The TurtleDog stand

**Firetruck** · 11-01-2013, 16:10

Originally Posted by Nighthauk

Has anyone tested what the breaking strength of those caps are? I hung both my hammock and tarp off of those. I survived on them for two nights. Not that are not close to breaking next time. I don't know. I didn't even think of them breaking.

I don't know anything about testing but my friend was using them on his and only used it once and ended up on the ground this past Monday. The end stayed on but the cup shattered. Those are made of cast aluminum. Given my current resistance to levitation I'll not be using them on mine.

**hppyfngy** · 11-01-2013, 16:33

Originally Posted by Enobuffalo

I love this thread and all the information and variations of what appears to be a great hammock stand. Before I take on this awesome project I'd like to see how the ridge pole sections fit together, I don't believe I've seen this on the thread. Thanks guys.

The pole most are using is a 10' section of chain link fence top rail. It has one straight end and one swaged end.

By cutting the pole in half, and reversing the swaged end toward the center, they then fit, one inside the other, very nicely.

Like so:

**peanuts** · 11-01-2013, 20:02

woot!!! my stand is up......but, the long part of the hinge has bent after just a couple of minutes laying thereand,also the tri-pod is not standing right

**gmcttr** · 11-01-2013, 21:55

Do I really have to say it?

PHOTOS please.

**Alan Burd** · 11-01-2013, 21:55

Peanuts, we need pictures so someone can help you get it right. Mine has been used every night for a year and I know there are people that have been hanging on theirs longer than that.

**peanuts** · 11-01-2013, 22:06

Originally Posted by gmcttr

Do I really have to say it?

PHOTOS please.

Originally Posted by Alan Burd

Peanuts, we need pictures so someone can help you get it right. Mine has been used every night for a year and I know there are people that have been hanging on theirs longer than that.

if i find someone with a camera, i will take pixs!!

**Floridahanger** · 11-02-2013, 14:17

Congrats on your TDS, Peanuts. Can't wait to see the pics and I hope you get it all straightened out (pun intended, hehe).

**oldpappy** · 11-03-2013, 08:50

Originally Posted by peanuts

woot!!! my stand is up......but, the long part of the hinge has bent after just a couple of minutes laying thereand,also the tri-pod is not standing right

Like this?
https://www.hammockforums.net/galler...hp?i=22322&c=2
Caused by a weak hinge - not beefy enough. A couple wood screws in the holes near the hinge point should pull it back to the right spot.
As far as leg alignment, you may have to loosen up the bolts a little then just move the legs until they are aligned right (if you used one bolt per long leg they will move for alignment).

**samsara** · 11-03-2013, 09:38

Originally Posted by oldpappy

Like this?
https://www.hammockforums.net/galler...hp?i=22322&c=2
Caused by a weak hinge - not beefy enough. A couple wood screws in the holes near the hinge point should pull it back to the right spot.
As far as leg alignment, you may have to loosen up the bolts a little then just move the legs until they are aligned right (if you used one bolt per long leg they will move for alignment).

Yep, you nailed it!

I had the same problem on the original stand when I was manhandling it a bit too much. A little care when setting up and it hasn't been a problem since (with no changes/mods to it). Just treat it gently and it'll be fine.

Dave

**peanuts** · 11-03-2013, 12:05

Originally Posted by oldpappy

Like this?
https://www.hammockforums.net/galler...hp?i=22322&c=2
Caused by a weak hinge - not beefy enough. A couple wood screws in the holes near the hinge point should pull it back to the right spot.
As far as leg alignment, you may have to loosen up the bolts a little then just move the legs until they are aligned right (if you used one bolt per long leg they will move for alignment).

yes that is what it looks like....