Homemade Hammock Stands

Materials

• Before you build your hammock stand you need to gather all of the things that you will need in the way of tools and materials. You will definitely need three 8-foot 2x4 beams, two 4-foot 2x4 beams, a power drill with Phillips driver bit, countersink bit No. 6, eight 3-inch bolts, two 6-inch eyebolts, a pencil and measuring tape.

Building

• Start from the ground and work your way up. Take the two 4-foot 2x4 boards and place them parallel to each other. Take one of the 8-foot 2x4 boards and lay it horizontally so that each end connects with each 4-foot board. Attach the 8-foot board to the 4-foot boards with screws so they are firmly connected. Cut the remaining 8-foot 2x4s at a 30 degree angle and attach them to each end of the horizontal base board (about 2 feet in from each end). This will give you a V frame hammock stand.

Finishing Up

• Attach the two 6-inch eyebolts to the insides of the two posts. Attach them as high or low to the posts as you like; this will determine the height of your hammock.