How to Build a Hammock Stand

You don't need two perfectly placed trees to hang a hammock in your backyard. Use a hammock stand instead. The stand allows you to use a hammock anywhere, even if you don't own a backyard. This stand takes about one hour to build. Use the rest of your time to kick back and relax in the hammock.

Things You'll Need

• 2 2-by-4 boards cut 6 feet in length
• Saw
• Drill
• 2 2-by-4 boards, cut 8-feet long.
• 8 3/8-inch bolts, 5 1/2-inches long
• 24 3/8-inch washers
• 12 3/8-inch tightening nuts
• 2 2-by-4 board, cut 4-feet long
• 4 3/8-inch bolts, 6-inches long

Instructions

1. Cut one end of the 6-foot long boards at a 30-degree angle.

2. Measure one foot in from each end of the 8-foot boards. Mark each measurement with a pencil.

3. Lay one 8-foot board flat. Place the angled end of the 6-foot boards at the two 1-foot marks. Angle the boards outward. Place the other 8-foot board on top. Line it up with the measurement marks. The 6-foot boards must be sandwiched between the 8-foot boards.

4. Drill 4 holes through all three of the boards in the two areas where they connect.

5. Secure the boards with the five 1/2-inch bolts, washers and nuts.

6. Measure to find the middle of the 4-foot boards. Place the ends of the 8-foot boards at the center line. When the hammock stand is upright, the 4-foot boards make the stand's base.

7. Drill one hole through the 4-foot boards and through each of the 8-foot boards on both sides. This equals 2 holes for each end.

8. Attach the pieces together with the 6-inch bolts, washers and nuts.