How to Hang a Hammock Chair

[@stu-oe5sg]

This guy loves to do extra work. I built a playhouse 8x8x9 for my kids that looks dang good with no math. I didn’t finish the video cuz I got pissed about his math use for this chair lol. But a sturdy spring addition so it’s a tad bouncy is a good addition for these type of chairs also

[@LewisRenovation]

Please send me a link to your video, I'd love to see it.

[@stu-oe5sg]

I didn’t say I took a video of it. Ya can’t listen either. Boy your wife must hate you

[@lacisix9879]

Bro you're so mean and salty calm down - He was doing something nice for who I'm assuming is his daughter like damn - You're poor kids are gonna whip out a calculator some day and finna get beat for it XD No math household -- Someone didn't like their Math teacher ¯\_ (ツ)_/¯

[@stu-oe5sg]

Actually I killed math and that was a joke...relax

[@stu-oe5sg]

And c’mon I’m assuming you just watched this video whereas I watched it... A WHILE ago. For his daughter your assuming. But then you want to plea that you care about this guy or that your vouching for him idk dude. What exactly are you trying to say?? Oh feel sorry for him. Got it.

[@noideaatallsorry]

Of course she wants it taller, it was literally to the ground lol!!

[@DUNGSTA]

Lol 🤣

[@notmehehe1144]

Oof poor dad xd

[@desiinusa9343]

🤣🤣

[@lilyankay2116]

😂😂😂

[@THLEx2]

😂😂

[@emyah8599]

Idek why but this guy makes me happy

[@mariarangel4316]

@Odaliz Orozco-Rueda dude what?

[@frankazareloiii9035]

I feel the same way. Love this video! He reminds me of John C. Reilly!

[@StevenYang506]

The braiding of the rope was quite cool. I'll keep it in mind when I do my own swing that the rope will sag when someone sits in it.

[@LewisRenovation]

Thanks for commenting. Good luck with your swing.

[@fijigirl2028]

This was so helpful thank you. Like im in the process of hanging one right now. And i was wondering how to use the knock method. So thank you

[@addictive.roblox1350]

would it break the ceiling? bc i wanna buy one but im not sure if it would damage the ceiling

[@devilpup25]

Thank you for your humor and keeping it “real.” Love that you incorporated “science” and “math” in this video.

[@LewisRenovation]

Your welcome! Thanks for the comment!

[@chandlerisabella7565]

i was just looking for a tutorial but this was super entertaining too lol nice! :)

[@LewisRenovation]

Thanks. Happy you found it useful and funny. Good luck!

[@KLR_FML]

Truth 😂

[@martynh5410]

I will be installing one tomorrow! Not sure about drilling all those holes to find the joist edges though. A good stud finder oughta work fine.

[@rosemarybaggott9463]

I, too, discovered the hard way that there is a huge amount of stretch in this thing. I actually used an s hook between the ring in the ceiling on the ring at the top of the swing, and it works great. Good height from the ground.

[@jaggerkate]

You’re a great hubby! I had to beg my husband for a month to hang the new curtain rod.

[@LewisRenovation]

Thanks! Sometimes I take too long on easy wife projects too 😀

[@michaszulc2418]

Thanks, I needed tutorial on how to drill something into the ceiling to hang something, I wasn't aware that little hook is enough to support a lot of weight, it's so useful for me to know

[@LewisRenovation]

Good luck with your project!

[@hanlelliegpatton]

Funny guy! I love watching him and grateful he explains in detail because I have no idea what I’m doing. Nice arms too ;)

[@alterego924]

A+ for effort, A+ for entertainment. you did a good job, thanks for the idea, now i can tweak it just a little.

[@LewisRenovation]

Thanks for the nice comment! Good luck with your project

[@hallenedarland1938]

You look seem like a really thoughtful and cool guy! Thanks for filming this!

[@LewisRenovation]

Thank you! Are you working on a similar project?

[@hallenedarland1938]

@@LewisRenovation I am doing a DIY renovation on a room downstairs and turning it into an office. I thought it would be fun to hang a swing chair in my office but didn't know anything about properly installing one.

[@LewisRenovation]

Swing chair in an office sounds fun. Good luck

[@nikolina9445]

I just installed one today. Totally impulsive I didn’t even tell my parents about until I had already drilled it into the ceiling.... (yeah I know.... dumb idea) but totally worth it. Super comfy

[@LewisRenovation]

Awesome. How did hanging it go?

[@crankdattaytay]

This is super helpful! I also bought a hammock chair from Amazon and can’t wait to hang it when it arrive today! Thank you!

[@LewisRenovation]

Did you hang it? How did it turn out?

[@blyssdavis1713]

Great video!! Super helpful and so simple and funny!! Thank you! I’m going to go hang my hammock chair now that I know how lol

[@LewisRenovation]

Good luck. Thanks for commenting!

[@kelseyolfert5306]

Same:) thanks for the video

[@matthewgraham6980]

The small pilot holes were a great idea that I didn’t use. Thus I’m patching 1/4 holes in my ceiling. Not a big deal but should have watched this first. Great video 👍

[@LewisRenovation]

Hopefully your extra holes weren't too hard to fix. thanks for commenting

[@khadijad2427]

aw i can tell hes a nice dad

[@LewisRenovation]

Thank you!! I try

[@jacelynland3476]

I love this chair mine I swing in it sit spin still hasn’t broke

[@LewisRenovation]

It's a fun chair. I sit in when I can as well

[@christylewis8194]

Good video, entertaining, I love the trick of using the screwdriver as leverage to screw the bolt in. I wonder in the rope measurement if you just didn’t count for the height of the eyebolt and the extra carabiner?. Thanks for taking the time. I will attempt it.

[@LewisRenovation]

Thank you for the comment. Good luck!!

[@andreadvicic]

Can we get a follow up on this? is the chair still hanging? You really inspired me! I'm getting really close to drilling a hole in my ceiling and curious how this held up in the long run :)

[@LewisRenovation]

Yes. Still hanging strong. Girl still loves it. If you need any help, don't hesitate to ask

[@mojolc8331]

Basic instructions (including the laughs). very helpful, ty

[@LewisRenovation]

Your very welcome

[@snipa3d3]

Cheers for this fella, just bought one and was thinking how do u put it, cheers for time

[@LewisRenovation]

Thanks for the nice comment! Good luck

[@davfinport]

Never thought of braiding this rope together, genius. I guess it's as strong as a knot? Hanging one of these tomorrow from a 10 foot ceiling. Was just going to tie a bowline, but this would look better. Thanks

[@LewisRenovation]

How did it go hanging your chair?

[@davfinport]

@@LewisRenovation Good, I only needed 7 inches of rope, so I just tied a bowline. Really could have just added another couple of the ss quick links. Customer in the fanciest neighborhood in Houston, with no hardware stores close though. Amazing the priorities of the inner city.

[@LewisRenovation]

Rich people do live in a different world

[@personsandro]

Came here to understand ceilings better. Stayed for the good vibes

[@LewisRenovation]

Happy you enjoyed the video!

[@Sp_kingz.__]

Great vid man i knew he knows what he talking about when he ain’t use glasses old school building ‼️‼️‼️

[@LewisRenovation]

Probably not the smartest for me to not wear glasses. Thanks for the comment

[@BlahBlah-rl1mj]

What a nice dad bless him

[@LewisRenovation]

I try

[@reedschannel3466]

This was hilarious...I was laughing so much I forgot to pay attention to the actual directions 😂

[@LewisRenovation]

I glad you enjoyed the video!

[@sumsum3873]

This is adorable

[@s.a.w5493]

This is incredibly sweet and charming while also being quite helpful. 👍👍

[@LewisRenovation]

Thanks for the nice comment

[@Vashti_Online]

Love the humour!!! Great video.

[@LewisRenovation]

Thanks for the comment

[@evergreenrider]

Got the same chair for my daughter for Christmas but it didnt come with an eye bolt, it came with a completely different hanging attachment. Looks like I need to make a trip to home depot

[@LewisRenovation]

Good luck installing the chair!

[@evergreenrider]

@@LewisRenovation appreciate it. I was a tad confused at first but upon further digging I came to find out 2 of the bolts that came with it are for concrete or brick. So I was able to get the 2 wood fasteners in place on the joist. Works great, thank you for this video. It helped alot

[@heyheythecat]

I had to give a like. This video made me lol I spooked wife and kids. A good learning lesson on installing swing.

[@LewisRenovation]

Glad you got a laugh out of it!

[@myfamily9393]

Could you not use a stud finder? Mine tells me where both edges are instead of making these holes. That makes me nervous

[@LewisRenovation]

Definitely could use a stud finder, just providing alternatives

[@marypaiz6663]

Love this video! I wanna try it myself but the walls are really old not sure if that makes a difference

[@LewisRenovation]

If you can find a wood structural piece, it should be fine

[@darkangelw8472]

I i live in an apartment block, will this be durable as well, please? We don't want the neighbour above to fall through

[@LewisRenovation]

I'm not familiar with how your apartment ceiling is built so I really don't know. Sorry

[@yahmein]

I started cracking up as soon as he sat in it 😂

[@LewisRenovation]

Happy you enjoyed the video

[@sunnyflower1979]

I love plain simple learn as u go thru trial n error diy projects. Perfect ❤ thank u

[@LewisRenovation]

Thanks for the nice comment!

[@shannonchavez3420]

I have the same chair. I went to Ace and bought 2.5 ft of chain to hang and that way u can decide how high or low u want it.

[@shannonchavez3420]

And i also used S hooks. They are perfect.

[@LewisRenovation]

Sounds like you did a good job installing

[@christineloraine9151]

Nice video.. But can i know what size is yours hammock chair?

[@LewisRenovation]

I included the link in the description

[@strassfam05]

Exactly what we were looking for! Well done!

[@LewisRenovation]

Thanks for the nice comment

[@jessetorres2866]

great dad right there

[@LewisRenovation]

Thank you!

[@crystalfoe2886]

Fantastic Work!

[@LewisRenovation]

Thank you for your really nice comment!

[@felicia9972]

I just got one of these and want to hang it. I have a drill and stud finder but I’m not sure what size drill I need to fit the joist in. Help??

[@LewisRenovation]

Are you asking about drill size for the eye bolt? What diameter eyebolt are you using?

[@felicia9972]

@@LewisRenovation yes I am and I have no idea! I’m at Home Depot now acquiring help

[@lagringadeldespecho5894]

Haha! What a cute video! I love it! This was very helpful! I have the same chair that I installed myself for my daughter by watching this video. Thanks!!! I’m subscribed 😄👍

[@LewisRenovation]

Happy I could help you. Hopefully you enjoy my other content as well.

[@reddagger9089]

How long is the rope that comes with it? I have tall ceilings and thats the one thing thats holding me back from ordering it for my girls

[@LewisRenovation]

No rope comes with it but any hardware store will have it

[@استغفرالله-ث5ث]

Good job

[@LewisRenovation]

Thank you!

[@Og_Cat]

“Maths a good thing to know guys” “My calculator is on my phone and my phones recording” 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@taylorellison2719]

DEAD!!

[@taylorellison2719]

And it was simple as hell!!! I did the math before he was even finished sharing the calculations with us.

[@Og_Cat]

TOO funny!!

[@theonescratchwonder6484]

Very helpful!!l I now feel confident enough to drill two holes in my ceiling and attach a hammock! Do two eye bolts with a working load of 230 lb equal a working load of 460 lb? Lets find out!

[@LewisRenovation]

Eye bolt capacity probably add up, don't know about the rope you'll be using

[@ma-oq8wj]

Hello My apartment is very old, how can i know it's roof has enough strength to install the swing on it?

[@LewisRenovation]

Do you want to hang it out in the middle of a room or closer to a wall?

[@ma-oq8wj]

@@LewisRenovation may be in middle, but what is the difference? My apartment is not wooden but i am not sure about the material inside the roof

[@ma-oq8wj]

@@LewisRenovation i dont know what is the concrete or is that concrete inside the roof or not because in amazon shop is writed it is for wood or concrete

[@missjesterhat6710]

Is he too close to the ceilin? Im 5ft v.v Will need extra help to reach haha

[@pamelavelez-vega3839]

Wonderful video! Great tips and very entertaining. I loved the math part lol! I am trying to hang a large hammock from my ceiling (hammock is for two people and has a wood spread on each side). Do I need a swivel to connect to the eye hooks or are the eye hooks and some cabinet or a hooks enough? Also, what’s the size of the recommended eye hook? Thanks!

[@LewisRenovation]

I don't think you need a swivel, especially if you orient the eye perpendicular to the swing motion. I'd say 3/8 size eyebolts would be good

[@LewisRenovation]

Thanks for watching

[@melijmcp3148]

Rae Ramirez 265

[@jodimoore1861]

Thanks for the video! How do you know if you hit a joist or strapping?

[@LewisRenovation]

The eye bolt will just push through the ceiling if it hits nothing or will be require screwing it in if you hit framing

[@winniewilken5760]

This like one of those cooking tutorials “now take your blowtorch...” 🤣

[@LewisRenovation]

thanks for commenting

[@jenniferasi8195]

you had me at the "woo hoo!" for being correct on your basic math after doing the problem like a Peanuts cartoon looking straight up😂😂😅

[@LewisRenovation]

Thanks! Happy you found it entertaining. Good luck with your projects

[@kaywho3094]

Thanks for the vid nice work

[@LewisRenovation]

Your welcome

[@kathymcneil2389]

Its easier to get in and out of, if you separate the rings.....hang them from separate joists. Then it will function like a real swing

[@LewisRenovation]

That's a good idea

[@Hermari]

Haha poor guy. When he said it's important to know your math, I just knew it wasn't going to work out . She'll appreciate it! I'd fix it myself since he did all that work

[@LewisRenovation]

Thanks for the nice comment. She did enjoy the chair

[@KiraLuvzYou]

My drywall developed two narrow cracks maybe 2 inches long on either side of the eye screw secured in the cieling stud (joist?) the first time I sat in the swing. They don't seem to be getting any larger and the swing is holding weight, but is that normal?

[@LewisRenovation]

Sounds to me like there was a small gap between the drywall and ceiling joist. I don't think it's an issue.

[@KiraLuvzYou]

@@LewisRenovation Thank you for the reply! Okay good, I figured it was an issue with the drywall application not the joist. Would you recommend we use spackling to cover the cracks? Also here is no floor above us but the room is about 20 feet wide and the building is less than 10 years old so their is slim to no chance that the joist would not be able to bear less than 200 pounds, correct?

[@Carlsbadheather]

I really need to know the Tori like the chair

[@LewisRenovation]

She did. Still uses it all the time. Thanks for commenting

[@jamestramun9662]

Great job. I'm hanging one now.

[@LewisRenovation]

I hope it goes well for you

[@108275342]

You forgot to calculate the C clip length.. another 3” .. should’ve made the rope 13” but nice tutorial. Thanks for sharing, please make a video on how to braid the rope together !!

[@LewisRenovation]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@biancalogan5640]

you’re very nice, loved the vid thank you

[@LewisRenovation]

Thank you for the nice comment!

[@arianapadicox]

Can you adjust the height of it? LIke can you make it too low or too high?

[@LewisRenovation]

Later I made a shorter rope to hang it with

[@gachas.4673]

Anyone know if this could be done in an apartment? The ceiling is concrete 😞

[@LewisRenovation]

Most anything is possible with enough money 😀 You could drill a hole in the concrete and use concrete epoxy to attach an eye bolt. Not sure if the apartment owner would be too happy with you.

[@jensuhn9295]

what is kimi doing mounting hammocks?

[@LewisRenovation]

No idea what you mean but thanks for commenting

[@jensuhn9295]

@@LewisRenovation idk you reminded me of the F1 driver Kimi Raikkonen haha. Great video 👍

[@brien.1220]

I know this is 2yrs ago, but is the size of the eye bolt ?

[@LewisRenovation]

3/8 was the thread size, and the thread length was at least 2 inches

[@brien.1220]

@@LewisRenovation thank you I want to put my daughters swing up for christmas

[@LewisRenovation]

Good luck! happy to answer any further questions. Merry Christmas

[@fijigirl2028]

And thank you with the twist screw driver method. So handy

[@LewisRenovation]

Your welcome! Thanks for commenting!

[@codymurph]

They sale these at adam and eve correct?

[@LewisRenovation]

Sorry, I’m not aware of a store with that name

[@okinoboo4743]

Nice work! The ceiling is so low, his head almost touches the ceiling

[@LewisRenovation]

The bedroom is in a secondary story loft where the ceiling slopes upwards Thanks!

[@zalit7525]

Would it like pull the roof down

[@LewisRenovation]

Depends on the roof span, how close to a supporting wall, size of the ceiling joist

[@Sephvria]

haha this was so funny great video 😂

[@ayeflowerwildcraft8845]

Hello, I was wondering if this was okay for a popcorn celling

[@LewisRenovation]

Popcorn ceiling is just a type of finish. As long as you get the eye bolt in the ceiling framing, it will be fine

[@MohammedAli-iu6jj]

Hi there, what size is your ceiling joist , ? Did you check how much weight it can hold?

[@LewisRenovation]

2x4 ceiling joists, but only something around a 6 foot span.

[@roseshepherd5625]

Just a question is the wall you did it on dry wall roof and do you have any product ideas for plaster wall

[@LewisRenovation]

I have a little experience with plaster walls. Are you talking about the stuff from 100 years ago with wood strips (lath)?

[@Itsmeandmyadhd]

Where the ceiling hook from

[@LewisRenovation]

Lowes

[@alexisstrickland4501]

Can you do this without a stud in the ceiling???

[@LewisRenovation]

No, you really need to attach to something substantial. If where you want the seat isn't a ceiling joist, you could run a board across two joists and screw into it. Good luck!

[@melanieyang6958]

Is there a difference between a hoist and a stud (that 2x4 wood)?

[@stevemiguel6848]

What size eye bolt and drill bit did you use?

[@LewisRenovation]

3/8s eyebolt, probably 5/16 bit

[@beinspiriting]

Awesome! Question am I able to hang a swing from and electrical curl thing? That's for a dining room light fixture?

[@LewisRenovation]

Can you give me a link to a pic similar to the curl thing?

[@chelsea-leighhudson4826]

Did you need to go in the loft? I have one of these for my sons bedroom and I’m not sure whether I need to get into the loft or not to bolt it? Does it matter what eye bolt you use? Thanks

[@LewisRenovation]

As long as the eye bolt hits the ceiling rafter, I don't think you need to go in the attic. I used a 3/8 thread size eye bolt. Good luck!

[@Starringstormy]

Thank you for this video!!

[@LewisRenovation]

Your welcome. Thanks for commenting!

[@vanessar3]

I’m hanging mine right now and the screws won’t go through 😢😪 idk why I’m using my stud Finder and drill and everything

[@LewisRenovation]

Your completely missing the ceiling framing or you've found the framing but can't get the eye bolt to go in?

[@gilbertlaureano2659]

Good job. Funny

[@LewisRenovation]

Thank you! Happy 2023

[@reebrown4365]

I don’t trust myself to do this. I just learned how to use toggles lol.

[@ChaoteLab]

Always test before you braid

[@LewisRenovation]

Yes sir

[@yvonnep.5194]

Thank you for your video. Very helpful.

[@LewisRenovation]

hopefully your project turns out well

[@te8129]

I have a quick question about the swinging chair,if there is too much weight on it will my ceiling break?

[@LewisRenovation]

What is the distance between walls and any idea the size of the joists? Is it another story or attic above?

[@te8129]

I’m not sure but there is an attic above

[@te8129]

I’m just wondering if the roof would crack with the weight put on it

[@LewisRenovation]

I don't think it will crack, but if your really concerned, run a board on the ceiling perpendicular to the ceiling joists that spans a couple joists (find one and the others should be 16" away) and attach the chair to that board. It will spread the load between 3 ceiling joists.

[@kayleelol4201]

has it ever fallen?

[@LewisRenovation]

Only three times ... kidding, no issues

[@micahpop6656]

Warning! I enjoyed your video but I must share that I used a similar method to install a hammock chair in my porch area while getting new exterior siding. Therefore I was actually able to see the center of the board I was putting the support bolt into. After more than a year of enjoyment, it failed last week and I feel like I was in a car crash, and thoght at the time had broken my arm, and I know cracked some ribs. Until I saw through the ceiling for a post-mortem, wont know if the board split or what. Full disclosure I weigh almost 200 lbs, so maybe this can at least serve as a heads-up to my fellow chubs. Ill be running a bolt thru next time! Eat responsibly!

[@LewisRenovation]

Hopefully your back is ok :)

[@mariplump1910]

I love how everyone looks up while doing math in their head

[@LewisRenovation]

Must be something with the brain

[@xoxcxsxm]

Can we see her reaction :D?

[@LewisRenovation]

She loves it. Unfortunately I didn't film it.

[@aishathfaazi63]

Need a high ceiling 😁

[@brendan6093]

Do the eye bolts ever loosen over time if the chair is used often from swinging and spinning?

[@LewisRenovation]

I guess it's possible but I don't really see it as a concern. The rope really can't exert any twisting force unless it's wound up super tight

[@brendan6093]

@@LewisRenovation I thought that would be the case. I got same chairs from aldi and use a hammock spring which gives the chair a little bounce.

[@LewisRenovation]

@@brendan6093 cool. Good luck with your project

[@dinker706]

U forgot to count for the stretch of the ropes once u put weight n it

[@LewisRenovation]

Yeah, I know... just thought including would be funny

[@lucyziegel146]

What do you do if you don’t have a ceiling joice? (sorry I don’t know how to spell it 😂)

[@lucyziegel146]

Also can you hang it on a slanted ceiling ?

[@LewisRenovation]

You have ceiling joists somewhere, the drywall or plaster doesn't defy gravity :) If you can get in the attic above, figure out which direction the joists run. Otherwise they are probably within 16 inches in some direction from a ceiling light/fan. And then you can find the rest. Angled ceiling is fine. Good luck

[@lucyziegel146]

Lewis Renovation & Repair thank you so much, this was really helpful.

[@V.vera1112]

Legit watching this to try and do this without my husband but as soon as the blowtorch came in I think I'm gonna have to asl him to install it 😅

[@LewisRenovation]

You could always skip the blow torch and tie a knot. Good luck!

[@artiicom]

All i can think about is the chair falling and ripping the ceiling down

[@LewisRenovation]

So far ceiling is still standing

[@bradbowling3882]

Are there any weight concerns hanging from a single eyebolt in a single rafter? Been looking to do this but have a teenager so 100 lbs plus

[@LewisRenovation]

No, I don't think there are concerns. Do you know the size of the rafter?