Folding Hammock Stand

If you would like more information please e-mail [e-mail]
There are no trees in my back yard that I can hang a hammock from, so I decided to build this hammock stand.
It is my first video, so the editing is rough, but "great" is the enemy of "good," and I just wanted to have the experience of making a video. Like your first pancake in the morning, it isn't always the prettiest, but it still tastes good.
I will provide a detailed drawing later since it took as much time to edit the video as it did to build the whole thing!

[@tfretch-hobbyist]

Great video! Love the compact folding design.

[@violetspider_]

Nice . Thanks for posting this. I'm gonna try one i can fold, from hardwood ( oak + sapele)

[@rickswoodworking1658]

Sounds great!

[@laytonbrian]

Email sent my friend. Great video. 👍

[@pipapan73]

Ive seen a lot of videos for hammock stands and this is the best one, do you have any plans available?

[@rickswoodworking1658]

Luis, I have a set of simple plans I can share with you. Is there an e-mail address I can send them to? Rick

[@evlsht11]

@@rickswoodworking1658 may I get a set as well?

[@rickswoodworking1658]

@@evlsht11 please send an e-mail with your contact information to rickgswoodworking.com.

[@stevestevenson8886]

Rick, I just found this video. My kids gave my wife and I a hammock for our anniversary and we don’t have suitable trees. Could I have the plans mentioned in the comments? Thanks

[@harjbib]

Thank you for sharing the video, very descriptive. I will be making a hammock using your video this summer. What type of bolts did you use; galvanized or steel and what were their sizes? Thanks

[@rickswoodworking1658]

I used 3/4 in Galvanized screws for the upright supports. The others I used 1/2 screws. Hope that helps.

[@harjbib]

@@rickswoodworking1658 Thank you

[@amoebaslatoe7925]

Hi there, l love that you can fold up and dtore it away. Thank you..is there a way you could share your building plan with me..please..

[@rickswoodworking1658]

If you would like a set of plans, please e-mail me at [e-mail]

[@NolaWegs]

Hi Rick, I'm also looking for the set of simple plans you have for this hammock stand, mostly just the lengths you used for each piece but anything you have will help me get started in replicating it. I tried to message you directly through your page, but that option isn't available.

[@rickswoodworking1658]

Please DM at [e-mail]

[@curacao1citizenx]

@@rickswoodworking1658 Hi Rick, Nice video by the way. Is it possible for me to just get your measurements so I can duplicate your project, Just the cuts and sizes, most of your video was well explanatory.

[@rickswoodworking1658]

@@curacao1citizenx lower unit is 8' long, the uprights are 3'6", the other measurements you can work out based on the angle you want to set for the uprights.

[@johnnyz7752]

Wish we could have seen it “fold” up.

[@rickswoodworking1658]

I have heard that from a few people, so I am thinking of adding a video to my channel showing that. Thank you for your comment.

[@hornseyhammocks8321]

I'd appreciate at least being credited for the year one model of my design and my companies product which you have blatantly copied from start to finish

[@rickswoodworking1658]

After reading your comment I googled your company. You have some beautiful Hammocks. I looked for your "year one model," but could not find it. It looks like your are using laminates for the construction. Do you use a CNC machine to make the parts? I really like the hinge you incorporated in the center for the main span of the frame on your website. That makes for compact storage.

[@dabberty]

@hornsey hammocks, your design looks pretty much like the one i made 6 years ago, with some slight changes :-)

[@labigboy256]

I built one almost identical to this in wood shop in 1992. Awesome video but Hornsey was definitely not the inventor of this design.

[@niccbeans2939]

You didnt fold it. Bummer. Dislike 👎

[@rickswoodworking1658]

Thank you for your feedback. You and others have made similar comments. I plan to do a short video showing how to fold it up. Again, thanks!