Looking for rings around 27 inches in diameter that can hold weight...

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The rings will be sat on so preferably I'd like them to be able to hold around 200 lbs. I could possibly settle for around 150 lbs.
 I have looked at Home Depot, Hobby Lobby, the internet and have had no luck. I am wanting to make a macramé birdcage chair and want to be certain the rings used hold up for awhile and people can actually sit in my chair. :)

William · Answer

You would need bentwood rings. They are made of thin layers of wood glued together to form the ring. Opposing grains give the strength.  A solid piece of wood formed into a ring has no strength. It will give at the grain.  I don't know anywhere you can purchase them. There really isn't a market for them. The only thing I can suggest is a woodworker that is willing to make them for you. Another option: As a woodworker, I would make two rings from wood discs, laminate/glue a metal ring in between the two wood discs, round the edges with a router.

Anna · Answer

Keep in mind that each ring doesn't have to hold 200 pounds.  The weight is divided by the amount of rings you use.  Example: If you use 4 rings then each ring must hold at least 50 pounds, as long as the weight is distributed evenly.

Katrina Warren · Answer

Personally if I were going to put that much work into it, I would not use a wooden ring, I would use metal. This site has them: http://www.bjcraftsupplies.com/generalCrafts/...

Elizabeth Diane · Answer

When I have a weight bearing problem, I resolve it by using more 'rings' to help carry the weight.  Other than purchasing metal rings that look wooden, the answer eludes me.   I think  Katrina has the right idea.

Ileen Stephens · Answer

That's not such a bad idea. Kind of like what Anna had said about combining rings that hold so much weight to hold more weight. I couldn't find rings big enough at bjcraftsupplies.com. I searched for some wrought iron rings online but, what I found was too expensive to be sensible for my project. So, I searched through others tutorials of hanging macramé chairs to see if anyone mentions where they found the rings but, every one I came across the person had cut the ring from an existing chair. lol. Which is what I was planning to do but, I only have enough for one chair and I wanted to make many. So, now I am thinking I may experiment with bicycle rims and see where that goes. lol Everyone has had very helpful ideas and I super appreciate y'all trying to help. Thank you everyone. :)

B. Enne · Answer

I have never used them, but what about rock climbing carabiners ? https://www.amazon.com/climbing-carabiners-an...

M. M.. · Answer

I recently bought two hula-hoop-sized bamboo rings at Ikea, I think with the many ropes, the weight is spread out. Since it's the end of Summer, maybe someone is getting rid of a hammock or hammock chair that you could use as a start... I've even seen people who take the legs off a comfy chair and hang that from a beam..

Suzanne Martin · Answer

Mini trampolines?

M. M.. · Answer

The metal rings from old wine barrels? IF they're not too badly corroded!

Leronna Farley · Answer

go to a metal shop, like Mega Mex or WorldFab & see of they can take a piece of rebar & bend & solder it for you at a fairly reasonable price.

Susan Bechamp · Answer

Would a wagon wheel work? Check Amish wares dot com web site

Didi · Answer

Try Memphis Net and Twine

Erika · Answer

Hi IIeen,

I am looking for the hoops too, I was wondering where did you buy yours from?

Thank you in advance.

Sara Nachtman-Moyer · Answer

Anyone have luck with finding metal rings?

Johnavallance82 · Answer

Hi, Get in touch with a Blacksmith!

Deb K · Answer

Hello, hope this helps you out, it's one idea

https://www.classyclutter.net/diy-hanging-macrame-chair/

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