This is very heavy duty, I used it for a hammock swing that I bought here on amazon, I couldn't find anything like this anywhere else. It works amazingly well and it is very sturdy. It also comes with a metal link chain to adjust the height of what your hanging.
This is a great product if you're looking to hang a hammock chair outdoors. I was nervous about hooks that used a single screw for mounting. And everything at the hardware store warned not to use for overhead lifting or suspending human weight. The sets designed for kids' swing sets didn't seem strong enough for a chair for adults. This Byer of Maine hook is pretty darn expensive but very well designed and made. I used it to hang a hammock chair from two ganged 2 x 10s on our porch/pergola. I had to be careful in drilling the holes - the slots in the hook base allow some flexibility - to make sure they were towards the centers of the 2 x 10s. It worked well. The hook seems really solid and safe. As a bonus, due to the plastic inside the ring where the carabiner hook sits, the hook is absolutely quiet when gently swinging in the chair. No squeaks or squeals of metal against metal. Liked it so much I bought one more for an additional hammock chair.
Note that this hook will not work on a single 2x board - will require two 2xs ganged together or a 4x4 to accommodate the base and the 4 screws. On my two ganged 2x10s the circular base sticks out a bit beyond the width of the two boards - maybe 1/4" on each side. If that bothers you you'll want to install onto a 4x4 timber.
We love this rotatable swivel hook for our hammock chair. We used to have our chair connected with a chain, so you couldn't rotate (the chain will rotate you back to your original position), and the chain connection made a bunch of noise when rocking. This swivel is silent, effortless, and allows you to just rock without having to use energy to keep yourself rocking (well, physics applies somewhere). We bought a second.
The only con is that we have this connected to a 4x lumber beam, and this is a tiny bit wider than a 4x.
The hook is very heavy duty, solid construction. I called Byer of Maine to confirm that the included hardware is safe to use in pressure treated lumber and they told me that the included lag screws are stainless and therefore safe for installation in treated lumber. I am using these for two Swingasan (egg shape) chairs from Pier1, and they work great you can spin and swing freely without chains getting twisted. Excellent product, and I wasn't able to find anything else like it, so if you want a heavy duty swivel hook this is it.
I bought this so that we could hang up the porch swing in our patio and it works great! There was some slight noise initially when I was rotating the hook by hand prior to installation and a little bit of liquid wrench did the job. Installation was easy using the 4 screws and following the instruction leaflet provided. The swivel hook looks to be well constructed and hefty and I trust that it will hold up well. I also appreciated that the seller follow-up with an email to address concerns or issues if any.
Feature Product
- Put the finishing touches on your indoor retreat with our sturdy hanging chair swivel hook. Designed to work with Byer of Maine's hanging chairs, this hook holds up to 250lbs.
- The Chain itself is a total of 33" long allowing you lots of adjustability
- Made with industrial bearings for a safe and secure hanging, this hook can turn a full 360 degrees, making it a true swivel hook.
- This hook is easy to install. Using the provided lag screws, attach to a secure surface, snap on chain to desired length, and hang your favorite chair. If you do not have a 4" surface, consider using Byer of Maine's hanging chair swivel hook adapter. For more details, check out our video.
- Though designed to be used indoors, this hook can be used outdoors with appropriate maintenance.
Description
Suspend your hammock chair from the ceiling instead of a stand. You gain 360 degrees of movement without taking up space, and you decide the height to hang your chair. The included chain is 33" long, but you can use as much of it, or as little of it as you'd like to match your needs. Indoors or out, all you need is a secure surface of at least 4" in diameter to install and we provide all the hardware. If you need to install on a standard 1.5" framing joist, please search for the Byer of Maine Swivel Hook sold with adapter. The swivel hook is designed with industrial bearings that swivels a full 360 degrees. The Swivel Hook will provide a secure and flexible hanging point for our chairs, while rotating without having to worry about stress on the hanging point. This hook holds up to 250lbs, and will work with any hanging chair. For more installation guidance, please refer to our video. Please be aware that the Swivel Chair Hook is designed for use in residential leisure applications to provide support for a hanging chair. It is NOT designed for use in therapeutic care or other commercial or institutional environments where it would be subjected continuous movement, rotation, or excessive repeated loading.
Took a while to receive the item but it's perfect for my hammock chair!!!
You don't need to get springs. It comes with the swivel hook and chain...
Very strong and sturdy hook. We are using for hammock chair. Looked locally at all national chain stores and nothing compared." Includes 4 lag screws (5/16" x 2") which are used for typical installation , however, it may be that alternative fasteners would be better suited to your installation situation- weight limit 250lbs." Glad to buy from Maine!
This hook is a bit wide for the joists in our ceiling, but attached with two instead of four screws. The hook is rock-solid (tested by a contractor) and the motion is silent even though our kids spend hours in their swing chair.
Moves in every direction I weigh 215 effortless movement. Had it 3 months use everyday. Will tell friends and children.
I searched the internet for hours looking for swivel hooks for a very specific application.
This was the only one I found so I tried it out (even though it seemed a bit pricey)
I've been using the hook for months and it's still holding strong and swivels with ease.
(I purposefully broke off the latch for my particular application - it actually took an extreme amount of force to even break it though!)
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