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    Hammock Arbor

    I am planning to build a "hammock arbor" disguised as a place for a porch swing. Any advice on how far apart the poles should be?

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    depends on your hammocks i would think.

    generally 14-15ft is the recommended distance

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tryinhard View Post
    I am planning to build a "hammock arbor" disguised as a place for a porch swing. Any advice on how far apart the poles should be?

    Thanks,
    Brian
    It will take some creative logic and words to convince the spouse that your hammock is indeed a porch swing.

    I agree with the 14'-15' recommendation. 14' would work slightly better as dimensional lumber is sold in 2' increments. Less waste.

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    Given that most swings are ~5' wide, this is going to look a bit strange. Narrower is gooder.

    I can hang any hammock I own inside of 10'. Throw tarps into the mix, and I need 12'.

    Or you can accept the fact that she is going to see right through your nonsense anyway, and go with 14'.
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    Recomend using 4x6 post for hanging. I have had 4x4 post break on me.
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    Two good posts 6' apart, 14' from two more posts set 6' apart, tops tied together with good pt lumber, a few 2x4's across the top. A good place to hang a swing on either end, and hammocks on each side. Plant grape vines and in 2 or 3 yrs. it will look as if it has always been there. Looks good and everybody wins.

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