2007-06-08 08:06:10 · 4 answers · asked by beewatcher 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Get (or build) a hammock frame and you can move it wherever you want and not do any damage to the trees.
2007-06-08 09:30:41 · answer #1 · answered by Randy C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I worked in a home store part time and I used to help people with this problem all summer long.
It's simple.
The further the ends are, the higher you will need the anchors to be. To prevent stretching, use steel cable or chains instead of rope. Make sure the anchors are really good and secure!
For 19 feet, you'll need to be up almost 8 feet from the ground.
This will equate to about 5 feet in the middle empty and 3 feet,. when an average person is in the hammock laying down. If it's a big two person hammock, you'll have to go even higher.
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I always suggest using several positions for the anchors, then
people can raise or lower the ends to suit.
I also suggest that getting a stool will make it easier to climb into the hammock!
2007-06-08 08:17:34 · answer #2 · answered by MechBob 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I did this. I just purchased 2 2' sections of heavy duty chain and 2 "S" hooks. Put the hooks into the tree, attached the hooks and chain on each end. Then get a friend to help set the proper height of the hooks.
2007-06-09 00:16:21 · answer #3 · answered by saaanen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can be. just be sure your rope is strong enough.
2007-06-08 08:16:27 · answer #4 · answered by Mr fix it 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋