Yard Swing

[smitty0312]

I just finished this yard swing......built it from scratch with no plan......our old store bought one was shot...I thought I will build one and hope it last longer......this will hang from a pergola that I plan on building next.......I used my scroll saw to cut all the backrest slats........I used a lot of other tools from my arsenal.......all made from pressure treated wood......will stain a cedar color next year after wood drys out. $95 cost.....still need to purchase the chain/eye bolts to hang it (prolly $20 more).......it measures 7ft 4" wide....my daughter plans on sewing a seat cushion for it also.....I also plan on building a new fire pit........Comments always welcome. Thanks in advance.

Edited February 26, 2017 by smitty0312

[dog555]

     nice

[Scrappile]

Looks like it is built to last.  Very nicely done.

[penquin]

That is impressive, looks wonderful. Like the family project it has become.  Everyone helping out.

jim

penquin

[DWSUDEKUM]

Very nice Dan. I used to have one of those on the porch growing up.  Thanks for sharing this with us.

 

DW

[MTCowpoke22]

Looks great!

[DukeNukem]

That looks really good. I'll be there for the beer and fire lol. Jerry

[JohnRB]

Beautifully made Dan

[Scrolling Steve]

Looking good Dan !...Better than store bought !

[Gordster]

Vefy nice swing Dan.weather warms up and you will be out.."just a Swinging"

[spirithorse]

Looks great!
WEll done, Dan!
Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

[newfie]

That looks great thanks for sharing

[Ron Johnson]

Fabulous work Dan, especially no plan. That will difinitely be enjoyed for many, many years. Well done.

[amazingkevin]

  On 2/26/2017 at 4:58 PM, smitty0312 said:

I just finished this yard swing......built it from scratch with no plan......our old store bought one was shot...I thought I will build one and hope it last longer......this will hang from a pergola that I plan on building next.......I used my scroll saw to cut all the backrest slats........I used a lot of other tools from my arsenal.......all made from pressure treated wood......will stain a cedar color next year after wood drys out. $95 cost.....still need to purchase the chain/eye bolts to hang it (prolly $20 more).......it measures 7ft 4" wide....my daughter plans on sewing a seat cushion for it also.....I also plan on building a new fire pit........Comments always welcome. Thanks in advance.

It's amazing what we will put up with knowing there's better.That old swing has seen it's days .Great improvement.The neighbors will want one too.Good job

[wombatie]

Certainly has more character than the store bought one.  Great work Dan.

 

Marg

[wombatie]

Certainly has more character than the store bought one.  Great work Dan.

 

Marg

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

That came out real well and no plans that makes it even better. Take a photo when all complete. I am sure it will be well used. thanks for showing.

[Phantom Scroller]

Neat job there, looking good . Roly

[lawson56]

Now that is one Great Looking swing.  

[daveww1]

beautiful swing

[smitty0312]

Thank you for all the generous comments.