Sling Springs

[nastymontanaboy]

Hi,

 

I wanted to upgrade my sling a little bit and thought about getting the sling springs from Fort Troff.  However, $100 is a steep for some springs.  Anyone know what type of springs would be a good substitute at the hardware store?

 

[RealCute]

If you have a farming type store in your area check them out they should have all types of different Springs or if have a real old school bed frame they used to have some pretty heavy duty springs on them.

 

[Bibttmmiami]

Check for a weight rating on the springs. I wouldn’t go less than 300lbs per spring. 

[tallslenderguy]

Here's a link, i checked out tension springs for a hammock or porch swing, which would be simimilar (actually more) weight than a sling holding one person distributed between four points vs 2 points on a swing or hammock that might hold 2 people.

[think before following links] [think before following links] https://www.amazon.com/s?k=tension+springs+for+porch+swing&crid=2066CUN7B395B&sprefix=tension+springs+for+porch+swing%2Caps%2C159&ref=nb_sb_noss

edit: if it was me, i'd go for a closed loop at the end of the spring vs the open hook in your pic, more secure in my mind.

Edited April 18, 2023 by tallslenderguy

[nastymontanaboy]

8 hours ago, tallslenderguy said:

Here's a link, i checked out tension springs for a hammock or porch swing, which would be simimilar (actually more) weight than a sling holding one person distributed between four points vs 2 points on a swing or hammock that might hold 2 people.

[think before following links] [think before following links] [think before following links] https://www.amazon.com/s?k=tension+springs+for+porch+swing&crid=2066CUN7B395B&sprefix=tension+springs+for+porch+swing%2Caps%2C159&ref=nb_sb_noss

edit: if it was me, i'd go for a closed loop at the end of the spring vs the open hook in your pic, more secure in my mind.

Thanks

[ErosWired]

If I might ask, why are you considering springs versus, say, chain?  Chain supports have the advantage of incremental adjustability for height, by simple repositioning of connectors. I can imagine springs becoming problematic in achieving optimal fucking height depending on the variable weight of different occupants.