How to make a swing-bench at your dacha with your own hands

Not everyone can afford landscaping a country house. By making a garden swing with your own hands from metal, using the drawings and required dimensions, your yard will immediately be transformed. In today's publication, the editors of HomeMyHome will help you understand in detail several options for swings that are easy to make with your own hands.

An excellent option for a personal plot with a beautiful and smooth lawn PHOTO: landshaftdizajn.ru

General description of a DIY swing bench

A swing in the form of a bench is classified as a family type model. They come with or without armrests; mattresses or pillows are often placed on the hard seat. Also, a swing-bench assembled with your own hands for a summer residence is equipped with a canopy, this makes them feel homey and protects them from direct sunlight.

All rocking bench models consist of:

• supports made of timber or metal pipes;
• seats assembled from boards or small bars, with or without a back, armrests;
• suspensions - chains, polypropylene ropes, ropes;
• fastening elements.

If a canopy is intended, then it is assembled from light, durable roofing material.

All wooden elements are fastened with bolts, self-tapping screws, or with additional gluing of the joints. In some cases, staples and corners are used.

Reference! Metal elements are connected by welding or bolts, anchors, etc.

Original chaise lounge

The outdoor furniture market is very diverse and features unusual designer models of sun loungers. Prices for some models exceed tens of thousands of dollars. However, if you show a little imagination and make an effort, you can create an original chaise lounge with your own hands for more modest money.

Here is an example of a model from the famous garden furniture brand Design Koalition with a fabric canopy.

To make such a chaise lounge of a standardized size of 1.6x1.8 m, you need the following:

• plywood sheets - 2 pieces, 1600 by 1800 mm, thickness two centimeters;
• wooden planks with a round cross-section - 6 pieces, length 920 mm, cross-section diameter 30 mm;
• plywood slats (you can use scraps from the main sheet) - 12 pieces, 94 cm long and 10 cm wide;
• fastening elements (self-tapping screws, screws, glue, nails);
• cardboard for creating a model (pattern) of a chaise lounge;
• a piece of thick fabric at least one meter wide.

A drawing of the chair with measurements is shown in the photo:

We transfer the drawing to cardboard, observing the dimensions. We cut out the resulting templates and use these stencils to transfer the design onto sheets of plywood.

We cut out the necessary elements from plywood. Where connections are provided for in the diagram, we make recesses 30 mm in diameter. We process roughness, unevenness and defects so that all parts of the structure are smooth.

We form a plywood frame. We insert the beams into pre-made recesses and secure them with self-tapping screws. To ensure reliable fastenings, the ends of the beams and all joints must be coated with glue. All gluing areas must be pressed with a press and the glue must be allowed to dry thoroughly.

We screw the strips, creating stiffening ribs for the entire structure. The distance between the slats should be 10 centimeters.

We prime, putty and paint the plywood structure.

We stretch a fabric awning over the finished sun lounger. The size of the canopy can be varied as desired. You can use Velcro, drawstring loops or a zipper to secure the awning.

Design features, advantages and disadvantages

In terms of their design, the do-it-yourself swing-bench differs in:

• according to the material of manufacture: metal, wood or made of several materials (for example, a seat is made of wood, supports are metal);
• types of seat fastening - using ropes, bars, chains or metal pipes;
• installation methods - a bench swing made by yourself can be mobile or installed permanently.

Advice! When choosing one or another model, you should immediately take into account the possibility of storage and repair.

Advantages and disadvantages

Before choosing which swing you will make, you should consider all the pros and cons of a particular model.

For example:

• completely wooden structures are more massive and stable, swings with metal supports are less stable and require more careful calculation;
• wood is susceptible to climatic conditions, if not properly cared for, wooden swings may begin to dry out, crack, etc.;
• when making metal elements of a swing, you need to remember that you will need additional tools - a welding machine, electrodes, as well as certain skills - the ability to cook (if the welding seam is not beautiful, it can ruin the entire appearance);
• hanging a seat with ropes is the easiest way to attach it, but rope is not a durable material and is very susceptible to weather conditions; a bench with chains would be a good solution.

Advice! If you are making a rocking bench for a summer house with or without a canopy for the first time, it is recommended to choose a completely wooden model. Wood is a softer material than metal and any defects can be easily corrected.

Swing Paradise drawing dimensions

A gazebo or bench in a country house is a convenient, but not the most comfortable place to relax. An even more comfortable option is a country swing. Your children and the owner of the dacha and estate will definitely appreciate it. Sit in comfort, enjoy the view or read a book in the fresh air.

The design is simple. Almost anyone can do it, even with a minimal set of tools.

Of course, you can just buy a swing. But for quality ones the price ranges from 15 thousand to 30 thousand rubles. if you have leftover lumber and some free time, then assembling a swing is a kind of self-realization (if the house was built by a team), that you also contributed your hands to the construction.

The design is not complicated. The crucial point is to securely fix the supports to the surface. Ideally, you need to pour concrete supports with studs, and screw the swing legs to them. This is the most reliable option, guaranteeing that even with active swinging the swing will not fall over, much less wobble.

With a canopy and sun roof, the look of the swing becomes different. The sun on a summer afternoon will not interfere with your rest. The roof does not have to be rain proof. The housewife can sew a cape for the roof herself.

It is also important where the swing is installed. This should be a relaxing place with a good view. First think - do you need them? Maybe due to the lack of a beautiful view and the necessary space, it’s not worth starting everything...

If you have welding and a grinder, you can make a swing from a profile pipe. They will be more durable. But the view is not for everyone. Not as warm as wooden ones.

Drawings of a swing made of 100x100 mm timber are most often in demand when assembling a country attraction. However, no less popular are the reinforced design schemes. The structure of such swings is similar, but the construction material used is a beam of a larger cross-section - 150x150 mm.

Pros and cons of country swings made of timber

Timber is most often in demand when making swings.

The popularity is due to many advantages:

1. For a timber structure, the easiest way is to make drawings or find suitable diagrams on the Internet.
2. The finished timber requires virtually no additional processing. The building material only needs to be cut into pieces of the required length corresponding to the dimensions of the drawing.
3. The swing looks beautiful and decorates the area. The durable frame can withstand heavy loads.
4. A do-it-yourself attraction for adults and children is assembled from timber. The same drawing is used, only the cross-section of the building material differs.

Even in the photo, a swing made from timber with your own hands looks presentable. However, the wooden attraction has its drawbacks. The main disadvantage is considered to be the poor resistance of wood to moisture and negative weather conditions. Over time, the timber destroys the mold. Wood cracks in the sun and rots in dampness.

Types of homemade swings made of timber

Basically, most of the attractions are made according to the same drawings of the classic type. Sometimes craftsmen individually create projects to suit their taste. However, besides appearance, wooden attractions have other differences.

By installation type:

Advice! Portable swings are often made dismountable with a bolted connection. The structure is dismantled for the winter and hidden in a shed, which extends its service life.

According to their purpose, rides are divided into three types:

1. The family version of the design features a reinforced support frame and an increased seat size. The latter is a popular bench with a backrest that can accommodate 4-5 people. The seat is made with your own hands so that it is comfortable for adults and children to sit on.
2. The children's attraction is made from lumber of a smaller section. The support frame is not designed for heavy loads. A drawing of this design provides for a single seat. There can be several of them, but then the length of the supporting frame increases.
3. Swings for adults require reinforced support posts that can withstand a load of more than 200 kg. Sometimes complex drawings are used to assemble a structure. The attraction is equipped with a canopy or made into something like a gazebo. They assemble a swing for adults with their own hands from timber 150x150 mm or 100x150 mm.

Knowing exactly what type of swing you need to construct with your own hands, we begin to develop drawings.

What you need to make a garden swing from timber

The main building material is timber. When purchasing, the first thing to look at is what type of wood it is made from. Each wood is distinguished by its strength and resistance to natural phenomena. The strength of popular wood species for making swings is shown in the table:

To preserve the natural beauty of wood, lumber is treated with clear or colored varnish. Here, similarly, it is important to choose the right type of wood. Each variety has its own texture pattern. A pattern is formed due to growth rings.

Advice! Coniferous trees have a simple wood texture. It is worth looking for a variety of patterns among deciduous representatives.

The choice of material for the cross-section depends on the expected load on the attraction. If you assemble it with your own hands for one small child, a beam with a cross section of 70x50 mm will do. When it is intended to hang several single seats on the frame, a more durable material is needed. Such children's swings are made with their own hands from timber 100x100 mm or 100x150 mm. Adult and family attractions are subject to heavy loads. Here preference is given to lumber with a cross-section of 150x150 mm. The bench frame is assembled with your own hands from rectangular timber 70x40 mm.

Additionally, you will need bolts, screws, mounting angles, rope or chains, and brackets with eyes for hanging the bench from the crossbar. The tools you need are a saw, a plane, an electric drill, a screwdriver, and a grinder.

Dimensions of garden swings made of timber

At the stage of creating the drawing, the dimensions of each element of the attraction are immediately indicated. Optimal dimensions of one seat:

If the bench is designed for several people, it is increased in length. However, it is not advisable to include it in the drawing for more than 4-5 people. The massive structure will create a large load on the frame.

Side supports are often made in the shape of the letter “A”, “L” or “X”. Examples of drawings of support posts are shown in the photo.

Important! The distance between the side supports should be at least 50 cm greater than the length of the bench. This nuance must be taken into account when developing drawings.

A crossbar is usually not placed between the spread supports if the swing stands are dug into the ground. For a portable attraction, the presence of reinforcing elements is mandatory. Place the crossbars with your own hands at a height of 20 cm from the ground level. To strengthen the support posts, sometimes one top crossbar is added. The height of additional elements is 1 m from ground level.

Drawings of a garden swing made of timber

There shouldn't be any problems with the drawings. There are a huge number of different schemes on the Internet. You should not purposefully look for drawings with such parameters to make a swing from 100x150 timber with your own hands. They will be the same for attractions made of materials of different sections. The project itself is important. The section of the beam is selected individually, taking into account the expected load.

How to make a swing from timber with your own hands

In general terms, the process of assembling a ride is the same. A brief step-by-step instruction for a do-it-yourself timber swing looks like this:

1. According to the drawing, blanks for racks of the required size are sawn off from the timber. The wood is sanded by hand. The racks are used to form supports in the shape of the letter “A”, “L” or “X”. They are connected at the top with bolts. If the drawing provides for a U-shaped frame, then there will be only one pillar on the sides. Such a support is dug into the ground or a crossbar for ground installation is fixed from below, forming an inverted letter “T”.
2. If the timber swing project involves assembling a stationary attraction, the lower part of the support posts is treated with bitumen. For reliability, the top is wrapped with two layers of roofing material. Waterproofing will protect timber immersed in the ground from moisture.
3. The racks are installed in prepared holes, the holes are filled with crushed stone and sand or filled with concrete. A beam is placed on the tops of the supports. The assembly at each corner is fixed with bolts and reinforced with a mounting angle.
4. Additionally, the crossbar with side supports is reinforced with jibs, between which a jumper is placed, forming the letter “A”.
5. The seat frame is assembled from timber of a smaller cross-section. First, they make the base with their own hands, and then the armrests. The finished frame is sheathed with edged boards 20 mm thick.
6. Eye bolts are attached to the body of the bench in four places with your own hands. Hinges are placed on the crossbar. The bench is suspended from chains.

The final work is to give the swing an aesthetic appearance. The structure is opened with varnish, stain or drying oil. You can place pillows or custom-made mattresses on the bench.

Children's swing made of timber

Hanging swings are considered the simplest for children. You don't even need drawings here. A seat made from a piece of board is simply hung with ropes on a high tree branch. If you make a permanent outdoor children's swing from timber for two or three single places, you will need to create a frame.

The standard version with a drawing of a U-shaped support is more popular. Two vertical posts are buried 1 m into the ground. They are connected to each other by a crossbar made of timber. Seats are hung with chains or ropes. The height of the chairs from the ground is determined individually according to the child’s height, so that it is convenient to climb on and off.

Adult swing made of timber

The assembly of swings for adults similarly begins with the preparation of the material. A beam with a cross section of 150x150 mm is cut to size according to the drawing. Wooden blanks are treated with protective impregnations.

The shape of the frame is assembled at your discretion. Swings for adults are designed for heavy loads. A U-shaped frame is not the best option. If such a design is chosen for the sake of economy, the crossbar with racks is reinforced with metal jibs. For swings, X-shaped supports are the best option. It is more convenient to lay a lintel made of timber on top of the fork. The peaks form a reliable support where you can attach the canopy provided in the drawing.

The next step is making the bench. First, two frames are assembled and connected at an angle to form a bucket. Armrests are placed on the sides. The frames are covered with boards.

You can similarly hang the bench with chains. It is important to note that the swing is designed for adults. You will need to purchase reinforced hinges that can withstand loads of up to 500 kg.

In the video you can see a swing made of timber with your own hands:

U-shaped swing made of timber

A special feature of the design is an economical version of a frame made of timber in the shape of the letter “P”. It consists of two side posts and a crossbar. The corners are reinforced with bevels. In the stationary version, the stability of the U-shaped frame ensures that the racks can be deepened with your own hands to approximately 1 m depth.

Portable swings are less stable. The racks are not buried, but rest on perpendicularly fixed pieces of timber. Each side support resembles an inverted "T". The racks are reinforced with jibs on both sides. Supports reduce the likelihood of the support unit loosening, but it is still less reliable compared to the first installation option in the ground.

A-shaped swing made of timber

The essence of an A-shaped swing is that the side supports made of timber are assembled with your own hands in the shape of the letter “A”. First, paired racks are installed at an angle. Without the jumper they form the letter "L". In the stationary version, you can leave it like that. When installing a swing on the ground, it is necessary that the frame does not become loose during swinging. Strength is ensured by the jumper between the separated racks.

The A-frame can be assembled with a sharp top or overlapped. In the second option, a fork is formed, convenient for laying a crossbar made of timber. The side supports at the top resemble the letter "X", but overall it is an A-frame.

Swing made of timber with a canopy

It is optimal to place the roof on a swing with a frame in the shape of the letter “A”, “L” or “X”. They are more stable and can withstand heavy loads. To create a canopy, first assemble the frame of a simple rafter system from a beam with a cross-section of 70x40 mm. The shape of the roof depends on personal preference. For swings, a single-pitched, double-pitched or semicircular canopy is most suitable.

The optimal roofing material is polycarbonate. Use transparent or colored sheets with a thickness of 10 mm or more. Polycarbonate bends well if you need to cover a semicircular canopy.

Metal tiles look beautiful on a gable roof. The roofing material is lightweight, durable, and can withstand hail and snow loads. The only drawback is the high cost.

Bituminous shingles go well with wood. If such a canopy is placed on an X-shaped swing frame made of timber, decorated with gratings of wooden slats, you will get a fabulously beautiful attraction.

A fabric canopy is more often found on a metal swing. If desired, such a roof can be built for a timber structure. The advantage of a canopy is its simplicity. The disadvantage is that the fabric will only protect from the sun. To shelter from the rain, it is optimal to pull out an awning or tarpaulin.

Useful tips

A few useful tips will help extend the life of the swing and maintain its attractiveness:

1. To protect the timber, the structure is treated with impregnation and painted annually. The antiseptic will prevent wood grinder beetles from destroying the wood.
2. If the swing is left to spend the winter outside, it is covered with film or tarpaulin.
3. Metal elements are prevented from forming rust. The hinge bearings are lubricated with grease.
4. During operation of the attraction, do not allow the load to be exceeded. In addition to breaking the swing itself, there is a risk of injury.
5. When chips appear on the timber, the areas are sanded so as not to get a splinter.
6. Even at the stage of assembling the swing, the timber is chosen without knots. Sharp edges are smoothed with a plane. It is optimal to use metal elements made of stainless steel or galvanized.

If the ride is used for its intended purpose, without jumping on the bench, it will last for many years.

Conclusion

Drawings of a swing made of 100x100 mm timber will help you create an excellent attraction for children and adults. If you draw up a diagram yourself, you need to carefully consider all the components and dimensions of the structure so that you don’t have to redo it later.

Garden swings at the dacha or in the garden add variety to the relaxation of home owners. This relatively simple design pleases not only children, but also adults, who happily spend their free time on them, swinging in the fresh air. There are many ready-made options on the market - both simple and original, but if you look at the drawings of a garden swing made of metal, you can make them yourself. The main thing here is to familiarize yourself with the basic subtleties of the process and adhere to the manufacturing technology.

Pros and cons of metal swings for the garden

The high popularity of country swings made of metal with your own hands is due to a lot of positive aspects that are observed during their assembly and operation:

1. Long service life. Unlike wooden products, metal structures can last much longer if they are properly cared for.
2. Sufficient level of stability. Since metal swings have serious weight, they can quite adequately withstand any impact without the risk of deformation changes. In addition, the likelihood of such an installation being stolen from the site is extremely low.
3. High decorative qualities. The finished structure can be made taking into account the existing landscape design, and even become the highlight of a personal plot or cottage. A product decorated with wooden inserts, textiles, and plastic looks especially impressive.
4. Resistance to wind loads, sunlight, temperature changes.
5. No special care required. If initially the metal swing was made taking into account all the norms and requirements, then in the future it will be enough to simply clean it from dust.
6. Possibility of self-assembly. To make a yard swing from metal with your own hands, you need a drawing, consumables and desire.

Despite a whole list of advantages, metal products also have their weak points that must be taken into account before their manufacture and installation:

1. The need to form a foundation. This is due to the high probability of metal garden swings sagging into the ground.
2. The size of heavy products makes it difficult to move them to another place if the desire arises.
3. To increase the level of comfort, additional elements such as pillows and seat pads are required. Also, decorative items will help reduce the feeling of discomfort in hot or cool weather.
4. The need for special treatment of metal garden swings against corrosion.
5. The need for a welding machine and the skills to use it, since the connection with its help is considered the most reliable.
6. There is a risk of injury from the metal swing frame.

Types of homemade metal swings

The design of a metal swing can be very diverse; there are many interesting options. But in the classic version, the product has an A-shaped rack, they are connected by a crossbar installed on top. To increase the degree of rigidity, use a jumper (for tightening).

There are swing configurations where such an element as a jumper is not used; the supports are made in an L-shape. A primitive solution is a U-shaped metal swing. But here it will be necessary to deepen and concrete the supports for stability. There are beautiful metal swings that are very different from ordinary ones; the seats can be hung from tree branches, or on the veranda - separately from the frame.

Metal swings are also divided into the following groups:

1. Stationary type, where there is a need for concreting supports.
2. A mobile variety, they are fixed to the surface of the earth either with reinforcement or anchors.

Depending on the size of the hand-made metal swings, they can be family (large) or children's.

What you need for a homemade metal swing

To weld a metal swing with your own hands, you need to prepare:

• roulette;
• building level;
• grinder (hacksaw);
• welding machine (mask, gloves);
• electric drill with a set of drills for metal and wood;
• screwdriver;
• self-tapping screws for mounting polycarbonate sheets;
• vice;
• pliers;
• hammer;
• set of wrenches.

Supplies you will need:

• metal profile (angle/pipes of various sections);
• lumber for assembling the bench (timbers, boards);
• bolts with semi-countersunk heads, equipped with washers and nuts;
• suspensions with bearings;
• chains;
• carbines;
• eye bolts made of galvanized or stainless steel for bench installation;
• anchors for attaching the swing to the foundation (bent reinforcing bars);
• for making a canopy polycarbonate sheet;
• primer against metal corrosion;
• metal paint;
• stain and varnish for processing;
• brushes for work.

Metal swing design

To build a reliable structure that fits organically into the landscape design, you need to figure out which material is most suitable for this work. And also view photos of a metal swing made by yourself.

What metal is the swing frame made of?

For welded products, it is effective to use angles, tees, and round pipes. But the best option is the profile type, because they:

• convenient to use;
• due to the walls, stiffening ribs are formed (strength characteristics increase);
• high level of resistance to mechanical damage.

If we consider profile pipes from the disadvantages side, we can only highlight:

• difficulty in bending (special equipment required);
• the use of effective measures to protect against corrosive changes is required.

To make an adult or children's swing from metal with your own hands according to the diagram, you should decide on the profile; it can be of various shapes. The most commonly used pipes are:

• oval for the manufacture of bent swing elements (seats, armrests, arches);
• square/rectangular are necessary for racks and spacers (parts with serious load);
• flat for additional structural elements.

Metal swings can be mounted using racks that are concreted in the ground (stationary type) or attached to a frame using anchor bolts or reinforcement driven into the ground (mobile version). Portable products are especially relevant for seasonal use; they are easier to place indoors for winter storage.

If we compare in terms of stability, then A-shaped swings, which have a jumper at the bottom, are better than U-shaped ones, although the latter do not cause difficulties during assembly. Here, for reliability, deep digging with concrete pouring will be required. If a mobile swing is made, then L-shaped supports are used to increase the level of stability.

You can hang a metal swing bench, assembled with your own hands, by using:

• clamps with hooks;
• anchor bolts with loops, which are installed in holes made in the top crossbar;
• ball bearings (to avoid squeaking, you need to lubricate them periodically).

Important!
To reliably and permanently connect profile pipes to the crossbar, it is necessary to use bearings. The seat of a hand-made metal swing is suspended using rope, chains, cable, and profile pipes. Each of these methods has both advantages and disadvantages that should be considered when choosing a specific option. Rope is a simple type of suspension, but not durable, the chain and cable are prone to rust, and painting them at the joints does not help.

Drawings of a homemade metal swing for a summer house

A review of the most common drawings of a device for swinging outdoors will help you decide on the choice of one or another version of a metal structure.

How to make a metal swing with your own hands

To make a structure that will both decorate the local area and help you take a break from the hustle and bustle, you need to choose only high-quality consumables and follow a certain technology.

How to make a swing from a metal profile with your own hands

This material perfectly distributes the load on the frame. To make a swing with a height of 1.8 m, a pitch width of 1.4 m and a crossbar size of 1.6 m, you will need a 55 mm profile pipe. The parameters of the bench are: width 0.5 m, distance from the ground 0.5 m and depth 0.35 m. The metal structure includes the following materials:

• profile pipe for assembling racks (16 m);
• metal corner (2 m);
• edged board for bench;
• metal loops (ears) for hanging the bench;
• bearings (2 pcs.).

In order for the frame to have sufficient stability, it is necessary to dig holes for the supports and prepare the ingredients for the working solution: sand, water, cement, a container for mixing it.

The algorithm for assembling a swing involves performing the following actions:

How to make a metal swing with bearings with your own hands

You can make a swing using bearings using a similar scheme as in the previous version. Only fix the hanging part on bearings installed on the main pipe of the upper lintel of the structure frame.

Another fixation option is to use end fastenings (to the side supports), or to the upper frame tube using bearing units.

Advice! To ensure secure fastening, it is recommended to secure the bearings with a lock nut.

How to make a swing from metal with forging

A forged swing in a dacha certainly gives it solidity, creating an atmosphere of wealth and success for the owners. Due to its heaviness, it is quite stable and can easily withstand bad weather and strong gusts of wind. But at the same time, this is a complex object that hardly anyone can make with their own hands without some experience and equipment. It is better to order such a design from professionals.

How to make a large metal swing with your own hands

Before calculating the metal for a swing, you need to determine the capacity of this recreational facility. So, for a married couple and one child, it is enough to make a bench 1.6 m wide. And to comfortably accommodate three adults, the bench should have a width of 180-200 cm. When drawing up a sketch of a garden swing made of metal, you also need to focus on the features of the existing landscape or room , where the recreation facility will be installed.

To make durable, but at the same time not bulky swings, use:

Important! To prevent negative consequences - a collision of the bench with the supports, it is necessary to maintain a distance between them of 0.35 m for rope, and 0.25 m for chains.

First, you need to cut 4 pipes 2.5 m long for arranging the racks and 1 pipe 2.1 m long for the crossbar. Then cut the edges of these elements at an angle of 30 ° C and weld them in pairs in the form of isosceles triangles.

Then you need to weld a horizontal jumper, moving 2 m from the top. Its size should be 1.038 m. Using a welding machine, attach the crossbar to the upper parts of the racks, which need to be spaced a couple of meters apart. The ends should protrude 50 mm on both sides. Cut one and a half meter long wooden blocks for the bench. They need to be sanded and varnished, then the bars must be fixed to the frame of the bench using bolts with a pitch of 20-25 mm. Depending on the size of the bars, the distance between them can be adjusted.

By using eye bolts, hang the bench from the crossbar, which are mounted in pre-prepared holes. Dig 4 holes on the site, the depth of which is at least 45-50 cm. Lay a layer of crushed stone, 10 cm sand on the bottom, install supports and fill them with a concrete mixture of 1 part cement, 2 sand and 3 water.

You can try the swing for stability after 3-4 days. Once completed they are painted.

How to make a metal swing with a canopy

This type of garden swing can be assembled in the same way as in the previous case, only here a canopy must be provided to protect vacationers from the scorching rays of the sun and precipitation. It is a rectangular structure made of a metal frame, jumpers and a sheet of cellular polycarbonate. The roofing material must be installed at an angle, otherwise water and snow will linger on the swing. After manufacturing, the visor is also welded at an angle to the top of the swing.

Important! It is necessary to install polycarbonate using special fasteners with sealing washers. To prevent dust and insects from entering, the end caps are covered with a polymer profile.

How to make a metal swing for two with your own hands

There are several ways to make a device for swinging two children, where one involves making a U-shaped object, and the other involves making a structure with A-shaped posts reinforced in the middle part.

Instructions with detailed description:

The swing can be secured either with bolts or using a welding machine. To equip the facility, a square metal profile with a side of 60 mm and a length of 3 m is used. After installation, the height of the structure will be 2 m, and 50 cm will be in the ground.

Useful tips

In order for a DIY metal swing on chains or other suspension to serve for a long time and reliably, you must adhere to the following recommendations:

• use high-quality consumables;
• do not skimp on fasteners;
• do not ignore treatment with an anti-corrosion compound;
• treat wooden blocks with a primer;
• use a canopy to protect from the sun and precipitation;
• For comfortable use, sew soft decorative elements in the form of pillows, seats, covers using waterproof material and foam rubber.

In addition, for greater originality and attractive appearance, it is recommended to decorate the racks with patterns. Plant perennials around the swing, install a decorative fence, and arrange a children's play area.

Having a lot of positive characteristics, which cannot be said about other materials for assembling home-made structures, metal products require periodic and proper care. This is due to the risk of rust appearing on them.

It is necessary to inspect the garden object from time to time, clean rusty areas, and, if necessary, tint them. But first you should treat problem areas with a rust converter to prevent oxides from forming a protective film. And only then can you start painting the surface.

To avoid unpleasant squeaking, you should use oil. This technique allows you to extend the service life of the swing. It is advisable to store the chains in a dry room for the winter.

Conclusion

Drawings of a garden swing made of metal will help in making a beautiful and durable recreational object for adults and children. It is important to determine the dimensions: width, height of the structure, dimensions of the bench. Then clear the area and begin assembling the frame and bench. Making a reliable installation in your yard is not difficult if you follow the manufacturing technology and carefully carry out anti-corrosion treatment. Thanks to an integrated approach, you can significantly extend the life of your garden swing.

If for children a swing of the simplest design is enough - two suspensions with a wooden crossbar and so that it flies higher, then adults want comfort. A garden swing for adults is more like a hanging sofa on an independent frame. No one is going to fly into the skies on them, but for a pleasant holiday in the fresh air - it’s just the thing. Purchased garden swings are quite expensive, while when you make them yourself, the material costs are several times lower. Users of the FORUMHOUSE portal share their experience of making garden swings with everyone.

Basis

The design consists of several main components:

Most often, the frame is assembled from two triangular side supports with jibs and an upper transverse beam to which the seat is attached. The supports can be solid - with a base or with emphasis on two points; less often they are additionally reinforced with a frame around the entire perimeter. Another popular option is a rectangular frame on four posts; such a swing resembles a pergola or a compact gazebo.

The seat is made in the form of a bench or sofa. In the first case, it is static - only one position, in the second - folding: the sofa turns into a bed. Depending on the design, the sofa may have several adjustment positions. The simplest option is a static bench on a flat frame. More complex, but also more convenient to use, is the ergonomic design - curved, with a recess. Adjustment of the sofa layout is carried out either by installing a special frame with stops, or by changing the height of the backrest attachment to the suspensions. To make it more comfortable to relax on the swings, they are equipped with removable mattresses or pillows that are removed during bad weather.

Chains, sometimes ropes, and less often a rigid coupling with a metal profile or wooden beam are used as suspensions. If the hitch is rigid, increase the distance between the edges of the seat and the supports to avoid serious injury. The hangers are attached to the support beam using anchors (eye bolts) and carabiners or brackets with bearings. The first option is the most common: everything you need can be bought at any hardware store. The second one is more difficult; you need either turning skills or the ability to place an order to a professional.

A lightweight frame is usually made as a canopy, onto which an awning is then stretched or polycarbonate is fixed. Less commonly, it is a miniature rafter system covered with a soft roof or other materials. In the simplified version of the garden swing, there is no canopy at all. If we are talking about something like a pergola, then it is planted with climbing perennials, which over time entwine both the sides and the top.

Users of the portal independently make two types of garden swings - wooden and metal. In wooden ones, all structural elements are made of timber and boards, and in metal ones, the frame is made of pipes, and the seat is covered with wood.

Wooden structures

Wood is chosen as a material for garden swings both because you like its appearance and because there is waste left over from construction, from which you can build a swing, adding a little to the additional elements. In addition, working with metal requires welding equipment and some skills. Wood can be joined using a tongue-and-groove system and bolted fastenings, and almost every home craftsman has a tool for processing it. In order for the wood to serve for years, it is pre-treated with protective compounds.

A swing at the dacha has been brewing for a long time, but economical options made of frail pipes of suspicious metal, for three to five thousand, looked dangerous, and more serious specimens demanded these thousands of at least ten to twenty, or even thirty, for comfort. The budget and my own frugality did not allow such expenses on a swing, but I really wanted them, so, despite the lack of much experience, I decided to make it myself.

A stock of lumber remained from the previous construction; the missing boards and timber, fasteners and finishing materials for wood were purchased. The design chosen is simplified - supporting side triangles, crossbar, seat on chains and carabiners, assembly with bolts. My wife sewed a soft foam mattress - foam rubber in a colorful cover.

Tools and materials required for work

Before you start assembling a soda rocking bench with your own hands, you need to stock up on the necessary materials and tools,

Wooden swing

The choice of lumber cross-section depends on the expected load. For a 2- or 3-seater swing-bench, you will need 5 bars with a cross-section of 100×100 mm. It has been experimentally proven that a support console using 100x100 beams can easily withstand a weight of up to 200 kg. If the load is greater, it is better to choose a larger section or install logs. The length of the beams is no more than 3 m.

For the seat you will need: bars with a section of 50x50 or 50x70 mm, or boards - 25x100.

For suspension - rope, chain or polymer cable.

Tools

• drill and screwdriver;
• clamp - a vice-like device that allows you to fix a part;
• wood saw or hacksaw;
• emery and plane;
• building level, tape measure, square and pencil.

Birch lounger

Another designer do-it-yourself sun lounger model is a sun lounger made from birch logs. However, in this design, birch can be replaced with any other type of wood. This lounger is not mobile, and you need to assemble it in the place where it will be installed.

To bring this model to life, you will need birch or other logs. The diameter of the logs should be from 75 to 120 mm.

Assembly of such a chaise lounge is very simple:

• logs need to be cut into pieces 65 cm in length;
• in a pre-selected place for the sun lounger, use chalk, sticks, and masking tape to mark the parameters of the sun lounger;

• We lay out the logs according to the indicated diagram. We fasten the logs together with long self-tapping screws;

• We install the finished structure in the place intended for it and, for greater reliability, we strengthen the back of the chaise lounge with brackets.

Making your own bench swing

Assembling a rocking bench with your own hands will not be difficult if you strictly adhere to all stages of the process.

Manufacturing of cantilever supports

To build a cantilever support, you must complete the following steps:

1. We lay two beams or logs 3 m long on the ground in the form of a triangle. The angle at which the upper edges are connected is 30-40 degrees. The distance between the lower parts of the support is about 1500 cm.
2. We lay a beam between the vertical part of the support (a chain with a bench will be attached to it in the future).
3. Next, we drill a hole through the vertical posts and the beam between them. We fix it with a screw and nut, strengthening the structure.
4. We cut the lower part of the supports at an angle for stability.
5. Place the support in a vertical position.
6. Then we attach wooden spacers between the posts using metal corners and screws.

To make a support, you can take a profile pipe or corner instead of a beam. The elements are fastened together with bolts or by welding. The stages and dimensions remain the same.

Advice! If you are not sure of the stability of the supports, it is recommended to concrete them to a depth of at least 0.5 m. Wooden posts must be treated in advance to prevent rotting. For greater stability from below, the ends of the racks are connected with a jumper or a rectangular frame is assembled.

How to make a bench for a swing

The first step in assembling a swing bench begins with the frame. To do this, 8 bars are connected in pairs at an angle of 110-130 degrees using bolts. For reinforcement, pre-glue the joints with glue.

Horizontal bars are attached to the assembled four paired elements - two on the back and two on the seat. The frame of the future shop was formed.

The frame is sheathed with convenient materials: lamellas, thin boards, beams using self-tapping screws. The bottom is reinforced with metal corners.

L-shaped armrests and metal rings are attached to the base of the bench using bolts, to which the suspension will subsequently be attached.

Creating a swing base

To make the swing bench more stable, the ends of the posts are connected from below with a jumper or a rectangular frame is assembled.

Fabric chaise lounge

A simple fabric chaise lounge, like the one in the photo below, can be made yourself without much effort.

The design of the sun lounger consists of 3 frames of the following sizes:

• 1200x600 mm (in diagram “a”);
• 1100x550 mm (in diagram “b”);
• 650x620 mm (in diagram “c”).

We cut the boards to the required size and sand them down. We drill holes in the longitudinal bars for bolts 8 mm in diameter and clean the holes with a needle file. The indentations on the bars should be 70 and 40 cm.

To adjust the tilt of the back of the lounger, we make 3-4 notches in frame “b”, at a distance of 10 centimeters from each other. We sand the grooves well.

To connect the frames, we drill holes in the fastening points as indicated in the diagram. We assemble the frames together. Initially, we fasten structures “a” and “b” to each other with screws. And then, using the same screws, we connect frame “a” to frame “b”.

We cover the structure with fabric. Before nailing the fabric to the frame with nails, you should take measurements and “try on”. Check that the fabric has some slack when the lounger is folded and is slightly taut when fully horizontal. If the fabric has sat well, we wrap it around the rounded sticks from frames “a” and “b” and secure them with nails.

Tips for choosing materials for a fabric chaise longue:

• to create the frame of a sun lounger, it is better to choose hard wood species - oak, yew, beech or birch;
• textiles for a sun lounger must also be reliable. Very strong and durable fabrics are denim, canvas, canvas or camouflage.

Useful tips for beginners

Below are some tips from experienced craftsmen for beginners:

1. Before making a swing bench, you need to decide where the structure will stand. The area is selected with a flat surface, where there are no hills or depressions. This arrangement will ensure maximum stability and safety.
2. It is better to concrete U-shaped supports for stability.
3. There is no need to undertake the manufacture of a complex structure if nothing like this has been done before, otherwise the result may be very disappointing. It’s better to start with a swing-bench on chains for your summer cottage.
4. If you can’t make a drawing yourself, it’s better to take a ready-made one on the Internet and substitute your own parameters.
5. The wider and deeper the seat, the smaller the amplitude when rocking.

Choosing a site for construction

Before installing a garden swing, you need to decide on the place where it will be placed. A few tips to remember:

• do not install iron swings near communications (power lines, water supply);
• If there is a road nearby, you need to install a fence.
• It is better to place the swing near the house;

It is important that groundwater does not come close to the surface and that the ground is not swampy. A swing on a small slide would be an ideal option.

Care and operation

To extend service life, follow these tips:

• the wooden elements of the swing must be treated with a special anti-rotting agent every 3-4 years;
• metal - from rust and darkening;
• fabric covers, if available, should be periodically cleaned or washed;
• If the swing is painted, it is recommended to renew the paint at some intervals.

A swing bench made by yourself will give you special pleasure and pride in your work, because inspiration and imagination are put into it.

Children under 6 years old

Children are lightweight, which allows you to create a swing that is simple in design. At the same time, do not forget about the correct level of security, which should be as high as possible. For such a swing, a pipe with a diameter of more than 50 mm is suitable. Before you begin assembly, you should take care to draw up a detailed drawing.

In this case, an L-shaped structure with a height of 1.5 to 2 m is quite appropriate. It is optimal if the swing is implemented in a portable version, which is achieved by welding a square base.

Next, a metal rod is used, which is bent so that it takes the shape of a hook. The length of such a segment should be about 1 m, taking into account the fact that about 50 cm of the rod will be underground. To ensure acceptable stability, it is enough to fix the swing at four points.