Hammock stand cover supports

[enrouteoilchange]

I have designed a hammock stand that will have removable waterproof cover. I need suggestions on what type of supports I should use for the waterproof cover. The span from tip to tip is 13 feet and has a 4' bulge. Any ideas?

[MXtras]

With an arch like that, you could get away with using metal conduit, I would think. At least if it did not work, you wouldn't be out much $. I would try it.

Scott

[enrouteoilchange]

Good idea. I was hoping to be able to connect all the ends together and have the entire piece rotate/fold inwards so that it would be more compact when not being used....any ideas on that?

[MXtras]

Humm.... Seems like you could run two 'pipes' along each side (left and right), spaced apart enough to fit the bows into, then cross drill through all three and just use a bolt as the pivot. maybe throw some nylon washers in and use lock nuts to keep things snug but free enough to rotate.

Time permitting, I will sketch something up if you can't see what I feabily attempted to describe.

Scott

[enrouteoilchange]

Thanks for your input. I am having a bit of a tough time picturing this....if you would draw something that would be great. I appreciate your help.

[MXtras]

You know what - I was not really focused on this when I replied. Lets try this again.

I think if you used conduit and simply put ears on the end of each tube at the pivot it would work.

Scott