Just a swingin'

wow…that is nice…I want to build one of those…what size of post will this need to attach too—-4×4? 4×6? 6×6? What kind of wood did you use?

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

Very nice Swing.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

I’m a swingin’...I know keep the day job! Hey this looks comfy! Nice job Gary.

I made one of oak (expensive) and I have put Thompson’s Water Seal on it twice a year since 1979…still going strong. I do have a roof overhead with planters at each end. I’ll have to replace it some day.

This looks as if it might last a long time as well. Is this out of treated materials?

-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,

I was reading about rockers recently on this site and I wondered if there were issues about making and hanging swings – is there a formula or is it hit or miss (every swing is different)

-- John

Great swing Gary. I wish I had one of those on my deck.

I’m curios like woodspar. Is there a ‘formula’ for hanging a swing? I’d also like to know what the wood is. I’m about to make some adirondack chairs and I’ve read that Cypress might be a good selection because it is indigenous to a moist climate. I like what you have used.

-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN

looks like hours of fun will come from that project

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Thanks y’all; to answer your questions:

Matt, it’ll hang from 2” X 8”’s because that’s what’s there.
PJ, the main frame is treated longleaf pine, the rest is longleaf and heart pine leftover from flooring made for our home.
Woodspar & Jeff: I treated it like a chair—18” deep. My wife & I have a porch swing and I used the size of it as a starter. Then I cut and tested the curve for the base and back ‘til it felt comfortable to both of us. Meagan is the same height as me, so she should fit it well.

I used a couple of coats of dewaxed shellac to prevent splotching, then a couple of coats of natural stain, then two coats of poly—one more to go.

Gary

-- Gary, Florida

Thanks, Gary.

-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN

Gary nice job! Your daughter is lucky – looks like a great spot to curl up and study engineering.

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Did the engineer have any suggestions on the construction? LOL. I’m sure she was well pleased. It turned out very nice.

-- Jesus is Lord!

Gary, that’s a great swing. I’m sure your daughter will be quite proud of it. Swings, are how got into WW. Have built over 40 of them. Everyone loves a swing.

-- Jimmy

I have never built one but think that will go on my list this year. Yours looks great.

Drew

-- Drew, Pleasant Grove, Utah

Nice swing Gary, I think every old person needs one on their front porch. And young couples. jockmike

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

very nice
like the look
i think it will go on my list also

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking