You can install hammock chairs almost anywhere in and around your home.Outside from a tree branch, or in your own bedroom, you can create a hanging oasis with the right tools.You will be able to relax at home in style and comfort if you know how to set up your hammock chair.
Step 1: Pick a place with at least 6 feet of space from the ground to the hanging point.
A strong tree branch will be the most common spot.The best support is provided by a hardwood tree with healthy horizontal branches.It's a good idea to make sure your location has at least 6 to 8 feet of vertical clearance.There are great hardwood trees to use.Check the branches for weak points near the trunk.To figure out the diameter of your tree branch, use a tape measure.Between 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) around should hold your hammock chair.Measure the distance between the ground and the tree branch with a meter or yard stick.It won't be exact, but it will give you a solid estimate.You can hang your chair on a beam on your porch or gazebo.
Step 2: Throw your rope over the branch.
The rope should be spread on the branch.The risk of a break later increases because this prevents tension from settling at a single point.Make sure you have enough rope so you can tie the knots.You can cut off the excess slack if you use a 15 ft rope.You can probably get by with 7 feet of rope.
Step 3: The hammock hanging mechanism has rope ends.
A reinforced loop can be found at either the end of a rope or directly on the chair.To grasp the hammock loop, hold the rope ends in one hand and use the other.Keep the rope taut by sliding the loop up.The hammock loop should be under the beam or branch.
Step 4: Two half-hitch knots are used to knot the rope below the beam.
Wrap the rope line on your left and right.There is a loop beneath the branch.The loop has the left rope line through it.Pull the left rope tight.Push through the new loop created after passing the left rope behind the right.For a strong hold, pull the knots tight.This makes sure the hammock doesn't fall.For added security, use more knots.
Step 5: Slowly test the weight of the chair.
Use a lot of force to test the hammock chair's strength.Add more weight if it holds, like a stack of books.Put 50 pounds on the chair.You can either lightly sit on it yourself or have someone else try.Take it easy on the chair until you are seated.The chair is solid if it holds onto it.
Step 6: You should choose an area with at least 6 feet of vertical clearance and 3 feet behind the chair.
There is room for your chair to hang from the floor to the ceiling with 6 to 8 feet of space.There is room behind the chair for it to spin or sway.Measure your space with a meter or yard stick.A tape measure can also be used.If the hammock chair is blocking or hitting something nearby, you should survey the area.
Step 7: Rope is a good way to hang your hammock chair.
Rope can be used indoors and will last a long time.The beachy look of rope adds to the relaxing feel of the hammock chair.Rope must be secured with secure knots.If knots are difficult, chains might be a better choice.To make sure it can hold enough weight, use rope with a working load of at least 200 to 250 pounds.
Step 8: Chains are used to hang your chair.
Chains add strength to your chair.They might not be as nice to look at in your home or chair.You will know that the chain will not break easily.Measure your rope or chain to get the height you want.It is better to have more rope than less, but at least 7 feet of rope will suffice for most needs.
Step 9: A stud finder is needed to locate a ceiling joist.
Once you have found one, you can find more if the initial location doesn't work.To find the center where you will drill, mark both sides of the joist with a stud finder.The ceiling joist can be found using a magnet.Attach your hooks to the center of the exposed wooden beam if you are hanging your hammock chair there.
Step 10: The eye screw can be drilled with a power drill.
The eye screw's width should be smaller than the drill bit.The pilot hole should be about 2 to 3 inches deep and placed at your center mark.If you see wood on the bit, you are in the right place.That means you hit something.
Step 11: Attach the eye screw to the pilot hole.
These screws should be long enough to twist at least 2 to 3 inches into the ceiling.Turn the eye screw clockwise until it is screwed in tightly.There shouldn't be any visible threading on the screw when it's fully inserted.The ceiling should be touched by the eye screw's ring.If needed, use a screwdriver.
Step 12: The hanging chair needs to be assembled with an S-hook.
The eye screw needs to be linked with an S-hook.Attach your rope to the S-hook with two half-hitch knots.The chair's attachment mechanism is where to knot again.Chains can be hooked directly onto an S-hook, but you might need another hook or carabiner at the chair's attachment.
Step 13: Attach rope to eye hooks and hang your hammock chair.
You can loop your rope through the eye screw.Tie with two or more half-hitch knots.Use a strong knot or two to get the rope through the chair's attachment.
Step 14: The weight can be tested little by little.
Pull firmly on the chair.Add more weight if it holds, like jugs or books.You can lightly sit on the chair yourself.Keep most of your weight on your legs as you squat over the chair, then slowly ease into the seat until you are completely supported by it.