Most people know that a hammock is a comfortable place to relax, read a book or sleep. Sure, you could simply go to a hammock store and buy one, but would it be great to know how to make your own rope hammock?
Making your own rope hammock can be a fun how-to project to work on with your children, or just as a nice project to work on by yourself.
Learning to build a hammock isnt as difficult as you probably think, and by following the directions we have here for you, youll be resting on your new hammock in no time. These directions are for making a one person hammock.
Here are the materials youll need to have:
– About 740 feet of hammock cord
– 2 rings that are between 2″-3″ in diameter
– An electric drill and the following bits: 1/4″, 5/16″, rose bit
– Giant netting shuttle 8″ x 1 1/8″ X 3/16″ thick
– Gauge stick, Cut a piece of wood 2″ wide, 6″ long and 1/8 thick.
– Hardwood bars (2) 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ and 33″ long
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