First attempt at a DIY hammock - The BlueBird

**MacEntyre** · 12-31-2009, 10:51

Originally Posted by OldMan

...I put in the brace just above the hammock to keep them properly spread. That will have to come down when we start using the deck much again...

Or, you could just raise it so that it is just below the beam, at the top of the 4x4s.

Nice rig!

- MacEntyre

**OldMan** · 12-31-2009, 10:55

Originally Posted by KerMegan

How wide was the BA pad? instead of chasing it around, you might just be moving off the edges, so a pad holder might not be the solutiion? just a thought from far, far away..

The BA is about 22 inches wide, which I realize is too narrow. When I curl up a bit I hang off both sides. But I did have to get up once and reposition because the pad was no longer under me, and I had the same problem the night I used it in my BB. I have a 4' wide piece of 1/2" CCF that I have thought about cutting down to fit, and may do that someday.

**OldMan** · 12-31-2009, 10:59

Originally Posted by MacEntyre

Or, you could just raise it so that it is just below the beam, at the top of the 4x4s.

True. It currently hits me just above the eyes, so it wouldn't have to come up much. Will have to see how much I am wanting to use it going forward. The deck gets hot in the summer and faces the setting sun.

**SmokeBait** · 12-31-2009, 11:10

Looks good there OldMan. I'm sure you'll get it working just the way you want. Gonna tackle my first hopefully this weekend. Starting out with just a simple single layer gathered end hammock and go from there. Thanks for sharing.

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