How to Make Baby Hammock

Instructions
Making the Hammock Body

1,Fold 2 inches down on all sides of the fabric and sew to make an even hem. Thread all of the fabric through your steel ring, overlap the ends of the fabric by a good 3 inches and sew together.

2,Fold the fabric in half, and then holding the ring high, figure out the width of the bottom of your hammock. Measure that length, mark it on both sides, and sew two seams on each side. The baby’s mattress will fit in between these double seams. It should be between 12 and 20 inches wide.

3,Take your yard of fabric or use a pillowcase and decide how wide and long you want your baby mattress to be. If the base for the mattress you sewed into the hammock material is 12 inches wide, your mattress should be, too. The length is up to you, but should be at least 30 inches long. Once you have created a slip cover for this small mattress, fill it with foam or an old thin pillow, then quilt it.

4,Take your wooden dowel and figure out how low you want the hammock to hang. Measure about 12 to 14 inches from the top centered ring, more or less according to the distance you want between the dowel and the baby, and sew on some ribbon, string, or some kind of tie, 12 to 14 inches down from the ring on each side to attach the hammock to the wooden dowel.

5,Tie the hammock onto the dowel very tightly. Make sure it is well-attached and that there is no chance for the knots to come undone.

Installing Your Baby Hammock

6,Drill the hook into the ceiling. Do this right so that the ring can safely support the weight of the hammock. Attach the spring to the hook.

7,Decide how low you want your hammock to hang and attach a length of chain to the spring with a carabiner or quick link.

8,Attach the length of chain to the original ring at the top of your baby  wooden hammock with a carabiner or quick link.

How to Make Baby Hammock

Instructions
Making the Hammock Body

1,Fold 2 inches down on all sides of the fabric and sew to make an even hem. Thread all of the fabric through your steel ring, overlap the ends of the fabric by a good 3 inches and sew together.

2,Fold the fabric in half, and then holding the ring high, figure out the width of the bottom of your hammock. Measure that length, mark it on both sides, and sew two seams on each side. The baby’s mattress will fit in between these double seams. It should be between 12 and 20 inches wide.

3,Take your yard of fabric or use a pillowcase and decide how wide and long you want your baby mattress to be. If the base for the mattress you sewed into the hammock material is 12 inches wide, your mattress should be, too. The length is up to you, but should be at least 30 inches long. Once you have created a slip cover for this small mattress, fill it with foam or an old thin pillow, then quilt it.

4,Take your wooden dowel and figure out how low you want the hammock to hang. Measure about 12 to 14 inches from the top centered ring, more or less according to the distance you want between the dowel and the baby, and sew on some ribbon, string, or some kind of tie, 12 to 14 inches down from the ring on each side to attach the hammock to the wooden dowel.

5,Tie the hammock onto the dowel very tightly. Make sure it is well-attached and that there is no chance for the knots to come undone.

Installing Your Baby Hammock

6,Drill the hook into the ceiling. Do this right so that the ring can safely support the weight of the hammock. Attach the spring to the hook.

7,Decide how low you want your hammock to hang and attach a length of chain to the spring with a carabiner or quick link.

8,Attach the length of chain to the original ring at the top of your baby  wooden hammock with a carabiner or quick link.

How to Attach a Shade Sail to a Deck

1,Sketch the existing deck on a sheet of paper. Draw in the desired location for the sun shade sail. At least one vertex of the sail will attach to the roof structure, and the other ends of the sail will connect to railings or walls. If multiple sun shade sails are used, lay out the sails so that the ends of the individual sails share connections with neighboring sails. Multiple sails can create interesting and rich patterns.

2,Move all furniture from the deck. Lay out the square sun shade sail in their proper location on the deck, as drawn in the sketch. Mark the proposed location of the sail end connections on the roof, wall and railing surfaces.

3,Drill pilot holes for eye hooks and pad eye slots at the marked locations on the roof and wall. Eye bolts and rafter bolts are used at the roof structure. Connect these bolts using a friction connection, such as nuts and bolts with washers. Lag screws are a viable option, but they cannot carry the same load as friction connection bolts. Use pad eyes at walls and railings. If possible, fix pad eyes with friction connections.

4,Screw or bolt the rafter bolts, eye bolts and pad eyes to the surfaces around the deck. Do not overtighten lag screws because the wood can be weakened by slipping threads on the screw. Tighten bolts until the washers visibly deform the surface of the wood.

5,Attach the turnbuckles to the rafter bolts, eye bolts and pad eyes. Attach the ends of the shade sails to the turnbuckles. You may need to adjust the shade sails and their hardware to remove slack from the sail. After adjusting the triangle sun shade sail hardware, turn the turnbuckles until there are no ripples in the sail’s taut surface.

Homemade Party Tent

1,Connect four 10-foot PVC pipes together into a square using three-way PVC corner joints. The third flange should point up on all corners. Push the connections together tightly so that they do not fall apart.

2,Connect a 7-foot PVC pipe into the third flange of each corner to form the side posts, supported by the base created in Step 1.

3,Connect two 5-foot pieces of PVC pipe into the sides of a PVC T-joint to create 10-foot pipe with a flange in the middle. You may have to trim the ends slightly with a hacksaw to get 10 feet depending on the thickness of the T-joint.
Repeat this process to create a second pipe.

4,Build another square as outlined in Step 1, using two 10-foot pipes and the two pipes created in Step 3. The corner flanges should point down, while the side flanges should point up.

5,Insert a 3-foot pipe into each side flange.

6,Connect the 3-foot pipes with a 10-foot pipe, fitted with 90 degree angle elbow joints at both ends.

7,Attach the completed second square to the top of the side posts.

8,Drape a colorful, high-quality tarp over the top of the party tent canopyframe, letting it hang down evenly over the roof opening. Secure the tarp to the upper square with zip ties.

9,Cut additional tarp to form sides for the tent if desired. Attach them to the side posts with more zip ties. Leave one side open so people can get in and out.

10,Place a sandbag at each corner of the base square to hold the pop up party tent in place.

11,Decorate the tent with balloons, ribbons, strings of party lights or any other decoration that you want.

What Kind of Hammock Stand Is Most Secure？

Metal Hammock Stand
Metal hammock stands are popular because of their affordability and relatively light weight. Metal stands will work well on a flat surface such as a deck or a level lawn. Like other types of hammock stand, metal stands are stable on a flat surface, but not on a slope.

Wooden Hammock Stand
Like a metal stand, a wooden hammock stand is appropriate for flat surfaces such as patios, decks, and flat expanses of yard. A wooden stand generally is heavier than a metal stand. The weight makes a wooden stand seem more stable than a metal stand, but both types are perfectly adequate when set up properly.

Hammock Chair Stand
A hammock chair is a hammock intended for sitting instead of reclining. Like a metal or wooden hammock stand, a hammock chair stand is very stable and secure as long as it is placed on a level surface. The advantage of a hammock chair over a standard hammock is that the hammock chair stand takes up a smaller space, and so it may be easier to find a level place for it.

Making Your Stand Stable
If you have no level space in your yard for a stand, you can create one. Once you have the right spot for your hammock stand, it should be very stable and secure. For a slightly sloped yard, you can use railroad ties to make a retaining wall. Mark the area you plan to level, and place railroad ties along the length of the bottom of that plane. Drill into the railroad ties with a large drill, and hammer rebar into the hole made by the drill. Continue to hammer the rebar down into the ground until the top of the rebar is level with the top of the tie. Secure each tie to the ground by this method. Fill the slope with soil, and compact the soil with a tamper until it is firm. Use a level to determine whether the area is flat. If it’s still not level, nail a second course of railroad ties to the first, and add more soil. A seriously sloped yard will need a retaining wall installed to code standards by a professional contractor.

Tips for a More Secure Stand
Use the right type of hammock with the right type of stand. Not all stands will work with all types of hammocks. For example, a metal stand will usually only support a hammock that is spread with spreader bars. To find out what stands are appropriate for your hammock, read the manufacturer’s instructions.

How to Calculate Sun Shade Sail Forces?

1,Determine the area of the solar sun shade sail. A good place to start would be a 1-square kilometer (10^6 square meter) sail.

2,Determine the reflectivity of the sun shade sails. A black, completely absorbent triangle sun shade sail would have a reflectivity of 0 percent, while a perfect reflector would have a reflectivity of 100 percent. For this example, take a reflectivity of 90 percent.

3,Determine the solar flux at the distance from the sun at which your sun shade sail canopy will operate. The solar flux is the energy density of sunlight. For this example, put your sail at the same distance from the sun as the Earth. The energy density there is about 1350 joules per square meter per second. To calculate for other distances from the sun, multiply 1350 times (distanceEarth’s orbital radius)^2.

4,Calculate the momentum of the sunlight at your chosen distance from the sun. The momentum is the energy divided by the speed of light. For this example, the momentum would be 1350 3.0 x 10^8 = 4.5 x 10^-6 kg-ms.

5,Calculate the force over the whole square sun shade sail. The force is equal to the momentum change. If the light is absorbed, then the momentum change is equal to the momentum of the photons calculated in the previous step times the area of the sail. If the light is reflected straight back, then the momentum change is equal to twice the momentum in the previous step. For situations in between, the force is equal to the momentum of the light times (1 + reflectivity), where the reflectivity was determined in Step 2.

So the force = 4.5 x 10^-6 10^6 (1 + 0.9) = 8.55 Newtons.

How to Secure a arc wooden hammock to a Tree?

1,Find two trees that are 12 to 15 feet apart. When you lay your arc hammock flat on the ground, the available space should be at least 1 foot longer than your hammock (including the extended cords). Selected tree trunks should be at least 10 to 12 inches in diameter to optimize user safety.

2,Drill a hole through the tree trunk approximately 5 to 6 feet from the ground. If your selected trees are closer than 15 feet together, drill the hole higher to accommodate the hammock’s stretchiness when it is hung and used. Insert a 1/2-inch eye bolt into the hole until it comes out the other side of the trunk, overlapping it by about 2 inches. Screw a washer and nut onto the end of the eye bolt, and secure it safely to the tree.

3,Attach steel hanging brackets or loops to the eye bolts on both trees. Island Hammocks sells a variety of inexpensive, weight-tested wooden arc hammock hardware guaranteed to hold up to 5,000 lbs. of pressure (see Resources below).

4,Secure your hammock’s existing hooks or chain links to the installed brackets or loops, pulling on the wooden hammock to test the stability of the hardware.

5,Get into the hammock, testing it to make sure it hangs at a functional height. If the hammock is positioned too far from the ground, add a sturdy steel chain between the hammock hook and the tree hardware to allow the hammock to sag toward the ground.

How to Tighten Sun Shade Sails

Sun shade sails install in several different orientations. You can mount asun shade sail flat, vertically to serve as a wall or with two opposite corners taller than the other two corners for an asymmetric design. All shade sails attach to a sturdy surface or post at all four corners. After your triangle sun shade sail has been in use for some time, it may stretch slightly from the blowing winds. At least two opposite corners need to stay tightly mounted so that the sail stays taunt, does not flap in the wind or hold rain water and deteriorate.

1,Remove the attachments from two opposing corners of the sun shade sail canopy. Unsnap a spring clip or chain from the D-rings on the shade sail corners and eyebolts on the corner posts. Untie both ends of a rope from both the shade sail D-rings and the eyebolts on two opposite corners.

2,Hold a turnbuckle with the hook openings on each end facing down. Hook one end on the square sun shade sail D-ring and the other end on the eyebolt in a corner post. Attach one turnbuckle in each of the opposite corners that you detached in Step One.

3,Insert a flat-head screwdriver into the center of one turnbuckle. There is a slot in the center with two threaded screws on each end. Turn the screwdriver clockwise two revolutions to tighten the turnbuckle. Tighten the second turnbuckles two revolutions in the same manner.

4,Tighten one turnbuckle and then the second one alternately in this manner until the shade sail is equally tight between the two opposite corners

DIY Party Tent

1,Make three grommet holes, centered along one side edge of the bedspread, 1-inch from the edge, with the grommet tool.
2,Make two grommet holes on the opposite edge of the bedspread, at the corners, 1-inch from the edges.
3,Attach three screw eyes to the side of the house, corresponding to the bedspread grommet holes.
4,Hammer the nails through the bamboo poles, 1-inch from the top of the poles, to create dowels, which will keep the poles from sliding through the grommet holes.
5,Attach the bedspread to the house, hooking the screw eyes in the grommet holes.
6,Position the bamboo poles in the bedspread opposite edge grommet holes. Attach two 8-foot lengths of rope to the tops of each bamboo pole. Push the tent stakes into the ground 1-foot from the bottoms of the bamboo poles. Tie the ropes to the stakes to secure the poles.
Party Tent Canopy Pop Up Party Tent

How to Backpack With a Arc Wooden Hammock

1,Get a double or two-person arc wooden hammock that’s designed to be rigged to poles or trees. Look for specially designed camping hammocks such as one made by Amazonas that are strong but inexpensive. Make sure you know how to correctly fold, stuff and maintain the arc hammock before you take it out on your next backpacking trip.

2,Take extra gear for the hammock such as spare rope, carabiners or parachute cord, depending on your setup. If you use rope, bring two pieces, each six to nine-feet long, and bring an extra piece (or even two) as a backup. Bring four carabiners, two for use and two for backup. If you plan to use parachute cord then bring the same lengths as your rope length.

3,Pack your wooden hammock in a part of your bag that keeps it protected from snags or sharp objects since even a tiny tear in the material can make the hammock useless. Also keep the ropes coiled and untangled.

4,Find two trees about 15 feet apart and rig up your hammock by making loops in your two bits of rope or cord. Connect the end loops to the loops of the hammock by using the carabiner. Then wrap the rope or cord around each tree, positioning the hammock so the loops are a few feet from the tree and the hammock itself is flat.

5,Bring the end of the rope back to the loop and carabiner, make a loop in the end and slip the loop into the carabiner. Alternatively, you can tie off the rope or cord using a few wraps around the trees and runs through the loops and then tying half hitches.

6,Rig a hammock roof for your hammock or tie another rope above the hammock and use clothes line clips to attach a small tarp to it.

Cool Ideas for Sun Shade Sail

Triangular
The traditional triangular sun shade sail is one option.Sun shade sail canopy are attached to a fixture already in place, such as a tree or the edge of a building, with strong stainless steel fittings. If there is no such handy fixture, special poles can be erected for the purpose. Triangularsun shade sails positioned between two trees and one pole make a corner of the garden a safe, UV ray-free area for children to play in. Fixing one corner of triangular shade sails higher than the others can create a contemporary and stylish twist to the sail. A right-angled triangular shade sail can usefully be placed in 90-degree corners in the garden between walls or fences to create a two-sided, sheltered area.

Rectangular
A large rectangular-shaped shade sail can provide a semi-permanent covering for a patio area. Though shade sails should be taken down in winter or during really bad weather, a rectangular shade sail provides summerlong protection from the sun as well as light rain showers. An appropriately placed rectangular shade also makes a handy temporary carport.Square sun shade sail can be placed anywhere you like as you can put poles in each corner to support them. Be cautious of putting shade sails in particularly windy areas. Because they’re usually two-dimensional and have strong fittings, they can withstand quite severe short-term weather changes.

Multiple and Layered
Rather than using one big shade sail to cover a larger area, it can be visually and logistically smart to use several smaller ones. Triangular shade sails crossed over at the corners or extending out from a central smaller sail can be used to cover driveways, patios or pools. Smaller shade sails create less wind resistance overall and are quicker to put up and take down. Also, rather than having a block of color, you can break up the design with smaller arrangements of matching, or complementary, colors.

Fabrics
Along with color, think about which fabric you want for your shade sail. PVC, polyester mesh, sailcloth and acrylic are some of the options available. Five things to consider when choosing the fabric are water resistance, shade factor, UV resistance, strength and ease of cleaning. UV resistance is important if you have children who play outside. You may also be more concerned with water resistance if you want to leave your shades out during wetter periods.

How to Create Your Own Party Tent?

1,Build the tent’s structure. If you have PVC pipe and connectors, these work great for creating a clean structure for the Party Tent Canopy, especially if you’re creating the tent outside and don’t want to haul your furniture outdoors. If you don’t have PVC pipe, you can always use pieces of furniture, such as bedposts, dining room chairs, or the ends of desks to create the structure and outline of your tent. If you’re making the party tent to be geared more toward adults, you’ll want to opt for using PVC pipe so you can make it tall enough.

2,Cover the tent with blankets or tarp material. Decide where the entrance will be and leave the blankets loose enough for people to get in and out. If the tent is outdoors, you may also want to lay down an old blanket or tarp on the floor of the pop up party tent to keep everything inside of it from getting dirty.

3,Lead an extension cord or two into the white party tent. This will give you an opportunity to have light inside the tent and a source of electricity for other entertainment such as a small television, a microphone or a laptop computer. If you don’t want to overpower the tent with light, try lining Christmas lights along the top of the tent for a soft lighting effect.

4,Decorate the inside of your blue party tent. If you choose a theme, add decorations according to that theme. For example, if you create a tent to be a princess tower for little girls, you can add lots of pink, flowery and magical decorations. If make a cave-man-themed tent, you could decorate it with pieces of wood, twigs and earth-toned fabric.

5,Add items for activities inside the tent. For example, if it’s a movie-themed tent, you could place movies and a small television screen inside. For other themes or just general tents, you can put board games or toys inside.

6,Add furniture to the inside of the tent to complete it. Depending on the amount of space you have, this could range anywhere from pillows to sit on to lawn chairs or cots. If you like, you can drape bed sheets over the different pieces of furniture as an added way of giving your tent a majestic look.

How to hang a toy arc wooden hammock?

A toy arc wooden hammock is a nylon net or mesh carrier that holds stuffed animals or toys. It is an easy and inexpensive storage solution that reduces clutter and opens up floor or shelf space in your child’s room. Toy hammocks are usually hung in a corner of a room using two or three loops and mounting hooks. When you buy a toy hammock, mounting hardware is usually included.

1,Determine where you want the toy hammock. Measure the same distance from the ceiling on each wall several feet from the corner. If thearc hammock has three hooks, measure down from the ceiling to a point in the corner also. Mark the locations with a pencil.

2,Double-check the location. Hold the hammock up on each end to make sure the holes are the correct distance apart. If the holes are too far apart, the hammock will not sag enough to hold the items. If the holes are too close, the hammock may sag too far down and touch furniture.

3,Drill pilot holes into your marked spots. Be sure to check the size of the mounting hooks to match the size of your drilled holes.

4,Twist in the mounting hooks. Make sure the hooks face upward and feel secure.

5,Hang the toy wooden hammock on the hooks using the loops attached to the net. Add the stuffed animals and toys.