A Frame Swing Plans

This step by step diy project is about a-frame swing plans. If you want to build a beautiful and stylish garden swing, we recommend you to check out the instructions and diagrams described in the article.  Adjust the size of the components with great care and lock them together by using waterproof glue and galvanized screws following the instructions.

It is essential to choose the right materials before starting the construction and the assembly of the a-frame swing. As you will see in the project, you need to choose durable lumber with a nice appearance, such as pine, cedar or redwood. Make sure the components are in a good visual condition and choose professional tools when adjusting their size. Take accurate measurements and join the components with glue and screws.

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DIY A frame swing

DIY A Frame Swing

DIY A frame swing

  

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A Frame Swing Plans

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Cut & Shopping Lists

• A – 4 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 94 1/2″ long POSTS
• B – 2 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 11 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 33″ long BRACES
• C – 1 piece of 4×4 lumber – 108″ long TOP
• D – 2 piece of 4×4 lumber – 30 1/2″ long BRACES

• 6 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 8 ft
• 1 piece of 4×4 lumber – 10 ft
• 1 1/4″ screws
• 1 5/8″ screws
• 3 1/2″ screws
• 6″ screws
• filler, stain
• glue

Tools

 Hammer, Tape measure, Framing square

 Miter saw, Drill machinery, Screwdriver, Sander

 Safety Gloves, Safety Glasses

Time

 One day

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Building an a-frame swing

Building-the-legs-

The first step of the woodworking project is to build the legs for the a-frame swing. As you can easily notice in the diagram, we recommend you to mark the cut lines at both ends of the 4×4 pieces of lumber and to get the job done with a circular saw.

Smooth the cut edges with sandpaper and remove the residues with a damp cloth. You can adjust the angles if you want to enhance the lengths of the base.

Building the top of the legs

In this diagram you can see details regarding the angle cuts that have to be made to the top of the posts. Work with attention and take accurate measurements for a professional result.

Building-the-sides-of-swing-frame

Continue the woodworking project by building the sides of the garden swing. As you can easily notice in the diagram, we recommend you to build the braces out of 4×4 lumber. Mark the cut lines on the pieces of lumber and make the angle cuts with a circular or a miter saw.

Drill pilot holes holes through the legs of the swing and insert 6″ screws into the braces. Add glue to the joints and leave no gaps between the components.

Building the a frame swing

Continue the project by fitting the top component to the sides of the garden swing. As you can easily notice in the diagram, we recommend you to lame sure the top component is perfectly horizontal using a spirit level.

Check if the corners are square before securing the top component to the sides by using 3 1/2″ galvanized screws. Drive the screws through the top of the legs into the horizontal component.

Building the braces

In order to reinforce the structure of the a-frame swing, we recommend you to build support braces for the a-frame swing. Therefore, you have to make 45 degrees cuts to both ends of the braces.

Fit the braces into place and secure them to the frame tightly. It is essential to take accurate measurements before inserting the galvanized screws into place, otherwise the end result wont suit your needs.

Fitting the braces

Fit the 4×4 braces into place and make sure the corners are right-angled before continuing the process. Drill pilot holes through the braces and secure them to the structure by using 3 1/2″ screws. Add glue to the joints and remove the excess by using a damp cloth.

A frame swing 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.

Top Tip: In order to protect the lumber from water damage, we recommend you to cover the components with several coats of paint. Place the swing in a proper location and move it whenever necessary.

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