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U-BILD W O O D WO R K I N G P L A N S

Hammock
Frame
Plan No. 868
Copyright U-Build, Inc., 1997.
All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.

A good book, a tall glass of iced tea and the gentle swaying motion of a shady hammock on the patio, next
to the pool or in the yard-sounds like paradise, doesn't it? With a few basic tools and some inexpensive
materials, any do-it-yourselfer with a free weekend can create a place to relax and catch a few winks.
This easy-to-build hammock frame project calls primarily for straight cuts and requires only basic con-
struction techniques.
Made entirely of straight-grain Douglas fir, the frame is not only sturdy, comfortable and safe, but it's
attractive enough to blend nicely with any landscaping.
Designed to fit a standard-size hammock sling, the completed project measures 16 feet long by 4 feet
wide.

Bill of Material
Quantity Size Material Item
5 2” x 6” x 12’ Straight Grain Douglas Fir A, B, C, D
1 2” x 8” x 8’ Straight Grain Douglas Fir E
2 2” x 4” x 8’ Straight Grain Douglas Fir F
2 1/2” x 8” Eye Bolts
NOTES
14 1/2” x 4 1/2” Carriage Bolts 1. Read all instructions and check materials before
8 1/2” x 3” Carriage Bolts beginning work.
20 1/4” x 3 1/2” Lag Bolts 2. Read manufacturer’s instructions before operating
26 1/2” Flat Washers equipment.
20 1/4” Flat Washers 3. Cut all wood to exact size. Follow the cutting sched-
26 1/2” Nuts ule.
1 gallon Waterproof Finish 4. Always wear safety glasses.
5. Use only straight grain lumber for your hammock
frame project. Do not use any boards that have
checks, splits, knots or defects.
Cutting Schedule 6. When drilling the 1/2” holes in board B to hold the
eye hook, great care should be taken to ensure that
Part Qty T W L Material the hole is parallel to the face.
A 2 1 1/2” 5 1/2” 144” Straight Grain Douglas Fir
B 2 1 1/2” 5 1/2” 59 1/2” Straight Grain Douglas Fir
C 2 1 1/2” 5 1/2” 83” Straight Grain Douglas Fir
D 4 1 1/2” 5 1/2” 23 1/2” Straight Grain Douglas Fir
E 2 1 1/2” 7 1/4” 48” Straight Grain Douglas Fir
F 4 1 1/2” 3 1/2” 41 1/16” Straight Grain Douglas Fir
 A

C D

B
B
F
D

F
C
A
E

Section A-A CONSTRUCTION

DIAGRAMS

B
C F
A

A E

A
 Assembly Instructions
Page One
Read all instructions before beginning any work. Cut all material to sizes shown in cutting schedule.

1. Cut all boards to the proper size. Refer to the cutting schedule and Figures 1 through 7.

2. Use a jigsaw to cut angles and radii on all boards. Check the isometric for the location of all the joints and route all exposed edges
with a 3/8” radius bit.

3. Drill a 1 1/8” hole 1/4” deep on the top edge of board B. Drill a 1/2” hole through the rest of board B. See Figures 1 and 2. Note:
The 1/2” hole must be parallel to the face of the board to ensure proper strength.

56 3/4
53 1/2
47 5/16
5 5/8
4 1/8

1 11/16

R 2 3/4
4 1/4

5 1/2

1/2 TYP.

Figure 1
BOARD B

1/2

1 1/2

1 1/8

Figure 2
BOARD B
 Assembly Instructions
Page Two
Read all instructions before beginning any work. Cut all material to sizes shown in cutting schedule.

4. Locate and drill 1/2” holes in boards as shown in Figures. Countersink eight 1 1/8” by 1/2” deep holes on one side of one of the
A boards. Countersink two of the D boards and all of the F boards for washers and nuts. Refer to Figures 3, 4 and 5.

72
49
45 3/8
6
3

Figure 3
BOARD A
5 1/2

2 3/4
1/2 TYP.

1 1/8 COUNTERSINK ON ONE SIDE OF ONE

OF THE A BOARDS (TYP. BOTH ENDS)

41 1/16
7 3/8
3
3/4
1 3/4

Figure 4 7/8 150o 3 1/2

BOARD F 60o

2 3/8 1/4 TYP. 1/2 TYP.

60o 3/8

1 1/8 COUNTERSINK TYP.

1 1/8 COUNTERSINK TWO OF THE D BOARDS TYP.

5 1/2
R 2 3/4

2 3/4 60o Figure 5

1/2 TYP.
BOARD D

4 1/2
10 1/2
20 3/4
 Assembly Instructions
Page Three
Read all instructions before beginning any work. Cut all material to sizes shown in cutting schedule.

5. Use a scrap piece of plywood cut at a 60 degree angle to align board B to board A. Use four 1/2” by 4 1/2” carriage bolts to attach
boards A to B and C. Refer to Figures and isometric.

6. Use 2 1/2” drywall screws to temporarily hold board D to B and C.

7. Bolt board D to B and C. Use 4 1/2” carriage bolts.

8. Insert the 1/2” by 8” eye bolts and washers into board B. Use a washer and two 1/2” nuts as jam nuts to secure eye bolt.

9. Tighten bolts on board A.

10. Drill six 1/4” holes in board E. Attach E to A using six 1/4” by 3 1/2” lag bolts and washers. Refer to Figure 6.

1
2 3/4
4 7/16
R 2 3/4 7 1/4
1/2 TYP. 5 1/2

1/4 TYP. 1 3/4

1 1/2
R 60

4 5/8
6 13/16
9 5/8
24

Figure 6
BOARD E

11. Insert two 3” carriage bolts through board E into F. Use one washer and nut for each bolt. Drill two 1/4” holes in the top
of board F. Use two 1/4” by 3 1/2” lag bolts and washers to attach board F to D. Refer to Figure 4.
 Assembly Instructions
Page Four
Read all instructions before beginning any work. Cut all material to sizes shown in cutting schedule.

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11 13/16 15 5/16
8 11/16 9 5/16

1 13/16
2 3/4
3 5/8

30o 30o
5 1/2

1/2 TYP.

Figure 7
BOARD C