Permanent posts for hammock

**CTEagle** · 02-25-2014, 19:05

Anyone ever just bury/cement 4x4s for a permanent hammock stand or slack line system?

**Hambone** · 02-25-2014, 19:39

There have been posts on here that showed where 4x4s had snapped. It would be better to go with 4x6s or even 6x6s.

When my electric co-op replaced the power poles on my road I took some of the old ones and cut them into 10' sections. I have them arranged in a triangle and cemented at about 15' apart. I can hang three hammocks at a time

**bruinfan** · 02-25-2014, 19:55

what hambone said +1
turtledog stand for hammock if ya need a tree or two
have safe
be fun

**Chuuko** · 02-25-2014, 22:37

I had a similar thought. I wonder how much force a metal t-post can withstand. Tractor Supply has them in 10 foot lengths. A couple feet can be buried in concrete. I want something safe, but just haven't warmed up to some of the designs that use a lateral bar the length of the hammock to take up the shear forces.

**Floridahanger** · 02-25-2014, 23:00

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.

**oldgringo** · 02-25-2014, 23:14

Originally Posted by Chuuko

I had a similar thought. I wonder how much force a metal t-post can withstand. Tractor Supply has them in 10 foot lengths. A couple feet can be buried in concrete. I want something safe, but just haven't warmed up to some of the designs that use a lateral bar the length of the hammock to take up the shear forces.

I can bend t-posts over by hand.

**CTEagle** · 02-26-2014, 08:09

Okay so I will cement some 6x6s in. Thinking 7 ft exposed 3ft in the hole

**Nodust** · 02-26-2014, 08:13

The local feed store I buy horse feed from has 5-6" round treated corner post. Much cheaper than 6x6. They would be plenty strong enough to hang from.

**Hambone** · 02-26-2014, 08:27

Originally Posted by CTEagle

Okay so I will cement some 6x6s in. Thinking 7 ft exposed 3ft in the hole

That is what I did with my power poles. Keep in mind that without some kind of support between them you will have to cement them pretty good. I have had to redo two of mine because they were wanting to lean.

**wcdaniels** · 02-26-2014, 11:09

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.