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A Front to back rocking hammock. To rock yourself just move on foot, that’s all it takes. This is the most relaxing hammock that I have used.
Sorry but it is not my design.
Here is how I made it:
I made a jig to bend the strips around (some old plywood 8’ x 2’ make a big arch you want to get as many clamps on at the same time as possible Now for the 2×4 material. Make sure you get wet new 2×4 x 8’ material from the store then cut on band saw then plane to about 1/4 and pre-bend them before they dry out. I pre-bent them for about 4-5 days it makes the glue up a lot easier. I used a mix of doug fir and redwood and intermixed them. I glued two of them at a time then clamp. you might be able to glue them all at once but i think it is a little risky. Then I used oak for the cross member Make sure to round the edges for your feet and fabric. The fabric is the most expensive part I got some strong outdoor type uv resistant and yet still soft. not like canvas i think it is nylon It runs about $20 a yard and is 5’ wide. I used 3 yards. with a strong strap sewn in to the sides for strength. I have weight tested to 500lb. Me and another guy to make sure it can hold some weight.
This is my favorite place to chill in the evenings.
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Leslie
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#1 posted 630 days ago
That is a great hammock. I might try this one when it cools off.
-- Leslie, TX
jeffl
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#2 posted 630 days ago
Nice, looks comfortable.
-- Jeff,
Bumler
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#3 posted 630 days ago
I liked this one!
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Cobwobbler
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#4 posted 630 days ago
I have GOT to make this. Two of my favourite things, wood work and sleeping in the sun.
-- Martin, Rugby, United Kingdom. Make Tea, Not War. http://thecobwobbler.blogspot.com/
hammy
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#5 posted 630 days ago
Don’t Forget to buy a Gallon Of Glue. I used about a 1/4 gallon of titebond 3 with the glue ups.
amagineer
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#6 posted 630 days ago
That is so unique! I would love to try and make one, but I don’t have that many clamps. It’s looks so comfortable!
-- Flaws are only in the eye of the artisan!
dakremer
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#7 posted 630 days ago
This is really awesome! I love it! Great job
-- Hey you dang woodchucks, quit chucking my wood!!!!
WoodenFrog
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#8 posted 630 days ago
Really really looks comfy! I would love to have one of these!
Great work.
-- Robert B. Sabina, Ohio.....
Jim Jakosh
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#9 posted 630 days ago
That is a really great hammock. I’ll be saving this one for a future build.
What are the dimensions of the final product?
Thanks for sharing the process too!!!!!!!!!!.........Jim
-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!!
tlide
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#10 posted 630 days ago
A project I could really get into! :-)
-- Tracy- Waycross, Ga.
bch
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#11 posted 630 days ago
That sure is sharp looking. Nice job.
-- --bch
jim1953
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#12 posted 630 days ago
Great Lookin Job
-- Jim, Kentucky
Napaman
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#13 posted 630 days ago
very cool…this looks like fun…its giving me an idea on how to use my wine barrel staves…
-- Matt--Proud LJ since 2007
DYankee
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#14 posted 629 days ago
Nice project. Yet another idea to add to the future build list.
-- Shameless - Winner of two Stumpy Nubs Awards
Briguy
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#15 posted 629 days ago
I’ve seen this design before. It retails for about $600. I was thinking of making one myself. I am glad to see this project work out and you made some great tips.
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