Children can play for hours on the outdoor swings. The child is attracted by the feeling of flying. IN apartment buildings swings are installed on children's playgrounds, and caring parents install them in private areas.
The simple design makes it possible to make a hanging swing with your own hands. Moreover, children can be involved in the design, construction or decorating process.
Do-it-yourself baby swing made of wood
Making swings from wood is the most common practice. This
It’s not surprising, because they have the following advantages:
- environmental friendliness;
- availability of lumber;
- relatively low cost;
- ease of working with wood;
- safety. Wood is a soft material, which reduces the risk
serious injury from a fall.
Due to the properties of wood, children's wooden swing
can be found in almost any private yard or country house. From point of view
mobility devices are divided into stationary and portable. Swing made of wood, in
Unlike metal ones, they are often made stationary, because the tree does not have
sufficient weight for stable standing (the frame of a wooden swing requires
securely fastened).
Based on this feature, it is necessary to consider the installation location of the swing.
Where to put the swing?
When choosing a place you need to consider:
- viewability. If possible, the child should be
in sight;
- remoteness. Economic zone and nearby pond
- not a place for games. If there are no other options for installation, you need
fence off areas. Also make sure that the swing is placed on a safe
distance from fences, walls with windows, trees, etc. flight obstacles.
It is also not worth installing a swing near communications;
- illumination and shading. The installation location must be
light, but create shadow, especially in summer at midday;
- humidity. Outdoor swings made of wood will become unusable from
excessive moisture, not to mention its harm to the child;
- absence of drafts;
- absence poisonous plants, allergens, honey plants, prickly
bushes;
- surface topography at the installation site. Installation location
The swing needs to be leveled. Then you won't have to change the length support pillars, A
nothing will interfere with your child’s enjoyment of his favorite pastime;
- quality of fastening of each swing unit.
How to make a wooden swing with your own hands - step-by-step instructions
To be sure of reliability, you need to build a swing
on one's own. Step by step guide for beginners it will allow you to indicate
correct direction and construction plan.
Stage 1 - choosing the design of a children's swing made of wood
Children's wooden swings must be safe - this is
axiom! Their ability to stand stably is largely determined by their configuration.
supports (frame). Before you start work, you need to decide which
the frame of a wooden swing will be optimal for installation. After all, his form
affects the safety of the structure and determines the location and method of its installation.
Types and types of frames for swings
U-shaped frame
It is considered the most economical model. To make it
less lumber is used. In addition, the supports do not interfere with movement
child and cannot cause injury through negligence. However for
stability, the structure requires concreting of supports, therefore it is
stationary. The frame is ideal for installation on soft ground and manufacturing
hanging sectional swings.
U-shaped frame for children's swings
U-shaped frame for children's swings
L-shaped frame
It is sometimes called an inverted "V" support.
More stable compared to the previous version. This option allows
not only hang a swing, but also create a children's corner.
L-shaped frame for children's swings
L-shaped frame for children's swings
X-frame
It is a type of L-shaped, only fastening
support beams are not performed at the point of their junction, but slightly lower, at a distance
150-200 mm. A lintel is laid at the intersection of the vertical beams.
This is an easier way to make a support. It should be noted that such a frame
needs additional reinforcement in the form of a side support.
X-shaped frame for children's swings
X-shaped frame for children's swings
A-frame
The most reliable of all designs, due to the jumper,
which strengthens it. It is this frame that should be preferred if
it is planned to expand the swing by installing a staircase and installing a rope
for climbing and other elements of the playground.
A-frame for children's swings
A-Shape Frame for Baby Swing
Stage 2 – drawing of a wooden swing for children
Having a drawing or sketch of a swing helps determine
optimal dimensions of the structure, calculate the load, choose the right section
wood for manufacturing, determine the amount of material and parameters of the workpieces.
Drawing of a wooden swing for children
Drawing of a wooden hanging swing for children
Drawings of a wooden swing must contain:
- frame configuration (shape);
- dimensions of a wooden swing. It should be noted that the dimensions
the swing is the height, as well as the perimeter of the base;
- presence and location of installation of additional reinforcements
elements (kerchiefs, spacers);
- number and type of seat (taking into account the age of the child);
- type and length of suspension (ropes, chains, cables, etc.);
You can make an additional drawing with a detailed breakdown
and workpiece sizes.
The dimensions of a wooden swing are determined based on:
- the age of the child - the length of the suspension, size and
seating configuration;
- height - determines the length of the suspension.
You can make a swing “for growth”, then:
- The optimal seat width is 600 mm.
- seat height above the ground – 500 – 550 mm. This will allow you to
on the one hand, swing and stop the swing on your own, and on the other hand, do not
will interfere with skating;
- height from seat to crossbar – 1,600 mm. So that the child
it was convenient to swing while standing;
- total height of the swing from the ground to the crossbar
determined taking into account the thickness of the seat.
Scheme of a wooden hanging swing for children
Children's swing frame diagram
Advice. The seat and suspension must support the weight of the child. From
For reasons of practicality, it is better to make a safety margin of up to 100-120 kg (several
children or child and adult).
Stage 3 – material for wooden swings
To make a wooden swing with your own hands you need
choose the right wood. It is better to give preference to durable breeds
wood - oak, larch, or cheaper spruce, pine, birch.
The main thing is that the lumber is dry, good quality, no dropdowns
knots, holes and other defects.
Depending on the type of frame you need to prepare:
- for a U-shaped frame - timber 80x80 or 100x50 - 2 pcs. For
all other types of frame – 4 pcs.;
- for the crossbar - timber (log) of the same cross-section - 1 pc.;
- for sitting - boards 600x300x25 - 1 pc. For the manufacture of
Seats for children under 2 years of age are being thought out additional elements– back,
handles, fences;
- for suspension - welded chain with anti-corrosion coating or
strong rope (the kind used by climbers will do). Suspension length
equal to two swing heights. On average – 4,500 mm – 1 piece;
- for fastening the frame - wood screws 80x4.5 - 40-50 pcs.,
as well as self-tapping screws 50x3.5 – 250 pcs.
- for attaching the suspension – carabiner, hanging hooks, steel
corners. Quantity - depending on the method of fastening;
- for wood processing (protection) – primer;
- for decoration - paint or wood varnish.
- for concreting racks - cement, gravel and sand (for installation
U-shaped frame).
Tools you will need: screwdriver, saw, plane, sander,
level, drill, plumb.
Stage 4 – making a homemade wooden swing for the dacha
We move from theory to practical implementation project.
Let's look at how to make a wooden hanging swing with your own hands.
Preparing a site for installing a swing
After choosing a location, you need to remove the remains of construction
debris, remove thorny bushes and level the area.
Note. Some users recommend concrete
area for swings, citing the fact that in a place where children push off
earth, a hole appears in which water accumulates. Others think that it is
the least of the troubles. After all, the fall concrete base this is a serious risk.
Preparation of lumber
Outdoor hanging swings made of wood should be safe for
children. Therefore, it is necessary to sand each workpiece to prevent the appearance of
splinter And also cover everything wooden elements primer. You can already prime
ready-made swing, but then there is a possibility of wood destruction in places
connections.
Installing a frame for a children's swing made of wood
As discussed above, there are several ways
frame devices. Therefore, let’s look at the main nuances of installing each of them:
U-shaped frame. Arrangement begins with the fact that
the vertical posts and the upper lintel are fastened together. Then you need to dig two
recesses (depth is 1/3 of the height of the support). Pour into the bottom
crushed stone-sand cushion, install a stand, concrete, wait until
the concrete will harden, and install the suspension with a seat.
Note. The lower part of the supports is mandatory
processed with any means that will prevent wood rotting. The most
a budget and reliable option would be to use used machine
oils
L and A-shaped swing frames are usually also assembled on
earth. Procedure: saw four supports at an angle for a more reliable
connections. Then attach the top crossbar to the knot. In case of
A-frame, a crossbar is added, which makes the structure more
sustainable. Then the assembled frame is installed in the prepared place. For
reliability can be buried in the soil (pre-treated with a primer against
rot) or secure the bottom of the supports to the ground using a long rod and
staples.
Bundle of connecting node A and L-shaped frame for a swing
X-shaped frame for swings. This is done in the same way.
to the previous one. Only the ends of the supports are not sawed off, but are fixed to each other. IN
The formed upper corners are laid with a lintel.
X-shaped frame assembly for swing
Bundle of connecting knot of frame for swing
Note. So that the installed X, L and A-shaped frames
the forms did not sink into the soil, users recommend concrete patches
under the base. This eliminates the possibility of distortion of the structure and
its mobility is preserved.
The weak point of the X, L and A-shaped frames at the junction
vertical supports and lintels. To make this knot, long
self-tapping screws, but, as experts note, it is advisable to use a nozzle pipe
suitable sizes. The photo shows this element and its installation location.
Nozzle round section for connecting the swing frame
Square nozzle for swing frame connection
Advice. When making a frame, you need to fasten the screws like this:
way: first drill a hole with a diameter slightly smaller than the diameter of the screw,
and then assemble the blanks for self-tapping screws. Some experts advise for reliability
glue the joints of the workpieces, while others recommend strengthening the knot
by using metal plates or wooden spacers.
Swing seat arrangement
Manufacturing method and material of the swing seat,
determined by the age of the child. Children are not demanding when it comes to design; they are quite
arrange a seat from a tire or simple board. In this case it is possible to count with
a dozen ways to make it.
Attaching the swing to the crossbar
A suspension (cable, rope or chain) is attached to the crossbar.
A hanger is a swing unit for attaching a swing to a crossbar. Suspension accounted for
maximum load, which means special requirements are put forward for it
security.
Note. Installation of the seat is carried out only on a chain or
cables, and not on wooden or metal hangers. Garden swings are calculated
on adults and do not need adjustment, but country swing wooden for children
need to be adjusted as the child grows.
Attaching the swing suspension and seat can be done
in several ways using different fasteners:
Attaching the swing suspension to a rope throw the rope over the crossbar and tie or fasten it with a staple;
Swing unit for attaching a swing to a crossbar using metal plates that are attached to the crossbar at the top; 
Attaching the swing to the crossbar using a carabiner using a carabiner.
Material prepared for the website www.moydomik.net
By screwing an anchor into the crossbar and attaching the suspension to it.
Attaching the swing to the crossbar using an anchor
Fastening the swing to the crossbar with additional insurance
By enveloping the beam.
Fasteners for attaching a swing to a crossbar
Fastening element for fastening the swing
Stage 5 – decorative design of the swing
Decorating a wooden swing has a dual function. WITH
on one side – protects the wood from exposure external factors. With another,
The original design of the swing forms a beautiful and bright element of the playground.
The main rule is that paints and primers must be of high quality and safe,
so as not to harm the child's health.
As an additional decor you can install
additional jumpers on the frame, which will strengthen it, and in children
there will be a staircase that will be of interest to those waiting in line to ride.
Decorative design of swings on the playground
Caring for a wooden swing
Care consists of checking:
- attachment points;
- suspension;
- seats;
- quality of paintwork.
- give the swing a load greater than that for which it
calculated;
- avoid shock loads(sudden sitting down);
- try to distribute the weight along the plane of the seat (do not
to heel);
- roll perpendicular to the support. Hanging swing
designed for riding along supports;
- maintain a moderate swing amplitude in order to
avoid the unsecured swing from tipping over.
Conclusion
Reliable installation of the suspension and seat, and at the same time strength
We check the entire structure for ourselves. If there is nothing under the weight of an adult
If it is deformed, then it will support the child. However, a wooden swing for
dachas need periodic inspection main nodes and fastening points.
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Children can play on the outdoor swing for hours. The child is attracted by the feeling of flight. In apartment buildings, swings are installed on playgrounds, and in private areas they are installed by caring parents.
The simple design makes it possible to make a hanging swing with your own hands. Moreover, children can be involved in the design, construction or decorating process.
Outdoor wooden swing - children's joy in flight
Making swings from wood is the most common practice. This is not surprising, because they have the following advantages:
- environmental friendliness;
- availability of lumber;
- relatively low cost;
- ease of working with wood;
- safety. Wood is a soft material, which reduces the risk of serious injury from a fall.
Thanks to the properties of wood, children's wooden swings can be found in almost any private yard or country house. In terms of mobility, they are divided into stationary and portable. Swings made of wood, unlike metal ones, are often made stationary, because the tree does not have sufficient weight for stable standing (the frame of a wooden swing requires reliable fastening).
Based on this feature, it is necessary to consider the installation location of the swing.
Where to put the swing?
When choosing a place you need to consider:
- viewability. The child should be visible whenever possible;
- remoteness. The economic zone and the nearby pond are not a place for games. If there are no other options for installation, you need to fence off the areas. Also make sure that the swing is placed at a safe distance from fences, walls with windows, trees, etc. flight obstacles. It is also not worth installing a swing near communications;
- illumination and shading. The installation location should be light, but create a shadow, especially in the summer at midday;
- humidity. Outdoor swings made of wood will become unusable from excessive moisture, not to mention its harm to the child;
- absence of drafts;
- absence of poisonous plants, allergens, honey plants, thorny bushes;
- surface topography at the installation site. The installation location of the swing needs to be leveled. Then there will be no need to vary the length of the support pillars, and nothing will interfere with the child’s enjoyment of his favorite pastime;
- quality of fastening of each swing unit.
How to make a wooden swing with your own hands - step-by-step instructions
To be sure of reliability, you need to build the swing yourself. A step-by-step guide for beginners will help indicate the right direction and construction plan.
Stage 1 - choosing the design of a children's swing made of wood
Children's wooden swings must be safe - this is an axiom! In many ways, their ability to stand stably is determined by the configuration of the support (frame). Before you start work, you need to decide which wooden swing frame will be optimal for installation. After all, its shape affects the safety of the structure and determines the place and method of its installation.
Types and types of frames for swings
U-shaped frame
It is considered the most economical model. Less lumber is used to make it. In addition, the supports do not interfere with the child’s movement and cannot cause injury due to negligence. However, for stability, the structure requires concrete supports, so it is stationary. The frame is ideal for installation on soft soil and making hanging sectional swings.
L-shaped frame
It is sometimes called an inverted "V" support. More stable compared to the previous version. This option allows you not only to hang a swing, but also to create a children's corner.
X-frame
It is a type of L-shaped, only the support beams are fastened not at their junction, but slightly lower, at a distance of 150-200 mm. A lintel is laid at the intersection of the vertical beams. This is a simpler way to make a support. It should be noted that such a frame requires additional reinforcement in the form of a side support.
A-frame
The most reliable of all structures, due to the jumper that strengthens it. It is this frame that should be preferred if you plan to expand the swing by arranging stairs, installing a climbing rope and other elements of the playground.
Stage 2 – drawing of a wooden swing for children
Having a drawing or sketch of a swing helps determine the optimal dimensions of the structure, calculate the load, choose the right section of wood for manufacturing, determine the amount of material and parameters of the workpieces.
Drawings of a wooden swing must contain:
- frame configuration (shape);
- dimensions of a wooden swing. It should be noted that the dimensions of the swing are the height, as well as the perimeter of the base;
- presence and installation location of additional reinforcing elements (kerchiefs, spacers);
- number and type of seat (taking into account the age of the child);
- type and length of suspension (ropes, chains, cables, etc.);
You can make an additional drawing with a detailed breakdown and dimensions of the workpieces.
The dimensions of a wooden swing are determined based on:
- the age of the child - the length of the suspension, the size and configuration of the seat depend on it;
- height - determines the length of the suspension.
You can make a swing “for growth”, then:
- The optimal seat width is 600 mm.
- seat height above the ground – 500 – 550 mm. On the one hand, this will allow you to swing and stop the swing on your own, and on the other hand, it will not interfere with skating;
- height from seat to crossbar – 1,600 mm. To make it comfortable for the child to swing while standing;
- the total height of the swing from the ground to the crossbar is determined taking into account the thickness of the seat.
Advice. The seat and suspension must support the weight of the child. For reasons of practicality, it is better to make a safety margin of up to 100-120 kg (several children or a child and an adult).
Stage 3 – material for wooden swings
To make a wooden swing with your own hands, you need to choose the right wood. It is better to give preference to durable types of wood - oak, larch, or cheaper ones from spruce, pine, birch. The main thing is that the lumber is dry, of good quality, without falling knots, holes or other defects.
Depending on the type of frame you need to prepare:
- for a U-shaped frame - timber 80x80 or 100x50 - 2 pcs. For all other types of frame – 4 pcs.;
- for the crossbar - timber (log) of the same cross-section - 1 pc.;
- for sitting - boards 600x300x25 - 1 pc. To make a seat for children under 2 years old, additional elements are thought out - a backrest, handles, fences;
- for suspension - a welded chain with an anti-corrosion coating or a strong rope (the one used by climbers is suitable). The length of the suspension is equal to two heights of the swing. On average – 4,500 mm – 1 piece;
- for fastening the frame - wood screws 80x4.5 - 40-50 pcs., as well as self-tapping screws 50x3.5 - 250 pcs.
- for attaching the suspension - carbine, hanging hooks, steel corners. Quantity - depending on the method of fastening;
- for wood processing (protection) – primer;
- for decoration - paint or wood varnish.
- for concreting racks - cement, gravel and sand (for installation of a U-shaped frame).
Tools you will need: screwdriver, saw, plane, sander, level, drill, plumb line.
Stage 4 – making a homemade wooden swing for the dacha
We move from theory to the practical implementation of the project. Let's look at how to make a wooden hanging swing with your own hands.
Preparing a site for installing a swing
After choosing a location, you need to remove any remaining construction debris, remove thorny bushes and level the site.
Note. Some users advise concreting the area for the swing, citing the fact that in the place where children push off from the ground, a hole appears in which water accumulates. Others believe that this is the least of the troubles. After all, falling onto a concrete base is a serious risk.
Preparation of lumber
Outdoor hanging swings made of wood should be safe for children. Therefore, you need to sand each workpiece to prevent the appearance of splinters. And also coat all wooden elements with primer. You can prime ready-made swings, but then there is a risk of destruction of the wood at the joints.
Installing a frame for a children's swing made of wood
As discussed above, there are several ways to construct a frame. Therefore, let’s look at the main nuances of installing each of them:
U-shaped frame. The arrangement begins with fastening the vertical posts and the upper lintel. Then you need to dig two recesses (the depth is 1/3 of the height of the support). Pour a crushed stone-sand cushion onto the bottom, install a stand, pour concrete, wait until the concrete hardens, and install a suspension with a seat.
Note. The lower part of the supports must be treated with any means that will prevent the wood from rotting. The most budget-friendly and reliable option would be to use used engine oil.
L and A-shaped swing frames are usually also assembled on the ground. Procedure: saw four supports at an angle for a more reliable connection. Then attach the top crossbar to the knot. In the case of an A-frame, a crossbar is added, which makes the structure more stable. Then the assembled frame is installed in the prepared place. For reliability, you can dig it into the soil (pre-treated with an anti-rotting primer) or secure the lower part of the supports to the ground using a long rod and bracket.
X-shaped frame for swings. This is done similarly to the previous one. Only the ends of the supports are not sawed off, but are fixed to each other. A jumper is placed in the formed upper corners.
Note. To prevent the installed X, L and A-shaped frames from sinking into the soil, users recommend concreting the areas under the base. This eliminates the possibility of the structure being distorted and maintains its mobility.
The weak point of the X, L and A-shaped frames is at the junction of the vertical supports and the lintel. To make this unit, long self-tapping screws are used, but, as the craftsmen note, it is advisable to use a nozzle pipe of suitable sizes. The photo shows this element and its installation location.
Advice. When making a frame, you need to fasten the screws in this way: first drill a hole with a diameter slightly smaller than the diameter of the screw, and then assemble the blanks onto the screw. Some craftsmen recommend gluing the joints of the workpieces for reliability, while others recommend strengthening the knot by using metal plates or wooden spacers.
Swing seat arrangement
The manufacturing method and material of the swing seat are determined by the age of the child. Children are not picky about design; they will be quite happy with a seat made of a tire or a simple board. At the same time, you can count a dozen ways to make it.
Attaching the swing to the crossbar
A suspension (cable, rope or chain) is attached to the crossbar. A hanger is a swing unit for attaching a swing to a crossbar. The suspension bears the maximum load, which means it is subject to special safety requirements.
Note. The seat is installed only on chains or cables, and not on wooden or metal hangers. Garden swings are designed for adults and do not need adjustment, while country swings made of wood for children need to be adjusted as the child grows.
Attaching the swing suspension and seat can be done in several ways using different fasteners:
throw the rope over the crossbar and tie or fasten it with a staple;
using metal plates that are attached to the crossbar at the top; 
using a carabiner. Material prepared for the website www.site
By screwing an anchor into the crossbar and attaching the suspension to it.
By enveloping the beam.
Stage 5 – decorative design of the swing
Decorating a wooden swing has a dual function. On the one hand, it protects wood from external factors. On the other hand, the original design of the swing forms a beautiful and bright element of the playground. The main rule is that paints and primers must be of high quality and safe, so as not to harm the child’s health.
As an additional decoration, you can install additional jumpers on the frame, which will strengthen it, and the children will have a staircase that will be of interest to those who are waiting in line to ride.
Caring for a wooden swing
Care consists of checking:
- attachment points;
- suspension;
- seats;
- quality of paintwork.
- give the swing a load greater than that for which it is designed;
- avoid shock loads (sudden sitting on a seat);
- try to distribute the weight along the plane of the seat (do not tilt);
- roll perpendicular to the support. Hanging swings are designed for rolling along supports;
- adhere to a moderate swing amplitude to avoid tipping over an unsecured swing.
Conclusion
We test the reliability of the installation of the suspension and seat, and at the same time the strength of the entire structure. If nothing was deformed under the weight of an adult, then it will support a child. However, wooden swings for a summer house require periodic inspection of the main components and attachment points.
All parents make sure that their children have an interesting and fun time. And there is no such child who would not love to ride on a swing. This is not only great entertainment, the swing also trains the vestibular system and improves coordination of movements. Today, a huge variety of swing options have been invented using various mechanisms, materials and designs, so that every parent can choose an option that meets all his requirements (appearance, dimensions, price). However, there is no need to rush to the store to make a purchase, because the swing is quite simple in design, and you can easily and inexpensively make it yourself.
Varieties
The design of swings for children and adults is slightly different. Swings for little ones can be made of plastic that can withstand light weight; they are also usually equipped with a backrest and a crossbar so that the child does not fall while riding. In swings for older children, plastic elements are not present, and the design becomes more open. In any case, the main requirement for children's swings is their reliability and safety.
Depending on the method of fastening, the swing can be suspended or floor-mounted. The latter, in turn, are divided into spring swings and balance swings. Various seats in the shape of animals or Vehicle. Due to the fact that the spring does not compress, but only swings, this type of swing reduces the likelihood of injury to the child.
Balance swings can be single or double, simple in shape or with an unusual design.
Hanging swings can be of various configurations:
- The most simple design a swing familiar to everyone since childhood is the bungee. Consists of a rope fixed at the top to a strong crossbar and a board for sitting. The most primitive option - instead of a plank at the bottom, the rope is simply tied with a strong, voluminous knot.
The simplest swings also include tire swings. They can be hung vertically or horizontally, cut unusual shapes, which allows you to create a lot of different options.
- The design is more complicated - the board is suspended on two ropes, fixed symmetrically along its edges. Instead of a plank, a piece of thick fabric (for example, tarpaulin) can be used, and the rope can be replaced with chains.
- An unusual version of a hanging swing is a soft swing. They can be made like a hammock or assembled from fabric and wooden sticks(for kids), or woven from twine on a hoop.
photos
- IN separate species You can highlight a swing made on the principle of a rocking chair. They are the safest for babies. But there are also options for older children.
What to make from
A swing can be wood, metal, plastic, or a combination of these materials. If you decide to make a swing with your own hands, you first need to understand what skills you need to have and what tools you will need for the job.
If you have never worked with welding machine, grinder, hacksaw, then a metal swing is not your option. Although they are considered the most durable and reliable, a good wooden swing has a number of advantages. Wood is easier to process, even beginners can handle it. For better strength of your building, choose oak, cedar, birch, spruce, and check that there are no knots, holes or other defects on the logs - this is a guarantee of your child’s safety.
The only advantage of plastic as a material for swings is its low price. It does not withstand heavy loads like wood and metal. Although very often swings are built from scrap materials, leftovers from repairs, etc. The main thing is to show a little imagination and spend a little time.
How to make it yourself
Anyone can build a swing with their own hands. Regardless of the model you choose, remember that all elements of the swing must fit snugly against each other and be positioned so that the child’s arms and legs cannot get stuck between them when rolling. The main requirement for children's swings is their safety and reliability, so think through the design and carefully secure and check all fastening points of the swing elements. Stock up good mood and the materials necessary for construction and get started.
On a spring
A swing on a spring can be installed in a country house or on a site near the house - the main thing is that it is possible to dig a hole of the required size. The spring is a spring truck, which can be purchased at a car market or scrap metal collection point. The size of the spring for such a swing must be at least 35 cm in height. An anchor is attached to the bottom of the spring using a boss. It is a pipe 50-60 cm long, to which a cross made of reinforcement with a diameter of 20 mm is welded from below. The anchor with the reinforcing cross is lowered into the hole, leveled and filled with concrete.
A boss is welded to the top of the spring, to which the swing body is attached. The body is attached to the boss with 30x4 mm metal strips (clamps) and secured with bolts. The shape of the body can be any, first we draw its outline on whatman paper, then we transfer it to plywood and cut it out. It is also necessary to provide handles for the child to hold on to and supports for the feet. Their configuration depends on your imagination and available materials. Finishing touch- paint the swing with bright colors.
On bearings
For older children, spring swings are no longer suitable. Now we need a more solid design, which in itself is not complicated, but requires more resources. For a swing on bearings, you must first build support frame. It consists of two parallel posts connected by a crossbar.
To ensure the safety of your child, the frame must be stable. This can be achieved different ways depending on your capabilities and where the swing is installed. The first option is that the racks are buried deep in the ground and concreted. The second option is that each support post is a triangle, one side of which lies on the ground. Such racks must be connected to each other at all three vertices of the triangle to ensure structural rigidity. We weld anchor pins to the lower pipes to secure the structure in the ground.
We install bearings on the top crossbar of the swing frame. We weld small pieces of metal on both sides of each bearing to secure them from horizontal displacement. We attach the cables (chains) on which the seat hangs to the bearings. The seat can be completely wooden or on a metal frame, with or without a backrest, single or in the form of a bench, even the option of two seats opposite each other is possible. The main thing is that the support and fastening points can withstand.
The bearings can be secured not to the top pipe itself, but by welding a small structure for attaching the bearings to it.
Metal swings can be made without the use of bearings. Half rings are welded to the top crossbar, on which the swing can be hung using a hook or U-shaped fastening.
Hanging
The basis for an outdoor hanging swing is a support post. You can hang the swing on a strong tree branch or ceiling beam verandas.
However, if this is not possible, you can make the support stand yourself by choosing the most suitable option for you:
We place two beams at an angle to each other in the form of the letter X. At the place of their intersection, we drive in fasteners. Place another beam horizontally on top of the V-shaped part and secure it to the supports.
We place two beams at an angle to each other and connect them at the top point. We attach the top crossbar, on which the swing will be suspended, to the posts using additional short boards or a metal pipe. At the bottom we make a horizontal crossbar for fixation (if you plan to move the swing from place to place and will not particularly strengthen it in the ground). If this is a stationary swing and you have firmly buried the support posts in the ground and cemented it, then the lower crossbar does not need to be installed.
In an apartment, swings are usually placed on a horizontal bar in the nursery. sports corner or at metal pipe, fixed in doorway. If this is not possible, you can use hooks. They are installed on both sides of the door or driven into the ceiling. Do not forget to take into account that there should be a lot of free space around the swing so that the child does not crash into anything or get injured while riding.
The design of the hanging swing itself can be absolutely anything. You can make a soft seat from fabric and pillows (it is short-lived, it is afraid of bad weather, but it is cozy and comfortable), find a use for an abandoned old skateboard (its board is very durable) or brightly paint and hang old tires.
Bright and mobile option– swing-hammock.
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Option for needlewomen – stretch fabric over the hoop or weave a swing from twine on the hoop. Such a swing can be hung indoors if there is enough free space.
Rocking horse for little ones
The design of such a swing is primitive. All you need to do is draw on whatman paper yourself or print out ready-made patterns necessary details, then transfer them to plywood or wooden boards and cut. Usually such a swing is made in the shape of a horse, but you can draw any other animal or vehicle.
Since such swings are intended for babies, only hypoallergenic materials can be used. It is necessary to take into account that the arc of the sidewalls should not go in a circle, because then the child will sway violently and may roll over and get injured. It is necessary to take into account the size of the swing so that the baby can comfortably climb onto the rocking chair and sit on it. The average dimensions are 110 cm in length and 25-30 cm in width, height from floor to saddle 60 cm.
When choosing children's swings for an outdoor garden, parents are obliged to check them for absolute safety for the child. Let's consider what manufacturers offer us for our treasures.
To ensure the safety of the swing seat, it is necessary to provide a horizontal bar in front of the chair, which will provide protection for your child.
First of all, swings are divided according to the material they are made of. They can be wooden, metal and plastic.
Children's wooden swing for the garden are environmentally friendly, durable, easy to assemble and beautiful appearance. Wood impregnation special composition increases the service life of products.
An old skateboard is also suitable as a seat for a swing, because its board is very strong and durable
You will have to tinker with such a wooden airplane swing, but the result is worth it, your child will feel like a real pilot
Metal swings are considered to be the most reliable and durable models. They can be forged, collapsible, welded. They weigh a lot, but this is justified by their strength and installation stability.
A hanging swing, the seat of which is made of metal rings, will become a real decoration of your yard
For a children's swing, you can use any option as a seat, for example, a part from a ski lift
Plastic designed for the little ones. Light and bright, they are perfect for children under 5 years of age, but they are afraid winter frosts and fade under the sun.
For children, a fabric seat with an enclosing structure around the perimeter will be comfortable and safe, where the child will feel confident
Swings are also distinguished by type of construction: hanging and frame.
Swing frame type in the form of a red wooden sofa - a bright accent for your area
Frame, of course, is preferable for children, since they have high resistance, they can be freely moved to different corners of the site, they are durable and quite safe to use.
A simple swing can be made special - a little imagination and boring seats turned into colorful animals that will be much more interesting for your children to play with.
Hanging The models are simple and do not require special skills to assemble. To set them up, you need a supporting crossbar, a strong rope and a board for the seat. It is desirable that it has a back.
Choosing for a swing bright colors you can cheer up your children even more
Car tires can be an excellent material for children's swings if you use a fun coloring page for them.
Swing-chaise lounges designed for children under 3 years of age. They are usually low, with a soft back and a chaise lounge-style seat.
A chaise lounge with soft seats is a safe swing option for a small child
All these models can be purchased in stores, but if you decide not to spend money and build a children's swing for your dacha with your own hands, we will help you.
Material
There are two options for materials for structures with supports: metal and wood. Unfortunately, a children's metal swing for a summer house will require special skills from you. If you are not a blacksmith or a welder, build metal carcass will be problematic. And you will also have to look for pipes for supports.
To make such a swing you will need very little: wooden chair and chains - and unique decor ready for your yard
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A chair-cushion for such a swing can be easily sewn from an old bedspread, although it will not be as durable as, for example, a wooden one, and besides, it is better to protect it from moisture
The optimal solution that any parent can implement is building a wooden swing.
Building a wooden swing
The simplest design is a children's hanging swing for a summer house without a frame. It’s great if you have on or near your site a big tree with a low-lying thick branch. They threw two ropes over it, built a seat from improvised materials - and the swing was ready. As a seat, you can use tires traditionally loved by summer residents, high chair, abandoned skateboard, piece of board, old ice cube. In general, everything that you think is suitable for a child to ride comfortably.
Most easy option organizing a swing - use a tree branch as a base
In such a round rocker on a soft pillow, tied to the base so that it does not “fly away”, it will be pleasant to spend time not only for children, but also for adults
To build a frame swing, we first decide on the location. It should be located close to the house, but away from the fence and trees. Then we will need lumber and tools. Choose conifers, but others are also possible, the main thing is that the wood is dry, strong, and without defects. We carry out pre-processing wooden parts: we clean, grind, treat with a special compound to increase moisture resistance. For the swing we will need:
Beautiful and robust design swing chairs will not leave indifferent not only children, but also adults
- two pillars
- rope (approximately 6 m)
- crossbar
- ring-shaped pendants (hooks are possible)
- fastener
For frame stability, the side supports can be made in the shape of the letter “L”
Advice! Please note that nails are not suitable for fastening the swing parts; it is better to use bolts.
With your own hands you can build such a hanging swing-bed where your children will play
From the tools we take a shovel, a hammer, a drill, a tape measure, a plane, a grinder, paint and brushes. Well, the springboard for work is ready. Let's move on to step-by-step construction.
To create such a wonderful swing you will only need an old chair, rope and bright paint.
- We carefully remove debris from the area under the swing and level the area.
- We dig two holes for the posts to a depth of 90-100 cm.
- Before installing the pillars in the holes, we will treat the lower part, approximately 50 cm, with tar. This way we will protect them from rotting.
- We attach the crossbar to the posts. It is desirable that the diameter of the crossbar matches the diameter of the pillars.
- We install metal parts using special fasteners. They can be purchased at the store.
- We process sharp corners with a grinder.
- We attach ropes or chains to the crossbar, checking their reliability with our own weight.
- We tie the ends of the ropes to the seat, having previously drilled holes in it.
U-shaped swing base with greenery vertical racks will provide shade and aesthetics for this simple design
We got the letter "P".
Advice! For children it is better to attach the seatbnot two ropes, but four. To do this, take two lengths for each rope, fold them in half, and thread the ends into the seat.
If you are confused by this option, you can build a more stable structure by taking four pillars for the frame and placing them in the form block letter"L". The sequence of work is almost the same, only you will need to dig four holes, cut the tops of the pillars at an angle, and connect them metal parts. Between the pillars, at the bottom, at a height of about 50 cm, stiffening ribs should be nailed on both sides of the swing. This design creates opportunities for creating a real children's country corner. By increasing the distance between the posts, you can nail a long crossbar and add a rope or climbing ladder to the swing.
Children's wooden swings for the garden are environmentally friendly, durable and easy to assemble
A rocking chair for relaxing and entertaining a child, made from a wooden pallet
Let's build together
Now you know how to make a children's swing in the country from wood yourself.
An original bright children's swing, the seat of which is fabric with elastic bands
A funny swing in the shape of a deer will bring joy to every child
If the first experience does not disappoint you, do not stop there. The child is growing, or maybe you are planning the birth of a second baby, and one swing will not be enough. Build children's swings and slides at your dacha together with your neighbors or friends. Maybe among them there will be metal craftsmen, and then you will get an eternal swing for children of any age.
Multi-colored swing baskets will not only bring joy to children, but will also noticeably transform your yard
Children's outdoor swing for a summer residence - video
It is not difficult to make a garden swing with your own hands if you know how to use tools. All work can be completed in one or two days.
What to make a swing from
You can construct them from almost anything you can get your hands on:
- Wood: beams, trimmings, logs, slats from boxes, boards, slats, benches.
- Metal: pipes, profiles, rods, wire, chains, rings, hooks, sheets.
- Plastic: boxes, chairs, hoops, pipes.
- Shaped parts from sewerage: tees, elbows.
- Bearings.
- Ropes, ropes.
- Tires.
- Thick fabric, tarpaulin.
- Cases and seats of old cars and motorcycles.
As you can see, we can continue ad infinitum, but we will limit ourselves to this list for now.
Beginning of work
To properly make a garden swing with your own hands, you first need to prepare a project and drawings future design, based on the material you have available. If you are planning to make metal Garden swing, but there are not enough parts - you can ask them from neighbors, friends, or make them from another material, for example, wood.
Prepare a pencil (pen), eraser, ruler, paper, protractor. They will be needed not only for drawing, but also for subsequent marking of parts. If you can’t immediately start drawing (you don’t know where to start), then just sketch out a drawing of the swing, “as you see it.” It will be much easier to draw from a drawing.
Don't feel like you're wasting your time drawing out all the details. At the construction stage, you will have to refer to the drawing more than once.
Installation of supports and crossbar
Installation of supports can be carried out in different ways:
- Install two vertical beams or pipes.
- Dig two capital letters L.
- Install two A-frames.
- Mount the supports like the letter X.
The photo shows different kinds installations. As you can see, the crossbars are also secured differently. In addition to such fastening methods, for example, in the first photo, you can drill the racks at the top and install a metal pipe or a thick rod. An axle from a cart or trailer is used as it.
If you made racks from wide boards– you can drill them out and install bearings in the holes. Cover them on both sides with perforated sheets of metal, which are nailed to the board. A rod must be inserted or pressed into the holes.
A more advanced method of fixing the horizontal line involves a special design mounted on poles, made by welding three sections of metal pipes.
There are several options for mounting supports:
- Install on the ground or dig into it. The option is bad. Due to dampness, the end of the beam will rot and the whole thing will collapse to the ground.
- Wrap the butt of the support with polyethylene or paint it.
- Concrete the support.
- Install on a special podium or terrace.
The second and third options are more acceptable. You need to wrap the end so that the film extends 20-50 cm outwards. This will protect the bottom of the protruding part of the pillar from dampness in winter (into snowdrifts). The same must be done when filling the pillar with cement. The formwork should protrude from the ground.
Suspension and mounting structures
To prevent children and especially adults (due to the greater weight) from falling, it is necessary to hang the swing securely. To do this you need to find:
- fairly strong ropes - you can use parachute lines (withstand 150 kg each) or mountaineering ropes;
- chains - even those used to tie dogs are suitable, but preferably thicker ones;
- thick wire or long metal rods caliber of at least 10 mm.
Mounts can be completely different:
- From a rope. Throw a rope over the crossbar and secure it at the bottom of the seat. Or pull it through the saddle and tie it with a knot at the top.
- Hook or ring.
The second method has several options:
The first two are designed to grip shaped crossbars: rectangular and round. They are a kind of clamps with hooks.
The last two are designed to strengthen hooks or rings in through hole crossbars.
Manufacturing of seats
Everyone has long been tired of classic boards and half-logs on swings.
We will talk about several unconventional methods for making swing seats. They are easy to make and do not take much time.
Option 1.
Most easy way– use old chairs or benches made of any material that have broken legs. It's beautiful and practical. There are several ways to attach them to a swing:
- We drill 4 holes in the seat of the chair (blue), pass ropes through them and tie a rod or thin metal tube at the bottom. He won't let the rope slip back.
- We screw or nail boards to the seat (yellow) and drill them. We thread ropes through the holes and tie large knots. For safety, such knots can be omitted to prevent them from unraveling and passing through the hole. It's better to just tie the end of the rope around the board.
- Instead of holes in the seat, we cut out grooves and wrap a rope around the chair (pink). But the child may jump, the rope will become free and slide to the side. To prevent the rope from jumping out, we stuff boards from below.
Option 2.
You can make a seat from tarpaulin or fabric, but it is not very comfortable, since it hugs the person sitting on both sides, squeezing him. For convenience, you can install a spacer above the seat on a rope or chain and then the degree of girth will decrease.
Option 3.
Make a pseudo seat from a tire. Hang it on the ropes. Stuff soft unnecessary things into the sector facing the ground.
For convenience, take tires big size, for example, from the rear wheels of a tractor.
Option 4.
Hoop as a seat. Take a hula hoop and wrap it with ropes along the diameter:
If this is difficult for you, you can put a ring in the center of the hoop and thread the ropes through it. First, place a small circle in the center and reinforce one cord so that its two ends are on the same side. Then reinforce the twine on the opposite side. And so on.
Option 5.
For this, use an old, durable basin, tub, or even a trough.
But just sitting on wood, plastic or metal is not very pleasant. For greater comfort, you can put cushions for garden swings on the seat, made of foam rubber and covered with thick fabric or leather. If you carefully make soft seats during assembly, then no pillows will be needed.
How to make a garden swing from wood
There are two ways:
Option 1.
They represent a seat made of any suitable material, suspended by one or two ropes on a branch.
From the photo you can see that the ropes can be tied in different ways, the main thing is that they do not slip:
- on the left side, two ropes are thrown over a branch and secured below with four knots;
- in the top right picture, one rope is suspended from a hook;
- on the lower one there are two ropes hanging on hooks.
Option 2.
Make the swing entirely from wooden parts. That is, make the supports and crossbar from beams or logs, and the seat from boards, slats or wooden benches and install as stated above.
If you pour the foundation, attach a knocked down special shield and a podium to it and install a swing - it will be even better. After all, the supports and shield do not touch the ground. Moreover, between the shield and the foundation there are additional bars, providing ventilation of the shield.
We provide drawings of the two designs below.
As you can see, a wooden garden swing is not that difficult to make.
How to make a garden swing from metal
Usually done welded construction in the form of the letter P, on which the seat is suspended using hooks with clamps or through ones.
It is made from pipes with a caliber of at least 5 cm. You can simply dig in or concrete two risers, in advance drilled holes insert the axle from a wide wheelbarrow or cart and lock it with the mounted wheels.
You can weld a wire with a swing onto the axle, because the axle will rotate freely. For greater effect, you can install it on bearings, as mentioned above.
To complete the second option, you need to weld something resembling the roof of a house. Everything is clear from the drawing.
Constructions of this type can also be made from a profile. Let us warn you right away - it is not made of plasterboard. That profile is very thin and may not support a swinging person. It is designed for stationary load.
The industry produces rectangular pipes, T-beams, I-beams. Here you can make a swing from them. Their appearance is no different from the other structures described above.
The following options are more difficult to implement, because to implement them you need to weld several pieces together.
To bend pipes, you can use a proven method:
- the mandrel is prepared;
- the pipe is tightly clogged with sand and plugs (wooden);
- then carefully bend the future support along the mandrel.
These designs are distinguished by the fact that they can be easily carried or moved. True, this may require 2-4 people.
How to make a 3-seater swing
Typically, swinging designs require a single-seater, less often a double-seater option. But now the 3-seater garden swing has come into fashion.
The installation of the stands and suspension is identical to those described above, but the width is much larger.
To accomplish this, you will need to make a special elongated seat that would accommodate three people, and install racks at a distance of at least 2 m.
The seat can be made in two versions:
- Classic - everyone sits facing in the same direction.
- Modern - average rider, looking in the opposite direction.
Let's consider the first option. It is easy to implement. To make it, you can even hang a bench like the kind you see in parks. But due to its heavy weight, this is not worth doing. It’s better to make a special seat yourself.
It can be done from aluminum pipes or made of wood. Below is the assembly procedure for the three-seater seat. Its length is 1500 mm or more, the width and height of the back is 500-600 mm.
DIY wooden swing (video)