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DIY Hammock Stand
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Full video tutorial - https://youtu.be/lzKmVJrQtm4
Note: For personal use only. Not for professional use.
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Lumber needed -
• (5) 4 x 4 x 8 foot board
Tools needed (See blog post for link to exact products)
• Miter Saw
• Circular Saw
• Power Drill/driver
• 3” Exterior wood screws
• 4” Exterior wood screws
• ½” x 8” Eyebolts
• ½” Quick Links
• ½” Washers
Cut List -
• (1) 4 x 4 @ 96” (Base beam)
• (4) 4 x 4 @ 43½” (Feet)
• (2) 4 x 4 @ 60" with one end cut at 22.5° (uprights)
• (2) 4 x 4 @ 17 3/8” (short side to short side) One end is cut at 45° and other end
at 22.5°. Start with slightly larger boards and shave off slowly for a perfect fit.
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Build the hammock stand
Step 1 – Cut base beam and feet and make half lap cuts.
Cut per the cut list above.
Make half lap cuts using a circular saw at the locations shown in the pictures.
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How to make half-lap cuts
• Set circular saw depth to half the width of the 4x4. Be sure to measure your
timber stock to get the accurate size because there can be variations.
• Clamp 4x4 posts to a sawhorse or work table and mark the exact start and end
location where you want to make the half lap cuts.
• Using the circular saw, make the cuts on the lines you marked. Be sure to
account for the blade kerf and that the cuts are within the lines.
• Once you have the start and end cuts defined, go to town making lots of thin
cuts between the two.
• Use a chisel to break and remove all the thin chips and clean up any leftover
pieces.
• That's it! Test the joint. It should be easy to lay the other piece but tight enough
that it doesn't move.
Step 2 - Build the base
Once the half lap joints are cut, lay them out upside down and attach using 3”
exterior wood screws. Be sure to make a pilot hole before driving the screws.
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Step 3 - Attach the uprights
Cut the uprights as per the plans at 22.5° on one end.
Attach by making pilot holes and driving three 4" outdoor wood screws.
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Step 4 - Attach the braces.
• Cut and attach the braces between the base and uprights using the 3" exterior wood
screws. Note the different angles at both ends.
• This needs to be a tight fit - it is better to start off a little longer than needed and do a rough
fit as you slowly shave off the boards until you get the perfect fit.
• I also used this to mark the exact angles before cutting to account for any variations.
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Step 5 - Finish the hammock stand and add hardware
• Stain or paint the stand in color of your choice.
• Measure 2½" from the top and drill a hole to attach the eye bolt.
• Use washers on each side of the bolt.
• Add the ½" quick link to attach the hammock.
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