2x4 Stand and DIY UQ

**sandpiper** · 10-30-2010, 20:15

Ok, I've been busy. First I needed a stand so I could hang indoors. Searched around HF and decided to try building a 2x4 stand. Thanks go out to TrailH4x's portable hammock stand design and instructions. Built it last Saturday and have used it everyday since...

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/a...1&d=1288487398

Secondly, in preparation for the Texas Fall Hang I needed an underquilt to get me by until I decide what I really need. Decided to invest $10 in a child's sleeping bag and convert into an UQ. Worked on it at night and just in time for the temp to drop, I finished. Got to try in out last night, it was 39 degrees when I woke up and I was toasty. Of course I drug out my Marmot down mummy bag for a TQ, but all was good...

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/a...1&d=1288488048
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/a...1&d=1288488048

I will be out again tonight to enjoy the weather. Thanks to all for posting the valuable information that assisted me in these my first two projects!

**chickenwing** · 10-30-2010, 20:26

that is a really good looking set-up. I like it!! What kind of kids bag is that?

**Lonely Raven** · 10-30-2010, 20:45

Nice woodworking on the stand. Looks like you took the time to round the corners and all. Are you going to stain/seal it by chance?

**sandpiper** · 10-30-2010, 20:52

It's a boy's digital camo, but when I opened it up found the camo only on 1/4 of the bag (the top only) so I just used the inside of the bag for the outside of the uq...

**sandpiper** · 10-30-2010, 20:56

Originally Posted by Lonely Raven

Nice woodworking on the stand. Looks like you took the time to round the corners and all. Are you going to stain/seal it by chance?

Sanded also, because I plan to use indoors. After the wood dries a bit I was planning to seal it.

**Tbull55** · 11-01-2010, 08:25

Where did you pick the sleeping bag up at? I'm assuming from the price it was just a 40 degree or so bag. What were the temps when you test the uq?

thanks,
Tbull

**WonderMonkey** · 11-01-2010, 09:34

Nice job sandpiper.

**sandpiper** · 11-01-2010, 09:54

Originally Posted by Tbull55

Where did you pick the sleeping bag up at? I'm assuming from the price it was just a 40 degree or so bag. What were the temps when you test the uq?

thanks,
Tbull

Bought it a Walmart, not sure if it had a rating. When testing the temp was 39 when I woke up at 7 AM. I was warm. I also used a 3/4 thermorest trail pad and a square of reflectix under my feet.

Originally Posted by WonderMonkey

Nice job sandpiper.

Thanks

**Chingyul** · 11-01-2010, 19:23

Planning on building my own too.

However, I do plan on keeping it outside (subject to freeze/thaw, rain, snow and other weather up here in Canada).
What's the better choice?
Weather treated wood (heard some issues with the chemicals and close contact with people).
Untreated, and then a paint/stain? What about holes for hardware? Does it have to be painted/stained internally?

Was passing through Home Depot. Cedar is suppose to be weather resistant, but would still to stain right? Pricey though.

**sparkyjim** · 11-01-2010, 22:11

Nice job on both! I went with the "Rabbit Ear" stand. I like the UQ, am going to do something similar - may just copy your idea. Did you read any particular post in the reconstruction?