A frame garden swing from gardenplansfree another approach would be to build an a frame swing stand.
Build a frame swing stand.
48 inches and mark on the leg.
Nail gun optional router with patterning bit or bit set optional.
How to build an easy diy swing set lay out and install swing hanger hardware.
Materials 4 pieces of 4 4 lumber 10 2 pieces of 4 4 lumber 8 swing hangers 50 pieces of 3 1 2 screws 50 pieces of 5 screws glue stain.
The optimal safe distance.
You may need to increase or decrease the spacing slightly for a consistent look.
Add the back slats working up from the bottom and again adjusting the spacing of the last few slats.
Adjust the position of the 2x8 so the top of the board is at the mark on the leg.
Mark the diagonal line on the board where you ll need to cut.
Measure the same length up from the bottom of each leg e g.
Tape measure saw jig saw circular table or miter saw drill multi square and carpenter s square sander kreg jig if you build frequently invest in this one.
Situate and stand up.
Gardenplansfree provides easy to follow instructions and a detailed cut list so that any person with basic woodworking skills can get the job done with ease.
To complete the swing screw the armrests a to the risers d.
With the beam on the ground insert the 8 ft.
Be sure they are all fully inserted.
This swing set will allow for three swings.
Attach a 2x8 to the outside of the frame using the clamps.
You ll have to cut one slat to fit between the risers.
The posts are made from 4 4 lumber while the braces are built from 2 4 lumber.