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
| Type of material | Advantages | Flaws |
| Tree |
|
|
| Metal |
|
|
| Plastic |
|
|
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 at finished form, but they are only suitable for kids
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
Creation hanging swing won't take long 
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 swings frame type- children from 3 to 10 years old. Such structures have big advantage- mobility. They can be placed in any area 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 appropriate 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 the 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 way to make a hanging swing is with a metal support and wooden swing-balance.
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 materials (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 structural elements).
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 necessary materials, tool, you can start 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 beam(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, in the central part there is a hole for profile pipe.
Pens, like all others 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.
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.
- 1 Types of children's swings
- 2 Preparatory work
- 3 Step-by-step instruction making a hanging swing with a chain and a wooden seat
- 4 How to make a swing-balance for a child from wood with your own hands
- 5 Video: how to make a product from a tire
- 6 Decoration process
Types of children's swings
The swing performs a number of useful functions:
Children love to swing on swings
For several centuries, swings remained a popular attraction, not only for children, but also for adults. Not a single folk festival in Ancient Rus' was complete without “flights” on these devices. During the Russian Empire, both the poor and rich people had them. Naturally, they looked different: the poor swung on ordinary wooden boards tied with ropes to poles, and the swings of the rich were decorated with 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
| Type of material | Advantages | Flaws |
| Tree |
|
|
| Metal |
|
|
| Plastic |
|
|
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 skillful 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
According to the design features, swings are:
- frame;
- hanging;
- floor;
- transformers;
- electronic type.
Age preferences for frame-type swings are children from 3 to 10 years old. Such structures have a great 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.
How cool it is to fly up to the skies, swinging on “boats”
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.
Only two people can ride on the balance swing
Nowadays, manufacturers of children's structures offer a wide variety of 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
This ladybug won't take your child to heaven, but it 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 the 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.
For through holes in the crossbar, special fasteners will be needed
For fastening, you can use special devices.
You can fix the swing with the girth of the crossbars using special carabiners
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.
You can use a broken chair as a seat
If you have more than one child or you often have guests with children, you can make a balancer for two. They are made 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 posts (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 materials (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:
By using a hand drill, you will significantly reduce the time needed to build a swing.
For this stage, you can take a ready-made solution
There is another reliable way to attach supports and crossbars - by welding a special structure (this option is very suitable for connecting wooden structural elements).
Using a special element to connect parts, you can ensure the reliability of your design
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:
Bearings require regular lubrication
For safety, you can use a solid metal structure on which a wooden seat is attached
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 diagram you have drawn up gives a clear idea of the sequence of actions
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 pre-drilled holes on both pipes.
With certain skills, you can build a swing-balance for children
Video: how to make a product from a tire
Decoration process
After the swing is installed, you need to take care of its appearance. The easiest way to paint them is with oil paint. This method is suitable for both wooden and metal structures. You can get creative and make the swing especially attractive for children.
The easiest way to decorate is to paint
Do not neglect the rules for using children's swings, which will help avoid injuries. It is forbidden:
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.
According to popular opinion, swings are used only for fun and only by children. Unfortunately, this opinion is erroneous, since a swing can become an excellent decorative element for a summer cottage and complement an existing design solution generally. Before you make a swing in the country, you need to familiarize yourself with possible options their structures in order to choose the most suitable one in terms of design and functionality, and then begin manufacturing the entire structure. About this and much more in the article below. Happy exploring.
Typically, swings are made from 2 materials. It is either metal, or wood, or a combination of both. Seats for swings can be made from virtually any available materials: ropes, old chair bases, armchairs, plastic, and the like.
The main criterion for a swing is its comfort and safety. Options for additional superstructures over outdoor swings are also possible in the form of all kinds of canopies made of wood, tarpaulin, fabrics, and so on. A canopy is necessary for protection from various climatic influences.
Swing options
Before erecting a structure, you should think about the purpose of its use, whether you will use it personally, or whether it will be a children's swing for the dacha. Also think about the location of the swings in your summer cottage, their dimensions and design, depending on the climate zone in which your summer cottage is located (not in every area swings can be wintered outside). In addition to these requirements, you also need to think about overall design plot and swings that will fit into it.
According to variations in location, swings are divided into mobile and stationary. Collapsible swings, that is, mobile ones, can include in their design special frame, mounted directly on the ground. You can make several types of swings with your own hands, the main ones being: hammocks (1), sofas (2) and balance beams (3).
There is also a huge number of non-standard designs, some of which are striking:
- Chip-shaped swing;
- suspended swing in a rack made in the shape of the letter L;
- in the form of children's structures (boats, birds, airplanes);
- metal swing with a hoop-shaped seat and decor made of forged elements;
- swing for children with disabilities.
The manufacture of a hanging swing involves organizing only the seat and does not include the construction of a frame. The seat is attached to tree plantings on a summer cottage or to beams using chains, ropes, and other devices that can withstand the required weight. Of course, you can build a frame, but for this you need to have the skills to work with welding machine, for example, if the frame is metal. Therefore, the easiest way is to attach the swing to ready-made structures, such as a tree, which are available on almost every site.
From old tires
Making such a swing with your own hands may include several options for their implementation:
From timber or boards
To make such a homemade wooden swing for the dacha, which has a familiar look for everyone, you just need to make holes along the edges of the board or beam and insert ropes, a chain or other fastening element into them.
Instead of a beam, it is possible to use the base of a chair. In this case, it is necessary to remove the legs and wrap them with rope, as indicated in the image.
From a hoop
An ordinary hoop, made of aluminum or steel, is wrapped with rope so as to form a weave of a certain shape, for example, in the form of a web. It is advisable to line the entire perimeter of the hoop with foam rubber, placing an additional layer of fabric on top. To secure the swing, metal rings, ropes, chains or other fastening devices are used. When attaching a swing from a hoop, it must be done at no less than 4 points along the perimeter of the hoop.
A special version of such a swing made from a hoop can be a swing with a pelvis placed inside the hoop.
Swing made from a hoop and a basinYour safety depends on how firmly the ropes are attached to the base of the hoop.
The design can easily be modernized or altered depending on the needs of the owner. For example, you can make a flower bed out of it.
From tarpaulin
For organization you will need metal triangles, fastening materials in the form of chains or ropes, and materials for the saddle in the form of tarpaulins. The tarpaulin is folded several times to enclose the metal triangle, after which the resulting structure is held together with rivets. Then the swing must be hung up and used for its intended purpose. Canvas swing
From pallets
To make such a swing, the same principles are used as for organizing the most ordinary swing. Using a rope or other fastening material, the swing is tied to the base of the prepared support post.
Pallet swingIf you want to get a more comfortable, but at the same time complex design, then you can combine several pallets - you get a swing with a backrest.
From snowboarding
By attaching ropes to supports, you can tie a snowboard to them. If you think that this design is not strong enough, you have the wrong opinion, since this board is designed to withstand enormous loads.
Snowboard swingThe equivalent of a snowboard can be a skateboard. If there are still wheels on it, this will help secure the rope, preventing it from slipping.
Skateboard swingSwings on stands
To make such a swing for your dacha with your own hands, you will need several elements:
- Durable rope;
- Tree;
- Plywood or chipboard along with a picket fence to organize the saddle;
- Fastening elements - rope or chain.
To secure the structure, it is necessary to use sufficiently powerful zinc bolts. Ordinary nails or screws cannot provide adequate security.
Anchor hook fastening diagramYou also need to use an antiseptic - it will prevent the tree from being affected by weather conditions.
The swing is secured by hanging it on a pre-prepared beam or branch. Wood blocks are usually used to make the support structure. Bench posts, the ends of which are buried in the ground, are usually treated with bitumen for long service life. Since the fastening of the racks must be strong, a hole of approximately 1 meter is dug. After installing the stand, the bottom of the pit is filled with 20-30 centimeters of crushed stone and sand, and the top is filled with concrete.
Swing diagramIf you have enough time and desire, you can make pillars from concrete and then attach them to them wooden block large anchor bolts. If you decide on concrete pillars, then to attach wood to them you need to use a material that provides moisture insulation.
For additional stability and safety, braces can be attached to the racks, the installation of which should be carried out at an angle of 45 degrees.
Such garden swings for the dacha also require endurance. necessary conditions During their manufacture, the process occurs in several stages.
Necessary:
- Make the clubs in the form of an arc, designed to secure the base of the entire bench. You need to cut 6 such arcs, using wood (board and plywood) of different thicknesses (for boards - 22 mm, for plywood - 12 mm).
Plywood support arches
- Using the obtained plywood blanks we make a core. To do this, we attach arcs of plywood to the wood, trace them with a pencil and cut out the shape we need from the wood. It is also necessary to make cutouts into which the rope will be threaded. The place for the cutouts is the outer layers of the blanks located on the edge.
Wood core along prepared arcs
- We glue the plywood blanks (arcs) together with the board using a special glue that is not susceptible to water influence. We fasten the support with clamps, which can be removed only after the glue has completely dried.
- We process the edges of the resulting structure with a special grinding machine to give it a circular shape.
Processing with a grinder
- Making circles certain thickness from boards that will serve as rope holders. If there is a special attachment for the drill for these purposes, then it is advisable to use it.
Circles for fastening ropes
- All previously made elements require treatment with weatherproof paint or a primer mixture.
Painting
- We screw the rope holders into the pre-cut wooden circles and fasten them with the same screw to the supports along the edges on both sides, after which we cover the wooden bases with paint.
Rope holders
- Making a saddle initial stage the manufacture of which will be the alignment of the picket fence.
Aligning the picket fence
- Holes are made in each component element of the saddle (in the slats). The holes must be neatly designed - arranged in one row. A corner or piece of plywood with pre-drilled holes in them will help with this - a kind of template.
Drilling holes in the picket fence
- Using self-tapping screws, we screw the boards to the previously made supports. To ensure that the distance between the screwed boards is the same, special boards can be placed under them. Drilling holes
- We screw the armrests, also made of planks, to the end of the support using self-tapping screws, after placing pre-prepared wooden circles between them and the support.
Attaching the armrests
- We insert a rope into the hole in the metal holder that was previously attached to the base of the swing. We tie the rope tightly and additionally secure it with wire.
Ready swing
- Using a knife or scissors, we get rid of the excess length of the rope.
- We insert the rope into the pre-made hole in the armrests and also tie it to a knot on the other side of the arched bar.
- We hang the swing on a beam or tree, tying it with a rope branch.
The first children's swings for the dacha were made, although they are used not only by children, but also by adults.
DIY metal swing
Metal swing on support posts
It’s quite possible to make a swing for a summer house with your own hands, but not all options may suit you if you don’t have experience in working with certain tools, for example, a welding machine. It's better to practice on more first simple options, for example, make a wooden swing for a summer house from a board or timber. A skateboard option is also quite suitable if you have one and are no longer using it for its intended purpose.
Well, then you can try to do more complex designs, for example, a wooden swing similar to a bench or sofa, as described above. You can ask your neighbors or people who have already dealt with a similar process. This will protect you from creating an unsafe design, which is one of the most important factor successfully making a swing. Appearance– far from being the main thing, safety comes first.
Every owner of a summer cottage or private house has thought about how to make a swing with his own hands. Swings can be comfortable place relaxation, fun entertainment for children and even worthy decoration land plot. There are many different models and drawings according to which you can make a swing for a summer house. We will try to consider the most practical of them.
The simplest option
To answer the question of how to make a children's swing with your own hands quickly and easily, we offer you an elementary option. Anyone can make this model, you can save time and put almost no effort. To do this, you will need a wooden cargo pallet, that is, an ordinary brick pallet, do not rush to throw it away. This is the finished basis for your swing. All you need is a strong rope to tie this swing to a tree trunk or wooden support from pillars. If you have two such pallets in your household, you yourself can figure out how to make a garden swing with your own hands with a backrest.
And here is a video from Youtube on how to make such a swing from a pallet with your own hands and brains)))
Another one simple model- This is a small board as a seat on a rope. If you are interested in this option and want to make a swing with your own hands, a photo will suffice as a guide. In the photograph or drawing you will definitely see that the seat is duplicated from below with two planks at the places where the rope is attached. This will help reduce the load on the board and also prevent friction on the rope.
Swing for two
If you are thinking about how to make a more complex model of a swing at your dacha with your own hands, you cannot do without video instructions. In this article we will give you the answer to the question of how to make a swing with your own hands; the video below on the page will definitely help you. We will still try to explain it in our fingers. The basis for the seat here will be a structure made of posts. You will need to make two A-frame supports connected at the top by a long beam. The longer the beam, the larger the size of the swing you can hang on the support. If you have two children, you want to arrange entertainment for both, but don’t know how, you can make a children’s swing for two.
What and how to make a swing at the dacha with your own hands for children and adults
We have already talked about how to make a children's swing with your own hands. But sometimes the problem doesn’t end there; adults also want to remember their childhood and swing on a swing, but on a comfortable one. In addition, such a design must withstand a decent load. However, if it is quite simple to make a children's swing with your own hands, then you will have to show real skill. A swing bench or a garden swing with your own hands can be made in different ways. The most complex models include artistic forging and other types of metal work.
We will analyze a simpler option and tell you how to make a wooden swing with your own hands, on which an adult can relax and a child can have fun. You will need three boards for the back and two for the seat. The basis of the backrest structure will be three beams; exactly the same support is made for the seat. Two ropes will be attached to hooks driven into the side bars of the backrest, and two to ordinary holes in the seat bars. Now you know how to make a swing with your own hands for children and adults.
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You can create these designs yourself or purchase a ready-made factory-made kit. In any of the options, it is necessary to study in detail such a popular option for children's fun as children's outdoor swings for the dacha. The types, materials, and production of such a design are extremely diverse, so the information presented in our review will be useful when choosing suitable products in the shop. It will also help you avoid making mistakes when implementing the corresponding project yourself.
High-quality swings are an essential component of a full-fledged playground
For whom and what are the benefits of a garden swing: obvious facts and important nuances
Don't assume that swings and slides are only for children. Beautiful products will become a decoration for anyone. Durable structures able to support the weight of a teenager and an adult. It should be remembered that appropriate entertainment and play facilities will distract the child from other activities for a long time. This tool will “create” free time, which parents can use at their own discretion.
After carefully studying this issue, it is not difficult to formulate the following positive results:
- Swings for babies – effective remedy, replacing the cradle. With their help without extra effort create specific movements so that the baby falls asleep peacefully.
- When the child begins to walk, a garden children's swing will help develop the vestibular apparatus, dexterity, and strength. They will be useful for studying the world around you and your own physical capabilities.
- Even a small home swing for children in an apartment is quite suitable for teaching independent actions.
- Double and balancing stationary models for a child in the country will help to establish communication with peers.
For your information! Attractive, well-thought-out design provides good conditions for physical activity. It distracts attention from computer games and other sedentary activities. A high-quality children's sports complex with swings for babies is an effective preventive measure. It improves health and improves the body's protective functions.
The photos with comments explain the need for serious preparation for this project. Double swings must be designed for a significant weight. Outdoor structures for adults are created with a sufficient margin of safety. Decorative and protective surfaces and materials are selected taking into account natural influences. You should create a diagram with dimensions and a list of components. It will be useful to study the reviews of the owners if you decide to buy a finished product in a store.
Classification of materials for children's outdoor swings for the garden, taking into account consumer characteristics
In any case, you need to decide what to make the appropriate structure from. The following list provides general requirements:
- Price suitable materials must be reasonable. When calculating, it is necessary to sum up the costs of purchase and transportation, processing and installation.
- Finished products will be used for outdoors. It is necessary to take into account changes in humidity and temperature, direct Sun rays, other external influences.
- The reliability of structural elements and joints should not be in doubt. We must remember about static and dynamic loads.
- It will be useful if within long term the service will not require too much care.
- In collapsible structures it is necessary to pay Special attention strength of joints. But such products are easier to repair. After the end of the summer season, they can be dismantled for subsequent storage indoors.
Country wooden swing: ease of processing and other advantages
The simplest outdoor swing for children in the country can be made in a couple of hours, no more. After processing the edges, the board will make a good seat. To prevent the rope ropes from jumping off, notches are made in this part. Garden trees need to be examined carefully. A strong branch at a height of 2 meters or more from the ground is suitable. A clamp is installed at the place where the upper fastening is installed, which will prevent the rope and the tree from coming into contact. This will increase the reliability of this node.
For your information! Please note that written documentation makes it easier to install correct sequence assemblies.
Video: DIY garden swing made of wood
Plastic swings suspended and balanced: features of the use of materials
The different designs will be discussed in detail below. But for an objective analysis it is better to take into account some parameters different models when studying polymer materials.
To make such a product reliable, the developers correctly distributed stiffeners in the most critical places. You can see how smooth shapes can be created from plastic, without sharp edges or other unsafe elements. This lightweight design without much effort you can move it to the right place. Wide base The central part provides good support. To improve stability, this part can be made hollow. You can pour water inside or add sand to make it heavier during use.
The grooved surface of this seat prevents slipping. To prevent the ropes from fraying, they are passed through special liner tubes. They are securely secured with special blocks with locking rings. Ribs are visible in the lower part, increasing the rigidity of the structure.
Based on these examples, we can formulate the advantages and disadvantages of plastics:
- These materials make cute products for children that are resistant to various types external influences. Dyes are added to the base of the mixture, so the brightness of the colors is maintained for a long service life.
- Polymers are well suited for creating complex products. With proper development of the project, it will be ensured high level security.
- Plastic structures, even when large, weigh little.
- The main disadvantage is the relatively low resistance of parts made from cheap hard polymers to strong impacts. One should not forget about the decrease in strength with decreasing temperature.
- It should also be noted the low maintainability. Adhesive joints in this case, it is recommended to use it only for attaching decorative elements.
- Some types of polymers will be destroyed by ultraviolet rays, release allergens and unpleasant odors when heated. It is imperative to take into account possible unfavorable factors when choosing suitable products for your child.
Metal swing for a summer residence: reliability and durability
Metal is heavier compared to wood and plastic. But it is from it that parts designed for high loads are made. This material is often used to strengthen structures and manufacture the most critical elements of supports and fastenings. The main disadvantage is the need for protection against corrosion processes. It is also necessary to note the following nuances that will hinder the successful implementation of the corresponding project:
- Making high-quality outdoor children's swings from steel with your own hands is not easy. The material is difficult to process and cut.
- To speed up work operations, you will have to purchase drills and hacksaw blades for metal, and tools with powerful electric drives.
- You can create a curved pipe shape without damaging the workpiece using a special one.
- The production of forged elements and welded joints will need to be mastered. To accurately reproduce these and some other operating technologies, appropriate equipment is required.
These comments should be examined carefully to make a realistic assessment of the prospects for future action. At a minimum, you will need a preliminary design selection and drawings. With the help of these materials it will be possible to draw a conclusion about whether it is worth creating country swing yourself.
Using this figure you can study individual elements:
- The most complex unit here is the special mechanism (I). It provides support and swing of the rocker arm (1) on the axis (11), free rotation of 360 degrees around the central shaft (8.9).
- The cage (3) fixes the required position of the ball bearings (4, 5). Protection from dust and precipitation is provided by a removable casing (2).
- The rocker arm is made of pipe 48 x 3.5 (diameter x wall thickness in mm). This part is welded to the cheeks of the bracket (12) with a strip (40 x 5 mm).
- The support legs are made from pipe (33.5 x 3 mm). Frame (15) and handle (13) made of metal rod (12 mm).
- To make a seat you can use wooden board, or plywood with a thickness of 10 to 12 mm.
Before assembly, all external surfaces of metal parts, except bearings and axles, are successively coated with primer and paint. Lubricant is applied to moving joints to reduce the coefficient of friction and eliminate extraneous sounds. Wooden parts are carefully processed sandpaper, impregnated with anti-rotting agents, and varnished.
For your information! The entire project can be divided into several stages. Part simple details and you can do the assembly yourself. Welding joints and other complex operations are easier and cheaper to entrust to professionals.
From this photo it is clear that it is difficult to create such a structure at home.Using the video, you can find out how to make a homemade swing for the street and cottage:
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There are many options on sale ready-made devices, but it’s much more fun to make them yourself. Drawings, dimensions and photos various designs The methods described in the article will help you cope with this task.
Classification of types of designs of children's outdoor swings for the garden
From the examples given, it is clear that most often a combination of several materials is used. This allows you to more fully use the existing advantages and at the same time reduce Negative influence shortcomings.
How to make a beautiful and high-quality product will become clear if you consider it in detail. different types swing for children. The following photos with comments provide recommendations for performing work operations and creating individual units, examples of completed projects.
The most difficult technological processes It’s easier to learn with the help of similar materials. Here, for example, it is described in detail how to weld a frame from a steel corner:
Please note that in addition to a special rectifier and electrodes, you will need gloves, a mask, and other personal protective equipment. The work is carried out in a specially designated place, with strict adherence to safety regulations.To install a suspended structure on a tree, you need to figure out how to fasten it so as not to damage the fulcrum during operation.
Here the author of the project used a hook with a latch. It provides reliable fixation, but does not prevent dismantling if the need arises. In this example, we can note not only advantages, but also disadvantages. In the assortment of a specialized store, it is not difficult to select components designed for certain loads. But the ring and hook at the point of contact will be subject to wear. The paint layer will quickly be destroyed and traces of rust will appear. There is no way to learn how to eliminate squeaking during use using lubricant.
The easiest to use are pendulum products like these. To place them, you just need to select a suitable flat area in the yard.
Important! Pay attention to the surface hardness of this option. If necessary, special stands are installed under the legs to increase the support area. You can also use a reinforced concrete slab of suitable size, or pour a small foundation made of mortar with reinforcement.
The swing is round, with a net, put away for storage during the winter season. In the spring, just check the attachment point. If everything is in order, with the help of a stepladder such a nest will be brought into working condition in a few minutes.
It is more difficult to figure out how to install stationary street structures. For a large, heavy structure, you will have to create a reliable one. In the calculation it is necessary, the characteristics of the soil, the depth of occurrence groundwater. In domestic climatic conditions, with severe frost, heaving forces can push out the beam and disrupt the correct geometry.
The last two photos are factory products. These and other professional solutions can be viewed to benefit from ready-made ideas to implement your own plans.
The following list shows the classification of products of this type according to several basic parameters:
- Indoor and outdoor models differ in the level of protection from external influences.
- Portable swings can be moved to another place or disassembled for storage during the winter season. Stationary structures are designed for year-round operation.
- Based on their design, they are divided into suspended and balancing models. There are modifications in each category. Rigid, flexible stretchable suspensions are used. To ensure the ability to move in several directions, the support units are equipped with bearings and springs.
- Swings with single, paired and larger seats.
- Grouping by materials relates only to the main elements of the structure. In practice it is often used different combinations: metal carcass, rope suspensions, plastic and wooden seats.
Powerful electric motors power large swings and carousels in amusement parks. For private designs, such equipment does not make sense, because one of the main functions of the corresponding product is the development of the child’s physical capabilities.
Below is information about what other designs there are and how to build a swing from pipes, rings, and other standard products.
Children's hanging swing
Based on the knowledge gained, it is not difficult to formulate a list of requirements for individual parameters of the future project.
It is necessary to ensure that there is enough free space. With maximum range of motion, it is necessary to exclude the possibility of contact with walls and pieces of furniture. For this reason, it is not recommended to install rope structures in arches and doorways. Here it is better to use rigid suspensions for swings with fastenings that block movements in lateral directions.
Multi-point soft belts are designed to secure the body. Rubber supports prevent the product from sliding on a smooth floor. Soft pads on the bars prevent injuries. Such swings for home can be quickly disassembled. Therefore, during the summer holidays you can take them with you to the dacha. But we must remember that many of the models of this type are intended for indoor use. Fabric and some other elements will be damaged by precipitation and other natural influences.
This project was created taking into account the characteristics of a specific interior. It does not imply the possibility of moving the swing to another location.
But upon careful study of this photo, it is not difficult to find out that such a wooden swing is not too difficult to make with your own hands. Chains, rings, fasteners are standard hardware. Beams and other wooden parts can be ordered from, or created yourself.
Important! It should not be forgotten that all outdoor structures made from such materials must be protected with special impregnations and varnishes from insects, rain and sun.
Children's rope swing
Cut by the right size The board is carefully cleaned, burrs are removed, and the edges are rounded. It is secured to the ropes with your own hands, choosing a suitable tree branch. The whole process will take no more than an hour using available materials and inexpensive carpentry tools.
Swing on chains
Such hangers can be used to secure a fairly heavy structure. Maximum permissible loads can be taken from the accompanying documentation for chains of a certain brand.
Welded joints and forged elements are used here. The rigid frame is made of metal. Pleasant “warm” seat – made of wood. A large translucent polycarbonate sheet provides good protection from rain and sun. It weighs little, so it does not create unnecessary stress on the power elements.
How to make a swing from pipes
One of the advantages of this solution is simple assembly. All products exactly correspond to the dimensions specified in the project. The kit includes the necessary fasteners. The table below shows the main characteristics:
This figure shows that the dimensions of the product are set based on the height of future users.
Children's swings from plastic parts You can assemble it quickly with your own hands. They are distinguished by their light weight, high resistance to precipitation, and affordable cost.
Important! You should remember the limited load capacity of such plastic structures.
Hoop swing
The following algorithm will help you figure out how to weave a swing yourself:
- In the first stage (1), two ropes are secured with knots on a hoop under acute angle. A similar component is created on the opposite side with a loop overlap in the center during installation.
- The same unit is installed in the perpendicular direction (2).
- Continue filling the free space at different angles (3). All ropes are pulled tightly so that they do not sag.
- At the final stage, a circular track (4) is installed. Fixation sites (nodes) are marked with blue dots.
Children's swing balancer
A similar domestically produced design costs from 5,500 to 7,800 rubles. They offer welded products, for transportation of which you must use a suitable vehicle. If you purchase a dismountable kit, you can install it yourself. The “outdoor” version is intended for intensive use, including on public children’s playgrounds. During personal use with relatively lower loads, the service life is much longer.
Elements of a children's country swing
In this section of the site, individual components of the structures are studied in detail. This data will be useful when selecting components for a specific project.
Swing seat
Swing canopy
You can use different materials to create a high-quality swing for your garden with your own hands. The photos below show examples of relevant engineering solutions:
Frame for children's swings
Load-bearing elements, connections, and fastening points must withstand the weight of the structure itself and its users without damage. It is necessary to take into account additional dynamic loads that are generated during the use of the swing. Below are examples of individual engineering solutions that are used in practice in professional and home-made designs.
Where and how to buy children's swings for the dacha
| Photo | Model | price, rub. | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Pioneer TK-2 | 100/35 | 7300-19200 | Model for outdoor use with a basketball hoop. |
 | MSG-01 | 145/- | 12300-14800 | Children's complex with nest swings, double and standard. |
 | Wooden swing | -/- | 390-590 | Can be used indoors and outdoors. The frame for attaching the suspension is not included in the standard package. |
 | Double Space | 100/41 | 15600-17600 | Sports complex for the street. |
 | SET 3 | 50/- | 35000-44000 | Set with gondola |
 | ROTATING SEE-SAW | 50/- | 11800-18800 | A swing-balancer with a central support for rotation 360 degrees around an axis. |
When choosing the most economical option It is recommended to pay attention to current sales. The widest range is offered by trading enterprises in St. Petersburg and Moscow. You can inexpensively purchase a simple set of a seat and a rope suspension. Cost of large sets with slides, houses and others additional elements amounts to tens of thousands of rubles.
How to make a children's swing for a summer house with your own hands
In order not to have to figure out how to weld a reliable support frame at home, or the nuances of other complex operations, you should choose a relatively simple collapsible structure.
This version of the dimensional drawings is chosen as an example. It contains all the main components of products of this type. Using the following description, you will learn how to build an outdoor summer swing with a roof yourself. The knowledge gained will be useful in the manufacture of a specialized design for children in the country:
- The corresponding parts should be created according to the given dimensions. Non-standard elements can be ordered from a specialized workshop. Chains, hooks, and fasteners are purchased at the store. Based on the drawing, you can create a list of required components.
- Wooden planks (2) are impregnated with deep primer and varnished. Create a protective and decorative layer on the surfaces of crossbars (21) and other metal parts. This operation is not necessary if the product is already protected by galvanizing, or using other technologies in the factory.
- You can start by assembling the seat. The corners (3) with stiffening strips (6) are connected into a strong frame. They are fastened with bolts and rivets (5). The planks (2) are fixed with screws (1).
- The finished seat is installed in the center of the working platform. Start assembling the frame. A square base is laid out from the rods (4). Side rods (7) are attached to it. Stability is ensured using crossbars (21).
- The roof support frame (18), spacer washer (17), liner (16) and rod (13) are connected in series to the upper points. These parts are supported by bolts (20) on both sides. To avoid damaging them, this operation is easier to perform with an assistant.
- To fix the normal position, install a bolt (15). The joints are strengthened with struts (12).
- The seat is suspended using steel ropes(9), rings (11) and carabiners.
After the assembly is completed, the awning is pulled up and the cushions prepared in advance for the garden swing are laid. The design described here will be quite heavy, so it is better to perform all actions directly at the installation site of the product. The described swing mounts are quite functional. But they can be improved if the upper units are installed on bearings.
The following photos show examples with comments on making special adjustments to some homemade products for a child.
For your information! The spider web swing is well suited for little ones. To increase the level of safety, it is enough to increase the height of the seat walls.
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