How Do You Build A Hammock Stand?
You don’t need two perfectly placed trees to hang a hammock in your backyard. Use a hammock stand instead. The stand allows you to use a hammock anywhere, even if you don’t own a backyard. This stand takes about one hour to build. Use the rest of your time to kick back and relax in the hammock. Step 1 Cut one end of the 6-foot long boards at a 30-degree angle. Step 2 Measure one foot in from each end of the 8-foot boards. Mark each measurement with a pencil. Step 3 Lay one 8-foot board flat. Place the angled end of the 6-foot boards at the two 1-foot marks. Angle the boards outward. Place the other 8-foot board on top. Line it up with the measurement marks. The 6-foot boards must be sandwiched between the 8-foot boards. Step 4 Drill 4 holes through all three of the boards in the two areas where they connect. Step 5 Secure the boards with the five 1/2-inch bolts, washers and nuts. Step 6 Measure to find the middle of the 4-foot boards. Place the ends of the 8-foot boards at the center l
