Drawings and photos of a DIY garden swing made of metal: dimensions and instructions for creation

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

Features of metal models

The metal structure is the most durable.
The following structures can be distinguished by frame type:

• welded or stationary, where the elements are secured by welding;
• collapsible - this design is easy to disassemble and move to any place.

According to the supporting configurations there are:

1. A-frame support. Consists of two logs connected at the top. The crossbars are connected by a jumper to give the frame rigidity.
2. U-shaped frame. The support pipes are connected to the crossbar in the shape of the letter “P”. It is the simplest to construct. To make the structure more stable, it is necessary to bury the pipes and fill them with concrete mortar.

The stationary swing is installed on a foundation; strong wooden beams are used for the structure.

A hanging swing is a simple design that consists of a double or single seat suspended by cables, chains or ropes from a crossbar or tree.

Preparation of materials and tools

To prepare a tool for manufacturing a product, you need to understand what the material and fasteners will be. Basic tools you will need:

• hammer;
• screwdriver;
• bent reinforcement (for attaching the structure to the base);
• stainless steel fastening parts;
• electric drill (if you are fastening the posts with concrete, you will need a mixing attachment);
• special coatings for metal that protect it from corrosion.
• measuring tool;
• welding machine (if necessary for connection);
• a hacksaw (if there are wooden elements), as well as a grinding tool;
• screwdriver;
• waterproof roofing fabric;
• angle grinder for cutting parts to the required length;

A model in the shape of the letter “A” would be practical; the load-bearing fasteners do not need to be filled with concrete. The crossbar is most often a metal pipe with a cable attached to it. The supports consist of channels or pipes. The work is based on the presence of gravity.

To create such a design you will need:

• copper wire;
• reinforcement 10 mm;
• cable or chain;
• handrails and seat slats;
• bolts and nuts “10”;
• pipe with a cross section of 60 mm.
• metal profiles with a section of 12x12 mm;
• two-inch pipes;
• corner "4";

Assemble the swing by placing and securing the supports. Metal plates are fixed at the top points, the crossbars are made of profiles. Consequently, the structure will have acceptable rigidity. The two bearing supports are connected by a welded plate. The slab must have a minimum thickness of 5 mm to withstand the required load.

The seat can be single or double. It is made of strips (40-70 mm thick) and rods, the units are fixed with bolts.

They have proven themselves well as load-bearing supports for PVC pipes. The pipes can withstand significant loads and are also easy to install.

Swing drawings

Currently, on the Internet you can find a large number of design drawings for metal swings.

You can make a metal swing portable or stationary.

For children's games, you can equip a special playground at your summer cottage.

Portable swing

When mounting and installing a portable swing, 4 reinforcement pins are used to secure the legs. The ends of the pins can be easily bent with a vice to ensure that the swing is stable and prevents it from tipping over.

When installing such a swing, the pins are driven into the ground, and if they need to be moved to another place, they are simply pulled out of the ground.

Garden swings are welded for safety, and gussets are welded at the joints. Gussets are metal triangles that are welded at the corners of the connection between the crossbar and the supports.

They ensure the rigidity and reliability of the swing design. Portable swings are also very convenient because they can be put away for the winter so that they do not rust from the snow.

Stationary swing

They are convenient to use on areas that have a large area.

According to safety rules, when operating a swing, there should be about two to three meters of space behind and in front of the structure.

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Helpful advice! After you install the swing, you must paint it with any metal paint. This will make your swing more attractive and protect it from rust.

Pros and cons of products

First of all, let’s look at the positive aspects of homemade products:

• designs can be made unique, which will add harmony and comfort to your summer cottage,
• a handmade product costs much less than in a store.
• metal swings are durable,

However, there are also disadvantages:

• the metal frame is quite rigid, so you should be wary of possible injuries and bruises;
• To avoid corrosion, special treatment of the material is required.

One of the most reliable materials is a metal profile pipe.

It has the following advantages:

• high resistance to mechanical damage;
• the quality corresponds to the profile of the casting, while this material is much more affordable;
• not subject to corrosion after special treatment.
• long-term use;

These are the main advantages of a metal profile pipe, but there are no ideal materials, so there are also disadvantages:

• difficult to fold;
• it is mandatory to use paints and varnishes or galvanization; without this, ferrous metal is susceptible to rust and destruction.

Do-it-yourself swing from a profile pipe

To create a swing for a summer house with your own hands from metal, you need to provide the following components:

• quadrangular frame (it should become a load-bearing frame in the finished swing);
• A-shaped sidewall. It is made by welding several crossbars;
• one long tube. It will become the basis for attaching the swinging bench.

A cover of this design can be plastic, wood or canvas. PHOTO: sadovyrai.ru

Next, you need to act according to the step-by-step algorithm.

How to make a swing with your own hands from metal

The process of installing a swing for a garden with your own hands consists of the following steps.

1. Using a grinder, we cut the material into separate fragments. To do this, you need to have a preliminary diagram according to which you can make blanks in accordance with the dimensions.
2. We sand the boards using a special machine or manually using emery.
3. We connect all the necessary parts together using special fasteners, bolts or welding seams.
4. We dig 4 holes in the ground, install a metal swing for the cottage and fill it with concrete. Next we paint the structure.

The design and design of the product can be anything. The more complex the frame design, the longer the swing will take to create. PHOTO: krainamaystriv.com

As a result, you get an individual forged swing for the garden. For such a product it is necessary to have a preliminary diagram indicating all dimensions.

Sofa swing for a summer residence

Country sofa swings are in great demand. If it is not possible to buy them, then they try to make them themselves. Metal options are highly durable. And if it is also properly processed, it will not be afraid of moisture.

Tools and materials for manufacturing

For production you will need metal profiles, a welding machine and seating material. Typically, wood is used for such purposes. In addition, you will also need material for the roof. Those who plan to use polycarbonate should know that it is quite hot under it in sunny weather, and it is not practical during hail (the material begins to crack). It is ideal to take a tension awning.

How to make a garden swing with your own hands from metal: instructions with photos

Let's start following the instructions for assembling the garden swing.

To make the bed soft, it can be covered with a special fabric or periodically laid on top of a mattress and pillows for relaxation.

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Bench swing

This is a rather complex and painstaking option, but the finished swing is very beautiful and elegant. It is perfect for adults because it is more spacious and can withstand more weight.

You will need:

About 0.2 cubic meters of wood for the frame and bench, hooks, brackets, slats, bolts and nuts, chain.
How to do it:
First, select a suitable drawing - they are quite the same type, so choose by size. All boards must be cut, cleaned and treated with a special primer. You will need bars of different thicknesses - it’s easier to see in more detail in the video.

First of all, assemble the frame with the crossbar and cut off all the excess, and then assemble the bench with the back. The chain is inserted into wooden washers, which need to be cut out separately. Before assembly, sand and paint all parts with special paint for wood.

Garden swing with supports

What do you need

• Beam 100 × 100 mm;
• timber 50 × 50 mm;
• galvanized chain;
• board 25 × 100 mm;
• bolts;
• mounting plates;
• screws;
• sanding paper;
• hacksaw;
• jigsaw;
• roulette;
• pencil.

How to do

Photo: YouTube channel “Mikhail .MD. Deryvedmid"

1. Cut four racks with a height of 195 cm from 100 × 100 mm timber.

2. Assemble two supports in the shape of the letter “A” with upper and lower jibs from 50 × 50 mm timber. Drill through the parts and connect with bolts.

3. Cut a 1.8 m long cross member from a 100 × 100 mm beam and secure it to the upper supports of the racks, tightening them with bolts.

4. Cut six boards 120 cm long: three for the back and three more for the seat.

5. If desired, cut out a pattern on the top board of the backrest with a jigsaw. Sand everything well with sandpaper.

6. Attach three boards with screws to pieces of 50 × 50 mm timber - this will be the seat.

Do the same for the back and join the two pieces together at the desired angle.

7. Cut out armrests from two boards and attach them with screws through the beam to the seat and back.

8. Drill holes in the beam for the bolts and install them through the chain link. Secure it on top with a nut, and to prevent it from falling into the wood, place a metal plate or washer of large diameter.

9. Make holes in the seat beams, insert bolts into them and secure the ends of the chains.

10. Adjust the length of the hangers to the desired position.

What can be changed

• For greater strength, you can add another cross beam along the bottom of the rear of the supports.
• If desired, build a canopy made of polycarbonate or tarpaulin to protect from the sun and precipitation.

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Attaching the seat to the frame

It's time to start attaching the seat to the frame of the garden swing. There are two possible options: chains and ropes. The most reliable material is chains. The corresponding thickness of the metal section is 4 mm or 5 mm.

First you need to attach the chains to the 4 edges of the seat. We will do this using bolts and eye nuts. We attach carabiners to the ends of the chain. Next we connect the eye nuts with the carabiners. We attach chains to the top crossbar using rings welded to the central crossbar.

For rings, you should not choose too thin a material, since they will bear the main load. The minimum metal thickness for rings is 8 mm

Another reliable, but more complex way to install chains is to use hidden bearings on an additional center beam. Then we will need more materials, plus the design will become more complex. Often this mount is used on industrial children's swings.

To simplify the fastening method, it is enough to use a carabiner for fastenings. You need to drill a through hole in the central crossbar and secure the carabiner in this hole.

The method of attaching a rope or cable to the central beam is no different from the method of attaching chains. But, to attach them to the seat, it is enough to thread the ends through the drilled holes on the 4 edges of the seat and tie strong knots there.

We install a garden swing with our own hands

Making a garden swing device on your site with your own hands is not difficult when the preparatory stage is completed in good faith. Wooden models offered for installation require a flat surface. It is advisable to do the work with a partner to make it more convenient. We begin to assemble the elements of the garden rocking chair from the prepared material:

1. We make the base in the shape of the letter “A”, for this we take prepared logs with the parameters: 2.5 meters by 120 millimeters thick - 2 pieces, and 2.1 meters long by 90 millimeters thick - 1 piece. The transverse log is superimposed on the main one, taking into account the indentation.
2. At the intersection of the logs, it is necessary to drill holes, then we tighten the entire structure with prepared bolts. Using a grinder or a hacksaw, you need to cut off the remaining length of the bolts for aesthetics and safety. We also assemble the second part of the swing device.

Making a bench

Comfort and convenience will depend on how this assembly of garden swinging devices is made. It is necessary to select a seat angle that is comfortable for all family members; it is necessary to conduct a survey, especially with children. What is the bench angle? If you do it at a right angle, then the ratio of the back to the seat will not provide comfort and relaxation.

If you just increase the angle by just 10 degrees to 100 degrees, you will immediately feel that you can lean on the back of the bench. You need to take prepared bars of 60x60 millimeters, and laying them on, spread them to the required angle, it may not be entirely accurate, you will get an obtuse angle of 95-100 degrees. Using a pencil, we make marks on the bars, get our size, and places to select with a chisel. Sampling is necessary for better connection and a beautiful appearance of the bench.

Work must be carried out in the following sequence:

• We take a chisel, a hacksaw and do the following: use a hacksaw to cut down the pencil marks, use the chisel to select the wood inside the cuts. We try the bars on to each other and work with a chisel.
• When we have achieved an ideal connection, we drill a hole in the center for a bolted connection, in two bars at once, then it is advisable to cover the holes with PVA and connect everything with a bolt. We cut off the excess length of the bolt with a grinder.
• We attach the armrests to the made bases (logs: length 100 centimeters, diameter 80 millimeters). Using a hole made with a drill, we connect them with bolts, after putting on the chains.
• The resulting triangular structures must be connected with boards 1.8 x 0.14 x 0.04 meters. There can be no difficulties here. Using self-tapping screws, the boards are attached to the bases of the future bench. After the work done, we will see the finished element of the garden swing, a bench.

Making a roof

We prepare the beams for the rafters, take the prepared timber 60x60 with a length of 900 millimeters and 60x60 with a length of 500 millimeters, assemble 3 triangles with the parameters: 560x560x960. A swing rope made of a log 2.8 meters long and 140 millimeters thick must be placed inside these triangles.

How to equip a swing on a tree?

The simplest type of garden swing is its installation on a tree branch. If there is a sufficiently mature tree in the garden at the dacha, the branch of which can be used to attach a rope, the issue of their arrangement is solved simply:

The classic version using a plank and a pair of nylon ropes for fastening

For these purposes, we pay attention to fastening the cables, using the safest knot. We drill holes in the board and pass a cable through them, which is attached to a tree branch. It is better to use oak for these purposes, if you have one.

If not, you need to take action: inspect the branch on which they will be attached; it should not have cracks or be diseased.

If chains are used for reliability, they must be wrapped in a plastic tube so that your fingers do not get caught in the chain links.

It is necessary to check the condition of the branch on which the gurney is attached weekly for safety. When kids want to ride them, check them out yourself first.

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Basic requirements

Before you begin, you need to familiarize yourself with a number of requirements, compliance with which will allow you to create a high-quality product. Since garden swings are considered quite dangerous, it is necessary to take proper care to ensure that no funny situations spoil your vacation. All elements must be reliable. And during operation, there should be no objects nearby that could become an obstacle to the maximum movement of the swing.

As a rule, children love to swing. But sometimes adults don’t mind relaxing after hard working days. When deciding how to make a swing, you should definitely provide for high load capacity and maximum dynamic load. Having a strong swing frame is an important safety feature.

Depending on where the swing will be installed, you choose what to make it from. Most often they are used in the garden, outdoors. Building materials, accordingly, must have weather-resistant characteristics. Then they will last a long time. We should not forget about appearance. In order to give your homemade garden swing a neat look, you need to choose materials that are easy to care for.

After analyzing all the requirements and deciding on the parameters, you can choose the type of product. According to the installation method there are:

1. Mobile. If there is no exact place for their installation, then it is better to opt for a portable model for the dacha. Then the swing can be moved to any convenient place.
2. Stationary. When creating a swing with your own hands, the installation location is determined once, it remains unchanged throughout its entire service life.

According to the principle of the device, they are distinguished:

1. Hanging. The seat is attached to the frame using hangers.
2. Frame. They are characterized by a solid frame welded from pipes or made from wooden beams.

As for building materials, the most popular are DIY garden swings made of metal, wood, or a combination of both. All of the above designs meet the requirements to one degree or another. However, if you put safety first, then the best option would be a stationary frame swing made of metal. They have greater stability and load capacity compared to other options.

Care Tips

Before we talk about caring for swings, it is worth dwelling on the operating conditions of these structures. It was said above that such products are not recommended to be placed near communication lines. You will also need to make sure that there are no sharp protruding corners that can be easily trimmed.

As for the start, it does not cause much trouble; you just need to follow a few rules.

• If you treat the structure with enamel or varnish, this will extend its service life, but it is worth remembering that the varnish will only last a few years.
• Check the fasteners from time to time as the material wears out over the years.
• If the structure is made of metal, then such material must be protected from corrosion by special means. It is easy to find a rust converter in stores, thanks to which a protective film is formed.

Assembling a swing

We assemble the frame. It's better to start with the sides of the swing. Take measurements and cut the pipes according to the drawings using a grinder. Check the identical dimensions of all four elements from which the sidewalls will be assembled. Using a welding machine, connect the prepared pipes in pairs, making two identical structures in the shape of the letter L.

Then the sharp upper end of each structure should be sawed off at the same level, preparing platforms on which the horizontal beam of the swing will rest. It is better to carry out work according to a pre-prepared template.

The short sides of the support frame must correspond in size to the distance between the lower ends of the resulting sidewalls. They are connected by welding to long base elements, the size of which corresponds to the drawing. The sidewalls and the upper horizontal pipe are welded to the supporting frame. Assembling a metal swing requires checking the geometry of the structure at each stage: the side planes must be positioned strictly vertically, and the beam for hanging the bench must be parallel to the base. Use a building level to check.

Bench. To make the frame, it is most convenient to use a steel corner. For the bench to be comfortable, the backrest should be positioned at approximately 120 degrees to the seat. A triangular cutout (60 degrees) on one of the shelves will help you bend the corner correctly. The frame can also be made by welding from a rectangular pipe of a suitable cross-section. The sidewalls are connected by horizontal jumpers along the edges and at the bend of the structure. If desired, you can make armrests of a suitable shape.

The seat and back of the bench are made of sanded boards or bars, cut to size. To fasten wooden elements, holes for bolts are drilled in them and in the frame. It is advisable to completely drown their heads in the wood, making appropriate recesses. Before assembling the bench, the wooden elements are impregnated with an antiseptic and varnished, the metal elements are primed and painted.

Install eye-bolts at the corners of the bench frame; chains will be attached to their eyes for hanging using carabiners with a latch or a threaded coupling.

The same eye bolts are mounted on the upper beam of the swing - above the edges of the bench or at the corners of the structure, at the junction of the side frames and the horizontal element. In the second case, the bench will practically not sway from side to side.

Instead of eye bolts, special blocks for hanging swings, equipped with bearings, can be attached to the horizontal beam - this system is more comfortable to use. The blocks are bolted through through holes in the horizontal beam. The chains are adjustable in length so that the bench is parallel to the base with a slight inclination towards the back.

We make a visor. It will protect people sitting on the swing from precipitation and the scorching sun. A rectangular structure made of a metal frame with jumpers and a sheet of cellular polycarbonate is mounted at a slight angle so that precipitation flows freely to the ground. The frame of the visor is welded from rectangular tubes of small cross-section. The canopy is then welded at an angle to the top of the swing frame. After all work is completed, the entire structure is primed and painted.

The cellular polycarbonate covering is attached to the frame with special self-tapping screws and sealing washers. The ends of the sheet material should be covered with a polymer profile to protect against dust and insects.

It is advisable to securely attach the finished swing to the site. If the structure is installed on dense soil, the frame can be fixed with several clamps made of reinforcing bars. The ends of the clamps should be pointed and extend into the ground about half a meter. The swing is attached to the concrete platform using anchor bolts pre-installed in the right places. After screwing the nuts, the protruding threaded part is cut off with a grinder.

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