Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 13 hours ago
This DIY hammock stand should have realistically taken an hour...maybe an hour and a half to build. But nothing went as planned. So, in this video, I'll show you how to build your own hammock stand quickly and easily...as long as you don't do what I did!
This video was sponsored by HOTO. The HOTO AutoCare Air Duster and Vacuum makes the perfect Father's Day Gift, but is also such a handy tool for every day use in the truck, pantry, or workshop.
Grab one for you and for Dad here:
Official website link:
hototools.com/products/hoto-autocare-air-duster-vacuum
Discount code: WSD20
Amazon link:
amazon.com/dp/B0F53HMTX5
Discount code: WSD00125
Grab the printable building plans for this hammock stand here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/hammock-stand-building-plans
Check out additional project details and tutorial here: woodshopdiaries.com/easy-diy-hammock-stand
Check out my previous hammock stand project video here: youtu.be/kl7yU80g4ns
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Helpful Resources To Use with This Project:
How to cut angles on a miter saw: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cut-angles-on-a-miter-saw
How to cut large angles on a miter saw: youtube.com/shorts/vh1NpjLNF9E?feature=share
Tools & Materials
*affiliate links below
Tools:
Miter Saw
Drill/Driver
Various Size Drill Bits (for drilling pilot holes)
Sander (optional)
Materials:*
(2) 4x4x8′ posts (cedar used here)
(1) 2x4x8′ board (cedar used here)
(2) 2x4x10′ boards (cedar used here)
(2) ⅜” x 6″ long eye bolts with nut: amzn.to/3R7j1DR
(4) ⅜” washers
(40) 2 ⅞ OR 3″ long HeadLOK or ⅜″ lag screws: amzn.to/4ezzdrh
9′ hammock: amzn.to/48M4jID
*For exterior projects, I recommend using a rot and insect resistant wood option like cedar, redwood, or treated wood.
Finish: Cabot Australian Timber Oil in Honey Teak amzn.to/4uz8Iqy
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:36 The Foldable Hammock Stand Story
02:25 Cutting the Hammock Stand Posts
04:33 Assembling the Hammock Stand
08:26 Adding the End Braces
09:05 Installing the Eye Bolts
09:28 Testing the Hammock Stand Round 1
09:46 Rebuilding the Runners
10:41 Testing Round 2 & Finish
10:58 FINAL REVEAL
This DIY hammock stand should have realistically taken an hour...maybe an hour and a half to build. But nothing went as planned. So, in this video, I'll show you how to build your own hammock stand quickly and easily...as long as you don't do what I did!
This video was sponsored by HOTO. The HOTO AutoCare Air Duster and Vacuum makes the perfect Father's Day Gift, but is also such a handy tool for every day use in the truck, pantry, or workshop.
Grab one for you and for Dad here:
Official website link:
hototools.com/products/hoto-autocare-air-duster-vacuum
Discount code: WSD20
Amazon link:
amazon.com/dp/B0F53HMTX5
Discount code: WSD00125
Grab the printable building plans for this hammock stand here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/hammock-stand-building-plans
Check out additional project details and tutorial here: woodshopdiaries.com/easy-diy-hammock-stand
Check out my previous hammock stand project video here: youtu.be/kl7yU80g4ns
**Follow Woodshop Diaries On**
Website: woodshopdiaries.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@woodshopdiaries?
Facebook: facebook.com/woodshopdiaries
Instagram: instagram.com/woodshopdiaries
Pinterest: pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
SHOP WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE:
woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com
Helpful Resources To Use with This Project:
How to cut angles on a miter saw: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cut-angles-on-a-miter-saw
How to cut large angles on a miter saw: youtube.com/shorts/vh1NpjLNF9E?feature=share
Tools & Materials
*affiliate links below
Tools:
Miter Saw
Drill/Driver
Various Size Drill Bits (for drilling pilot holes)
Sander (optional)
Materials:*
(2) 4x4x8′ posts (cedar used here)
(1) 2x4x8′ board (cedar used here)
(2) 2x4x10′ boards (cedar used here)
(2) ⅜” x 6″ long eye bolts with nut: amzn.to/3R7j1DR
(4) ⅜” washers
(40) 2 ⅞ OR 3″ long HeadLOK or ⅜″ lag screws: amzn.to/4ezzdrh
9′ hammock: amzn.to/48M4jID
*For exterior projects, I recommend using a rot and insect resistant wood option like cedar, redwood, or treated wood.
Finish: Cabot Australian Timber Oil in Honey Teak amzn.to/4uz8Iqy
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:36 The Foldable Hammock Stand Story
02:25 Cutting the Hammock Stand Posts
04:33 Assembling the Hammock Stand
08:26 Adding the End Braces
09:05 Installing the Eye Bolts
09:28 Testing the Hammock Stand Round 1
09:46 Rebuilding the Runners
10:41 Testing Round 2 & Finish
10:58 FINAL REVEAL
