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Hi, rodentface

That looks like the TWERP Stand I built a few years ago. I only used it indoors, never put a tarp on it. It wasn’t really designed for one.

I like your method, it gives me a few...

Well, it doesn't telescope, and weighs 3x as much, but only cost about $50: The Twerp Stand. Poles could probably be cut and couplers used, but that would increase the weight several pounds. No...

I used four foot long pieces in the bottom tees, so only two feet sticking out on each side.


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No, not adjustable.


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Hi, pothos,
I’m the “designer” of the Spurtle Stand, and the upgraded Spurtle 2.0. I’ve also designed the Twerp Stand, which uses conduit.

Spring buttons are not required for the 2.0. No holes...

[QUOTE=steveflinn;1920557]Did anyone consider a monopod built along the same lines?

Take a look at the Spurtle Stand 2.0

Forgot to answer the second question:
I find drilling holes for the fitting set screws unnecessary. As you pointed out, assembly would require alignment of the tubes. I see no advantage.


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Unfortunately, I'm not in the same country as my stand right now. I would estimate at least two inches. You could try testing by standing on the cross piece at one end, and then push/pull on the top...

Yes, all 1-3/8" top rail fencing.


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Yes, just a "T", perpendicular to the top rail.


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I'm a big fan of unique names for these DIY projects. The two hammock stands I designed are called the Spurtle and the Twerp. Though naming rights definitely belong to the OP, I thought I might...

It looks like the the attachment points actually create a faux baffle. I'm going to do this for my full-time indoor rig.

It does wiggle in head-to-toe direction every time you move, but settles quickly. I think it would be stiffer with 1-inch EMT vs. 3/4-inch.


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Nice, boulderman. What size pipe did you use?


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Right, the High Pitch Peak End with Center Pole, is that what you used? Works out to a 28" spread at the feet with my 54" hang height, 4" narrower than the Twerp.
How "loose" is the 1" conduit in...

canopiesandtarps.com FP3J


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1. Vertical Legs would significantly decrease side to side stability. With the low peak fittings, the foot is only ~11" outside the fitting. I'd keep the low peak fittings, but use 1-3/8 fence...

Thought I'd link to the Spurtle v2.0 thread. Made some upgrades to simplify assembly/rigging.

I wouldn't do the Bipod style with with 3/4" conduit. One-inch, I'd give it a try.

I was working on a very similar Bipod style design when I was getting ready to make my first stand for camping. ...

Fittings are available. Tarps.com doesn't have eye bolts, canopiesandtarps.com does.


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The more I thought about it, I realize that using only one ridge pole would allow the other two fittings, without a ridge pole, to rotate around the cross braces. All that would keep them vertical...

There are higher angle fittings that some have used with one fence rail ridge pole, but the total leg angle is 60*, which results in the feet being spread about 60 inches for the same hang height. I...

Strength: I'm using 3/4" EMT, nowhere near as strong as fence rail.

Stability: Feet are only 32" apart, and the center of gravity needs to be, well, centered. If I used same A-frame set-up, but...

tarps.com has 1", 1-3/8" and 1-5/8" fittings.
canopiesandtarps.com has all those, and the 3/4" ones, too.

The name is from an acronym of the design, which has Tw(in) R(idge) P(oles) or TwRP.

Materials:
· Four pieces of 10-foot ¾” EMT
· Four 78* Peak Corner Fittings
· Four...

Plucking the seams…


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Thanks, guys. I'm finding I don't go to bed, anymore. I go to hang.


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While reducing the size of my Spurtle Stand to bring it indoors for full-timing, I redesigned it to simplify assembly and rigging.
I replaced the Open-L fittings with Flat Roof Side fittings, and...

A pair of Spurtle Stands with common poles for stabilizer feet would work, too, and wouldn't need chains. Uses less vertical space, easier to navigate around indoors.


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@Funktastic
Your double hanger design could be made with only four High Pitch 3-way corners.


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Sounds like a significant amount of reinforcement. If it puts you at ease, go for it. You will be affecting portability, which was one of my primary design goals.


Will

I considered those, but the pieces will be harder to store. Tees and elbows lie flat in my storage bag. If they meet your needs, I think they could be a viable alternative. And, your "feet" could...

Six foot legs means longer ridge pole and suspension to reach your desired sit height.
I based the original 57 inch legs to balance between fitting the tarp, fitting in my VW Bus, and fitting the...

If anything, I think your setup might result in more twisting motion as the stand sways. You'd probably be better off with guy wires, if the motion bothers you.


Will

Exactly how I did it, too. KISS method.

One of the 57" poles is a single piece. The other is made from two pieces, using a swaged joint. I believe the poles are 10' 6" long, with a 3" swage.
The top rail uses two swaged pieces fitting...

Nice stand, lxzndr. Good use of the fittings.

Yep, eye bolts come inserted in welded nuts.

I must have a crappy scale. Mines about the same size as your's, and I find it hard to believe its 9 lbs heavier.

Mine comes in @32lbs using bathroom scale.

You've only got 3 or 4 threads holding that bolt. Don't forget to tighten it!

I've never run my suspension through the eye bolts, just my tarp. I've actually removed the top rail eye bolts, since...

That. Is. Sweet.

It will never be "rock-steady". Make sure to snug all the screws.

Novasquid,
Approximately 5.5 inches.

Novasquid,
I like your idea to anchor the tarp to the ends of the feet. I might give that a try.
If you use the ridge pole as a tarp support, you might get some drips under the tarp if it runs...

RHunter,
It looks like your hammock attachment points are several inches inboard of the supporting poles. This induces bending stress into the ridge pole.
The pins for hanging the hammock must be...

Another nice feature I found is the ease of moving the stand. Step up to center, grasp the top bar near the joints and just press the whole thing above my head. Comes in handy when the kids are...

Slbear definitely hit on one of the concerns: joint coming apart. The spring buttons help, which is why I installed them. They also make assembling the top rail to the vertical poles easier.
If...

I used a 10" miter saw with metal cutting disc.

My dimensions came from Derek's calculator, too, based on a max tube length of 60" to fit in my Bus. I used a 14" sit height to get my tubes to the...

Slbear,
I haven't measured, but the math says the hang points are 57 + 1-3/8 + 11/16 = 59-1/16".
The joints have ~3" overlap. I used two 30" pieces for the 57" leg.

Will