Permanent posts for hammock

**Meekin** · 02-26-2014, 11:21

Originally Posted by Floridahanger

Yes, you can use 4x4's. To keep them from possibly snapping at some weak point, simply add a 2x2 or dowel rod or equivelent between the posts at the top. This will work to keep the posts from squeezing together and will strengthen the setup.

It's also a great place to hang some lights or whatever. Spice it up and make it look cool.

Good luck and show pics when done.

I did this and just put a bamboo pole between the two 4x4's when i hang. Works great. Plus when i'm done i can pop the bamboo pole out to keep a clean look.

**Nodust** · 02-26-2014, 11:26

Originally Posted by wcdaniels

I was thinking of doing the 4x4 posts with something across the top, but it sounds like 6x6 is safer.

I like my turtledog stand, but I'd like something more permanent in the yard. Plus, I figure I can use it as a clothesline when I'm not hanging.

If you put a pipe across the top the 4x4s should work. Just something to keep them from pulling inwards.

**the_gr8t_waldo** · 02-26-2014, 11:31

Buried depth depends, a lot on the soil. If available, I would buy 10 ft long and bury 4. This just might be over kill,but it's a difficult job to do once...doing it twice would be a killer!

**wcdaniels** · 02-26-2014, 20:40

Originally Posted by Nodust

If you put a pipe across the top the 4x4s should work. Just something to keep them from pulling inwards.

Good idea.

Although I may have gotten myself into a bigger project. I was talking about this with a friend, and he mentioned a pergola. That looks like it might be a good idea: hanging points and more shade.

**TNhunter** · 02-26-2014, 20:46

I used 10' 6"x6" posts buried 30" into the ground with 3 50# bags of quick set quickcrete. Don't think they're going to go anywhere. I set them in the corner of my lot in a right triangle. The two outer posts are 14' from the corner post. BTW - family is loving the McWoodHenge Hammock Park!

**Nodust** · 02-26-2014, 21:10

Originally Posted by TNhunter

I used 10' 6"x6" posts buried 30" into the ground with 3 50# bags of quick set quickcrete. Don't think they're going to go anywhere. I set them in the corner of my lot in a right triangle. The two outer posts are 14' from the corner post. BTW - family is loving the McWoodHenge Hammock Park!

Very nice looking setup

**Hangandy** · 02-26-2014, 21:40

In our last house I did all my hanging between our Katsura (Mountain Ash) tree and our 4x4 post which was cemented and used for our laundry line.

Swung many nights with no problem.

If I were worried about it I'd reduce the strain by hanging lower to the ground (it is the backyard so you wouldn't be dealing with brush).

@TNHunter, love HammockHenge! And who needs a UQ when you have a UF (UnderFire).

**thos nelson jr** · 02-26-2014, 21:53

I put in two 4x6s. I burried them a full 3 feet down and they are rock solid without concrete!
I used them instead of 6x6s since they were less money and easier to manage. Took all of 20 min and a post hole digger. Done!

**Bammacker** · 02-26-2014, 22:07

I used 4x4, about 2 ft deep, and a 2x4x16 header so there is minimal stress on the 4x4's.

**Bama Man** · 02-27-2014, 01:11

I installed three 6x6 pressure treated posts that are 10 ft. long in my back yard. We can hang 3 hammocks at a time since they are in a triangular pattern. I put them in last summer. I used sacrete in each hole after I made sure the posts were plumb. It's nice to be able to get my wife and grandson out there for a hang. I used the 6x6 posts for the extra security.