How I made my fold-able hammock stand

[@karlaangelicarebibis5464]

i’ve never seen a vid that is so simple, no yapping. thank you for the tutorial, I have a hammock but don’t have any trees near the house to tie into. this will be my first woodworking project.

[@dabberty]

Thank you, and good luck. In the description of the video is a link to my blog with the measurements in case you need it.. let me know how it goes ok ?

[@courupita]

Bravo Man, very skilful. You have got it completely in ya head and start building accordingly, lift my hat!

[@dabberty]

Thanks !

[@flamenco1961]

Flip Flops and a brewski. Love his work ethics!

[@dabberty]

Thank you, I agree :-)

[@chrisjones8836]

Have you seen any feedback from anyone in North America building this? I’m curious what people on this side of the pond are using for lumber.

[@dabberty]

Hi, i had dozens of emails asking about the whole design, and mostly about the sizing of the lumber, since our sizes are not available. Whatever size younuae is fine, the recalculation is fairly easy, but i would not recommend to go any thinner then my size, unless you use hardwood. Hope that helps..

[@johnmichaels4330]

3x3 or 4x4 will work. I've seen both here on the coast.

[@Rogueknowledge]

You snapped bro that was a beautiful watch

[@dabberty]

Thanks!

[@TheAce5255]

Nice construction. I have bought a Chacmool family hammock that requires 2m height. This design gives approx 140cm height. Upscaling to 2m height would make the frame less portable. Something to bear in mind. Given that I will only be placing the hammock in a couple of places, I'm considering removable 10cm square treated posts rather than buying a bespoke frame.

[@sammya6651]

Hello, just wandering how you secured the bolt at 3:22 since it is at a 45 degree angle. Currently building this myself :)

[@dabberty]

With a nut and washer, i have drilled on that side s bit so it is flush.

[@vanessavito3018]

Hi, love this project. Do you have a list of all the things required like bolts and stuff. Only saw the sizes of wood in you website

[@dabberty]

Hi, thank you. I dont have the parts list you asked. The bolts and allthread is 10mm. But you could use also different sizes for sure, i just had this still laying around.

[@Zzyzx-]

Looks like it might break with those wood dimensions. Is it still holding up?

[@dabberty]

It held up perfectly fine for 4 years, and then I took it apart to reuse the wood for something else. I have now the hammock hanging from a pilar on the terras to a removeable metal pole on the garden.

[@Zzyzx-]

@@dabberty cool to hear! The trees move quite alot when hanging from them to so :) how did you fasten the metal pole?

[@dabberty]

@@Zzyzx- hi, i dug a hole, put a metal tube there where the metal pole fits in, and filled around it with cement. Small lid on it when I don't use it. Simple but sturdy.

[@sizzleweet]

It seems like it flex's quite a bit. Do you think using a bigger set of posts for the bottom cross brace would be prudent? Or at the very least maybe adding a steel bar across it to prevent that flex?

[@sizzleweet]

Or maybe, just shorten the support legs and add a cross piece in the middle of it that would act as a support on the fulcrum of the load.

[@dabberty]

@@sizzleweet hi, since it is al foldable, i think the flexing will never go away. Perhaps bigger lumber could help a bit, but not much. It's not as bad as it seems though.

[@sizzleweet]

@@dabberty I don't know I think the flex is in the bottom cross bars. If you had a piece in the center that was on the ground, that would eliminate quite a bit of it I'd think.

[@selenae]

Great design! This feedback seems to in the “improvement” design, but I don’t quite understand the placement of the additional support bar. Could either of you elaborate? Working to make this design now, thanks!

[@dabberty]

@@selenae For me the wiggle is ok, it is barely noticeable. By using bigger lumber or adding stuff, it will be less foldable, which is something i want to prevent. But go ahead, copy, adapt, improve, have fun 😀

[@januszautograf5903]

Cool and you have the dimensions of the construction of this structure

[@dabberty]

Yep, check the description of the video, there is a link to my blog with all the dimensions

[@briannacortez2716]

Hello, how many total bolts do you need for this project?

[@dabberty]

Hi, i dont remember.. if you check this project on my blog, there is as well a quickly drawn overview with all the sizes, there you can see i guess also how many bolts where used.

[@Peewnofear]

Would this work for a double hammock with spreader bar?

[@dabberty]

Pee Rod no idea..

[@Peewnofear]

Dabberty would you be able to tell me how far from the ground the hook is? And possibly the horizontal distance between the hooks?

[@dabberty]

Height of the hook is around 150cm, and between them 350cm.

[@aiccu]

Fantastico! 👍😃🌻❤

[@dabberty]

Thanks !

[@SumitrajitDhar]

Great design. I am so happy I found this. I am going to build it next weekend. I have two questions. Do you see a problem if all the bolts and nuts are countersunk into the wood? I was thinking it would be neat if only the wood, the eye bolt, and the wheels showed. Second is there anything structural stopping the 48 cm support pieces from moving once in position, or just the weight of the angled long arms? Thanks so much.

[@dabberty]

Hi, countersinking it would be possible if the wood is strong enough. The vertical support pieces you mean? They are bolted together with the angled long arms...

[@SumitrajitDhar]

@@dabberty Thanks again for the quick response. I was thinking of using a cotter pin or wire square lock pin to make folding and expansion quicker. But that may be too much of a compromise to the stability.

[@dabberty]

@@SumitrajitDhar i drilled a hole at the end and used a clip to lock it. No idea what the english name is, but it's a straight piece, and going in a circle, and back down in a wavy shape.

[@sammya6651]

Love your design, what type of wood did you use and is this important?

[@dabberty]

Thank you! I used a softwood, pine. Better would be some hardwood of course, i will be more riggid then.

[@Jade-dk2ny]

Hi , what angle did you cut the 2 pieces at (48cm) thanks

[@dabberty]

Dj Obsidian hi, 45 degrees

[@Jade-dk2ny]

Hi , I thought so but just wanted to check , thanks for the quick reply , and great design

[@amoebaslatoe7925]

Hi there, this design is just what i have been looking for, would you be so kind to give me the specs please..

[@dabberty]

Hi, in de description of the video is a link to my blog where the specs are.

[@amoebaslatoe7925]

@@dabberty i thank you very much, i appreciate it..i just finished a swing bench as a project..

[@henridepoorter2751]

Hello - do you think it's strong enough for a 2 persons hammock?

[@dabberty]

Hi, the design can hold it for sure, but mine not cause i used thin pine wood. If you would use something like oak or ash and a bit thicker then it should be no problem.

[@henridepoorter2751]

@@dabberty Could you give me the distances to the side where you put the bolts? Also for the transversal legs - thx

[@dabberty]

@@henridepoorter2751 in the description of the video is a link to my blog where i made a drawing with all the sizes, it should have all what you need. If not, let me me know.

[@henridepoorter2751]

@@dabberty length of wood pieces or on , but not the distances from the end of where you put the bolts - they are marked, but no distances

[@Rogueknowledge]

Going to have to make a business out of this 🔥🔥

[@dabberty]

As long as proper credits are given, i'm fine with that :-)

[@stevellisart]

Super cool hammock design, thanks for sharing. I'm curious about the bolts that hinge the long hammock arms. Did you sink nuts into the arms at the base?

[@dabberty]

Thank you, and yes. Otherwise it wouldn't fold away so good.

[@stevellisart]

Thanks. Has anyone shown you a version of this made with 3.5" x 3.5" posts? I'm attempting to make one and would love any tips for that standard American post size.

[@dabberty]

@@stevellisart i have seen several versions, but ususlly with mentioning which size wood they used. I think you can use any size but dont go smaller then what i have, it will become flimsy then. When you use different sizes, just count with that when you cut the bolts to size.

[@lukaszkolodziejczyk8720]

Good afternoon can you please send me what size is the wood please

[@dabberty]

Hi, check the description of the video, there is a link to my blog with all the dimensions.

[@standardwoodwork]

Are the beams at a 45° angle? If not what angle are they?

[@dabberty]

I'm glad you like the design, and yes, it's a 45 degree angle.

[@adamolson5]

Anyone else not able to open the blog post? I would really like the details, but link sends me to missing page. Thanks.

[@dabberty]

Hi, i'm working on renewing my website, in a few weeks it should be up and running again

[@russellchevalier3606]

Could you please verify the material list for me? Bolts, washers, nuts, and glue I've got covered, but boards I want to verify. If I'm seeing this correctly, to build this stand, six boards will be needed for this build. In the US I am assuming 4x4x8 will need to be used which are thicker and standard length would be a bit shorter.

[@dabberty]

Russell Chevalier Hi, on my blog i have a list with all sizes etc: dabberty.com/?p=2479

[@maverickb3744]

I think you forgot something of paramount importance: the pint of beer.

[@dabberty]

MaverickB true :-)

[@rozpravkyposlovensky689]

drinking beer, socks in sandals - bulletproof evidence you are from Czech Republic :-D

[@dabberty]

Almost correct, i have adapted very well it seems :-) I'm Dutch, living in CZ indeed.

[@januszautograf5903]

Fajne a masz wymiary budowy tej konstrukcji

[@dabberty]

English or Dutch please..

[@tvstudentNL]

hoi Dabberty, by far het beste plan dat ik ben tegen gekomen tot nu toe! Ik denk dat ik het met 10x10 douglas ga maken zodat het weatherproof is en ik het met 2 personen tegelijk kan gebruiken...Erg chill ook dat het zo compact in te klappen is, dan hoeft het niet de hele winter lang in de tuin te lijden. Bedankt voor het delen van de plannen!

[@dabberty]

Graag gedaan, stuur je een fotootje als hij af is?

[@henridepoorter2751]

heb je een foto van degene die je gemaakt hebt met 10 x 10 douglas?

[@tvstudentNL]

@@henridepoorter2751 Ik heb het nog niet gedaan! We hebben een klushuis en een jaar geleden was ik erg...positief over hoe lang het zou duren voor het huis af is en we aan de tuin kunnen beginnen ;) Staat zeker nog wel op de planning wanneer de tuin eenmaal is aangelegd!

[@henridepoorter2751]

@@tvstudentNL veel succes met je klushuis 😉

[@angeloibarra7750]

maestro excelente vídeo gracias a un no entender ingles pero solo basta con la ilustración

[@dabberty]

angelo ibarra Thanks !

[@Tbrtn21]

Hello, this is a great design! I want to use IT to make a stand of my own over the summer, but I have a quick question about the improvement design (with the post in the middle) posted on you blog. Since the legs are at different points on the frame and there are blocks on the middle of either side wouldn’t the leg that is further down hit the block when it is swept over?

[@dabberty]

The one on my blog and in this video is all the same. The legs can only be turned one specific way and order, otherwise they are in eachothers way. Does this help?

[@Tbrtn21]

@@dabberty A bit... would it be possible to get your email to show you exactly what I talking about? I don't think I'm explaining it right lol but I have a CAD model and I can show you.

[@dabberty]

@@Tbrtn21 it's my username here on youtube an then @gmail.com

[@tommalone7007]

Can I get plans. No info given

[@dabberty]

Hello Tom, whats not clear about the info on the description of this video?

[@holis111]

Great design :)

[@dabberty]

Thanks !

[@deejinfla]

Do you happen to have the plans for this hammock stand? I would like to build one!

[@dabberty]

D.J. Mattsen Hi, here the sizes are all available, but in centimeters: dabberty.com/?p=2479

[@deejinfla]

Thank you!

[@ramon3300]

Not a bad video. It would have been nice to provide tips on what to do on every step.

[@dabberty]

That would have been nice indeed, but i'm pretty confident that if you watch it completely, you'll manage to build it as well. Over 130 people already managed it.

[@ramon3300]

@@dabberty Hello. I really appreciate your reply. I agree with you that the foldable hammock can be built by watching the video. I also wrote the comment and then realized later that you have a blog with more detailed instructions. I do appreciate that you shared your video and ideas on your amazing design.

[@dabberty]

@@ramon3300 thanks, good luck and if you have specific questions, feel free to ask.

[@daniellejones9319]

Superb.

[@dabberty]

Thank you!

[@johnmichaels4330]

Genius.

[@dabberty]

Thanks :-)

[@nunziobruno6190]

very good...but the cm?

[@dabberty]

Nunzio Bruno On my blog www.dabberty.com do a search for 'hammock stand', and at the bottom of that page is a detailed plan with all sizes etc.

[@vlainic]

hahha dit is echt cool man!!! heb je ook afmetingen? (geen sigaartje op het eind?)

[@dabberty]

vlainic Alle afmetingen staan op m'n blog www.dabberty.com, en dan zoeken op 'hammock stand'.

[@БамбарбейКиргудуев]

Все отлично, но по технике безопасности носки слишком яркие. Потом исправился. Сарказмус.

[@dabberty]

Thanks :-)

[@aniziodaltro8748]

🥰😴

[@BushcraftBaking]

Gaaf gedaan, zeg!

[@dabberty]

Bushcraft Baking Dank je

[@augustolpr9567]

With power tools comes great responsibility, you better put on shoes while using things like the drill, believe me, you don't want a missing finger

[@danielverduzco4327]

shoes won't prevent him from losing a finger. you know since his fingers are on his hands and the shoes on his foot covering his toes.

[@edydaou]

1: Nice design. 2: Your drill needs to be opened, cleaned and greased. 3: socks and sandals DO NOT GO TOGETHER.

[@dabberty]

1, thanks! 2, i have to look into that, never done that before, but yes, it is definitly needed. 3, it's a czech habit, and since i'm not czech but live in czech republic, i need to blend in somehow, so i drive a skoda car, drink beer, and wear occasionally wocks in sandals or crocs :-)

[@dustinismail7532]

hey would u mind to give me ur email , i need to send u a picture in the email so that u understand what my question is

[@dabberty]

Ok, it's the channel name at gmail dot com

[@Trailtraveller]

leuk

[@dabberty]

Trailtraveller Thanks Rody