How to Hang a Hammock Chair

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Pick a spot with at least 6 feet (1.8 m) of space from ground to hanging point.. Throw your rope over the branch or beam at least twice.. Thread the rope ends through the hammock hanging mechanism.

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Pick a spot with at least 6 feet (1.8 m) of space from ground to hanging point.

Step 1

Pick a spot with at least 6 feet (1.8 m) of space from ground to hanging point.

2

Throw your rope over the branch or beam at least twice.

Step 2

Throw your rope over the branch or beam at least twice.

3

Thread the rope ends through the hammock hanging mechanism.

Step 3

Thread the rope ends through the hammock hanging mechanism.

4

Knot the rope below the branch or beam with two half-hitch knots.

Step 4

Knot the rope below the branch or beam with two half-hitch knots.

5

Test the weight of the chair gradually.

Step 5

Test the weight of the chair gradually.

6

Choose an area with at least 6 feet (1.8 m) of vertical clearance and 3 feet (0.

Step 6

Choose an area with at least 6 feet (1.8 m) of vertical clearance and 3 feet (0.91 m) behind the chair.

7

Use rope for a classic way to hang your hammock chair.

Step 7

Use rope for a classic way to hang your hammock chair.

8

Use chains to hang your chair with security.

Step 8

Use chains to hang your chair with security.

9

Locate a ceiling joist with a stud finder.

Step 9

Locate a ceiling joist with a stud finder.

10

Use a power drill to drill a pilot hole for the eye screw.

Step 10

Use a power drill to drill a pilot hole for the eye screw.

11

Install the eye screw into the pilot hole.

Step 11

Install the eye screw into the pilot hole.

12

Assemble your hanging chair with an S-hook.

Step 12

Assemble your hanging chair with an S-hook.

13

Hang your hammock chair by attaching rope directly to eye hooks.

Step 13

Hang your hammock chair by attaching rope directly to eye hooks.

14

Test the weight little by little.

Step 14

Test the weight little by little.

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