Returning to a carefree childhood, we remember sunny days, a shady garden and a swing. They gave us the joy of flying and served as a secluded corner for a relaxing holiday.
It is not difficult to return forgotten impressions, to please yourself and your loved ones. Make a garden swing out of wood, and it will become a favorite pastime for children and a relaxing place for adults.
In this article, we provide an overview various kinds wooden swing structures. After getting acquainted with them, you can choose the most interesting option for self-production.
Wooden swing for the home master
The classical form of a garden swing is known to all. These are two inclined racks connected by a transverse beam to which a bench is suspended. To create an "all-weather" option, a canopy is made over the structure. Further, a wide field for creativity and imagination opens up.
Wooden outdoor swing can be made from tree trunks and branches peeled from the bark. This will give them the charm of the popular rustic style.
Instead of two inclined posts, a wooden frame consisting of a crossbar and two vertical posts can be used as a base. To ensure stability, it is placed on wide supports, reinforced with braces. In the photo below we see a similar installation.
This example draws attention unusual way fastening a bench assembled from thick boards and branches. It is suspended not from the upper crossbar, but from two round bars cut into the racks.
Another interesting option is a swing without a canopy, made of logs. They look great due to their simplicity and aesthetics. In addition, this design is equipped with a ladder, which will be additional entertainment for children.
Anyone who finds beauty in the strict geometry of forms works with a bar and a board. The photo below shows a support structure resembling a "goat" for cutting firewood. It is successfully complemented by the original bench on chains.
In order to create something beautiful and unusual, it is not necessary to do this by complicating the design. It just takes a little tweaking and tweaking. standard project, as a result, having received such a wonderful thing that will perfectly fit both on the terrace and in the open air.
Looking at another solution, you will agree that the canopy over the swing is a practical and beautiful element. It is made of boards laid with an overlap.
To assemble the bench, you can do without the use of complex parts. It can be very simple and at the same time comfortable and beautiful.
Taking a couple of scraps of slab for work and carefully processing it, you will get an excellent result. By adding decorative side puffs to the design and rounding the roof overhangs, you will significantly improve its appearance.
Children like swings with not one, but two chairs. You can ride them in any rhythm without disturbing your neighbor.
For wooden pallets many interesting applications have been found. One of them is a comfortable bench with a high back for a swing installation. Such a seat can be successfully attached anywhere: on the veranda, and in the gazebo, and even on the trunk of a large tree.
Fans of country style can implement it in the design of a homemade swing. To do this, it is enough to cover the log frame with a light canopy of reed or straw.
A beautiful canopy can be built from cellular polycarbonate or ondulin. These materials are easy to work with and easily bent to a given radius.
As a decoration, openwork lattices made of thin rails, mounted on the side racks, are suitable. Bent wood elements will give the design a special charm and charm.
Noteworthy is the design, in which an awning made of dense fabric is used to protect from the sun. The hard seat and back are covered with a large soft mattress.
Having made such a swing yourself and not wanting to mess with the roof, you can buy or custom-make an awning for every taste and color.
A classic installation of two pairs of inclined beams with a crossbar is not the only possible solution. There is a more comfortable option. This is a gazebo with a swing.
It looks great and protects well from the rain. It can be used not only in summer, but also during winter thaws.
Lovers of soaking up the fresh air are not satisfied with a narrow bench. They prefer a wide, comfortable "bed" that swings smoothly on chains. In the photo below we see an example of such a design.
This is a light canopy without a roof (pergola). TO wooden beams overlapping at four points suspended wide bed.
Self-manufacturing
Deciding to make a swing out of wood with your own hands, take as a sample simple design. It will turn out to be reliable and will not require professional carpentry skills from you to join parts.
Consider the sequence of assembling a garden rocking chair from logs, branches and slabs.
Before starting work, you need to pick up even tree trunks or logs of small diameter (up to 15 cm). They will go to the manufacture of sidewalls. The length of the material must be at least 2 meters. After that, you need to make a sketch drawing. It indicates all the dimensions and methods of connecting parts.
Attention! When calculating the length of the sidewalls, the distance between them and the height resulting from their combination, it is very useful to recall the school curriculum, namely the Pythagorean theorem for a right triangle.
Our design conditionally consists of two such right triangles, where there is a hypotenuse (the long side opposite the right angle) and legs (sides forming a right angle).
The theorem goes like this: V right triangle the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the legs.
A graphical representation of this theorem is shown below.
The manufacture of the frame begins with the sidewalls. On the logs mark the places of the connecting cuts. Then, with a hacksaw and a chisel, the wood is selected and holes for the tie bolts are drilled.
In the lower parts of the supporting legs, grooves are cut out for installing side puffs. You can attach them to the racks without cutting, "overlapping". However, such a connection will not be rigid enough.
The next step is the installation of a crossbar (crossbar) from a log. To do this, the sidewalls are set vertically and fixed with temporary ties. Having laid the crossbar on the forks of the racks, it is fixed to them with screws through steel corners.
To increase the rigidity of the frame, it is reinforced with jibs. They can be made from thick branches or scraps of timber.
Having assembled the frame, proceed to the manufacture of the bench. Its supporting base, to which the boards of the backs and seats will be attached, can be made of profile pipe. Without good carpentry skills, it will be difficult to assemble such elements from wood.
Having cut the pipe according to the dimensions of the drawing, the segments are welded end-to-end and holes are drilled in them for fastening the boards. To hang the bench at the upper and lower ends of the profile pipe, steel rings are fixed by welding. Chains with carabiners will be attached to them.
Drilling in the crossbar through holes bolts under the eye.
Under the nut tightening the mounting bolt, you need to put a steel washer with a diameter of at least 6 cm and a thickness of 3-4 mm. To prevent loosening on the nut, screw the lock nut on and tighten it firmly.
We recommend using carabiners for fast attachment and convenient adjustment of the length of the chains. They are alternately brought into the rings of suspensions. After that, check the evenness of the installation of the bench. If necessary, adjust its position by adding or reducing the number of free links.
For more reliable fixation, a wooden swing can be buried in the ground. To do this, dig holes 20-30 cm deep, install the ends of the racks in them and fill them with a mixture of crushed stone and sand. To protect against decay, wood in contact with the ground must be carefully treated with an antiseptic.
From above, the swing can be covered with a light canopy. To do this, two thick branches are screwed to the upper ends of the racks with self-tapping screws. Several boards are attached to them and covered with slate, reed or metal tiles.
If you have children, then building a swing in the countryside is a must. It is not difficult to make them, it is enough to prepare some materials with tools, as well as a little patience and desire ...
You can create a swing:
- suspended;
- separately located on the site.
The photo examples show how these two types differ from each other. Suspended structures can be different in shape and material. They are suspended from a tree at the required height.
Separately located swings differ from suspended structures the presence of a special element to strengthen the seat. For this type of swing, an additional suspension system is required.
Similar swings are built from boards and beams. For work you will need:
- boards (20 mm by 500 mm by 100 mm) with bars (50 mm by 50 mm);
- hardware (screws or nails);
- poles (200 mm in diameter, 3000 mm in length);
- circular saw or simple;
- planer with grinder;
- hammer drill.
The swing seat is made of wooden beams and boards. Pillars are needed in order to hang the structure on them. They are marked with an "X".
We begin the manufacturing process with assembling the frame for the seat, then we upholster it with boards. Observe the 90 0 angles between the bars so that the swing is stable.
If the seat is long, reinforce the rectangle with two or one cross bar with large nails and washers with bolts. To do this, drill holes and place bolts in them.
After the construction of the frame, beat it with boards using self-tapping screws and nails. Arrange the armrests and strengthen them well.
Suspensions are an important component of the swing. To make them, take:
- long chain (2 pcs.);
- drill with bolts, washers and nuts.
We drill 4 holes in the armrests, two in each, or one of the holes in the back, and the other in the armrest. We pass bolts through them, with which the chains are fixed to the structure. We adjust the chains in length so that the seat is evenly suspended.
Do-it-yourself garden swing 3-seater, assembled from wood
We proceed to the assembly of the swing. We take:
- 5 pieces of logs;
- 2 carabiners;
- long nails, self-tapping screws with bolts.
We connect the logs with a cross so that their fastening is at the proper level about a meter from the ground. Logs must be securely connected to each other.
We fasten the crossbar with the crossbar and dig the logs into the ground. Investigate in advance whether the structure can withstand 150 kg of weight.
Coat the surface of the swing with an anti-corrosion compound and paint it. Install the seat on the carabiners. When the paint is dry, the wooden garden swing can be used.
do-it-yourself log swing in the garden 
More useful information read about country buildings in the section.
Good afternoon. Today we will make swings for suburban area. I decided immediately IN ONE ARTICLE to collect all the variety of swings for giving (from simple to complex). So that you can choose the swing model that you like best.
I will NOT ONLY show ideas - we will also LET'S LOOK AT EACH MODEL IN DETAILS…
And more - I'll tell you HOW to attach the swing to the support beam - all 4 ways.
I will start from the SIMPLE ideas of a swing for a summer residence - to ideas MORE COMPLEX AND MORE INTERESTING.
And the most original ideas swing for children- with slides, rope climbing frames and built-in wigwams - I put it in a separate article
So let's get started...
SIMPLE idea - how to make a swing from a pallet.
If on your site (after bringing bricks or other building material) there was a cargo wooden pallet (pallet) - then it can be used as the basis for a country swing.
We need a wooden pallet (pallet) - a strong rope - and something to which we will hang. Or it will be a tree trunk. Or you can make support on two strong pillars. We then - a little later in the same article- we will consider swing support options (And then I will dwell on this in more detail).
But… if you develop this idea of a swing from a wooden pallet further… then you can make everything much more comfortable… Like this…
And if you don’t have one - but as many as 2 pallets were found in the household ... then from two pallets-pallets you can make a cozy swing with a back ... paint ... put sofa foam cushions ... And voila 2 shabby pallets - turned into a luxurious swing for a summer residence .
Of course, the pallets must first be cleaned, sanded with sandpaper (so that there is no splinter) and painted (stain or paint) and even varnished (but preferably moisture resistant).
How to fix such a swing - I will tell at the very end of the article ...
Rocking chairs - THE SIMPLE IDEA of swings for summer cottages.
This is what these country swings look like.
Pay attention - NOT JUST boards with a hole for a rope - but harnesses, which are duplicated at the bottom with two more boards. So that the rope fastening is held tighter and there is no strong friction on the rope when swinging.
I think there is no need to explain for a long time how to make such a swing yourself.
ANOTHER MODEL - a swing with a rope for summer cottages.
And here is also shown HOW you can fix the rope on the swing. That is, the essence is very simple:
We make 4 saws (we cut out the grooves) - 2 grooves at the end of the board - and 2 grooves along the edges closer to the corners of the board. (it is not necessary to make the edge of the board as semicircular as in the photo - the same principle will work on a rectangular cut of the board).
And then when 4 grooves are cut out - we place the rope - in them - in such a way as shown in the photo.
Though grooves remain open- the rope does not jump out of them. Under the force of tension, it only fits more tightly to the grooves - and a completely reliable fastening of the rope to the swing seat is ensured.
Swing for a summer residence - from a snowboard.
Or here's another idea for a summer residence ... Snow boards are made of very durable materials. Such a board, although it looks thin, is actually very wear-resistant (it is extremely difficult to break it). And therefore it can also be used as a swing seat in the country.
Swing for a summer residence - with your own hands from two logs.
And here is another variation of the swing seat - from two logs.
Here in the photo above you can see how easy it is to make these swings from two segments of rounded bars. A very simple model. We wrap two pieces of a rounded log with a rope and fasten it with some kind of cunning marine knot.
Swing from the board - with a roll in the longitudinal direction.
But the swing model - when the roll (motion vector) is directed in the longitudinal direction. Such a rocking chair can be made more authentic - to swing on it in a friendly neighborhood-children's campaign.
AND LET'S COMPLISE THE TASK ... now there will be a more serious swing ...
Country swing - from the rounded beams.
How do you like this cozy summer cottage?
Nice, right?
Let's take a closer look at how to make such a swing ourselves.
SUPPORT - two A-shaped structures from rounded beams - (two letters A are assembled from the beams - as we see in the photo) - we put them on legs and we put a cross beam on them.
And in order for this beam to lie more reliably on our A-shaped racks, we also (see there from behind) strengthen it with additional short beams.
ROCKING CHAIR ... here is an interesting rocking chair.
seat- L-shaped bench made of bars and battens with planks + armrests made of bars.
Seat holder - also cool - it's not a chain or a rope.
This is the same rounded beam - which is tightly attached to the seat with its lower end (in zone of her lower seat bar and in the armrest area).
And the upper end of the holder-beam has a movable fastening in the form of a metal ring. And this ring is fastened with fastening carabiner the suspension support itself.
Detail drawing exactly THESE swings from a bar- (with dimensions and large photographs from all sides) - I posted in a separate article ... In this article, you will find everything on a bench-type swing.
And here is almost the SAME MODEL of the support post - but in a slightly different variation. And then there's an elegant crate added to the side of the supporting spreaders.
Swing for a summer residence - we make it from a non-rounded timber.
Here is a model..
It can be made with a seat-bench.
With two seat-boards - you get a swing into two separate places.
Moreover, note that we hang them to the same anchors on which the swing-bench hung before. Thus, different rocking chairs can be hung to the same swing support.
Or here is another combination to the same swing support. Combined swing with seat-chair and seat-board.
Fasteners are standard for swings - chains and carabiners made of metal rings and hooks.
This is how two chains from the back and seat of the chair look like - they meet in one ring and then they go to the carabiner for fastening the beam.
And like this - a fastening anchor with a carabiner for attaching a rope (or chain)
But I'm getting ahead of myself...
In more detail (below in the same article) I will show 6 ways to attach the swing to the support beam... there we will dwell on carbines in more detail ...
In the meantime, we continue to look at what other models are available ..
Almost the same model - but with a continuation under another swing.
Here is a variation of this model- where the transverse beam extends beyond the side boundaries of the support beams and a light rocking board is suspended from it.
Swing wooden with a canopy.
But the swing model is complemented by a canopy roof - in case of a rainy summer in the country.
And pay attention - there is already a ROPE HOLDER - another system of carabiners.
Here are such A-shaped swings (with supports in the form of beeches A) we will step by step make in a separate article "Swing for a summer residence - STEP by STEP we do it ourselves."
Everything will be simple and clear there - in such pictures.
Also, you might have a question...
And what to do - if I want to build a swing,
but I have no bars - only boards?
Here is the answer - a double board calmly replaces a beam in terms of endurance and load.
Well, now let's talk about how to attach the swing to the support.
HOW TO FIX THE SWING - TO THE SUPPORT BAR.
(6 WAYS)
Swing attachment - carabiner (with beam girth)
Here we see photos of mounting systems for swings - which are mounted either on a rectangular beam (square girth of the carabiner) - or on a rounded beam (round girth of the carabiner).
Through fastening - carabiner (with drilling of a bar)
Or special anchor devices for through fastening on a bar. Most of the swings from our photos in the article are precisely on these anchors that are attached.
Swings are often placed in the courtyard of a private cottage or dacha. This entertainment is liked not only by children, but also by adults. Now the stores offer a large selection of swings for every taste, but you can make simple and original swings from logs for your garden with your own hands.
Varieties
Wooden swings differ in shape and installation method, having their own advantages and disadvantages. According to the installation method, they can be of several types.
- Suspended- This is probably the most common type. They look nice and are easy to use. Usually hung from strong tree branches, they consist of a wooden seat attached with a rope or chain to a tree or other support. Often this type is set for small children, whose weight can be supported by tree branches. The disadvantage of this design is the low strength of the support - such a swing requires a tall tree with strong branches.
- Portable options convenient in that, unlike other types, they can be carried and installed anywhere. You can even take them with you to nature.
- Stationary Models mounted on poles dug into the ground. Their design is reliable and durable. The disadvantage of this design is that it is quite difficult to transfer them, if desired or necessary, to another place.
The swing is also divided into three varieties.
- family swing can accommodate up to 4 people and serve more for relaxation than entertainment. For such a design, good fastenings and durable wood species are required.
- Children's models can withstand light weight, can hold 1-2 children and swing high. They are more entertaining. The children's swing has a comfortable back and armrests.
- adult options v Lately became popular in dachas and private cottages. Such a design may have a small canopy from rain and sun or a mosquito net.
Advantages and disadvantages of wood
Wood is a popular building material. Among the advantages are the following:
- safety;
- beauty;
- availability.
The disadvantages of wood are as follows:
- requires more careful maintenance when compared with metal structures;
- it is difficult to tolerate adverse conditions (moisture, sunlight, sudden temperature changes, insect attacks).
Which one to choose?
Worth paying attention to several types of trees.
- They are not afraid of insect attacks and conifers (pine, larch) do not crack over time. But they are susceptible to mold and rot. To combat this problem, special antiseptic agents help.
- Oak is perfect for buildings of any type. The advantages include strength and ease of use with it. But the disadvantage of this type of wood is its high price.
- Linden is an analogue of oak - it is strong and beautiful. Due to the low ability to retain heat, it is practically not used in construction, but it is quite suitable for a swing.
Production technology
First of all, you need to decide which swing to install on the site. Hanging swings are mainly designed for children. If there is a seat with a back and armrests, they are suitable for children from 2 years old. Frame swings are suitable for both children and adults. Before starting work, you need to pay attention to the following points:
- create drawings;
- prepare materials and tools;
- make elements and assemble the structure.
Drawing is an important part of the work. You can take any ready-made drawing that fits the type and, if necessary, change the dimensions. At self-training drawing of the entire structure and individual parts, the following must be taken into account:
- the stability of the structure depends on the shape of the base - the most stable in shape are the bases of the A-shaped and L-shaped forms; support from 2 pillars on the sides is allowed if their diameter is more than 20 cm and they are dug in at least 40 cm, and the swing itself is calculated for 1 child;
- back height - 40–60 cm;
- seat depth - 40 cm or more;
- the length of the chains or rope from the seat to the attachment point is 90–120 cm, but individual sizes are possible.
Important! When creating a drawing, it is necessary to take into account all the physiological characteristics of the child or family members, but it is not recommended to design with a large margin of support.
After creating the drawing, you need to decide on the type of wood. by the most suitable option is larch or pine. For work, you will need materials and tools such as:
- logs and boards;
- drill and drills;
- saw (chainsaw);
- electric saw, jigsaw, screwdriver (screwdriver);
- eye bolts, metal screws with a ring, carabiners, self-tapping screws;
- hammer, planer;
- tape measure, pencil, square, level;
- chain or rope.
Important! After assembly, it is advisable to immediately treat the wood with an antiseptic and varnish.
For hanging swings, you only need to make a seat and hang it from a support (tree branches). For sitting, you will need half a log or a board of the required length, and you can also make a seat with a back, which must be fixed to 4 ropes or chains.
Frame
Frame swings are made in stages such as:
- manufacture of seat and frame;
- assembly of the structure;
- coating with antiseptic and varnish.
For their manufacture, the following materials will be required:
- bars 3x5 m for the base of the shop;
- bars 8x8 m for the frame;
- boards 2 cm thick.
Cut the bars into equal segments (about 40-60 cm). Connect in pairs so that the angle between the 2 segments is 100–1100 degrees. For fastening, use bolts; it is recommended to strengthen the joints with wood glue. After the glue has completely dried, attach the boards to the base with self-tapping screws along the entire length or only on the seat and back. Attach the chain or rope to the base with bolts in 4 places: on the top of the back and on the bottom of the seat. At the other end of the rope, attach a carabiner, which is then fixed to the frame with an eyebolt.
For the manufacture of the frame, 2 logs are fastened in the shape of the letter L (angle 37 degrees). For greater stability, it is recommended to dig the logs 20–30 cm and connect them with a board, the result should be the letter A. In total, you need 2 such elements. Install them at a distance of about 1.5 meters from each other. From above, attach a log or board 15x5 cm, on which screw the eyebolts for the chain. For added strength, a board is also attached to the back side from below. After the structure is fully installed, you can proceed to the coating with an antiseptic and varnish.
From wooden pallets
This species is quite popular among hobbyists. original ideas. Any pallets are suitable for manufacturing: European, Finnish or American. Strong and at the same time the heaviest are American variants size 1200x1200 mm. It is recommended to choose Finnish 1200x1000 mm. It is best to use new pallets, but used ones that need to be repaired first will also work. When choosing a pallet, consider the rigidity - the boards should not sag under the weight, otherwise they may break during use.
For manufacturing, you need to cut the pallet and knock down 2 parts in the form of a sofa. If you plan a wide swing of 2 pallets, you need to nail the logs from below, which will account for the bulk of the weight. Next, make the armrests from the bars: nail 2 bars to the bench on the sides and fix the board on top, on which to attach the eyebolts. Make a log frame and attach the pallet swing with eyebolts and carabiners.
Care
So that the garden swing lasts a long time, they should be properly looked after and follow the following rules:
- a swing made of logs is recommended to be placed under the roof;
- before the autumn-winter period, process annually wooden surface antiseptic or wax stain;
- collapsible structures to clean in a warm and dry place for the winter;
- open the swing with varnish 2 times a year, having previously cleaned the old layer with fine sandpaper;
- do not install wooden swings close to ponds and fountains.
Important! Wooden swings should not be covered with polyethylene, as this contributes to moisture retention in the wood and can cause decay.
How to make a swing with your own hands, see the next video.
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It's nice to sit on a bench after a long day at work. And at times more pleasant to relax on garden swing, which will give light swaying and soothing coolness. Buy, unfortunately, such a design is not always possible. After all, the cost of such a swing is high, often sky-high. Therefore, let's talk about how to build gardens in order to enjoy a pleasant outdoor recreation.
Beautiful garden swing in the country
Undeniable advantages of a garden swing. Varieties
At the cottage or in the yard country house garden swing is an indispensable attribute landscape design. In addition to a great place to relax, they perform many functions:
- resting on them, you can easily gather your strength;
- calm the nervous system;
- beautiful decoration helps to transform the entire yard;
- a comfortable place to work at a laptop or to read books;
- you can nap on them during the day (especially for children);
- suitable for a pleasant tea party and conversations with a glass of wine;
- children are helped to train and develop the vestibular apparatus.
As you can see, the benefits are really huge. Therefore, it is logical that their popularity is so high among the population. The design, in fact, is not very complicated, so even a beginner in the construction business will be able to build such a swing at home.
Another advantage of own construction is the full compliance with your desires. You can decorate or decorate it yourself, choose special form and size. The main thing is to follow the instructions during construction, then everything will definitely work out.
Before you start making a garden swing, you need to consider what they are. For example, for the purpose:
- for kids;
- for adults;
- for the whole family.
Depending on the location there are:
- stationary swing;
- mobile swing. Convenient in that you do not need to be tied to a specific place. You can easily and quickly move it to another area.
If we talk about the main materials used, then the swing is:
- from wood;
- from metal.
The design can also be very different.
Suspended.
This option is simple. All that is needed to create such a swing is a crossbar, a high strength rope and a seat (it is better to choose with a back).
Hanging garden swing
Frame.
Often used for children. They are strong and stable and easily moved. So at any time you can move the swing to the shade or another place you like.
Frame garden swing
Crafting on wood requires crafting a seat. Everything else is easy. After all, it is not necessary to make a frame in this case. After the construction of the structure, it must be fixed to a tree (make sure that the branch used is strong) or a beam. For fixing, a cross-twist rope with a diameter of at least 24 mm is suitable (especially for swings on which children will ride).
You can replace the rope with a chain suspension. So you make the whole structure much stronger. So that the links of the chain do not harm children (fingers can fall into the links), you need to place it in right size plastic pipes. Alternatively, you can take a chain canopy with a small caliber. It is worth noting that to install a frame garden swing, you should choose the right place on the site, avoiding trees and various kinds of fences.
Correct choice of support
A swing support is not just a structural element, but its main component. The safety of being on a swing and the permissible amount of swing will depend on its strength. Most often, the material that is used to make the support is wooden beams, metal pipes and corners. For a summer residence, a support in the shape of the letter A is often enough. For this, a frame is built from two supporting elements. Between themselves, they are connected by a transverse beam, which is installed horizontally. Its placement occurs at the level of one third of the column above ground level.
The crossbar itself, on which the seat is then hung, must be mounted to the uprights, which are vertical. Use screws for fastening.
Important: metal swings must be fixed in the soil. Because in the process of rocking the "leg" of the pipes loosens and twists out of the ground. To prevent this, support frames are created. Alternatively, concreting into a trench can be done.
But for a more durable fixing of the wooden structure, you need to bury the "legs" of the garden swing to a considerable depth (at least one meter). It can also be filled with concrete. But before concreting it is necessary to make preparatory work. Apply to the support bituminous mastic so that the "legs" are well saturated. This will protect the wood from decay processes. A brick is laid at the bottom of the pit.
Video: do-it-yourself garden swing made of metal
Do-it-yourself construction of a garden swing made of metal
Metal is a durable material and heavy enough to make the entire structure of the garden swing strong and stable. This choice is ideal for building a swing that teenagers and adults will ride on. Also, the metal base will be more wear-resistant to heavy loads.
Metal garden swing
Be sure to use the drawing so that the entire installation is done correctly. Therefore, further step-by-step instruction so that you can build a garden swing with your own hands from metal (drawings and dimensions, photos will be indicated below) in your country house. Of course, the options are selected individually. And in the photo we show only one of the possible.
Drawing of a metal garden swing
The construction of this installation begins with the preparation of materials:
- pipes cut in accordance with the required dimensions;
- burrs and sharp protrusions should be removed with sandpaper.
- Form a base. For this supporting elements you need to fasten at an angle of 45 degrees. Then install the crossbar. It should be strictly perpendicular to the uprights themselves. At this stage, you should use a welding machine to connect all the elements as firmly as possible.
- It is necessary to make recesses to secure the support. Pour sand to the bottom, which must be well compacted. Then install the support and pour concrete over it. The entire structure is left for at least a week so that the solution dries well and sets.
- As soon as the filling dries, you can proceed to fixing the seat. Before installing it, you need to use welding machine weld special hooks. The seat itself is hung on ropes (high strength) or on metal beams.
- The final step is to paint all the elements of the garden swing. This measure is necessary not only to make the design attractive appearance. By painting it, you will protect your creations from rust and corrosion. It is also possible to decorate according to your taste and imagination.
Finished metal garden swing
If you feel that this option is beyond your power, then you can stop at a simpler copy of it. In this case, you need to stock up on a regular metal profile (diameter 50 mm).
Drawing a simple model of a metal swing
On the drain (transversely), attach special metal brackets. To do this, use bearings and a welding machine.
Install the seat on suspensions and attach to the structure itself. Most often, metal rods or chains can be found as suspensions.
A simple version of a metal swing
The creation of exclusive models looks original and attracts the attention of others. It can be forged products or a swing made from channels, or rather from their scraps. The swing benches made by yourself look interesting.
Wrought iron garden swing
Wooden swing
They are especially popular. After all, wood has always been popular as a building material. Building a garden swing with your own hands from wood is as easy as from metal. Drawings and dimensions, photos from the Internet to help you. It is only necessary to use suitable projects, then you will get the perfect result, and the photo of the homework is proof of this.
DIY wooden garden swing
Such structures have their advantages:
- naturalness and environmental friendliness;
- presentable and original appearance;
- strength (in case of impregnation with specialized solutions and substances).
Drawing of a garden swing made of wood
The most suitable tree species are birch, spruce or pine. For construction you will need:
- wooden pole - 2 pcs.;
- cross bar;
- rope - about six meters;
- hooks or suitable hangers;
- elements for fastening the structure ( perfect option use of bolts).
if you have wooden beam, then great option there will be a construction of a swing on four pillars. But this design requires some attention and effort.
- Initially, you need to make a support. Two parts of the bars need to be assembled in the shape of the letter A, as shown in the photo.
- After that, you need to fix the crossbar.
- In order for the installation to be as strong and reliable as possible, you need to use short bars.
- From the same bars you need or a seat. And don't forget the backrest for maximum comfort.
Beautiful garden swing
Construction of a children's garden swing
The process of building a swing for children is similar to the construction of an adult version. Need detailed diagram structures, drawing dimensions and locations of elements for fastening. When using blueprints for adults, be sure to optimize it for children.
- Racks need to be made. They must be the same size.
- The racks are installed at a distance that directly depends on the width of the future seat.
- Connect both supports with a crossbar.
- Particular attention should be paid to the reliability of connections. To do this, you need to measure as accurately as possible the angle at which the elements of the racks, which are located vertically, will be connected.
- You also need to ensure that the crossbar itself is equally removed from ground level.
- Before installation, you need to dig a trench. It creates a special pillow of gravel. That's where the supports are placed. After installation, everything is poured with concrete mortar.
- There is a grinding of the entire structure, it is also necessary to round the corners. This is necessary in order to make the swing safe for children.
Children's swing
Your dacha will sparkle with new colors when such a swing appears in the yard, made on your own. It is not only useful, but also incredibly beautiful.
Fixing system
Exists various systems fastenings on garden swings, namely:
- carabiner - made from the following types: with a rectangular section (intended for beams) and with a circular section (for bars);
- anchor - the type of fastening passes through;
- staples and hooks - designed for children's models;
- clamps - needed for fixing in case of hanging the swing on cables.
Therefore, carefully study the features of each system. After all right choice fasteners allows you to make the swing not only durable, but also reliable.
Rope swing
The most classic models are rope and log swings. This option is considered the easiest to manufacture. To implement such an idea, it will be enough for you to make four holes. Use a wide log as a base. A rope must be passed through the holes made.
Rope garden swing
Using the same ropes, you need to put on a board for the seat. But you need to be careful. This option is not entirely sustainable. To prevent the seat from flipping over, make four holes on the side and thread the ropes through them.
The ends of the rope must be tightened well and tied with strong knots. And the swing is ready to use.
Today, DIY garden swings make a chic and unforgettable impression. It just takes a little patience and attention. What will the swing be like? Frame made of metal or mobile made of wood? It's up to you, but the swing must be fun. And all the most interesting about the independent construction of a garden swing, see the video below.
Video: wooden swing
