The TurtleDog stand

**skwatupu** · 07-28-2014, 16:31

Originally Posted by StrungOut

Now to find an angle grinder and cut the 2nd top rail to make a total of a 13' span!

Nice one, StrungOut!

If it's a standard fence top rail you're using, hacksaw will work just fine (provided you have one on hand). Happy hanging.

**StrungOut** · 07-28-2014, 16:53

Ah ha! Brilliant! My work can continue!

**Max Capacity** · 07-28-2014, 20:41

Originally Posted by EleazarCrusader

Thanks. The legs are 4'. I cut the 8' 2x2 in half. I only need to buy three 8' 2x2s that way.

Does the ridgepole just sit on the top of the stands? Is the clevis pin just to keep the rings from sliding on the pole?

**StrungOut** · 07-29-2014, 12:06

Originally Posted by Max Capacity

Does the ridgepole just sit on the top of the stands? Is the clevis pin just to keep the rings from sliding on the pole?

I'm wondering the same thing about the ridgepole! Looks like a good swift movement to pull it off the stands.

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Shortened the Turtledog Stand to fit in my car easily & added the extra rail for a 13' span! Now to shorten the rope that the rail hangs from to raise the hammock a bit higher (the hammock undercover just needs tightened - I'm not sitting on the ground).

**Bald Cypress** · 08-01-2014, 16:45

Might as well add mine to the mix.

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**EleazarCrusader** · 08-01-2014, 16:58

Originally Posted by Max Capacity

Does the ridgepole just sit on the top of the stands? Is the clevis pin just to keep the rings from sliding on the pole?

Yep, the ridge pole just sits in the V made by the poles. Once it is under weight it's super sturdy. To keep the wind from getting to it when I'm not in it I just use snake skins. The pins are just to keep the rings from sliding in.

**hppyfngy** · 08-04-2014, 04:48

Originally Posted by Bald Cypress

Might as well add mine to the mix.

Neat poles for tripods.

What are they?

**Bald Cypress** · 08-04-2014, 08:03

I had some extra fence boards [ cedar ] laying around after a canoe repair. I made sone faux birds mouth poles and they seam to work with no problems. The metal on each tripod weighs more than the poles, which is not a factor for car camping. Not sure since I don’t have a scale, but, the total weight is about 20 - 25lbs.

I wanted distance to be able to hang the tarp over the ridge pole so total length of the pole is 14 ft. I also had to make the tripods a bit longer than most I have seen on the forum. The legs are 95 and 90 inches.

**ezhiker** · 08-04-2014, 16:48

I'm not familiar with the term "faux birds mouth poles" can you describe the process and maybe some pictures? Please!

**Bald Cypress** · 08-04-2014, 20:04

This site will es-plain it better than I ever could. It's really not that hard and the result as you can see is very strong.

http://www.stexboat.com/boat_building/faux_b_mast.htm