Build your own hammock stand with ease

Instructions Hammock Stand

Step 1: Preparations

First, I transferred the corresponding measurements to the wooden beams. I cut three pieces, each 1.40 meters long. These will later form the ends with the eyelets for holding the hammock and connect the two steel frames to each other. In addition, I sawed four pieces, each 40 cm long, they serve as the legs of the frame.

With my cordless pull-cut miter saw, it was very easy to cut everything to size with precision. Once everything was cut, I set the pieces aside. 

Step 2: Drilling Work

Since the steel connectors did not have pre-drilled holes for fixing the beams, I had to drill them myself using a cordless drill. The best way to do this is to start with a very small metal drill bit and work your way up step by step with larger drill bits until you reach the right hole size for the screws.

Step 3: Structure

Now the actual assembly can begin. All parts are screwed together to form a stable frame. 

To ensure that the hammock can be hung properly, drill a hole at each end of the upper beams. The screw hooks are then screwed into these holes. 

Step 4: Sanding Wood

To make the wood splinter-free and smooth, I carefully sand all edges with the cordless angle grinder—after all, safety and comfort come first.

Finally, I coated the entire frame with a high-quality water-resistant glaze. In my case, in the color rosewood, which perfectly matches our other garden furniture. After it had dried, the time had finally come: I could hang up my hammock, lie down in it, close my eyes, and simply enjoy myself—whether in the midday sun or in the evening with a good book.

As you can see, building your own hammock stand is really not that hard. With a little planning, some DIY skills, and the right tools, the project was completed in just under five hours and the result is really impressive!