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I am just sitting in my crappy non-hammock office chair thinking to myself "Self, wouldn't it be nice if there was a hammock office chair?" I answered "Yes, that would be nice".
Since I am not creative I am putting out a challenge to all members to design a hammock styled office chair that I can use at work.
I dare you to design one!
That seems like a good idea...but my productivity at work would take a huge dive if I got to sit in a hammock all day! :eek:
I did a video chat with Paul from AHE months ago and he was sitting in a hammock at his computer. "Brilliant!" I thought to myself. Having a lounger and a chair all-in-one is hard to beat. Plus the afternoon nap after the Lunch Coma would be NICE.
Hey Paul...pics or it didn't happen!:lol::lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by dejoha
Seriously though...pics....please?:rolleyes:
:boggle:A hammock chair in the Hammock Gear office!!:boggle:
For the office, I was thinking of something smaller. In fact, "Butts in a Sling" was the first thing that came to mind.
Actually, I'm not really interested unless the hammock is full size. A chair-size hammock doesn't really seem that cozy, more like a large g-string.
Okay, back to work.
That is cool but it wouldn't fit in an office space and you probably can't operate a computer from it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jazilla
Being the son of an engineer, I tend to get lots of concepts for things - and looking at these big stands makes me think there's a better way if you wanted an office chair that was hammock-like.
But then, it would end up more of a "butts in a sling" as dejoha described. Essentially, it'd be a slightly oversized chair with fabric slung between curved side supports. And it doesn't seem very comfortable the way I have it in my noggin.
But where there's a will...
Depends on the size of the office and the use of a cordless key board and roller-ball mouse. I could easily do on but then I would get caught napping on the job and thats just a no no in my book.Quote:
Originally Posted by BackPackHiker
I immediately thought of something like a heavy-duty hook eye bolt in the ceiling to hang whatever you have there. Commercially available hammock chairs like this- http://compare.ebay.com/like/2307494...Types&var=sbar
could be hung from it and there you go!
Of course, extra credit would be given for a DIY version made with cuben fiber and amsteel. :-)
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Originally Posted by raiffnuke
http://thumbs.webs.com/Members/viewT...5916&size=fullQuote:
Originally Posted by dejoha
We often have this one hung up in the "office"/stock room. It's one of the Bushman Hammock Chairs and is extremely comfortable. No G String going on there, Princess in that picture was about 8 months prego with the now almost 3 year old. Could not get her to leave the hammock chair to go home on that day till I told her we could set it up at home. Dejoha is correct I will often take a break from the chair or chat on the phone/skype in it.
Thanks Paul! Now I need to figure out how to rig that in my cubicle.....:D
Cubicle might get a little tricky. Good luck ;)
Yep, tricky is right. I don't think maintenance would like me hanging some amsteel from the girders above the drop ceiling...:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by pgibson
was wondering why a larger backpack wouldn't work. plus it being multi functional
It would be so tempting just to swing around all day.
Phone conversation:
Me: swingwing Hel..lo...oo?
Other: Er, yea, I need that report.
Me: hmm...mm..*swing*......sur..e.. ...*swing* I'll .. ge..tt it...to *swing* you la...ter.
The Doppler effect could be effectively tested in a hammock/office relationship.
My dream is for my "office" to be in a hammock, not my hammock to be in a office.
my Brazilian hammock is only about 15 steps outside my office in garage - I often walk out there & talk on phone
I do have an empty corner in office. Already tried using a DIY hammock to make chair = fail.
Was thinking about hanging something like this
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Garden-Mexica...Pe(0!~~_12.JPG
Being a net maker by avocation a hammock chair was easy to make. Tony
I made a flat panel of netting and tied the ends to a 3' length wood dowel. I strung a length of cord between the ends of the dowel and through one edge of the net to form a back support. Tony
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y18...mocks/2e83.jpg
This thread is going to cause another recession. :)
Spelling corrected. Can't escape the grammar/spelling police. Tony
http://www.thehangoutplace.com/html/...ck%20chair.htm I've always thought this would be great with a laptop on top, or a wireless keybord mouse combo.
How do you keep from spinning... I just have this view of the ac kicking on and the occupant becoming a human top... Of course that may be fun...Quote:
Originally Posted by Midday-Moon
Its been almost a tradition for the better part of my life to visit Nags Head Hammocks everytime I venture out to the Island. Such a beautiful place. Anyways back to the subject. Here is a link to their webpage. Alot of the cottages I have stayed in over the years in Nags Head and Kitty Hawk area have hammocks and hammock chairs from Nags Head Hammocks. Its the traditional Netted Hammocks but its still a hammock. Surprisingly even though I have been lounging in hammocks the better part of my life, that just recently I found out you could use them as camping shelters..lol....Nags Head Hammocks
This might just be what your looking for.
http://www.nagsheadhammocks.com/gall...toakrocker.jpg
Assembled a stand for my Hammock Chair over the weekend, now I'm using it as a Home Office Chair, does that count? Only disadvantage...I keep falling asleep in it :huh:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8319/8...4cbbaea8_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8173/8...7da7f89f_c.jpg
I like it! very nice work! I think I would fall asleep in it as well. :lol: :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by [o]TTeR
otter, that is a thing of beauty!!
I was thinking of an ENO hammock chair that I sat in at a store once. Didn't want to get out of that chair.
Add a little laptop table to that 2x4 between your legs and it would be just perfect...
Beautiful [o]tter. Any objections to me copying your chair?
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Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by Debi Jaytee
I couldn’t agree more, one is in progress. In addition, my Wife wants an adjustable foot rest, easily done but what this means is, I will have to make two chairs if I have any hope of sitting in one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brute1100
Absolutely no objection, in fact I’m drafting the instructions (.pdf) this week. The chair is a new version of the chair I use for winter hangs (Winter Recliner)….keep it between us, the new chair folds out into a hammock!Quote:
Originally Posted by olddog
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8318/8...8e16a467_h.jpg
Now that is just slick!
OMG that is awesome!!! Very nice work.
So is that hammock doubled over in chair mode? What is done with the left over slack?
Yes, the Hammock is folded in half. the bottom (point it folds) runs through a full size climbing biner but that will be replaced with an SMC Descender Ring shortly. Technically, you could do this with any basic Gathered End.Quote:
Originally Posted by doctor patches
Otter is a genius!
Just folding the hammock in half to make a chair. Wow! I was about to cut an old hammock down, but now I don't need to.
I just tested it out on the porch with a GT Ultralight. Used an extra woopie to hang the Seat end. Just passed the hammock through the adjustable end.
I like how you seat more upright but with full back support. Can't wait to do this at the Fall MAHHA hang in two weeks.
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Thanks! :blush:
Just a cautionary note…I use the biner (soon to be the SMC Ring) to allow the hammock fabric to move freely on the folded end, this allows it to equalize under load. This also minimizes damage to the fabric; Amsteel under tension is abrasive and will wear through the hammock body over time.
mind blown!Quote:
Originally Posted by [o]tter
oh man that is awesome [o]tter! Instructions with dimensions would be much appreciated.
Yeah, seconded. And don't make us file a Freedom of Information Act.Quote:
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“Freedom of Information?”, good information is rarely free in my experience but today gentlemen, is your lucky day! As mentioned on the Winter Recliner thread, I will be posting a new thread for the WR-II over the weekend with details and PDF’s attached.Quote:
Originally Posted by doctor patches
In addition to the above mentioned “Technically, you could do this with any gathered end”, the same applies to any ½ or ¾ length UQ, it’s simply a matter of rigging. I DIY because it’s in my nature, you can get the same result without a stitch and may already own the gear to do it.
With my apologies, I did not have any intentions to hijack this thread. I’m honestly using the chair in my “Home Office”, it’s won’t fit in an office cubical so I’m not going to work anymore!
Thanks for the tip.Quote:
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You're the hero HF deserves.Quote:
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LOL, Thanks!! You know your ego is out of control when...Quote:
Originally Posted by doctor patches
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8056/8...d6f2249a_n.jpg
When I read this,the first thing that came to mind was a folding portable baby swing.
Use a frame like the baby swing with a ridge line across and a small hammock hanging from it.
http://www.new-baby-gift.com/wp-cont...baby-swing.jpg
http://upload.ecvv.com/upload/Produc...mock_Swing.jpg
Old thread but not much has developed in the way of chairs. I actually have the chair stand on the bottom, in my loft. It tops about 7 feet (I have 8 foot ceilings, bleh). How do I find the other one? it's awesome looking!Quote:
Originally Posted by Jazilla
Do you mean this one?Quote:
Originally Posted by toober
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If so, [o]TTeR has posted instructions on how to build one here:
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...r-Recliner-II&
No, I was asking about finding the chair stand picture that is on top of the bottom picture (stand I already have) in the same post.Quote:
Originally Posted by Short White Guy
This is all i could find.
http://www.hammockfactory.com.cn/pro...iew.php?id=126
https://www.google.com/search?safe=o....0.MAWbYusjF4M
The hits on Tinyeye did not pan out much eaither.