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Swing frame made out of 6x6 posts
Posted on 12/28/21 at 12:44 am
Posted on 12/28/21 at 12:44 am
I got the old lady a porch swing for christmas, that will go near the firepit adjacent to our pool. This spot would not be good for an A frame setup.
I'm thinking of doing 6x6 posts, cemented in the ground, with a 6x6 crossbeam, attached using brackets that are through-bolted. Similar to what's built in this video:
LINK
Have any of ya'll built a "2 post swing frame"? Any problems with it?
I'm thinking of doing 6x6 posts, cemented in the ground, with a 6x6 crossbeam, attached using brackets that are through-bolted. Similar to what's built in this video:
LINK
Have any of ya'll built a "2 post swing frame"? Any problems with it?
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Posted on 12/28/21 at 8:07 am to indytiger
Following. Waiting for the lumber now to build one for the better half as we speak. The portion of my yard I want to put it is not very level, and the A-frame wouldn't work for us, either. Found some on pinterest that I like, and will add this one to the list. Looks pretty simple to me.
Posted on 12/28/21 at 8:54 am to indytiger
quote:
This spot would not be good for an A frame setup.
Is this because of lack of room?
Posted on 12/28/21 at 8:59 am to indytiger
Bury em' deep and more concrete that you think you need. Will be fine.
Posted on 12/28/21 at 9:25 am to indytiger
I built a frame for a porch swing in the yard several years ago.
4x4 posts in concrete worked fine. I used lag screws to connect a pair of 2x6s on each side of the post that ran from post to post. Then used a 4x4 block inside the pair of 2x6s to hang the swing from.
This setup worked for years. But our weight is average so that may be need to be considered
4x4 posts in concrete worked fine. I used lag screws to connect a pair of 2x6s on each side of the post that ran from post to post. Then used a 4x4 block inside the pair of 2x6s to hang the swing from.
This setup worked for years. But our weight is average so that may be need to be considered
Posted on 12/28/21 at 9:33 am to indytiger
Just dont install all of your swing hardware incorrectly like he did. Or maybe Ive installed them incorrectly my whole life
This post was edited on 12/28/21 at 9:34 am
Posted on 12/28/21 at 10:05 am to indytiger
I did this exact setup with a 6' cedar swing. Still going strong 8 years later.
Posted on 12/28/21 at 1:18 pm to indytiger
cut some gussets for each inside corner it will help keep it from twisting
Posted on 12/28/21 at 1:54 pm to indytiger
Just finished this in my yard three weeks ago.
Buried the 6x6 posts deep with wide holes and tapered wider at the bottom.
Used all SS swing hardware. Used the T-bracket for 6x6 posts you can buy at lowes through bolted. Notched out the beam to fit over the posts. Also put 2, 10" lag screws down through the top beam through each posts.
Love it.
Buried the 6x6 posts deep with wide holes and tapered wider at the bottom.
Used all SS swing hardware. Used the T-bracket for 6x6 posts you can buy at lowes through bolted. Notched out the beam to fit over the posts. Also put 2, 10" lag screws down through the top beam through each posts.
Love it.
Posted on 12/28/21 at 7:57 pm to indytiger
Just finished a similar project. But I went with 10”x10” cypress posts. 7 foot swing.
Came out nice
Came out nice
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