How Do You Hang A Hammock Chair With A Foot Rest?
A hammock chair with foot rest is also known as an “air chair”. They’re a rather eccentric looking chair but are very popular because of the comfort they offer. The chair and foot rest hang in mid-air, suspended from rope. That means you can sway in it as though sitting on a swing. That chair action alone is exceptionally soothing. The hammock chair can be adjusted so you can sit or lounge in different positions. Think of it as the 21st Century’s version of an easy chair recliner. These chairs can be hung inside or outside. One of the best places to hang one is from a sturdy, overhead tree branch. Locate a tree with a healthy 8-inch-diameter branch growing from the main trunk. Standing on a ladder, drill straight through the center of the tree branch from top to bottom or bottom to top. Drill 3 feet from the trunk of the tree. Use a drill bit slightly larger than 5/8 inches in diameter. Don’t worry, drilling through a healthy branch like this won’t hurt it. The branch will heal around
