Some say I'm apathetic, but I don't care. - Randy
I had a fail today after attempting this build. Sorry, no pics.
Went to HD. They didn't have any fence parts for the top rail. Got three 4 foot sections of 1/2 inch galvanized pipe plus connectors instead. These were quite substantial feeling sections of pipe. After building the stands and being excited to try the hammock, my Scout colleague that had been working with me on the project leisurely lowered himself into the hammock and... WHAM! One of the couplings connecting the top rail sections gives way-he goes to ground, the pipe comes down on him, and the wooden stands start to collapse and fall on him! Fortunately, he just bit his tongue (the deceleration got him). I was able to grab one tripod and part of the pipe before it hit him. Not good.
Mission tomorrow: find a replacement ridge pole.
Bruce
Some say I'm apathetic, but I don't care. - Randy
Awesome! This is what I want to make first!
Do all you can with what you have, in the time you have, in the place you are........
Awesome job! I want one!
Do all you can with what you have, in the time you have, in the place you are........
Glad no one was hurt any worse. Now we know something else that isn't a good idea.
hppyfngy has a nice twist on the 1'' emt. I have a spare 10' section of that and may try his method myself.
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