| Relaxing in a hammock ranks as one of the | | | | hammock from a tree, as the threads on these |
| all-time great pleasures in life. Being gently cradled | | | | screws can give out over time and cause the |
| in a hammock is a great excuse for playing hooky | | | | hammock to fall to the ground. Use a strong |
| for an hour or two and just letting the rest of | | | | connecting-link chain connector (at least 1/4 inch |
| the world go by. | | | | thick) to hook up the round loop at both ends of |
| Hammocks can be anchored between two trees, | | | | the hammock to the bolt you have placed in the |
| wooden poles embedded in concrete, or from a | | | | tree. |
| specially constructed stand. But in order to make | | | | If your trees are not positioned correctly to |
| sure that the person lying in the hammock | | | | accommodate the length of your hammock, you |
| doesn't plummet unexpectedly to earth, breaking | | | | can still enjoy the outdoors by creating two |
| a few bones in the process, it is important to | | | | wooden hammock posts. Dig a hole at either end |
| follow several steps to ensure the hammock you | | | | of your hammock site, insert a six-inch by six-inch |
| hang has been securely fastened into place to | | | | wooden pole in each hole and anchor the hole with |
| support the weight of a human body while it is | | | | concrete. Don't attempt to hang your hammock |
| suspended. | | | | until the concrete has completely dried. Each post |
| If you are planning to hang your hammock | | | | should be buried at least two feet deep into the |
| between two trees in the backyard, lay out the | | | | ground to anchor it securely and prevent it from |
| hammock on the ground first and measure its | | | | tipping over once the weight of the hammock is |
| length from the circular suspension ring on one | | | | added. Insert bolts, washers and nuts into the |
| side to the other. Then add one foot to this | | | | poles the same way you would for using a tree |
| measurement as the correct distance you will | | | | as a post and connect each end of the hammock |
| need between the trees to properly hang the | | | | using a chain connector. |
| hammock. | | | | Hanging a hammock between two trees or two |
| Make sure you use the proper hardware to hang | | | | posts doesn't allow you any flexibility in moving |
| a hammock securely. Purchase eye bolts at least | | | | the hammock should you decide to change |
| half an inch in diameter with washers and nuts. At | | | | locations. If you want your hammock to be |
| a height of at least five feet above the ground, | | | | portable, you can find beautiful eucalyptus wood |
| drill a hole in each tree completely through the | | | | stands. It is essential that you purchase a |
| tree. This is where you will insert the bolt on each | | | | hammock stand built to carry the amount of |
| side of the hammock, attaching the washer and | | | | weight you intend to place in the hammock while |
| nut on the other side in order to secure the bolt | | | | it's in use so that the frame doesn't break, bend |
| to the tree. Avoid using eye screws for hanging a | | | | or collapse causing injury. |