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Hammock chairs are the ultimate invitation to take a breather, and they can be installed nearly anywhere in and around your home. With the right tools, you can create a hanging oasis outside from a tree branch, or in your own bedroom. Once you know how to properly set up your hammock chair, you’ll be able to relax at home in style and comfort.
- 1 Pick a spot with at least 6 feet (1.8 m) of space from ground to hanging point. The most common spot will be a strong tree branch that can withstand significant weight (at least 250 pounds (110 kg)). A hardwood tree with healthy horizontal branches will provide the best support. Be sure your location offers 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 m) of vertical clearance.
- Oak or maple trees are great hardwood trees to use.
- Check branches for any splitting or weak and worn points near the trunk.
- You can use a tape measure to figure out the diameter of your tree branch. Between 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) around should hold your hammock chair.
- Use a meter or yard stick to measure the distance between the ground and the tree branch. It won’t be exact, but it’ll give you a solid estimate.
- You can also hang your chair on an overhead beam in a gazebo or on your porch.
- 2 Throw your rope over the branch or beam at least twice. Spread the rope on the branch to distribute weight. This prevents tension from settling at a single point, weakening that spot and increasing the risk of a break later.
- Make sure you have enough rope to accommodate height and the knots you’ll tie. With a 15 ft (4.6 m) rope, you’ll have plenty of slack for height adjustments, and you can cut off the excess.[1] However, you can probably get by with 7 feet (2.1 m) of rope.
- 3 Thread the rope ends through the hammock hanging mechanism. Your hammock chair might already have a reinforced loop, either directly on the chair, or at the end of a long rope or cord connected to it. Hold the rope ends in one hand and use the other to grasp the hammock loop. Slide the loop up, keeping the rope taut.[2]
- The hammock loop should sit right under the branch or beam.
- 4 Knot the rope below the branch or beam with two half-hitch knots. Wrap the rope line on your left behind the rope line on your right. This forms a small loop beneath the branch. Insert the left rope line through this loop. Pull tight on the left rope. Then repeat, passing the left rope behind the right, then pushing through the new loop created.[3]
- Pull the knots tight for a strong, tight hold. This ensures the hammock doesn’t fall when used.
- Use more knots for added security.
- 5 Test the weight of the chair gradually. Pull on the hammock chair; use plenty of force to test its strength. If it holds, add more weight, like a stack of hefty books or several hand weights. Try to put about 50 pounds (23…
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