Mark the diagonal line on the board where you ll need to cut.
Build a frame swing stand.
This swing set will allow for three swings.
Tape measure saw jig saw circular table or miter saw drill multi square and carpenter s square sander kreg jig if you build frequently invest in this one.
Add the back slats working up from the bottom and again adjusting the spacing of the last few slats.
Gardenplansfree provides easy to follow instructions and a detailed cut list so that any person with basic woodworking skills can get the job done with ease.
You ll have to cut one slat to fit between the risers.
4x4 s into the brackets.
You may need to increase or decrease the spacing slightly for a consistent look.
The posts are made from 4 4 lumber while the braces are built from 2 4 lumber.
48 inches and mark on the leg.
Measure the same length up from the bottom of each leg e g.
The optimal safe distance.
Materials 4 pieces of 4 4 lumber 10 2 pieces of 4 4 lumber 8 swing hangers 50 pieces of 3 1 2 screws 50 pieces of 5 screws glue stain.
Materials 6 pieces of 4 4 lumber 8 ft 2 pieces of 2 6 lumber 8 ft 2 pieces of 2 8 lumber 10 ft 2 post anchors 1 1 2 structural screws 3 1 2 screws 7 carriage bolts swing hanger.
Nail gun optional router with patterning bit or bit set optional.
To complete the swing screw the armrests a to the risers d.
Situate and stand up.
Be sure they are all fully inserted.
With the beam on the ground insert the 8 ft.
Adjust the position of the 2x8 so the top of the board is at the mark on the leg.
How to build an easy diy swing set lay out and install swing hanger hardware.