For the 3/8" threads to fit my eye bolt, Granger has them at about $10 each.
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/KEN...&cm_vc=IDPRRZ1
For the 3/8" threads to fit my eye bolt, Granger has them at about $10 each.
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/KEN...&cm_vc=IDPRRZ1
Tim
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Why not just use a simple continuous loop (or dogbone if you prefer) that's larksheaded onto the hinge and clove-hitched around the toprail with a loop hanging down for your hammock attachment point?
Or am I missing something?
I know TDSes don't care about weight but I still don't want to buy unnecessary materials.
Keep it simple I say...
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I like that approach too Timberrr, with the exception of having amsteel go through the hinge. I'd at least use an "S" hook or gal chain link or SS shackle just to transition to a smooth rounded edgeless point of contact for the amsteel.
Other than that, some hardware can make it slightly more stable, but too much can make it less forgiving to movement too! And can be plain old unnecessary.
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The more I see the turtledog stand "develop", the more I appreciate the secure simplicity of my turtlelady stands. Poles, rope, a bit of lashing, continuous loops over the center leg larks headed to the ridgepole...done. All of the benefits of the turtledog stand with none of the hardware and added weight issues.
I thought of that too. I'm thinking it depends on your hinge. Specifically, it depends on how smooth is the finish of the screw holes. Any edge at all will greatly accelerate wear on the amsteel. OTOH a larkshead isn't going to rub around much once it's under load - but why push your luck?
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Hippie!
Just kidding.
But that's actually a really good point. Lashed poles can be adjusted to work on more uneven terrain than these rigidly hinged ones. But the TD is great for simplicity, portability and ease of setup indoors and on really flat areas.
Al the more reason to have many stands.
I still make my lashed bamboo stand for the back yard every season. It's just cooler.
hfg
Last edited by hppyfngy; 01-30-2013 at 12:59.
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Originally Posted by olddog
The question was posed by old4hats about the number of turtledog stands that had been built. Went back and reviewed a few threads, the Turtlelady stand, the TurtleDog stand and a thread by domromer. Here is what I was able to find and assume that there may be others.
Page #1. Ends at post #723
Page #2
#101 - turtleburger
#102 - JakobW
#103 - berksound
#104 - HangDenAround
#105 - civetta62
#106 - LEAGLE
#107 - joeybravo13
#108 - JohnSawyer
#109 - JaxHiker
#110 - delphyves, the first from France!
#111 & 112 - Rightside
#113 - tato
#114 - Randy
#115 - Mag
#116 - Aardvark
#117 - Brute1100
#118 - ptsal
#119 - Bankheadboy
#120 - old4hats' second
#121 - UncleClark
#122 & 123 - hppyfngy, the Master TD maker!
#124 - Humpback
#125 - jima59
#126 - 100MileBill
#127 - WV
#128 - rcracin24
#129 - NWOHanger
#130 - doogie
#131 - WhiteHillReptile
#132 - catalyst
#133 - Lupus
#134 - bowl-maker
#135 - ewhammock
#136 - Privateer
#137 - Settle
#138 - obmit
#139 - Jazilla
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