - pumkinpete
#179 - sdc
#180 - Unmighty
#181 - bdaabat's second
#182, 183, 184 - hillbilly. Set of 3 aluminum stands
#185 - georgecarr
#186 - HickoryStick
#187 - Banana Hammock and his Banana Stand!
#188 - nitokerght
#189 - turtlelady
#190 - archy88
Most of us end up poorer here but richer for being here. Olddog, Fulltime hammocker, 365 nights a year.
I should have waited ten more to be #200...but I couldnt resist!
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