Porch Swing Stand Plans

This step by step woodworking project is about porch swing stand plans. This article features detailed instructions for building a beautiful wooden stand for your porch swing. We have designed the plans to keep the expenditures under control and to involve the least amount of work possible. The simple swing stand can be built by anyone with basic tools and skills. You don’t have to hang the swing bench to the ceiling joists when you can simply build a wooden stand and move it wherever you want. If you are like me you like to spend time daydreaming in the garden. Here, this awesome swing stand will come to your rescues, as it will make it an experience. Check out the related articles to see how to build a porch swing bench.

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Porch Swing Stand Plans

Building a porch swing stand

Cut & Shopping Lists

• A – 4 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 48″ long BASE
• B – 2 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 80″ long POSTS
• C – 4 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 22 3/4″ long BRACES
• D – 1 piece of 4×4 lumber – 96″ long TOP BEAM
• E – 4 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 32 1/2″ long BRACES

• 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 8 ft
• 4 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 8 ft
• 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8 ft
• 3 1/2″ screws
• 2 1/2″ screws
• filler, stain
• glue
• swing hanger

Tools

 Hammer, Tape measure, Framing square, Level

 Miter saw, Drill machinery, Screwdriver, Sander

 Safety Gloves, Safety Glasses

Time

 One day

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How to build a swing stand

Attaching base supports

The first step of the project is to build the base of the swing stand out of 2×6 lumber. Round the corners of the beams and smooth them with 120-grit sandpaper. Drill pilot holes and secure the beams to the 4×4 posts with 3 1/2″ galvanized screws. Add waterproof glue to the joints and make sure the corners are square.

Remember that these are just guidelines. You can easily adjust the size of the base components, as well as the height of the posts to suit your very own needs and tastes.

Attaching the base braces

Continue the project by attaching the 4×4 braces to the base of the swing stand. Cut both ends of the braces at 45 degrees and fit them to the stand, as described in the diagram. Drill pilot holes and secure the braces to the structure using 3 1/2″ screws. Add waterproof glue to the joints.

Building the top ridge

Build the top beam out of 4×4 lumber. Make two notches to the beams, as described in the diagram. Smooth the recess with a chisel and with sandpaper.

Fitting the top ridge

Attach the top beam to the 4×4 posts, as shown in the diagram. Add waterproof glue to the joints and insert 4″ screws through the top beam into the vertical posts. Double-check if the corners are square, before inserting the screws. Insert at least two screws to each joint and add plenty of waterproof glue to secure them into place.

Attaching the braces

In order to add support to the wooden structure, we recommend you to fit 2×4 braces to the swing stand, as shown in the diagram. Cut both ends of the braces at 45 degrees and secure them to the structure using 2 1/2″ screws. Make sure the corners are right-angled before inserting the screws. Pre-drill the components to prevent the wood from splitting.

Porch swing stand plans

One of the last steps of the woodworking project is to take care of the finishing touches. Therefore, fill the pilot holes with wood putty and smooth the surface with 120-grit sandpaper. In addition, don’t forget to check out the step by step plans for building the corresponding swing bench.

Top Tip: If you want to enhance the look of the project and to protect the wooden swing stand from decay, we recommend you to cover the components with paint or stain. This is and ideal project for any backyard, as it gives you a lot of flexibility and it is aesthetically appealing. You can make this swing bench with stand the center focus of your patio with a small investments and with minimal work.

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