Well, its suppose to get down to 28 tonite. I finished my 2 hammock stands, think me and the wife will try them out.
Well, its suppose to get down to 28 tonite. I finished my 2 hammock stands, think me and the wife will try them out.
How's it hangin
OK, I have mocked up my PHS and am debating one point and so I wanted to see what all of you used. I am not sure I am willing to trust eye-bolts that just lag screw into the 2x4 uprights. Did you guys use the lag bolt style or did you drill through and put a washer and nut on the back side???
All joints need bolts through both pieces, washers on both sides. OG was suggesting Eye Bols with wing nuts so you'd have something to hold on to. Using wing nuts with hex-head bolts still requires a wrench...
Carriage bolts are an option, but I've found they spin after a few installs...
I used porch swing hardware, if it'll hold a swing with two people it should hold a hammock.
How's it hangin
BigRig, what length screws did you use to attach it to the upright?
I have a strong bias in favor of eyebolts backed with fender washers, and feel that whenever possible, they should be used.
Having said that, properly installed screw eyes of an appropriate size are adequate.
Dave
"Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is the richness of self."~~~May Sarton
There's another very cool, very handy little fastener, called a eye nut.
http://www.fastenal.com/web/products...n_dim_search=1
As you can see, the prices are breathtaking...
So, I make my own, for pennies.
Dave
"Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is the richness of self."~~~May Sarton
I'm looking at setting up one of these for my quarters - any stability issues with day-in, day-out use?
Mike
I never found any with mine.
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