Derek is a hammock enthusiast author and talented illustrator who has broken down the physics of hanging a hammock and designed an easy to use and understand calculator.
Hanging a hammock on a wall.
A hammock seems to be the ultimate place to relax and summertime is the perfect hammock season.
Hanging your hammock on a stand is the easiest way as all the hard work has been done for you especially if you go for one of our hammock sets.
If you re hanging it from posts or a wall you ll use wall anchors and s hooks or the tree straps if you re using a post to keep it in place.
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Hanging on a stand.
A hammock hanging nearby is an appealing call to leisure and relaxation.
You must first find the stud behind the drywall and drill into that exact spot.
Today a customer in the hardware store where i work asked me what to do to hang a hammock which he said should be able to hold 200 lbs from a stone and mortar wall in a basement.
If you want to choose your own hammock and stand combination then look at our compatibility guide which will tell you which hammocks and stands are compatible.
The guidebook includes all of the hammock hanging information pictured here so you ll have a handy resource to keep on hand.
Hanging a hammock on a concrete or masonry wall.
You can hang a hammock permanently on a porch or inside a room.
Indoor hammock hanging safety concerns.
Choose a hammock on a stand for easy placement just about anywhere around a yard or select a portable hammock to hang outdoors between trees for camping trips.
But a hammock is definitely a seasonal accessory and hanging one by drilling a hole into a wall.
Lucky for all of us hammock hangers there s a hero in the hammock community by the name of derek hansen and he created the hammock hang calculator.
Use a rope or carabiner to link each hook with the eyes of the hammock.
I was unsure as to the best method to use and hesitant to make a suggestion since the wrong one could cause.
To hang a hammock indoors drill two hooks into a ceiling or wall beam.
A big safety concern is to ensure you absolutely under no circumstances hang your hammock in drywall alone.