Swings are not just for fun. For adults, they calm nerves, improve mood and put thoughts in order; especially if you sway and contemplate the clouds in the sky. Children and teenagers on swings train their vestibular apparatus, develop coordination of movements, and, as they say, feel physics with their whole body. Schoolchildren who know how to swing well on swings, as a rule, do better academically and immediately grasp such difficult concepts as, for example, the moment of inertia of a body.
Making a garden swing with your own hands is not a difficult task. Who in childhood did not swing on a plank suspended from a tree branch on ropes? Or didn’t he flop into a river or pond while swinging on a bungee? And having at your disposal a certain amount of material, a simple tool and not entirely crooked hands, you can build a relaxation corner in any situation, which in its effect is not inferior to a rock garden arranged according to all the rules, see fig.
Dacha grace
Outdoor and yard swings are placed wherever there is space. At the dacha, too, in general, there is not an abundance of it, but for yourself it’s worth figuring out how to collect dacha pleasures into one eden: you save space, and, if you really want to relax, then there are beds that make your hands callused, your eyes didn't cause calluses. Here, as usual, everyone is their own boss. However, there is a very good universal option: hang a garden swing in a pergola, see fig. If it is, of course, strong enough for this. Dig up and arrange a decorative pond nearby - and you’re ready to create a piece of paradise with your own hands on less than 1 acre.
About metal swings
They most often make their own swings from wood: it is more familiar, more comfortable and easier to work with. But if, say, the whole world were to equip a children's playground, then a stronger and fireproof structure would be needed, so that the urchins would not have to be pulled back every now and then, and it would be difficult to damage the swing by hooliganism, which, alas, will not be tolerated. In such a case - in Fig. Below is a drawing of a classic, so to speak, yard swing made of metal: pipes, corners, strips, rolled wire, with a canopy. In the future, we will pay more attention to wooden swings, except for those cases when metal is needed for strength: for a sports corner for a teenager, etc.
Note: There are also cases when metal as a structural material for a swing is chosen according to other criteria. For example, at pos. 1 pic. on the right is a forged swing. Their production requires high skill, and to order it is very expensive, but the prestige is obvious. But at pos. 2 in the same place - a metal swing made from channel scraps. For those who know how to handle a welding machine and an angle grinder, their construction is a half-day job, and the bright coloring masks the utilitarian nature of the material.
The best for children
People don’t start swinging on the hanging swing right away. For kids who have just learned how to properly rearrange their bottom two, it’s just right to ride on a pendulum swing. Which, by the way, also develops motor skills and strengthens the musculoskeletal system. Parents who have built a children's pendulum swing for their offspring are soon convinced: abrasions on the knees and elbows, broken noses, roaring and resentment from both have noticeably decreased. Although, of course, it’s still not without it. But the swing will help children develop reasonable caution and common sense, avoiding serious injury.
It is known how a pendulum swing works. Shown in Fig. This option is interesting because it requires as many as 11 nails for metal fasteners:
Parts marked (!) are made of hard, fine-grained deciduous wood - oak, beech, hornbeam, walnut. The ends of the pendulum axis do not need to be ground to a perfectly round shape: it is enough to plan them more or less evenly so that they fit into the sockets with a slight interference, and shake the board several times to get it to work in. If the fibers in the axle and support posts are oriented mutually perpendicular (which can be easily observed by cutting them from one board), then the swing will last for many years, and the rubbing surfaces will soon become mirror-smooth and durable, as if they were turned from steel on a machine.
The pendulum swing can be made portable so that, say, you can take it to the veranda for the winter. 2 ways to do this are shown there, pos. a and b. According to method a, the ends of the racks are concreted in an unusable tire; Method b is obvious and simpler, but both riders may fall to the side along with the swing. By the way, you can get a lot of other benefits from old swing tires; We will return to them later.
Swings for older children are made hanging, like for adults (see below), with some features:
- The supporting beam of the swing is made of timber with an extension to which a ladder leads, see fig. on right.
- It’s even better, if there’s enough space, to put an additional lower support on the side, so that in addition you get a horizontal bar, see fig. below. In this case, it is preferable to make the entire sports corner, except for the horizontal bar crossbar, from a profile pipe, then the entire structure will be stronger, cheaper and technologically simpler.
- Suspension of a rocking chair for children who already know how to swing is best suited to the rope scheme 2-2 (see below). Then you can, without risking pinching or even breaking your finger with the chain, swing, it will take your breath away. And the right materials and design of the suspension will not allow you to “spin the sun” and dive down from its highest point, or turn into a projectile fired from a sling, unable to group for landing, like acrobats.
Note: When choosing or designing a swing, do not neglect safety precautions! When swinging at full swing, the speed of the rocker at critical points of the trajectory exceeds 50 km/h! Accordingly, the result of falling or falling from a swing will be equivalent to an accident at the same speed.
There are also swings for newborns and infants. There are many benefits from them, but this medical equipment. It is strongly not recommended to make such a swing yourself, but choose store-bought ones and use them only as prescribed by your pediatrician.
For babies from about six months old, whose eyes are already looking meaningfully (this means that their vision has developed and they see clearly), a children's swing for little ones will be useful, see fig. on right. They cost a lot, but making similar ones yourself is very easy from pipes, PVC or propylene, and cutting plywood, see video:
Video: baby swings for babies
Just don’t forget to cover the ends of the pipes with polystyrene foam: at that age, a finger can fit into a small hole, and you want to stick it there. They swing a child in such a swing, holding the suspension with their hands; In an apartment, the same plastic pipe will serve as a cross member; the weight is light.
Note: the swing is most often the basis children's corner. What else is needed for it, and how to put it all together, requires a separate description in parts. For example, you can watch the following video:
Video: children's playground with swings in the “Hacienda” program
To adults and everyone, everyone, everyone
Now it’s appropriate to ask: how is a swing designed for the whole family? So that both adults feel comfortable swinging, and children also enjoy it? It is quite possible to find a compromise: the seat should have a double backrest, but not be very massive. The seat is strong enough so that a large child can stand on it. We use a chain suspension, because the rope will stretch under such a load. Its design should ensure fairly easy swinging without outside help, limiting the angle and speed of swinging, and long swinging after it.It is advisable to make a family swing from wood for the reasons stated above: they are more comfortable, and production does not require complex tools or special equipment. It is also highly advisable to make do with 1-2 standard sizes of lumber, and what is cheaper - a regular edged board. For durability, the workpieces are impregnated with biocides (antiseptics) and water repellents (water repellents).
Since the swing is not a residential building and will dry out very quickly in the air, there is no point in spending money on expensive branded products. Used motor oil (waste oil) is suitable as a biocide, and a water-polymer emulsion or, instead, PVA glue or for tiles on water based, diluted 3-5 times. The pieces cut to size are first impregnated with processing, and after 3-7 days with emulsion.
Drawings of a family swing of this “classic” type are shown in Fig; The length of the legs is given based on their penetration into the ground by 0.5 m:
Their peculiarity is that they are built entirely from boards, without the use of more expensive scaffolding, as can be seen from the material sheet, pos. 2. At pos. Figure 3 shows the method of adjusting the supports before assembly: a crossbar board is used as a slipway. The legs, cut to size and at an angle (see below), are applied to the slipway and spread to the required width (at the same time, the accuracy of the cutting is checked). Then the blank of the lower strut is applied, set parallel to the building stock according to the distance of its ends from it, and marked for cutting in place. The upper ones are made from scraps of the lower spacers.
Note: in Fig. on the right is a method of marking leg blanks based on an angle between them of 30 degrees. Markers on a steel bench square are made from several turns of soft wire with bent ends.
Swings of our own design
You may have a question: how to make a swing completely yourself? Schemes and drawings are good, but if there is already material (let’s say, left over from construction) that is clearly enough for a swing, but does not fit into this design? And I don’t want a standard product, I want something of my own. Finally, in Fig. at the beginning it is clear that the most luxurious original swings are obtained from dead wood and waste from garden pruning. How to make beautiful, comfortable, durable and safe swing? Well, let's get started. Order:
- Dimensions;
- Foundation and method of attachment to the ground;
- Support frame;
- Suspension methods and designs;
- Suspension units;
- Rocking chair, also known as a seat;
- Methods for hanging a rocking chair.
Finally, let’s look at a few more non-trivial designs and special, but built on the basis of ordinary, special-purpose swings.
Dimensions and proportions
The dimensions of the swing are calculated, firstly, based on the width of the park bench seat for 1 person - 60 cm; the minimum value is 40 cm. The height of the seat above the ground is taken a little more than the standard chair height of 40 cm, so that, on the one hand, you can swing without touching the ground with your feet and at the same time, stretching your legs, you can slow down; on the other hand, to make it more comfortable to sit down/stand up. Usually they take 50-55 cm, but in general they adjust it to suit themselves by adjusting the height of the suspension, see below.
Note: for paired swings with longitudinal swing, the height of the suspension of the board (boat) is taken to be 0.7 of its length. For boarding and disembarking, a platform is then needed, and for the rocking chair, a smoothly acting brake (in case someone gets sick on it, or he/she gets scared and panics), activated by the operator from the ground. Therefore, paired swings with longitudinal swing are almost never used in everyday life.
A suspended swing consists of a supporting frame (2 support posts + crossbar), a suspension system and a rocking chair, also known as a seat. The distance from the edges of the seat to the side supports is taken at least 150 mm for a chain suspension of type 2sh-4 or 4-4 (see below), for any other chain suspension from 250 mm, for ordinary rope suspensions from 350 mm, and for any suspension with 1 attachment point at the top - at least 0.7 of the total height of the suspension system. These requirements are based on the fact that with any swing, lateral rocking is inevitable, and the rocking chair touching the support is unpleasant and, if the rocking is strong, dangerous. That is, if, for example, we have a 40 cm seat suspended on ropes, then the width of the span between the supports should be at least 35+40+35=110 cm.
The distance from the seat to the crossbar should be no less than the height of the person on the swing, so that, firstly, you can swing while standing, and secondly, so that when you suddenly get up you don’t hit your head. It is taken within the range of 190-220 cm, depending on the available material.
The angle between the legs of the side supports is 30-40 degrees; most often - 30. Then, if you take workpieces half the standard length of 6 m, i.e. 3 m, then taking into account the depth of the legs and the thickness of the workpiece, it will be possible to stand up to your full height on the seat. In addition, the area occupied by the swing is reduced.
Note: the thickness of the material of the load-bearing parts is taken based on a 3-fold overload during swinging. For a high-quality wooden beam this will be from 150 mm in height, and for steel pipes - from 40 mm in diameter or square side.
Ground anchorage
The legs of a wooden swing are either dug into the ground 1 m or more, or concreted to a depth of 0.5 m. Then, taking into account a 10 cm gravel cushion, holes for the legs need to be dug with 2 shovels, i.e. 60 cm. In both cases, the ends of the legs, before installation in the pits with a margin of 15-20 cm in length, are either impregnated with bitumen mastic (40% bitumen and 60% white spirit or solvent), or poured with bitumen heated almost to a boil, and, barely cooled down, sprinkle with sand; This method better protects against rotting.
To pour bitumen, bricks are placed under the foot so that the end can also be poured. They pour it in a thin stream, for which it is convenient to heat the bitumen in an unusable tin with a pulled-out spout. Having poured one side, the leg is immediately turned over and the other side is poured, trying to get it onto the end as well. Sand is sprinkled in the same order.
With a metal swing, the situation is more complicated: a thin pipe compared to a log or timber can, over time, either turn out of the ground or break on the concrete itself, because This is where the loads are concentrated during swinging. Therefore, metal outdoor swings common use needs to be done with support frames in the form of a solid triangle and concreted into the trench, then the metal beam embedded in it will take on a significant part of the effort and relieve the load on the legs.
The legs of the swing without additional supporting elements, like those shown above from the channel, are concreted to a depth of at least 1.2 m, regardless of the freezing depth in the area, then the channel will be able to transfer part of the loads to the concrete. It is best to tie a regular metal swing at the bottom with an additional supporting frame and attach it to the ground with anchors at least 1 m long, see fig. This, by the way, will allow, if necessary, to return the land to economic use without any problems.
Frame
Country swings are most often made on a frame of 2 A-shaped supports connected by a transverse beam. Sometimes, if the swing is equipped with a rigid awning, the frame is made on 4 posts with a canopy, see below. In hot sunny places where an awning is needed all summer, this provides some material savings.
IN Lately The frame on λ-shaped supports is becoming increasingly popular, on the left in the figure:
During construction, it saves a whole beam of wood, which is significant given current prices for lumber. But this is a swing only for adults: when swinging at full swing, the supporting beams may not hold up - the wooden ones will break, the metal ones will bend. By the way, you can’t make a λ-frame from ordinary structural steel; it will bend right away. We need very expensive special steel.
Frames with a traverse (in the center in the figure) are known to everyone: a swing on a branch is what it is. Specially traverse frames are made for acrobatic swings with 1 point of suspension of the rocking chair; on them, having mastered the swinging technique properly, you can write intricate pirouettes. In this case, the wood on the frame is double thickness, and the concreted ends of the legs must have firmly attached crossbars.
A type of traverse frame is a metal mobile one. They are made of high-quality steel, loads, moments, center of gravity, etc. mechanical intricacies are accurately calculated. Popular (and very expensive) swing-chaise lounges are made in a similar way, on the right in Fig.
Wooden frames
Log
The most effective and, in many cases, inexpensive swings are made from logs. It is not necessary to take debarked and rounded ones: as already mentioned, pruning waste and dead wood will go. The frame from the latter, if the trunks are still strong and powerful, does not need additional reinforcement, pos. 1 in Fig. Swing frames are made of commercial logs, especially if they are mobile, i.e. not dug in or concreted, needs to be reinforced with struts, pos. 2 and 3. In the latter case, the same amount of material is needed, but the frame covers the sky less. The question arises, why aren’t the frames recessed? In order not to spoil the lawn or paved area, in Fig. it is seen.
If the swing is dug in or concreted, then the most economical and durable frame is like that of a Chinese swing, pos. 4. Although such swings have long been known in Russia; They were often made in birch forests, tying together the tops of trees in pairs. The “Russian-Chinese” swing can also be made non-recessed by providing an additional frame at the bottom. A drawing of such a design is given below. rice: legs - logs or square beams, crossbar - timber 180x80, bottom frame - from boards 150x40.
timber
An ordinary, non-profiled wooden beam gives the possibility of constructing a swing greater than a log. It is easier and cheaper to make a swing with a permanent canopy for hot countries, pos. 1 in Fig. A conventional frame on A-shaped supports made of timber (item 2) will also be simpler and stronger: under the weight of the rocker, the legs compress the crossbar (item 3) and the more the swing is loaded, the stronger the frame holds. In the frame of the “Russian-Chinese” swing made of timber, at the top you need, as for logs, only 1 fastening unit, pos. 4, and installing a canopy over a swing made of timber on A-shaped supports is also not difficult, pos. 5.
Moreover, a crossbar made of timber can be used in the same way as for the legs, i.e. reduced cross-section (100x100 mm), if you reinforce it at the ends with overlays from the board, and the hanging points of the rocking chair are placed close to them, pos. 6. Then the bending moments of the crossbar will, as it were, flow into the compressive legs, and the tree holds the compression load well.
To enhance this effect, the crossbar is sometimes placed below the tops of the supports, pos. 7, but the gain in strength turns out to be illusory, but the extra fasteners are noticeable and cost money. Using this principle, it is better to cut off the tops of the supports and additionally secure the crossbar on top with overlays, pos. 8. Then it will be possible, if the crossbar is 150x150, and the legs are 200x200, to make the crossbar extensions up to 1.5 m, and hang a children's swing on ropes to them, attach a ladder with a slide, etc. The result will be a family swing and sports corner with a material consumption of only slightly more than for one swing.
And another question: is it possible to replace the timber with a board, say, 150x40? It is possible, as shown in pos. 9, only it is no longer possible to make extensions and the height of the supports will have to be limited to approximately 1.8 m. The swing will be just as strong, but much cheaper than timber swings. Well, it will take more work - marking, cutting, stitching.
Note: The “classic family” swing described above is even more economical, but its legs must be concreted, otherwise the plank frame will be fragile. And those shown in pos. 5, 6 and 9 are mobile, they can simply be placed on the ground or floor.
How to install the frame?
The swing crossbar must be horizontal, otherwise the rocking chair will wobble unpleasantly on any suspension. Show him off bubble level complicated and troublesome, hose ones are not much easier, but laser level- a plane builder, of course, they don’t just do that on the farm.
You can set the crossbar of the swing using one of the oldest leveling devices - the Egyptian plumb line, see fig. It fell out of use in ancient times due to low accuracy, but it is enough for a swing. You can use a bucket of sand as the bottom load, and the top weight, in addition to the usual plumb line, can be any piece of iron - a bolt, a nut.
Hangers and Pendants
The suspension of the rocking chair determines the convenience, comfort and safety of the swing. This rather complex node should:
- Prevent swinging as little as possible within safe limits.
- Gently absorb the energy of the rocking chair if the swing speed/angle is outside the permissible limits.
- Ensure rocking without jerking and with as little sideways wobble as possible.
- An acrobatic suspension should provide the same in 2 planes.
Rocking chair suspension schemes are indicated by the formulas type n-m-k, where n is the number of suspension points at the top, m is the number of intermediate suspension points, and k is the number of them on the rocking chair. Somewhat similar to the wheel formulas of steam locomotives, but this is pure coincidence: for a steam locomotive, m cannot be equal to 0, because denotes the number of moving axes, and for a swing - easily.
Some types of rocking chair suspensions are shown in Fig:
Suspension type 1-2 with a soft flexible rocking chair (not shown in the figure) is called a flying trapezoid. Suspensions of types 1-m-k are used in swings on traverses. Garden and country swing They are most often suspended using methods 2-4 (the simplest), 2-2-4 (prevents it from swinging excessively) and 2sh-4 (also you won’t swing too much and there is no wobbling).
Of particular note is the 4-4 suspension. It’s actually not a swing: how do you swing on something like that? However, it is sometimes used for original garden benches (on the left in the figure):
Some find a little erratic rocking to be soothing. But most often, the 4-4 method is used to hang swing gazebos, right there. A matter of taste, some people like it. The eastern rulers of the past, and even the present, they say, simply delight in such people in the company of their concubines.
Chain, rope or rods?
Hanging a swing on a rope is the easiest and, if you know how to tie some sea knots (see below), does not require expensive additional fasteners. But the rope, as you know, stretches, and the spiral weave does not limit the swinging in any way. Therefore, firstly, it is better to hang the simplest children's summer swing on ropes, pos. 1 in Fig. below. Secondly, take a cross lay rope, see fig. on right. It has a lot of internal friction, which is why riggers don’t like it (the efficiency of lifting mechanisms drops), but for a swing this is exactly what is needed so that a foolish child does not do a somersault. The diameter of the nylon cross rope for swings is from 24 mm.
Chain suspension, pos. 2, expensive, but in terms of its totality of characteristics it is optimal in all respects: the chain is strong, its wear is immediately visible, it almost does not slow down small swings, and it dampens excessive swings due to friction in the links. However, due to the latter circumstance, the smallest ones in swings on chains for adults can seriously pinch their fingers; For children's swings, small-gauge chains are used.
The rocking chair on rigid rods (positions 3 and 4) is usually suspended on bearings. It swings very smoothly, without the slightest wobble, and, as they say, even a mosquito will swing on it. But such a swing without additional measures safety is dangerous: crashing your head into a stone fence or curb at a speed of under 60 km/h is no longer an incident, it’s a tragedy. Therefore, on-site swings with rigid rods for children should, firstly, be equipped with a rocking chair with a fence, as in a swing for children, pos. 3. Secondly, it’s still impossible to let a child on them without adult supervision.
In a public yard swing on bearings there must be a swing limiter - you never know who can get in there and how can they swing? The rocking chair hits against a simple stopper made of a pipe (see figure), which is unpleasant. In good branded models of swings with rigid rods, the bearing suspensions are made with a built-in hydraulic brake, which operates on the principle of a viscous coupling in cars with AWD drive, but such suspension units are expensive.
Sometimes rocking is also limited by connecting the rigid rods of the rocking chair to the frame with lengths of chains, pos. 5. But, generally speaking, this is not the best solution: due to the different mechanical characteristics of the suspension links, even a small and completely safe swing on such a swing occurs with noticeable jerks.
Note: There is also a whole class of luxury swing suspensions based on systems of balanced levers, springs, and hydraulic shock absorbers. It’s clear that it’s expensive and you can’t do it yourself.
Suspension units
The critical points for hanging the swing are the attachment points. They bear very large alternating loads and are subject to abrasion. A small burr on the rubbing surface of the fastening will give very noticeable jerks when rocking. Therefore, the choice of design of fastening units must be approached with all responsibility.
The cheapest, but also the worst option is S-shaped hooks, pos. 1 in Fig. Huge loads are concentrated in their crossbars, the probability of sudden destruction is high, therefore such fastening is only permissible for swing benches suspended no higher than 0.5 m and the design of which allows them to sway barely.
The most reliable fastening is on clamps with carabiners, pos. 2. The main load falls on the top of the crossbar beam, which is absolutely safe. It is only necessary that the carabiners have safety teeth and an anti-friction insert: sliding of the suspension rod in the eye of the carabiner is already an emergency mode in case of excessive swinging.
Reliable clamps still spoil the appearance of the swing, so fastenings are most often made with eye bolts, pos. 3. Indispensable conditions for their maximum reliability - the bolt must pass through the bolt, under the nut, regardless of the material of the crossbar, a steel washer of at least 60 mm in diameter and 4 mm in thickness must be placed, and the nut must be firmly locked. When swinging, spring washers of all types do not prevent the gradual spontaneous unscrewing of a single nut!
The reliability of the eye bolt is absolute - the neck of the eye (ring) is subject to great stress. The slightly more expensive U-hooks and shackles, pos. 4. A blind hole is drilled in the crossbar under the hook bar and it is inserted there tightly. Without being able to straighten out even a little, the hook will withstand an incredible load, because... The destruction of a metal begins with micro-disruptions of the bonds between its crystallites.
The eyebolt, U-hook and, to a slightly lesser extent, the rigging shackle significantly weaken the bolt, because the concentrated force applied from above tends to break it just where the beam is weakened by the hole, and the fastening pin, as it swings, “breaks” it. The washer weakens this effect, but does not eliminate it completely. As a result, where it would be possible to get by with a 100x100 mm solid beam, you have to install 150x50 mm, and in anticipation of swinging at full swing, even 200x200 mm.
Conspicuous, but ideal in all respects, are the through fastenings with an overlay and an upper suspension, pos. 5 and 6. The shear forces from them spread freely to the sides along the beam and tend not to tear, but, on the contrary, to compress the hole, as if it does not exist; the beam now becomes equivalent to a solid one. In addition, although such a suspension looks like a 4-4, it is kinematically equivalent to a chain 2-2-4, but it dampens excessive swing even better and more smoothly. If the suspension with overlays is rope, then between the carabiner and the fire (loop) of the cable you need to place a solid ring, pos. 6.
Also, rings connect the branches of the 2-2-4 chain suspension. The upper branch is welded to the ring or soldered with hard solder, and the lower ones slide along it freely, pos. 7. Only then will the 2-2-4 chain suspension acquire the required kinematics.
Rope hangers are good because they allow you to easily adjust the height of the rocking chair, but, made “chain-by-chain”, they require a fairly large number of expensive fastening, locking and adjusting parts and assemblies, positions. 6,8 and 9. However, all of them, after one, are easily accessible to self-made with the exception of this, they can be replaced with marine nodes for the appropriate purpose. The reliability of maritime knots has been tested over thousands of years of maritime practice, and their complexity exists only in the popular imagination.
You don’t need to know 200-400 knots, like a boatswain of a sailing fleet, or at least 20-40, like a current yachtsman, to build a swing; 7-9 is enough for everything, see fig:
A – anchor knot, or fishing bayonet, for attaching a cable to a carabiner with an anti-friction gasket or an intermediate ring. Up to 5 hoops (turns) can be inserted into the eye. A simple mark is applied to the running (free) end of the cable and it is used to connect the running end to the tensioned one, shown in the red frame. The fastening holds until the cable rots or the eye rusts. The anchor knot is non-tightening, it is not difficult to untie it: just remove or cut the mark that tightens the ends.
B – bed knot, also non-tightening. Suitable for the top suspension of temporary, say, for weekends, children's swings.
B – bayonet with rim, the same as B, but for adults.
G – locking knot, or figure eight. For lower mounting of children's swings through holes in the board.
D, F - sealing the end of the cable with a turnip and a simple disk button. The same as G, but for adults, and the cable tails do not dangle. Although, in general, it is better to fasten a rocking chair on ropes by the bottom without any knots at all, as described below.
Z – net knot, for tying 2 ropes crosswise anywhere without cutting.
And - this is how a loose loop is knitted on a solid rope. You can hang an umbrella, a siphon with soda, attach a shelf or something else.
Note: There are also simple knots for tying 2 ropes, identical or different, for example. weaving knot. However, it is strongly not recommended to assemble a swing rope suspension from pieces.
It remains to solve the issue of adjusting the rocking chair on the ropes. To do this, you need 2 cuttings of a strong hard board from 30 mm (oak, beech, elm, walnut), from which running, or hanging, rope stoppers are made - deadeyes, see fig. on right. These things were used to regulate the tension of the rigging. vintage sailboats, and nothing - the oceans were crossed, America and India were discovered. Deadeyes are used in conjunction with the rocking chair suspension method described below.
Rocking chair and its fastening
A rocking chair for adults is, in general, garden bench without legs. They choose it according to their taste and on the back with the fifth point. From below, an adult rocking chair is supported by a pair of cross bars, and eye bolts or U-hooks are inserted through their ends, as in pos. 4 drawings of a “classic family” swing at the beginning. Fastening to any points on the top, as in pos. 1 Fig., extremely unreliable. When rocking, the centrifugal force should compress the rocking chair and press it against the supports, and not stretch and tear it away from them.
Children love to swing on the flying trapeze, pose. 2 in Fig. below. You can make one yourself from tarpaulin, strengthening the ends with wooden strips, inserted into pockets sewn at the bottom and equipped with eyelets. But you can’t install eyelets for curtains, they are weak. If you don’t have sailing eyelets at your disposal, you can sew their substitutes from a steel ring and harsh, properly waxed or resinous thread, pos. 3.
Children's rocking chair made of boards with two-point suspension, pos. 3, it is not recommended to do it by any means, there is a high probability of overturning. If you are going to make a rocking chair on 2 points, then from logs, as in pos. 4, and hang the rocker from the board at 4 points, passing the cable through the holes, pos. 5.
However, the best rope suspension for both children and adults is a loop in the grooves, pos. 6. For adults, the lower support bars of the rocking chair are made wider, with a projection of 100-200 mm. They do not interfere; on the contrary, with a slight rocking, you can put a book on them, put a can of beer, etc. What if there is a lateral swing, they will serve as good bump stops and shock absorbers. The suspension in the grooves is absolutely reliable and can be easily assembled and disassembled. Adjusting the height of intermediate points with deadeyes allows you to change within a fairly wide range not only the height of the rocking chair, but also the kinematics of the suspension.
Tire swing
Perhaps the most favorite swing for children is the one made from tires. The reasons for this are not only psychological or ergonomic; a rocker made from a tire is an excellent shock absorber in emergency situations, and an excellent swing material for an adult craftsman-dad. An unusable tire can simply be hung on a branch, pos. 1 in Fig., by cutting it, a flying trapezoid is obtained without much difficulty: the presence of steel cord in the mass of durable rubber allows you to do without eyelets. A solid tire will go on a rocking nest for collective gatherings of small children, pos. 3. When two or three people swing each in their own way, the trajectory of the rocking-nest on the suspension 1-3 or 1-4 makes even a person who knows mathematics and physics well scratch his head thoughtfully.
Finally, from the cut and folded different ways tires, we get single rocking chairs not only for children, but also for adults, pos. 4-6. The popularity of swings made from tires is so great that some sports and toy companies and companies specializing in goods for children produce, especially for swings... square tires, pos. 7! All that remains is to exclaim after the author of “Tartarin of Tarascon”: “Has anyone ever heard of something like this?”
Curiosities, but to the point
Since we are talking about funny swings, let’s touch on some more of them, but they are quite suitable for their intended use. For example, hammock swings, on the left in the figure, although the hammock itself is already a recumbent swing. There is probably something about swaying with additional degrees of freedom that owners like. In any case, there will be no harm.
Children will probably like the device in the center, but it is impossible to name it without sinning against Russian grammar. A swing, not a swing. And the author posted a photo of the one on the right with a note: the easiest way to recycle an old car. The comment was in English, so it is quite possible - in many Western countries, delivering a car to a landfill or selling it for scrap costs a lot of trouble. And here the great inertia of the heavy rocking chair allows you to swing for a very long time, the canopy is created by itself, and the soft sofa will not reduce the comfort.
Not those, but the swing
Finally, about swings, direct descendants of children's pendulum swings, but quite adult ones. And not for entertainment, they help cope with arthritis, osteochondrosis, radiculitis without expensive treatment. Reviews from doctors are positive.
What should children do in their free time outside? Run and play, build a house out of sand, ride a bike, kick a ball. And many children enjoy spending time on the swings. They love to rise and fall sharply. You can make such a swing with your own hands using available materials.
For several centuries, swings remained a popular attraction, not only for children, but also for adults. Not a single folk festival in Ancient Rus' could not do without “flights” on these devices. During the Russian Empire, both the poor and rich people had them. Naturally, they looked different: the poor people swung on ordinary wooden boards tied with ropes to poles, and the swings of the rich were decorated decorative elements, pillows, bows and ruffles. Nowadays, interest in them does not fade; they can also be seen in courtyards, in many children's organizations, and in country “residences”.
What material is suitable for making a yard swing?
You can make a swing with your own hands, using almost everything that is at hand.
Table: advantages and disadvantages of different materials
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Photo gallery: types of swings by material
Wooden swings require careful antiseptic treatment and surface sanding 
Nobody disputes the strength and reliability of metal structures 
Plastic children's structures can be purchased ready-made, but they are only suitable for babies
Use of non-standard materials
Some craftsmen can make swings from other materials, using car tires, plastic pipes, wooden pallets, etc. Even snowboards, skateboards and other non-standard materials, for example, an old basin, can be used.
Photo gallery: creative seats
Creating a hanging swing will not take much time 
IN in capable hands even a snowboard can become a useful element of a children's swing 
Older children like non-standard solutions, for example, swings made of tires 
An old, roomy basin can serve as a seat.
Swing designs
By design features there are swings:
- frame;
- hanging;
- floor;
- transformers;
- electronic type.
Age preferences for frame-type swings are children from 3 to 10 years old. Such structures have big advantage- mobility. They can be placed in any area of a summer cottage or playground. They are strong enough to support the weight of primary school children.
Hanging swings are attached to a beam-crossbar. For this you can use chains, ropes, ropes. Their reliability increases when using a strong crossbar and subject to proper fastening.
Floor structures can be used by children under 5 years of age. Most often, when creating them, plastic and metal parts are combined.
For very young children, you can make a transforming rocking chair that combines several elements at once:
- Chair for babies;
- mini-chair;
- directly the swing.
It is impossible to imagine the modern world without electronics. There are swings equipped with a special system, which may include:
- timer;
- "music Center";
- a device for setting the rhythm of swing movements.
They are worth purchasing only if your family has a newborn child.
Photo gallery: different swing designs
Frame swing 0 familiar type of structure 
The design of the floor swing allows for its transfer to any suitable place 
Good and comfortable for children in a hanging swing with a backrest 
Electronic swings are suitable even for little ones
What functions can a swing perform?
Swings, despite similar functions, may differ slightly from each other. This is due to both the design of these structures and their operating principles.
Which adult does not remember such attractions as boats? This type of swing can be used to entertain both children and their parents.
There are several types of children's structures, designated by one concept - swing-balancers. Such devices include swings:
- "scales";
- "pendulum";
- "yoke".
This fun activity is suitable even for small children. With the support of an adult, a one-year-old baby can also ride on the swing.
Nowadays, manufacturers of children's facilities offer a rich variety spring devices for swinging with balancing.
Of course, you can buy a swing in a store, but it’s better to work hard and build a swing yourself. Years will pass, but your child, already matured, will definitely remember the moments of “ups” and “downs” on the swing that you made with your own hands.
Photo gallery: spring structures for kids
“Across the seas, across the waves” - the motto of the design for children in the form of a boat 
Sitting on a plane, you can feel like a real pilot 
Such ladybug won't take your child to heaven, but will help you have fun 
All the kids will love springing while sitting in a helicopter.
Preparatory work
If you decide to build a children's swing yourself, then you should do the preparatory work:
- decide on the type of future design;
- clarify parameters;
- draw a drawing;
- purchase necessary materials;
- get all the necessary tools.
Material selection
The simplest design of a swing is a suspended one. You can make them entirely wooden or combine different materials. For hanging elements, metal chains, ropes, strong cord, parachute lines or rope are most often used.
It is best to use a sanded board as a seat, since it is comfortable, will not crack in the cold, and will not cause discomfort to the child in hot or cold weather. You can use improvised means - old seats from chairs, armchairs, etc.
If you have more than one child or you often have guests with children, you can make a balancer for two. They make them from different materials. The advantages of metal swings are their strength, but to independently build such a structure you will need a good welder. Wooden swings are easier to make and less dangerous to use.
Calculation of materials
The easiest ways to make a hanging swing with a metal support and a wooden swing-balancer.
The materials you will need are:
- 2 iron pipes For support pillars(d=74 cm);
- 2 bearings;
- 1 metal pipe (for the crossbar) 50 cm long (d=150 mm);
- ready-made mortar for concreting;
- welding machine;
- 2 metal plates no narrower than 7 cm.
For the balance swing, prepare:
- any wooden material(average length - 2.5 meters). You can take an ordinary thin log, timber (40–50 mm thick) or a board about 25 cm wide.
- boards for seats (width - 30–40 cm, length - 45–60 cm) with a thickness of at least 30 mm.
- metal rod for support.
- hardware.
- paint or primer.
- 2 wooden handles (they can be made from a wooden rod with a diameter of 25 mm, about 60 cm long).
Outdoor swing schemes
You can make the work of making a swing easier by drawing up a design diagram. Drawings are made independently (according to individual parameters) or ready-made ones are taken from various sources.
Photo gallery: examples of drawings
The design of the swing must be very stable 
Based on the diagram, you can build a frame swing from wood 
The diagram must indicate the dimensions of each part.
Tool preparation
Depending on which design you prefer, you need to prepare:
- welding machine;
- drill;
- hammer;
- shovel or hand drill;
- screwdriver;
- grinder;
- hacksaw;
- roulette;
- plane.
Step-by-step instructions for making a hanging swing with a chain and a wooden seat
Having prepared everything you need, you can start working:
There is another reliable way to attach supports and crossbars - by welding a special structure (this option is very suitable for connecting wooden elements designs).
Bearings are mounted in the central part of the crossbar using metal plates. The bearings must ensure the movement of the swing in the forward/backward direction. The next steps are:
The condition of the swing should be carefully monitored. It is necessary to regularly lubricate the bearings with machine oil and touch up shabby parts.
Before you invite the kids to ride, test the swing yourself.
Video: how to make a swing from a profile pipe at the dacha with your own hands
How to make a swing-balance for a child from wood with your own hands
Based on the drawings made and armed with the necessary materials and tools, you can begin assembling a swing-balancer made of wood. The work is carried out in 4 stages:
- installation of the base;
- production of rocker-balancer;
- assembly;
- painting the product.
The foundation is the basis for the reliability of the structure for children. This swing element can be constructed from wooden beams (10x15 cm), logs (20 cm), boards (no thinner than 3 cm), securing them in the intended location of the future swing. A lower frame about 1 m long is constructed from wood and vertical supports or racks at an angle are attached to it (using self-tapping screws).
The easiest way to make a rocker-balancer is from timber or a thick board.
For the entire length of the balancer (up to 2.5–3 m), 2 beams are laid parallel to each other, and shorter beams (up to 1 m) are placed between them (on both sides). The entire resulting structure is fixed with screws or waterproof glue (for carpentry). You can use one board.
At the edges of the rocker there are seats with handles, and in its central part there is a hole for a profile pipe.
The handles, like all other wooden parts, must be perfectly smooth so that the child does not drive a splinter into the skin.
The rocker arm and base are assembled using two pipes: a support pipe and a section mounted in the center of the swing. They are combined, a steel rod is inserted into drilled holes on both pipes.
Video: how to make a product from a tire
Decoration process
After the swing is installed, you need to take care of its appearance. It's easiest to paint them oil paint. This method is suitable for both wooden and metal structures. You can get creative and make the swing especially attractive for children.
Do not neglect the rules for using children's swings, which will help avoid injuries. It is forbidden:
- Getting too close to them while other children are using them.
- Rock while standing, resting your feet on the seat.
- Twist ropes, chains or other hanging elements.
- Get off the swing before it stops completely.
- Several children can sit on the same seat at once.
Before using the swing, you must carefully inspect all components and connections for their integrity and functionality. Lubricate the swing regularly to prevent rust and squeaking. Make sure that there are no sharp objects, protruding bolts, or unsanded wooden areas in the structure.
It is not difficult to make a swing with your own hands. The main thing is to adhere to the manufacturing technology of the product and the recommendations of specialists.
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How nice it is to sit on a bench after a long day at work. And it’s even more pleasant to relax on a garden swing, which will give you gentle rocking and soothing coolness. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to buy such a design. After all, the cost of such swings is high, often exorbitant. Therefore, let's talk about how to build gardens to enjoy a pleasant stay in the fresh air.
Beautiful garden swing in the country
The undeniable advantages of garden swings. Varieties
At the dacha or in the courtyard of a country house, a garden swing is an indispensable attribute landscape design. In addition to being a great place to relax, they serve many functions:
- resting on them, you will easily gather your strength;
- calm the nervous system;
- beautiful design helps transform the entire yard;
- comfortable spot for working on a laptop or reading books;
- You can nap on them during the day (especially for children);
- suitable for pleasant tea drinking and conversations with a glass of wine;
- Children are helped to train and develop the vestibular apparatus.
As you can see, the advantages 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 construction can build such a swing at home.
Another advantage of building your own is that it will fully comply with your wishes. You can decorate or decorate it yourself, choose a special shape 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 purpose:
- for children;
- for adults;
- for the whole family.
Depending on the location there are:
- stationary swing;
- mobile swing. They are convenient because you don’t 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, the swings are:
- made of wood;
- made of metal.
The design can also be very different.
Hanging.
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 one with a backrest).
Hanging garden swing
Frame.
Often used for children. They are strong and stable and easy to move. So at any time you can move the swing to the shade or another place you like.
Frame garden swing
Crafting on a tree requires crafting a seat. Everything else is as simple as shelling pears. After all, in this case there is no need to make a frame. After constructing the structure, it must be secured to a tree (make sure that the branch you use is strong) or a beam. For fastening, a cross-stranded 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. This will make the entire structure much stronger. To prevent the chain links from harming children (fingers can get caught in the links), you need to place it in a suitable size plastic pipe. As an option, 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 types of fences.
Choosing the right support
The swing support is not just a structural element, but its main component. The safety of being on the swing and the permissible amount of swinging will depend on its strength. Most often, the material used to make the support is wooden beams, metal pipes and corners. For a summer house, a support in the shape of the letter A is often sufficient. For this, a frame is built from two supporting elements. They are connected to each other 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 racks, which are located vertically. Use bolts for fastening.
Important: metal swings must be fixed in the soil. Because in the process of swinging, the “leg” of the pipes becomes loose and turns out of the ground. To prevent this, support frames are created. As an alternative, concreting can be done in the trench.
But to secure the wooden structure more firmly, you need to bury the “legs” of the garden swing to a considerable depth (at least one meter). You can also fill it with concrete mortar. But before concreting it is necessary to carry out preparatory work. Bituminous mastic is applied to the support so that the “legs” are well saturated. This will protect the wood from rotting processes. Bricks are laid at the bottom of the pit.
Video: DIY metal garden swing
DIY construction of a metal garden swing
Metal is a durable material and is heavy enough to ensure that the entire structure of the garden swing is 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 a drawing to ensure the entire installation is completed correctly. Therefore, further presented step-by-step instruction so that you can build a garden swing with your own hands from metal (drawings and dimensions, photos will be given below) in your dacha. Of course, options are selected individually. And in the photo we show only one of the possible ones.
Drawing of a garden swing made of metal
The construction of this installation begins with the preparation of materials:
- cut the pipes according to the required dimensions;
- burrs and sharp protrusions should be removed using sandpaper.
- Form the base. To do this, the supporting elements must be fastened at an angle of 45 degrees. Then install the crossbar. It should be strictly perpendicular to the racks themselves. On 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 into the bottom and compact it well. Then install the support and pour concrete mortar on top of it. The entire structure is left for at least a week so that the solution dries well and sets.
- Once the filling has dried, you can begin attaching 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 stage is painting all the elements of the garden swing. This measure is necessary not only to give the structure an attractive appearance. By painting it, you will protect your creation from rust and corrosion. Various decorations are also possible to suit your taste and imagination.
Ready-made garden swing made of metal
If you feel that this option is not within 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 of a simple model of a metal swing
Attach special metal brackets to the drain (transversely). To do this, use bearings and a welding machine.
Install the seat on the hangers and attach it to the structure itself. Most often you can find metal rods or chains 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. Self-made swing benches look interesting.
Wrought iron garden swing
Wooden swing
They are especially popular. After all, wood is always 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 will help you. You just need to use suitable projects, then you will get the perfect result, and the photo of your homework is proof of this.
DIY wooden garden swing
Such designs 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.;
- crossbar;
- rope - about six meters;
- hooks or suitable hangers;
- elements for fastening the structure (ideally using bolts).
If you have a wooden beam, then an excellent option would be to build a swing on four posts. But this design requires some attention and effort.
- First you need to make a support. Two parts of the beams need to be assembled in the shape of the letter A, as shown in the photo.
- After this, you need to secure the crossbar.
- In order for the installation to be as strong and reliable as possible, you need to use short bars.
- From the same beams you need either a seat. And don't forget about 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 drawings for adults, be sure to optimize it for children.
- It is necessary to make racks. They must be the same size.
- The racks are installed at a distance that directly depends on the width of the future seat.
- Both supports should be connected 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 connect.
- You also need to ensure that the crossbar itself is equally distant from the ground level.
- Before installation, you need to dig a trench. A special cushion of crushed stone is created in it. Supports are also installed there. After installation everything is filled in concrete mortar.
- The entire structure is polished; the corners also need to be rounded. 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, made on your own, appears in the yard. It is not only useful, but also incredibly beautiful.
Fastening system
Exist various systems fastenings for garden swings, namely:
- carabiner - made from the following types: with a rectangular cross-section (intended for beams) and with a round cross-section (for beams);
- anchor - type of fastening passes through;
- staples and hooks - intended for children's models;
- clamps - needed for fixation in case of hanging the swing on cables.
Therefore, carefully study the features of each system. After all, the correct choice of 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, you will only need to make four holes. Use a wide log as a base. You need to thread a rope into the holes made.
Rope garden swing
Using the same ropes, you need to put on the seat board. 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 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. You just need a little patience and attention. What kind of swing will it be? Metal frame or wood mobile? It's up to you to decide, but the swing should definitely be fun. And see all the most interesting things about building a garden swing yourself in the video that you will find below.
Video: wooden swing
Often people, arranging country houses or cottages, install a garden swing. These structures can be made from wood, car tires, and other available materials. In order to truly get robust construction, which will last for decades, you need to use the drawings on the basis of which the metal swing is made.
To create a garden swing made of metal, various materials can be used. Consequently, many design solutions can be found. On the Internet there are a huge number of photographs of country swings for the garden, which are made by hand. So, to create a garden swing, the following materials are used: metal corners, square profiles, steel I-beams, round profile pipes, brands (made of aluminum).
Photo of metal garden swings: free-standing and stationary We draw your attention to the fact that based on these elements you can create benches, as well as small children's rocking chairs.
Before you start creating drawings of a swing in the garden, you need to decide what type of structure will be. So, you can study several ready-made schemes offered by modern manufacturers.
We make a swing for the garden from metal with our own hands
If you are thinking about how to make a garden swing with your own hands for a child, you can take factory-made options as an example. Such products will have correct form, calculated design. Specialists offer many design solutions. It’s enough just to make something similar with your own hands from scrap materials.
Classification of products from the manufacturer
So, let's talk about free-standing garden swings. This type of swing is installed in any place that the owner considers most suitable. There is no need to install additional supports or hangers. A swing of this kind can be made not only of metal, but also of wood.
Freestanding swing design Sofa swings can be used not only by children but also by adults. You can all sit on the swing together. They are comfortable and safe, have a soft back. During rain and winter, the swing can be removed indoors. The structure has a block structure. The product is also made of wood or metal.
“Sofa rocker” for the cottage They make garden swings with a reclining back, as well as mosquito net. They are intended mainly for children. This swing can be equipped with other accessories to create additional comfort.
Photo: Forged metal swing with roof Forged garden swings are also created, which have a number of advantages. So, they are installed mainly on country houses. Please note that to work with metal you must have skills in working with a welding machine. Otherwise, you can contact specialists. So, the swing will be strong and durable. Can be made original product, which will become an interesting decorative addition to the exterior of the house and its landscape. The most expensive looking products are considered to be forged swings. However, the price is justified by the decorative parameters.
Advice! Forged swings for the garden can be used on the site to maintain general design the building, as well as the territory adjacent to it, parts of the exterior, which are also made in the form of forging (lanterns, window grilles, balconies, benches, and so on).
Park swing with roof
Metal swings have a number of advantages compared to products made from other materials. That is why on the Internet you can find many photographs and projects of metal garden swings. Similar products have many advantages. Thus, their service life is considered the main advantage. The metal is not susceptible to the harmful effects of factors such as rotting. The swing cannot break when drying out.
Practical metal swing. Rain, precipitation, solar energy do not affect the characteristics of the product in any way. The swing is reliable due to the fact that the metal itself has a high degree of strength. When purchased, metal is not as expensive as other materials. Moreover, wood, which costs more, will not be as durable as metal. There are many types of modifications available for sale. In the store you will find a variety of swing options that will suit your preferences.
Despite the fact that the product has visual appeal, it by itself will not fit harmoniously into the landscape of the dacha site, for example, like a wooden swing. Additional stylistic design of the site will be required. You should definitely add something similar from forging.
We draw your attention to the fact that you can make a metal structure yourself, but for this you need to have skills in working with a welding machine. In addition, you need to have your own welding machine or rent one.
Concerning positive qualities material, then it is worth noting the strength and hardness of the metal. Its strong structure at the same time can be considered a disadvantage. On the other hand, at the dacha it is strength that is needed so that the product lasts as long as possible. At the same time, metal can cause injury. Therefore, wooden swings seem preferable in this regard. Not only are metal products constantly susceptible to corrosion. Over time, rust can destroy the swing, reducing its durability. Needed for metal mandatory care. So, the product is coated with varnish, paints and other anti-corrosion agents. , may have different types of frames. Based on this feature, the following design options are distinguished: prefabricated, welded.
Homemade design with polycarbonate roof To create a welded swing you will definitely need a welding machine, as well as other equipment. The result is a strong and rigid supporting structure that will work for several decades without risk to health.
If you do not have the skills to operate a welding machine, then you can choose prefabricated structures. The basic principle of assembly is to tighten the bolts. It is obvious that every person can cope with such work.
We draw your attention to the fact that over time, in do-it-yourself metal swings, at the joints under the influence of weight and other loads, the fastenings become loose over time. So, there is a backlash. It can cause the swing to collapse, and a person can get injured. To prevent this from happening, the connections should be secured with locknuts and groovers. Do not forget that you need to regularly tighten the connection points with a wrench.
Frame base A-shape.
Most the best option– make a country swing with your own hands according to the drawings. If you look at different diagrams, you will understand that the configuration of the supports will be different.
So, the frame base is an A-shaped support. The structure consists of two parts - two crossbars, which are secured to each other in the upper part. There are supports that do not have a jumper. There will be an L-shape.
Another support is with a crossbar, U-shaped. It is noteworthy that it is very simple to create such a structure, but its strength will not be the best. Operation of the structure will be safe if the supports are installed in a deep hole in the ground, with concreting. In addition, metal swings are divided into two groups:
- stationary - the support of the garden swing is concreted;
- portable structure - fixed on anchors or on bent reinforcement, which is installed in the soil.
Hanging swings for the dacha are considered the most common. They are practical, convenient and comfortable to use. You can create a canopy over the swing that will protect it from the influence of sunlight. So, the seat will not heat up, and riding will become even more comfortable.
In order to create a canopy for a children's swing, you can use tarpaulin, textiles, wood with soft tiles in the form of a roof or polycarbonate. However, cellular polycarbonate is considered the best option. Sheets of this material have a transparent structure. It will never be dark or very bright under the canopy.
What tools are needed to create a swing?
Before you start building a children's swing with your own hands, you should make sure that you have a certain set of tools: an angle grinder, a construction tape measure, a level, an electronic drill, a welding machine, a screwdriver, wrenches, and self-tapping screws for polycarbonate sheets. For the work you need to buy materials such as metal profile corners or pipes, seating boards, washers for bolts, nuts, stainless steel fasteners, anchors, fittings, carabiners, chains. In addition, you will need several sheets of polycarbonate, protective elements for the frame, anti-corrosion and anti-fungal agents for metal and wood, respectively.
So, initially it is better to create a drawing according to which the work will be carried out. The place where the metal swing will be installed is immediately selected. We determine the dimensions of the future structure. The best bench size option is 1.5 meters. This space is enough for two people to sit on the swing at once.
Advice! You should definitely leave a gap between the rack structure and the side part. Its minimum size is 30 centimeters.
According to the drawing of a garden swing, the following parts can be distinguished: a support frame with a rectangular shape at the base, a side frame, which is made of a pair of pipes connected by welding, a horizontal crossbar for hanging the bench.
Drawing with photo 
Drawing with dimensions With this information you can make the assembly process easier. The design of a country swing of this type receives the required rigidity. If you choose the right base width, you can create a very stable swing. It is better to take the rule as a basis for your work: the larger the angle that is at the top of the triangle between the base and the side parts, the greater the stability of the swing. General dimensional parameters are calculated individually. You can adjust the indicators regarding the roof and benches to fit them. Experts necessarily recommend creating drawings that indicate all dimensions of the structure. This will make it convenient to work with materials. And then there will be no mistakes, the work will take less time.
Approximate Dimensions As a rule, work on assembling the frame begins with the side parts. To do this, markings are applied to the pipes on the base. The material is cut with a grinder. Before assembling the structure, it is necessary to re-measure all parameters. Next, the elements are connected in pairs using welding. The result should be two identical L-shaped parts.
The sharp end, which is located at the top of each part, is cut off at the same level. This procedure is performed in order to create a small platform for support on which the horizontal crossbar is fixed.
Advice! To work, you must use a pre-prepared template.
The short side is the width of the support frame. Its size must correspond to the distance that remains between the paired pipes of the side parts of the structure. Using a welding machine, the sidewalls are connected to a rectangular support frame. Then the horizontal crossbar is connected.
Chain seat design When assembling the frame, be sure to strictly follow the rules of geometry: the side posts are vertical. A horizontal beam is used to hang the bench. The beam runs parallel to the base. In order to control the evenness of the base, you need to use a building level.
An important point is the assembly of the bench. This work is especially important if you are making a country swing from metal with your own hands for children. The basis of the seat is a frame base. It is made from angle steel. In order for the bench to have a comfortable backrest, you need to position it relative to the seat at an angle of 120 degrees.
Single seats It doesn’t matter who you are making a swing for in the garden, in any case the seat and back should be smooth. For this purpose, boards or bars carefully processed with sandpaper are suitable. The boards are cut to the required size and attached to the frame through pre-created holes using bolts so that the heads are “recessed” into the material. Before finally assembling all structural elements, it is necessary to treat the parts with an antiseptic and varnish. Metal structures are treated with primer or paint.
Making a canopy for a dacha structure
It is noteworthy that it is not necessary to create a canopy for a country metal swing. However, if you are creating a swing for children, then you should take care that they do not get wet or overheat in the sun. As a rule, a rectangular structure is made that stands on a rectangular frame. A polycarbonate sheet is laid on top. The roof is angled so that precipitation flows down.
Once all work is completed, you should begin final processing. The surfaces of the swing are covered with a primer, then with paint of any color. Once the frame is dry, you need to attach polycarbonate to it. Special screws for polycarbonate are used.
Advice! It is better to cover the ends of the sheets with a special profile. It will protect the material from insects, dust, and preserve the durability of the entire structure.
The finished metal swing is fixed on a concrete base. If installation is carried out on low-density soil, then you need to use clamps made from reinforcing bars. It is necessary to sharpen the ends of the clamps in advance so that they can be inserted into the ground to a depth of 50 centimeters without any problems.
An anchor bolt can serve as a fastening on a concrete platform. As a rule, they are installed separately in prepared places. As soon as the threads are tightened with nuts, it is better to cut off the ends of the screws that stick out with a grinder.
Indoor mini-gardens: photos, varieties, selection…
How to make creative DIY swing: this will be discussed in this article on the website "" a drawings and photos will help you with this. Comfortable conditions for relaxing in the garden of a private house or on summer cottage can be achieved in different ways. Along with and, not the last place is occupied by garden swing: photo interesting solutions can be easily found on the Internet, and using the instructions, you can easily cope with the manufacture DIY swing. Even adults can use this swing. The main thing is to accurately calculate the weight and build a reliable structure.
Swing located on personal plot, will become a source of good mood for both children and adults
DIY swing: photos of interesting ideas
Traditional materials for production DIY outdoor swing are metal and wood. In order to improve reliability and external characteristics, you can combine these materials, as well as partially decorate metal structure decorative forging.
Bright cocoon swing hanging from a tree branch
Helpful advice! To make the seat, you can use any available materials that may remain on the site after building a house or carrying out repair work.
For construction you can use:
- bars;
- plastic;
- strong rope;
- metal pipes;
- old armchairs or chairs from which the legs must first be removed.
Comfortable swing suitable for sleeping outdoors or reading
Car owners can use old car tires. They will go well with flower beds made from the same material.
Classification of garden swings
Exists a large number of original and comfortable swing, capable of any summer cottage.
Conventionally, they can be divided into three large categories:
- mobile – products have a lightweight portable design, due to which swing can be moved around the site to any convenient place, for example, in a house, on a gazebo, or under a canopy during rain;
Mobile swing option with metal base
- family - products with a massive and weighty design. In their structure they resemble without legs with large and high back. Due to its large dimensions, the whole family can fit on the seat. To exploit such swing was safe, they are securely fastened to a U-shaped frame. Strong cables or thick chains are used as clamps. If you arrange a roof over the swing or awning canopy, they can be used even in the rain;
- children's - a special category of products, usually shaped like boats or hanging chairs. Structures are subject to special requirements regarding the frame, which must comply with all safety standards. Very young children can use swing only in the presence of adults and when using special belts. With their help, the baby is fixed in the seat and therefore cannot fall out.
With metal frame, painted in bright colors
Varieties and photos of swings in the country with your own hands
Swing can be classified according to other criteria. The following are distinguished: types of swings by type of construction:
- hammocks - suspended on a metal crossbar. A tree with a thick and straight lower branch can serve as a substitute for a crossbar. When using this design, a person gets the impression that he is floating above the ground. Similar swing are in great demand among those who enjoy reading books;
Hammock swing – great option for relaxation and admiring nature
Note! Hammock products, subject to manufacturing technology, can withstand a weight load of up to 200 kg.
- single – products with various types structures that do not require the installation of additional crossbars. These swing characterized by a quick installation system, and they can be installed anywhere. A variety of materials are used for manufacturing;
Beautiful hanging swing in the garden private house
- hanging - swing They are a seat suspended on several ropes or chains. Ropes are attached to the sides. Thanks to the application various materials, which make the product durable, comfortable and lightweight, hanging swings can have different shapes and sizes;
Cozy hanging fabric swing, created with your own hands
- sun loungers - products can accommodate a family consisting of two adults and one child. Swing They have a special design that involves fixation at a single attachment point, which allows them to be installed in a room. The material used for manufacturing is a special metal alloy. Despite the apparent airiness, these products are very durable.
Large family swing with metal frame
Before getting started, you should prepare the necessary materials and tools.
Make sure you have the following in advance:
- file or sandpaper (for working with metal surfaces);
- welding machine;
- electrodes;
- containers for mixing the solution;
Metal swing are distinguished by their elegance and apparent lightness of design
- ingredients for preparing the solution (crushed stone, water, cement, sand);
- fasteners (nuts, bolts);
- metal pipes;
- wrenches and shovels;
- grinders and a set of metal discs.
Modern design metal swing for garden
Making a swing with your own hands: drawings and photos
The first thing to do is prepare the pipes. Cutting the material is carried out as follows:
- side stand – 2 pcs., length – 2 m;
- base element - 2 pcs. on each side, length at your discretion;
- crossbar – 1 pc., length – 1.5-2 m.
Mounting dimensions metal swing and wood
Helpful advice! After cutting metal pipes, burrs may form on them. To remove them, use a file or sandpaper.
Elements intended for the base should be secured by welding at an angle of 45°. Next, the crossbar is welded to the posts at an angle of 90°.
To install the structure, two trenches must be dug. The width of these recesses should correspond to the resulting tripod, and the depth should be at least 0.8 m. The width of the crossbar should fit between the trenches.
Hanging swing unusual shape with metal frame
The support parts of the swing will be installed in the recesses. First, a sand cushion should be formed at the bottom. The thickness of the layer is 0.1-0.2 m. After this, the embankment is carefully compacted. The base of the structure is installed on top, the recesses are filled with concrete mortar.
To prepare the mixture, mix sand, cement and crushed stone in the following proportions: 2:1:1 (respectively). Add liquid to the resulting mixture and mix the solution. As a result, you should get a homogeneous mass. Make sure it is not too liquid.
Drawing of a garden swing: 1 - screws for fastening the back and seat slats; 2 - strips; 3 - corners of the rocking seat frame; 4 - swing truss base rod; 5 - rivets; 6 - connecting strip of seat rigidity and seat suspension; 7 - side rods of the swing truss; 8 - connection of the ends of the awning support frame; 9 - cord for hanging the rocking seat; 10 - carbine; 11 - ring; 12 - scarf-strut; 13 - upper rod of the swing truss; 14 - connecting bolts with washers and nuts; 15 - liner retaining bolt; 16 - liner with hole and internal thread under the connecting bolt; 17 - wide spacer washer; 18 - support frame for the awning; 19 - washer; 20 - bolt connecting the top rod to the side rods; 21 - crossbar - 2 pcs. (steel strip with bolts)
It takes about a week for the concrete to harden. Until this point, it is not recommended to attach a seat to the crossbar, which can be held in place by cables or metal beams. After making sure that the solution has hardened, attach the hooks by welding and install the seat on the cables. If used metal beams, weld the seat to them. When the structure is completely ready and installed, it can be coated with paint to give the swing a beautiful appearance and protect the metal from corrosion.
Metal swing for the garden with awning and soft pillows
How to make a swing in the garden with your own hands from wood
This technology is being considered that can simultaneously accommodate several babies at once. The size parameters of the swing can be changed at your discretion.
Helpful advice! Use the following types of wood as a material: birch, pine, spruce.
Children's outdoor swing built from wood
Preparatory stage: tools and materials
The list of materials needed to create a wood structure includes:
- board – 15 pcs., length – 2.5 m, section – 2.5x10 cm;
- board – 1 pc., length – 2 m, section – 5x15 cm;
- carabiner – 6 pcs.;
- self-tapping screws – 250 pcs., size – 3.5x52 mm;
- welded chain, the length of which is selected taking into account the height of the swing, the thickness of the links is 0.5 cm;
- galvanized screws – 2 pcs. size 1.2x10 cm + 2 pcs. size 1.2x8 cm.
DIY baby swing drawing: 1 - side outer part of the seat frame – 2 pcs. (90x35x375); 2 - side inner part of the seat frame – 2 pcs. (70x35x375); 3 - seat frame cross member – 2 pcs. (90x35x375); 4 - vertical part of the armrest – 2 pcs. (45x35x275); 5 - vertical back part – 2 pcs. (90x35x650); 6 - horizontal part of the armrest – 4 pcs. (45x35x530); 7 - upper part of the armrest – 2 pcs. (145x20x585); 8 - upper chain holder – 2 pcs. (45x35x300); 9 - lower chain holder – 2 pcs. (70x35x150); 10 - front and rear parts of the seat frame – 2 pcs. (90x35x1300); 11 - back cross member – 1 pc. (90x35x1400); 12 - seat board – 1 pc. (90x20x1170); 13 - seat board – 3 pcs. (90x20x1230); 14 - back board – 12 pcs. (90x20x850)
The market assortment offers self-tapping screws of various colors. The shade of fasteners can be effectively played up in swing design, so you should pay attention to the color of the screws. By choosing fasteners to match the wood, you can hide the joints of the structural parts. Self-tapping screws of contrasting colors will allow you to achieve an interesting effect.
Hanging wooden swing painted white
Don't forget to prepare the tool:
- roulette;
- pencil;
- a square to measure the size of the corners;
- circular saw for cutting wood;
- drill and a set of drills for it;
- plane and hacksaw;
- hammer.
Scheme drawing wooden swing devices with dimensions
Technology for creating children's swings: how to make a structure with your own hands
If you take on making a swing with your own hands, you can make your work easier in one simple way - make a plan and try to stick to it. It is recommended to prepare a project in advance, draw up blueprints and mark on them all the dimensional parameters, fastener locations, and analyze the future product for reliability.
If you have no experience in composing drawings, use ready-made projects. , which you can find on the Internet, will help you decide on the choice of a suitable design. Don't forget there is a big difference between swings intended for adults and children's versions of products.
Suspension swing option from a used car tire
On pre-prepared parts (each 1.5 m long), the cut should be made strictly at a right angle. Boards 2 cm thick are intended for seat construction. It is better to use boards with a thickness of 1.2-1.3 cm to make the backrest. For the seat you will need 32 planks, 15 of which should have a length of 0.45 m, the remaining 17 - 0.5 m.
Helpful advice! To prevent cracking of wood during installation of self-tapping screws, drill small holes in the structural elements that are to be fastened.
Assembly swing sizes with metal frame
Working with the back and seat of the swing
If you want to make a more comfortable and convenient design for the seat back, it should be given a shaped shape. To achieve the desired result, use a board with a large thickness (section - 5x15 cm). You need to make 6 parts. Using a marker or pencil, apply the appropriate markings to the workpieces.
After this, you need to determine the angle at which the back will be fixed. The slats are fixed in equal increments. Make sure the slats are installed level. To do this, first perform fixation on the sides, and then in the middle.
Baby swing, suspended from the frame on chains
Increase operating comfort swing installation of armrests will allow. It is recommended to use timber for these purposes. The width does not matter much and is selected taking into account your own wishes. The armrests are screwed to the frame part of the backrest on one side, and attached to the seat on the other.
At the next stage, you can attach the welded chain to the frame. The optimal place is the lower area of the armrest, that is, where it connects to the seat. Take a special connector that has a ring on one side and a thread on the other. It is attached to the crossbar and the frame of the seat. Subsequently, a chain will pass through these rings.
Drawing of a chair with a back and sides for a swing(cm): 1 - horizontal sidewall element - 4 pcs. (5x5x70); 2 - connecting rod - 3 pcs. (d = 2.5 cm, length 80 cm); 3 - reinforcing angle - 4 pcs. (2.5x10x10); 4, 11 - vertical sidewall elements - 4 pcs. (5x5x37.5); 5 - back frame element - 2 pcs. (5x5x37.5); 6 - back and seat grille element - 13 pcs. (d = 2.5 cm, length 58 cm); 7 - seat frame element - 2 pcs. (5x5x67.5); 8 - suspension cord guide - 2 pcs. (d = 2.5 cm, length 10 cm); 9 - pin - 4 pcs. (d = 1 cm, length 7 cm); 10 - seat clamp (d = 2.5 cm, length 68 cm)
To secure swing It is better to use an A-shaped rack. You need to take strong logs as supporting elements. Anyone who knows how to use a welding machine can take on the production of a metal frame.
Bright children's swing with original design
Building a support part for a swing with your own hands
Many masters involved in making swings for summer cottages, they give preference to A-shaped racks, as they provide high level reliable, durable and can withstand heavy loads. At this stage you will need the same set of tools as when working on the seat. Of course, if we are talking about a stand made of wood. Otherwise you will need a welding machine.
A-frame support posts are reliable, durable and can withstand heavy loads
The first thing you have to do is make the racks. They must be the same and have the same size. Subsequently, you can install them at the distance that you need. This figure depends on the width of the seat. A crossbar should be used to connect the supports.
Important! Follow accurate calculations the angle at which vertically located elements of the racks will be connected. The top of the pillars needs to be securely fastened. Otherwise they may be led.
Reliable fastening of the upper part of the pillars will ensure a high level of strength of the entire structure
To mount the crossbar, mark 1/3 of the support posts. It is at this level that the installation will take place. Self-tapping screws and corners made of metal can be used as fixing elements. Make sure that the crossbar is installed at the same height. Typically, swings have one crossbar, but if you want to increase the strength of the structure, you can install two.
To install the base, dig holes in the ground. The maximum depth is 0.8 m. The structure is installed on a cushion of crushed stone with a thickness of about 0.2 m. After the racks have been placed inside, they are filled with concrete mortar.
Hanging children's swing with wooden frame
Taking into account the fact that wood is extremely susceptible to rotting, the lower part of the racks should be treated with an antiseptic and insulated before concreting the base. For these purposes it is worth stocking up waterproofing material. Roofing felt will do.
Since the structure will be used by children in the future, it needs to be secured. Sharp corner parts should be rounded; irregularities and burrs are removed by grinding.
Process construction of children's swings made of wood
Photos of do-it-yourself swings and features of their manufacture
Even if you are not at all comfortable with a plane and a welding machine, this does not mean that a swing in your summer cottage will remain a luxury for you. There are a lot of simple designs that you can handle making. Moreover most of of which does not require the purchase of any expensive materials. You can always arm yourself with improvised means.
Simple children's swing for the garden suspended on ropes from a tree branch
Swings made from scrap materials: pallets
Pallets are a very popular type of material from which furniture for home and garden is made. Due to their versatility, they can also be used for organization of swings on suburban area. To do this, you should have on hand one pallet, a rope and a tree where the structure will be suspended.
Helpful advice! As a substitute for wood, you can install strong support poles.
Pallets are an excellent material for creating original garden furniture
Even a product created on the basis of one pallet can have several modifications. The one-piece element can be fixed in a suspended state at the four corners using ropes. This is enough for the swing to perform its function. To create coziness, just place a small mattress on top of the pallet and cover it with a blanket or sheet. Several pillows on top will be a unique solution to the problem of the lack of a backrest.
Cozy children's swing made of pallets with a soft mattress and pillows
Constructions of this type can be used not only for reading books on outdoors, but also for basic relaxation from the midday heat in the shade. They can even be used for sleeping.
For creating a swing with your own hands with a full back you will need two pallets. As is the case with wooden structures from boards and timber, here you should also treat the surface with sandpaper to get rid of burrs. The product must be thoroughly cleaned and painted using a dye intended for wood and outdoor use. It is enough to use a moisture-resistant varnish that will not spoil the beauty of the wood.
Hanging swing for a summer house made from pallets
Other types of DIY swings
The simplest version of a swing is considered to be a board-shaped seat suspended with ropes. To prevent rapid fraying of the rope, two more pieces can be nailed to the sides of the board. After this, 4 holes are made through which the ropes are threaded. To secure it, strong and tight knots are tied at the ends. The structure itself can be mounted either on a tree or on a U-shaped support base.
Beautiful hanging swing will decorate your garden plot
Swing, suspended on ropes, can be made in another way. Instead of holes, grooves are formed in the board: a pair in the end part and a pair along the edges in the corner area. The seat (board) can be shaped into a semicircle or left straight. Due to the tension force, the rope will not jump out of the grooves, despite the fact that they are open.
Safe children's swing you can create it yourself from textiles and wood
Helpful advice! If you have an unusable skateboard or snowboard, you can use it instead of a seat, giving the swing an original appearance.
For making a swing with your own hands You can use a large number of different materials on the site, up to car tires. It is enough to hang the tire on a tree branch using a rope. If you care about nature, you should not use a chain - it injures the bark too much.
Hanging wicker chair swing decorated with bright ribbons
Some craftsmen give tire swings intricate carved shapes. For getting original design it's enough to have a sharp one cutting tool and ready-made diagrams. Tires can be cut using a construction knife. Pre-mark the surface for cuts using chalk or a dark marker. Ready product can be painted in bright colors or covered with designs.
Swing made of two logs small size, tied together with a rope, are very popular among summer residents. The main thing is that the wood is cleaned, leveled and tightly bound.
Drawing for creating a swing in the shape of a horse from an old tire
Beautiful designs and methods of their fastening
There are several options for mounting systems that can be used for swings. These options are the most common:
- carabiners - in this case, the beam is wrapped around an element having a round cross-section (used for rounded beams) or rectangular (a square carabiner for beams);
- anchors - in fact, they are the same carbines that have a through type of fastening.
Reliability and safety of the design are the main ones properties of a good children's swing
Swing with four attachment points(2 on the seat and 2 on the back) can be hung in two ways. In the first case, you bring chains or ropes together into a common ring, which is a connecting carabiner. After which one of the ropes or chains is attached to the crossbar with the main carabiner. As a result, you get two fixation points on the crossbar.
Another option involves installing a fastening system, which is based on the use of 4 carabiners that secure each of the ropes or chains leading from the structure.
Device options swing seats, as well as the method of attaching anchors to the crossbar
Bench-shaped swings can be mounted on hooks that are mounted in side walls support pillars.
Materials for creating beautiful swings for children in the country with your own hands
If you do not want to be limited to using scrap materials, but want to create an original and beautiful design, you can use interesting types of wood and metals.
Helpful advice! Improve the product by adding a comfortable backrest or a crossbar located in front to its design. Thanks to this limiter, you can increase the level of operational safety of the swing.
For outdoor hanging swing it is better to choose boards from hardwood trees
For creating beautiful swing you will need:
- carabiners made of durable metal;
- boards from deciduous trees;
- hanging chain;
- self-tapping screws with different dimensional parameters;
- screws equipped with rings, which are also used for hanging home children's swings installed in the room.
Comfortable baby swing hammock type made of thick colored fabric
The set of tools for work is limited to:
- drill and set of drills;
- saw and hacksaw;
- jigsaw and plane;
- hammer;
- devices for measuring and marking (square, tape measure, chalk, pencil/marker).
Ordinary old tires can be turned into original swings for children
For swing installation you need to select a shady place, for example, an area under a tree or under the roof of a canopy or terrace. You can even equip the structure itself with a roof or canopy, otherwise you will have to cover the product with a tarpaulin or film in bad weather.
Initial stage of product manufacturing
Any stable swing design begins with digging support pillars to a depth of 0.8 m. The remaining space in the recess is filled with concrete mortar. The crossbar is then connected to the posts.
Construction of a wooden swing: 1 - top tie (length 115 cm, width and thickness of the board 10x5 cm); 2 - board-visor, covering the heads of the bolts and protecting the screed from bad weather (length 145 cm, width and thickness 22.5x5 cm); 3 - two racks (height 275 cm, width and thickness 22.5x5 cm), the distance between the racks is 105 cm, the ends of the racks are concreted into the ground to a depth of 60 cm; 4 - galvanized chain attached at the top and bottom to the eye bolts on the turnbuckles; 5 - seat (length 60 cm, width and thickness 15x5 cm)
Further actions depend on what type of material is used to make the product. If swing are created on the basis of metal pipes, the connection of all elements is carried out only using a welding machine. Wood supports will require pre-treatment with an antiseptic and nuts and bolts as fasteners.
The seat is created from two frames. One of them will be the back, the second will be the seat. Install and secure pieces of plywood or wood on them. After this, you will need to secure the frames at an angle of strictly 120°.
Process construction children's complex with a swing made of wood
In order to attach a rope or chain to the seat, brackets or special hooks are installed. This will allow you to hang the structure from the crossbar.
Note! The swing is suspended in such a way that the feet of the person sitting on it can touch the ground.
The design of the structure can be improved by decorating it or installing some unusual object as a seat.
Baby swing hanging from a tree on a rope
Do-it-yourself installation of the fastening mechanism on a swing
Hanging the swing seat to the crossbar is carried out using staples or special hooks. If the structure will be held in place by cables, you will also need to purchase clamps that will serve as clamps. It is also possible to use other materials, such as chain or rope.
It is recommended to use a chain with large links. This will increase the service life of the product due to the fact that the metal from which they are made is not afraid of the negative effects of weather conditions and temperature changes. Moreover, the chain is often used to decorate the landscape. It will complement the design of the yard in a suburban area.
Installation of fasteners for hanging swings
The suspension installation area requires careful strengthening. For decorative purposes, you can put pillows, a mattress on a wooden seat, or pull an awning over it. These elements will not only be able to decorate the product, but will also increase the comfort of use and make it a pleasant place to relax.
Since the design is made for children, it is better to equip the swing seat with a comfortable backrest. As for the suspension, it is less important in this case.
Scheme drawing devices for hanging swings from a car tire on metal frame: 1 - racks; 2 - tire; 3 - welded calibrated chain; 4 - M12 bolt with eye; 5 - section of channel No. 14, the length of which is 200 mm; 6 - steel plate 140x200 mm; 7 - M12 bolt
How to make your own swing safe
The area where children relax and have fun must be safe. Following simple rules, this can be easily achieved:
- use the safest and most reliable nodes;
- nylon rope is less harmful to the tree than others;
- the best wood option is oak;
Children's swing made of wood, created with your own hands, in the form of a mouse and a beetle
- Having figured out how to make a swing in the country, before fixing it to the tree, carefully inspect the branch on which it will be suspended. Make sure there are no cracks, excessive dryness, or signs of disease;
- If you use a chain to hang the swing, it is recommended to place it inside the plastic tubes. Otherwise, the child's fingers may get caught in the links;
- the branch with the swing should be checked for reliability, since during the use of the structure the wood gradually grinds and collapses. This needs to be done every week;
Before use swing children, be sure to check the design for strength
- Before allowing children to use the product, check its durability. The largest family member is suitable for this. If the swing can support his weight, then it can be put into operation;
- use only reliable carabiner options.
We should not forget about the aesthetic side of the issue. Make the sides of the swing shaped to make it interesting for children. The sides can be made in the shape of dinosaurs or cars, ships.
