How to Install a Hammock Post

[@billda]

Excellent video, helped me out a lot! Followed the instructions exactly and now have a perfect hammock spot in my backyard. The only modification I made was to use an eye bolt and drill it completely through the 6x6 with a nut and washer on the other end. This thing is rock solid, I feel totally comfortable with 2 people in the hammock.

[@thinkingoutloud8460]

Thank you! I've had this beautiful hammock for several years and have been trying to figure out how to hang it in my garden. Love the idea of hanging a pot of flowers on it too and will be planting salvia in the pots so the hummingbirds will be flying around me will I enjoy my cat nap in the sun! Very well explained, great videos - Thank you!

[@Fsuholley]

You covered every question I had. You are an excellent teacher. Camera and video editing was great as well. I look forward you seeing your other videos. Thank You.

[@Fsuholley]

One year later my post is still rock solid and the stain is still looking good. Thanks again.

[@papa-grammy]

Thank you so much! I didn't know just putting the wood in the ground would be sturdy enough for a hammock. I will buy my wood and get to work.

[@carinaramos5590]

I love that , I will definitely give it a try. 💪🏼🙌🏼

[@keithmccurdy9945]

Very well done video with great detail. I used it to install 2 posts for a hammock!

[@Anibalsadano2010]

Te quedó muy bien! felicitaciones!

[@LaurennRdeAraujo]

Nice. I will copy it . Thanks

[@ollvebranch]

Gonna give this a go come summer. Cheers.

[@Ce-acatl7704]

Beautiful 👍

[@michaelorourke2893]

Great video. Thank you!

[@surfing.4ever]

beautiful! and the host too ;-p - I managed to dig it 30 inches deep, anything deeper it was hard to grab the dirt using my tool. Also please try to add the Amazon links to buy all the materials.

[@Gruuvin1]

Home depot

[@tecunumantonatiu4484]

Thank you! Great tutorial!!

[@Surrealist_369]

How high up did you mount the hammock hooks?

[@jeffh4505]

Nice simple setup, but I have a couple concerns: 1) your post is brand new and still really wet. The stain mot likely won't last long because of it. You should have waited before doing that. Also, the stamped lettering on the post is going to show through the stain and should have been sanded off first.

[@Mmarie23]

Lmfao😂 why don’t you make your own video

[@TheScoobysnack08]

How long do you have to wait for it to dry out and how do you know it’s dry?

[@jeffh4505]

@@TheScoobysnack08 the real answer is it depends. Typically it's about a year, but you'll know it's ready when you can drip water on it and the water soaks in rather than beads up. If water beads up, it means the boards are too wet and won't properly accept the stain.

[@heidicleveland5887]

i don't have any tree to attach to--can i do TWO posts, one for each side??? thx!

[@MrsTiffanyOH]

Yes

[@ash-arts4264]

Nice work. Neatly done

[@TechnoMulen]

speech level: normal Music level: earsplosion also im gonna make a post strong enough to carry 300kg so i guess i need two poles together and a deeper hole.

[@warrfrog11]

Thank you

[@carlosceron5258]

Would you not recommend having the posts slightly angled to counteract bowing or leaning towards the center of weight overtime?

[@choreschow]

That's a good question Carlos! In this case that's a big reason we went with 6x6 posts. This size post has plenty of beef to hold quite a bit weight and going on a couple years now, we haven't seen any flex whatsoever. Keep in mind we also use these posts as towel holders and also hang plants on the sides. We also don't have the hammock up all of the time, so we don't have constant tension on the post. I'd imagine, as with any wood structure that's outside, flexing could occur over time, along with typical structural degradation. That said, we're hoping for well over a decade of solid performance!

[@nicholewilliams1632]

What is the gravel for again?

[@choreschow]

As it rains and the water seeps into the ground, the gravel helps to filter and prevent water from pooling around the base of the post, which slows the deterioration of the wood.

[@stuplant6693]

Not use dry mix for strength?

[@choreschow]

Premixed concretes are just as strong as traditional concrete. With strengths as high as 5000 psi, you can use for just about any building project, but certainly for something like setting posts.

[@spwan3]

Where we can buy the solar light? The video doesn't have the links. Thanks

[@choreschow]

Hi Diego, you can find these at most home project stores. Also, many options on Amazon. www.amazon.com/s?k=deck+post+top+light&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

[@Quekidd]

What size post did you purchase?

[@benaviles4222]

6”x6”x8’ treated

[@danieltheteacher]

6x6 treated. 6 inches × 6 inches He says at 0:35

[@jpcarpentry4199]

Clean!

[@davidfaunce2269]

Concrete eats treated wood. The post will weaken and eventually break. You need to wrap the post with something like ice and water shield or heavy plastic (60mil) Other than that nice job

[@nicholewilliams1632]

I bought 4x4 posts now I’m nervous to use them. No tree.

[@choreschow]

4x4 post won't hold up with the weight and tension over time. Best to use 6x6!

[@bradzillaking4722]

You should always mix your concrete before putting in the hole.

[@nicholewilliams1632]

This particular brand does not need mixed first

[@RadiusFE]

dude, equalize your intro music please

[@stephendanna7594]

Get rid of that stupid music

[@muzman777]

You don't think that is a little excessive? Jesus Christ, man!

[@choreschow]

Excessive awesomeness?

[@surfing.4ever]

I've seen 4x4 posts snap so I think 6x6 is a more safer option. Also going 35 inches deep will make sure he won't have to redo it again. That thing will last.

[@GonnaRunAmuck]

@@surfing.4ever From experience, drill through the post and use a long eye bolt with a washer and nut. Regular screws will pull out leaving you on the ground.

[@GonnaRunAmuck]

@@choreschow you want excessive so you don't end up on the ground.