Do-it-yourself country swing drawings. How to make a garden swing with your own hands: photo models, drawings and step-by-step instructions

Swings are not just for fun. For adults, they calm nerves, improve mood and put thoughts in order; especially if you sway and contemplate the clouds in the sky. Children and teenagers on swings train their vestibular apparatus, develop coordination of movements, and, as they say, feel physics with their whole body. Schoolchildren who know how to swing well on swings, as a rule, do better academically and immediately grasp such difficult concepts as, for example, the moment of inertia of a body.

Making a garden swing with your own hands is not a difficult task. Who, as a child, did not swing on a plank suspended from a tree branch on ropes? Or didn’t he flop into a river or pond while swinging on a bungee? And having at your disposal a certain amount of material, a simple tool and not entirely crooked hands, you can build a relaxation corner in any situation, which in its effect is not inferior to a rock garden arranged according to all the rules, see fig.

Dacha grace

Outdoor and yard swings are placed wherever there is space. At the dacha, too, in general, there is not an abundance of it, but for yourself it’s worth figuring out how to collect dacha pleasures into one eden: you save space, and, if you really want to relax, then there are beds that make your hands callused, your eyes didn't cause calluses. Here, as usual, everyone is their own boss. However, there is a very good universal option: hang a garden swing in a pergola, see fig. If it is, of course, strong enough for this. Dig some more and arrange it nearby decorative pond- and ready paradise with your own hands on less than 1 acre.

About metal swings

They most often make their own swings from wood: it is more familiar, more comfortable and easier to work with. But if, say, the whole world were to equip a children's playground, then a stronger and fireproof structure would be needed, so that the urchins would not have to be pulled back every now and then, and it would be difficult to damage the swing by hooliganism, which, alas, will not be tolerated. In such a case - in Fig. Below is a drawing of a classic, so to speak, yard swing made of metal: pipes, corners, strips, rolled wire, with a canopy. In the future, we will pay more attention to wooden swings, except for those cases when metal is needed for strength: for a sports corner for a teenager, etc.

Note: There are also cases when metal as a structural material for a swing is chosen according to other criteria. For example, at pos. 1 pic. on the right is a forged swing. Their production requires high skill, and to order it is very expensive, but the prestige is obvious. But at pos. 2 in the same place – metal swing from channel scraps. For those who know how to handle a welding machine and an angle grinder, their construction is a half-day job, and the bright coloring masks the utilitarian nature of the material.

The best for children

People don’t start swinging on the hanging swing right away. For kids who have just learned how to properly rearrange their bottom two, it’s just right to ride on a pendulum swing. Which, by the way, also develops motor skills and strengthens the musculoskeletal system. Parents who have built a children's pendulum swing for their offspring are soon convinced: abrasions on the knees and elbows, broken noses, roaring and resentment from both have noticeably decreased. Although, of course, it’s still not without it. But the swing will help children develop reasonable caution and common sense, avoiding serious injury.

It is known how a pendulum swing works. Shown in Fig. This option is interesting because it requires as many as 11 nails for metal fasteners:

Parts marked (!) are made of hard, fine-grained deciduous wood - oak, beech, hornbeam, walnut. The ends of the pendulum axis do not need to be ground to a perfectly round shape: it is enough to plan them more or less evenly so that they fit into the sockets with a slight interference, and shake the board several times to get it to work in. If the fibers in the axle and support posts are oriented mutually perpendicular (which can be easily observed by cutting them from one board), then the swing will last for many years, and the rubbing surfaces will soon become mirror-smooth and durable, as if they were turned from steel on a machine.

The pendulum swing can be made portable so that, say, you can take it to the veranda for the winter. 2 ways to do this are shown there, pos. a and b. According to method a, the ends of the racks are concreted in an unusable tire; Method b is obvious and simpler, but both riders may fall to the side along with the swing. By the way, you can get a lot of other benefits from old swing tires; We will return to them later.

Swings for older children are made hanging, like for adults (see below), with some features:

• The supporting beam of the swing is made of timber with an extension to which a ladder leads, see fig. on right.
• It’s even better, if there’s enough space, to put an additional lower support on the side, so that in addition you get a horizontal bar, see fig. below. In this case, it is preferable to make the entire sports corner, except for the horizontal bar crossbar, from a profile pipe, then the entire structure will be stronger, cheaper and technologically simpler.
• Suspension of a rocking chair for children who already know how to swing is best suited to the rope scheme 2-2 (see below). Then you can, without risking pinching or even breaking your finger with the chain, swing, it will take your breath away. And the right materials and design of the suspension will not allow you to “spin the sun” and dive down from its highest point, or turn into a projectile fired from a sling, unable to group for landing, like acrobats.

Note: When choosing or designing a swing, do not neglect safety precautions! When swinging at full swing, the speed of the rocking chair is critical points trajectory exceeds 50 km/h! Accordingly, the result of falling or falling from a swing will be equivalent to an accident at the same speed.

There are also swings for newborns and infants. There are many benefits from them, but they are medical equipment. It is strongly not recommended to make such a swing yourself, but choose store-bought ones and use them only as prescribed by your pediatrician.

For babies from about six months old, whose eyes are already looking meaningfully (this means that their vision has developed and they see clearly), a children's swing for little ones will be useful, see fig. on right. They cost a lot, but making similar ones yourself is very easy from pipes, PVC or propylene, and cutting plywood, see video:

Video: baby swings for babies

Just don’t forget to cover the ends of the pipes with polystyrene foam: at that age, a finger can fit into a small hole, and you want to stick it there. They swing a child in such a swing, holding the suspension with their hands; In an apartment, the same plastic pipe will serve as a cross member; the weight is light.

Note: the swing is most often the basis of a children's corner. What else is needed for it, and how to put it all together, requires separate description in parts. For example, you can watch the following video:

Video: children's playground with swings in the “Hacienda” program

To adults and everyone, everyone, everyone

Now it’s appropriate to ask: how is a swing designed for the whole family? So that both adults feel comfortable swinging, and children also enjoy it? It is quite possible to find a compromise: the seat should have a double backrest, but not be very massive. The seat is strong enough so that a large child can stand on it. We use a chain suspension, because the rope will stretch under such a load. Its design should ensure fairly easy swinging without outside help, limiting the angle and speed of swinging, and long swinging after it.

It is advisable to make a family swing from wood for the reasons stated above: they are more comfortable and do not require complex instrument or special equipment. It is also highly advisable to make do with 1-2 standard sizes of lumber, and what is cheaper - a regular edged board. For durability, the workpieces are impregnated with biocides (antiseptics) and water repellents (water repellents).

Since the swing is not a residential building and will dry out very quickly in the air, there is no point in spending money on expensive branded products. Used motor oil (waste oil) is suitable as a biocide, and a water-polymer emulsion or, instead, PVA or water-based tile glue, diluted 3-5 times, is suitable as a water repellent. The pieces cut to size are first impregnated with processing, and after 3-7 days with emulsion.

Drawings of a family swing of this “classic” type are shown in Fig; The length of the legs is given based on their penetration into the ground by 0.5 m:

Their peculiarity is that they are built entirely from boards, without the use of more expensive scaffolding, as can be seen from the material sheet, pos. 2. At pos. Figure 3 shows the method of adjusting the supports before assembly: a crossbar board is used as a slipway. The legs, cut to size and at an angle (see below), are applied to the slipway and spread to the required width (at the same time, the accuracy of the cutting is checked). Then the blank of the lower strut is applied, set parallel to the building stock according to the distance of its ends from it, and marked for cutting in place. The upper ones are made from scraps of the lower spacers.

Note: in Fig. on the right is a method of marking leg blanks based on an angle between them of 30 degrees. Markers on a steel bench square are made from several turns of soft wire with bent ends.

Swings of our own design

You may have a question: how to make a swing completely yourself? Schemes and drawings are good, but if there is already material (let’s say, left over from construction), which is clearly enough for a swing, but in this design doesn't fit? And I don’t want a standard product, I want something of my own. Finally, in Fig. at the beginning it is clear that the most luxurious original swings are obtained from dead wood and waste from garden pruning. How to make a beautiful, comfortable, durable and safe swing from all this? Well, let's get started. Order:

1. Dimensions;
2. Foundation and method of attachment to the ground;
3. Support frame;
4. Suspension methods and designs;
5. Suspension units;
6. Rocking chair, also known as a seat;
7. Methods for hanging a rocking chair.

Finally, let’s look at a few more non-trivial designs and special, but built on the basis of ordinary, special-purpose swings.

Dimensions and proportions

The dimensions of the swing are calculated, firstly, based on the width of the park bench seat for 1 person - 60 cm; the minimum value is 40 cm. The height of the seat above the ground is taken a little more than the standard chair height of 40 cm, so that, on the one hand, you can swing without touching the ground with your feet and at the same time, stretching your legs, you can slow down; on the other hand, to make it more comfortable to sit down/stand up. Usually they take 50-55 cm, but in general they adjust it to suit themselves by adjusting the height of the suspension, see below.

Note: for paired swings with longitudinal swing, the height of the suspension of the board (boat) is taken to be 0.7 of its length. For boarding and disembarking, a platform is then needed, and for the rocking chair, a smoothly acting brake (in case someone gets sick on it, or he/she gets scared and panics), activated by the operator from the ground. Therefore, paired swings with longitudinal swing are almost never used in everyday life.

The hanging swing consists of a supporting frame (2 support posts + crossbar), suspension system and rocking chairs, aka a seat. The distance from the edges of the seat to the side supports is taken at least 150 mm for a chain suspension of type 2sh-4 or 4-4 (see below), for any other chain suspension from 250 mm, for ordinary rope suspensions from 350 mm, and for any suspension with 1 attachment point at the top - at least 0.7 of the total height of the suspension system. These requirements are based on the fact that with any swing, lateral rocking is inevitable, and the rocking chair touching the support is unpleasant and, if the rocking is strong, dangerous. That is, if, for example, we have a 40 cm seat suspended on ropes, then the width of the span between the supports should be at least 35+40+35=110 cm.

The distance from the seat to the crossbar should be no less than the height of the person on the swing, so that, firstly, you can swing while standing, and secondly, so that when you suddenly get up you don’t hit your head. It is taken within the range of 190-220 cm, depending on the available material.

The angle between the legs of the side supports is 30-40 degrees; most often - 30. Then, if you take half the blanks standard length 6 m, i.e. 3 m, then taking into account the depth of the legs and the thickness of the workpiece, it will be possible to stand up to your full height on the seat. In addition, the area occupied by the swing is reduced.

Note: the thickness of the material of the load-bearing parts is taken based on a 3-fold overload during swinging. For a high-quality wooden beam this will be from 150 mm in height, and for steel pipes - from 40 mm in diameter or square side.

Ground anchorage

The legs of a wooden swing are either dug into the ground to a depth of 1 m or more, or concreted to a depth of 0.5 m. Then, taking into account a 10 cm gravel cushion, holes for the legs need to be dug with 2 shovels, i.e. 60 cm. In both cases, the ends of the legs, before installation in the pits with a margin of 15-20 cm in length, are either impregnated with bitumen mastic (40% bitumen and 60% white spirit or solvent), or poured with bitumen heated almost to a boil, and, barely cooled down, sprinkle with sand; This method better protects against rotting.

To pour bitumen, bricks are placed under the foot so that the end can also be poured. They pour it in a thin stream, for which it is convenient to heat the bitumen in an unusable tin with a pulled-out spout. Having poured one side, the leg is immediately turned over and the other side is poured, trying to get it onto the end as well. Sand is sprinkled in the same order.

With a metal swing, the situation is more complicated: a thin pipe compared to a log or timber can, over time, either turn out of the ground or break on the concrete itself, because This is where the loads are concentrated during swinging. Therefore, metal outdoor swings common use must be done with support frames in the form of a solid triangle and concreted into a trench, then laid in it metal beam will take on a significant portion of the effort and relieve the load on your legs.

The legs of the swing without additional supporting elements, like those shown above from the channel, are concreted to a depth of at least 1.2 m, regardless of the freezing depth in the area, then the channel will be able to transfer part of the loads to the concrete. It is best to tie a regular metal swing at the bottom with an additional supporting frame and attach it to the ground with anchors at least 1 m long, see fig. This, by the way, will allow, if necessary, to return the land to economic use without any problems.

Frame

Country swings are most often made on a frame of 2 A-shaped supports connected by a transverse beam. Sometimes, if the swing is equipped with a rigid awning, the frame is made on 4 posts with a canopy, see below. In hot sunny places where an awning is needed all summer, this provides some material savings.

IN Lately The frame on λ-shaped supports is becoming increasingly popular, on the left in the figure:

During construction, it saves a whole beam of wood, which is significant given current prices for lumber. But this swing is only for adults: when swinging at full swing load-bearing beams may not withstand - wooden ones will break, metal ones will bend. By the way, you can’t make a λ-frame from ordinary structural steel; it will bend right away. We need very expensive special steel.

Frames with a traverse (in the center in the figure) are known to everyone: a swing on a branch is what it is. Specially traverse frames are made for acrobatic swings with 1 point of suspension of the rocking chair; on them, having mastered the swinging technique properly, you can write intricate pirouettes. In this case, the wood on the frame is double thickness, and the concreted ends of the legs must have firmly attached crossbars.

A type of traverse frame is a metal mobile one. They are made of high-quality steel, loads, moments, center of gravity, etc. mechanical intricacies are accurately calculated. Popular (and very expensive) swing-chaise lounges are made in a similar way, on the right in Fig.

Wooden frames

Log

The most effective and, in many cases, inexpensive swings are made from logs. It is not necessary to take debarked and rounded ones: as already mentioned, pruning waste and dead wood will go. The frame from the latter, if the trunks are still strong and powerful, does not need additional reinforcement, pos. 1 in Fig. Swing frames are made of commercial logs, especially if they are mobile, i.e. not dug in or concreted, needs to be reinforced with struts, pos. 2 and 3. In the latter case, the same amount of material is needed, but the frame covers the sky less. The question arises, why aren’t the frames recessed? In order not to spoil the lawn or paved area, in Fig. it is seen.

If the swing is dug in or concreted, then the most economical and durable frame is like that of a Chinese swing, pos. 4. Although such swings have long been known in Russia; They were often made in birch forests, tying together the tops of trees in pairs. The “Russian-Chinese” swing can also be made non-recessed by providing an additional frame at the bottom. A drawing of such a design is given below. rice: legs - logs or square beams, crossbar - timber 180x80, bottom frame - from boards 150x40.

timber

Regular, non-profiled wooden beam makes it possible to construct swings larger than a log. It is easier and cheaper to make a swing with a permanent canopy for hot countries, pos. 1 in Fig. A conventional frame on A-shaped supports made of timber (item 2) will also be simpler and stronger: under the weight of the rocker, the legs compress the crossbar (item 3) and the more the swing is loaded, the stronger the frame holds. In the frame of the “Russian-Chinese” swing made of timber, at the top you need, as for logs, only 1 fastening unit, pos. 4, and installing a canopy over a swing made of timber on A-shaped supports is also not difficult, pos. 5.

Moreover, a crossbar made of timber can be used in the same way as for the legs, i.e. reduced cross-section (100x100 mm), if you reinforce it at the ends with overlays from the board, and the hanging points of the rocking chair are placed close to them, pos. 6. Then the bending moments of the crossbar will, as it were, flow into the compressive legs, and the tree holds the compression load well.

To enhance this effect, the crossbar is sometimes placed below the tops of the supports, pos. 7, but the gain in strength turns out to be illusory, but the extra fasteners are noticeable and cost money. Using this principle, it is better to cut off the tops of the supports and additionally secure the crossbar on top with overlays, pos. 8. Then it will be possible, if the crossbar is 150x150, and the legs are 200x200, to make the crossbar extensions up to 1.5 m, and hang a children's swing on ropes to them, attach a ladder with a slide, etc. The result will be a family swing and sports corner with a material consumption of only slightly more than for one swing.

And another question: is it possible to replace the timber with a board, say, 150x40? It is possible, as shown in pos. 9, only it is no longer possible to make extensions and the height of the supports will have to be limited to approximately 1.8 m. The swing will be just as strong, but much cheaper than timber swings. Well, it will take more work - marking, cutting, stitching.

Note: The “classic family” swing described above is even more economical, but its legs must be concreted, otherwise the plank frame will be fragile. And those shown in pos. 5, 6 and 9 are mobile, they can simply be placed on the ground or floor.

How to install the frame?

The swing crossbar must be horizontal, otherwise the rocking chair will wobble unpleasantly on any suspension. Setting it up with a bubble level is difficult and troublesome, a hose level is not much easier, and a laser level that builds planes, of course, is not just kept on the farm.

You can set the crossbar of the swing using one of the oldest leveling devices - the Egyptian plumb line, see fig. It fell out of use in ancient times due to low accuracy, but it is enough for a swing. You can use a bucket of sand as the bottom load, and the top weight, in addition to the usual plumb line, can be any piece of iron - a bolt, a nut.

Hangers and Pendants

The suspension of the rocking chair determines the convenience, comfort and safety of the swing. This rather complex node should:

• Prevent swinging as little as possible within safe limits.
• Gently absorb the energy of the rocking chair if the swing speed/angle is outside the permissible limits.
• Ensure rocking without jerking and with as little sideways wobble as possible.
• An acrobatic suspension should provide the same in 2 planes.

Rocking chair suspension schemes are indicated by formulas of the form n-m-k, where n is the number of suspension points at the top, m is the number of intermediate suspension points, and k is the number of them on the rocking chair. Somewhat similar to the wheel formulas of steam locomotives, but this is pure coincidence: for a steam locomotive, m cannot be equal to 0, because denotes the number of moving axes, and for a swing - easily.

Some types of rocking chair suspensions are shown in Fig:

Suspension type 1-2 with a soft flexible rocking chair (not shown in the figure) is called a flying trapezoid. Suspensions of types 1-m-k are used in swings on traverses. Garden and country swing They are most often suspended using methods 2-4 (the simplest), 2-2-4 (prevents it from swinging excessively) and 2sh-4 (also you won’t swing too much and there is no wobbling).

Of particular note is the 4-4 suspension. It’s actually not a swing: how do you swing on something like that? However, it is sometimes used for original garden benches (on the left in the figure):

Some find a little erratic rocking to be soothing. But most often, swing arbors are hung using the 4-4 method, right there. A matter of taste, some people like it. The eastern rulers of the past, and even the present, they say, simply delight in such people in the company of their concubines.

Chain, rope or traction?

Hanging a swing on a rope is the easiest and, if you know how to tie some sea knots (see below), does not require expensive additional fasteners. But the rope, as you know, stretches, and the spiral weave does not limit the swinging in any way. Therefore, firstly, it is better to hang the simplest children's summer swing on ropes, pos. 1 in Fig. below. Secondly, take a cross lay rope, see fig. on right. It has a lot of internal friction, which is why riggers don’t like it (the efficiency of lifting mechanisms drops), but for a swing this is exactly what is needed so that a foolish child doesn’t do a somersault. The diameter of the nylon cross rope for swings is from 24 mm.

Chain suspension, pos. 2, expensive, but in terms of its totality of characteristics it is optimal in all respects: the chain is strong, its wear is immediately visible, it almost does not slow down small swings, and it dampens excessive swings due to friction in the links. However, due to the latter circumstance, the smallest ones in swings on chains for adults can seriously pinch their fingers; For children's swings, small-gauge chains are used.

The rocking chair on rigid rods (positions 3 and 4) is usually suspended on bearings. It swings very smoothly, without the slightest wobble, and, as they say, even a mosquito will swing on it. But such swings without additional safety measures are dangerous: crashing your head into a stone fence or curb at a speed of 60 km/h is no longer an accident, it’s a tragedy. Therefore, on-site swings with rigid rods for children should, firstly, be equipped with a rocking chair with a fence, as in a swing for children, pos. 3. Secondly, it’s still impossible to let a child on them without adult supervision.

In a public yard swing on bearings there must be a swing limiter - you never know who can get in there and how can they swing? The rocking chair hits against a simple stopper made of a pipe (see figure), which is unpleasant. In good branded models of swings with rigid rods, the bearing suspensions are made with a built-in hydraulic brake, which operates on the principle of a viscous coupling in cars with AWD drive, but such suspension units are expensive.

Sometimes rocking is also limited by connecting the rigid rods of the rocking chair to the frame with lengths of chains, pos. 5. But, generally speaking, this is not the best solution: due to the different mechanical characteristics of the suspension links, even a small and completely safe swing on such a swing occurs with noticeable jerks.

Note: There is also a whole class of luxury swing suspensions based on systems of balanced levers, springs, and hydraulic shock absorbers. It’s clear that it’s expensive and you can’t do it yourself.

Suspension units

The critical points for hanging the swing are the attachment points. They bear very large alternating loads and are subject to abrasion. A small burr on the rubbing surface of the fastening will give very noticeable jerks when rocking. Therefore, the choice of design of fastening units must be approached with all responsibility.

The cheapest, but also the worst option is S-shaped hooks, pos. 1 in Fig. Huge loads are concentrated in their crossbars, the probability of sudden destruction is high, therefore such fastening is only permissible for swing benches suspended no higher than 0.5 m and the design of which allows them to sway barely.

The most reliable fastening– on clamps with carabiners, pos. 2. The main load falls on the top of the crossbar beam, which is absolutely safe. It is only necessary that the carabiners have safety teeth and an anti-friction insert: sliding of the suspension rod in the eye of the carabiner is already an emergency mode in case of excessive swinging.

Reliable clamps still spoil the appearance of the swing, so fastenings are most often made with eye bolts, pos. 3. Indispensable conditions for their maximum reliability - the bolt must pass through the bolt, under the nut, regardless of the material of the crossbar, a steel washer of at least 60 mm in diameter and 4 mm in thickness must be placed, and the nut must be firmly locked. When swinging, spring washers of all types do not prevent the gradual spontaneous unscrewing of a single nut!

The reliability of the eye bolt is absolute - the neck of the eye (ring) is subject to great stress. The slightly more expensive U-hooks and shackles, pos. 4. A blind hole is drilled in the crossbar under the hook bar and it is inserted there tightly. Without being able to straighten out even a little, the hook will withstand an incredible load, because... The destruction of a metal begins with micro-disruptions of the bonds between its crystallites.

The eyebolt, U-hook and, to a slightly lesser extent, the rigging shackle significantly weaken the deadbolt, because the concentrated force applied from above tends to break it just where the beam is weakened by the hole, and the fastening pin, as it swings, “breaks” it. The washer weakens this effect, but does not eliminate it completely. As a result, where it would be possible to get by with a 100x100 mm solid beam, you have to install 150x50 mm, and in anticipation of swinging at full swing, even 200x200 mm.

Conspicuous, but ideal in all respects, are the through fastenings with an overlay and an upper suspension, pos. 5 and 6. The shear forces from them spread freely to the sides along the beam and tend not to tear, but, on the contrary, to compress the hole, as if it does not exist; the beam now becomes equivalent to a solid one. In addition, although such a suspension looks like a 4-4, it is kinematically equivalent to a chain 2-2-4, but it dampens excessive swing even better and more smoothly. If the suspension with overlays is rope, then between the carabiner and the fire (loop) of the cable you need to place a solid ring, pos. 6.

Also, rings connect the branches of the 2-2-4 chain suspension. The upper branch is welded to the ring or soldered with hard solder, and the lower ones slide along it freely, pos. 7. Only then will the 2-2-4 chain suspension acquire the required kinematics.

Rope hangers are good because they allow you to easily adjust the height of the rocking chair, but, made “chain-by-chain”, they require a fairly large number of expensive fastening, locking and adjusting parts and assemblies, positions. 6,8 and 9. However, all of them, with one exception that is easily accessible for self-production, can be replaced sea ​​knots appropriate purpose. The reliability of maritime knots has been tested over thousands of years of maritime practice, and their complexity exists only in the popular imagination.

You don’t need to know 200-400 knots, like a boatswain of a sailing fleet, or at least 20-40, like a current yachtsman, to build a swing; 7-9 is enough for everything, see fig:

A – anchor knot, or fishing bayonet, for attaching a cable to a carabiner with an anti-friction gasket or an intermediate ring. Up to 5 hoops (turns) can be inserted into the eye. A simple mark is applied to the running (free) end of the cable and it is used to connect the running end to the tensioned one, shown in the red frame. The fastening holds until the cable rots or the eye rusts. The anchor knot is non-tightening, it is not difficult to untie it: just remove or cut the mark that tightens the ends.

B – bed knot, also non-tightening. Suitable for the top suspension of temporary, say, for weekends, children's swings.

B – bayonet with rim, the same as B, but for adults.

G – locking knot, or figure eight. For lower mounting of children's swings through holes in the board.

D, F - sealing the end of the cable with a turnip and a simple disk button. The same as G, but for adults, and the cable tails do not dangle. Although, in general, it is better to fasten a rocking chair on ropes by the bottom without any knots at all, as described below.

Z – net knot, for tying 2 ropes crosswise anywhere without cutting.

And - this is how a loose loop is knitted on a solid rope. You can hang an umbrella, a siphon with soda, attach a shelf or something else.

Note: There are also simple knots for tying 2 ropes, identical or different, for example. weaving knot. However, it is strongly not recommended to assemble a swing rope suspension from pieces.

It remains to solve the issue of adjusting the rocking chair on the ropes. To do this, you need 2 cuttings of a strong hard board from 30 mm (oak, beech, elm, walnut), from which running, or hanging, rope stoppers are made - deadeyes, see fig. on right. Such gizmos were used to regulate the tension of the rigging of ancient sailing ships, and nothing happened - the oceans were crossed, America and India were discovered. Deadeyes are used in conjunction with the rocking chair suspension method described below.

Rocking chair and its fastening

A rocking chair for adults is, in general, garden bench without legs. They choose it according to their taste and on the back with the fifth point. From below, an adult rocking chair is supported by a pair of cross bars, and eye bolts or U-hooks are inserted through their ends, as in pos. 4 drawings of a “classic family” swing at the beginning. Fastening to any points on the top, as in pos. 1 Fig., extremely unreliable. When rocking, the centrifugal force should compress the rocking chair and press it against the supports, and not stretch and tear it away from them.

Children love to swing on the flying trapeze, pose. 2 in Fig. below. You can make one yourself from tarpaulin, strengthening the ends with wooden strips, inserted into pockets sewn at the bottom and equipped with eyelets. But you can’t install eyelets for curtains, they are weak. If you don’t have sailing eyelets at your disposal, you can sew their substitutes from a steel ring and harsh, properly waxed or resinous thread, pos. 3.

Children's rocking chair made of boards with two-point suspension, pos. 3, it is not recommended to do it by any means, there is a high probability of overturning. If you are going to make a rocking chair on 2 points, then from logs, as in pos. 4, and hang the rocker from the board at 4 points, passing the cable through the holes, pos. 5.

However, the best rope suspension for both children and adults is a loop in the grooves, pos. 6. For adults, the lower support bars of the rocking chair are made wider, with a projection of 100-200 mm. They do not interfere; on the contrary, with a slight rocking, you can put a book on them, put a can of beer, etc. What if there is a lateral swing, they will serve as good bump stops and shock absorbers. The suspension in the grooves is absolutely reliable and can be easily assembled and disassembled. Adjusting the height of intermediate points with deadeyes allows you to change within a fairly wide range not only the height of the rocking chair, but also the kinematics of the suspension.

Tire swing

Perhaps the most favorite swing for children is the one made from tires. The reasons for this are not only psychological or ergonomic; a rocker made from a tire is an excellent shock absorber in emergency situations, and an excellent swing material for an adult craftsman-dad. An unusable tire can simply be hung on a branch, pos. 1 in Fig., by cutting it, a flying trapezoid is obtained without much difficulty: the presence of steel cord in the mass of durable rubber allows you to do without eyelets. A solid tire will go on a rocking nest for collective gatherings of small children, pos. 3. When two or three people swing each in their own way, the trajectory of the rocking-nest on the suspension 1-3 or 1-4 makes even a person who knows mathematics and physics well scratch his head thoughtfully.

Finally, from the cut and folded different ways tires, we get single rocking chairs not only for children, but also for adults, pos. 4-6. The popularity of swings made from tires is so great that some sports and toy companies and companies specializing in goods for children produce, especially for swings... square tires, pos. 7! All that remains is to exclaim after the author of “Tartarin of Tarascon”: “Has anyone ever heard of something like this?”

Curiosities, but to the point

Since we are talking about funny swings, let’s touch on some more of them, but they are quite suitable for their intended use. For example, hammock swings, on the left in the figure, although the hammock itself is already a recumbent swing. There is probably something about swaying with additional degrees of freedom that owners like. In any case, there will be no harm.

Children will probably like the device in the center, but it is impossible to name it without sinning against Russian grammar. A swing, not a swing. And the author posted a photo of the one on the right with a note: the easiest way to recycle an old car. The comment was in English, so it is quite possible - in many Western countries, delivering a car to a landfill or selling it for scrap costs a lot of trouble. And here the great inertia of the heavy rocking chair allows you to swing for a very long time, the canopy is created by itself, and the soft sofa will not reduce the comfort.

Not those, but the swing

Finally, about swings, direct descendants of children's pendulum swings, but quite adult ones. And not for entertainment, they help cope with arthritis, osteochondrosis, radiculitis without expensive treatment. Reviews from doctors are positive.

Today there are a huge number of accessories designed for the garden. One of them is a garden swing, which will not only become an attractive element of landscape design, but also very useful design. Both children and adults love to swing on swings, because this activity calms you down, lifts your spirits and has a positive effect on human health.

Which swing is best for a summer house?

For the construction of swings, only 3 types of materials are used - wood, metal and plastic. Each person decides for himself which one to use when making a swing for his own garden. To do this, it is necessary to study the advantages and disadvantages of different models.

Main features of wooden swings:

• practicality and versatility . Wood is a material from which you can build not only the usual single swings, but also cozy sofas with several seats;
• ecological cleanliness . Wood is of natural origin, so the material is absolutely safe for human health;
• harmonious combination with the landscape . Wooden swings fit perfectly into any garden design. This advantage distinguishes the structures from their metal counterparts, which require appropriate design of the entire site;
• safety . Wood is considered quite soft material, which significantly reduces the number of injuries received. This is especially important if children will swing on the swing;
• ease of installation . Absolutely anyone who is at least a little familiar with construction work can make a wooden swing with their own hands;
• efficiency . The monetary costs will not be large, since the material itself is inexpensive.

Characteristics of metal swings:

• durability - This is perhaps the main advantage of such products. Metal is an eternal material that will not rot or break;
• reliability such a swing is undeniable. The material is characterized by hardness and stability;
• practicality . Metal is not afraid of the effects of negative environmental factors; it is not afraid of rain, snowstorms, or ultraviolet radiation;
• low cash costs . Compared to wood High Quality, then the metal will cost less;
• variety of models . Swings made of metal can be dismountable, welded or forged. Every consumer can always choose suitable option specifically for your site;
• metal swing are able to decorate with their own original look any plot or garden , however, the designs require appropriate stylistic design, otherwise they will not look very harmonious;
• garden swing made of metal you can do it yourself , but this will require appropriate skills and abilities.

Metal swings have many positive characteristics, but they also have some disadvantages. For example, the dense structure and hardness of the material is good, but only on the one hand, on the other hand, the possibility of receiving various blows and injuries increases significantly. To prevent the metal from rusting, it is necessary to periodically coat it with a layer of special paint. In addition, many people believe that metal swings are inferior to wooden swings in terms of aesthetic features.

Pros and cons of plastic swings

As for plastic swings, experts find more disadvantages than advantages in them. Such children's swings for the dacha are characterized by their low cost and variety. color range. Among the disadvantages are:

• plastic designs do everything design decoration garden plot cheaper;
• Such swings are suitable only for children, but teenagers and adults will not be able to use them;
• harmful fumes are perhaps the most significant disadvantage of the material. In hot weather, plastic heats up and releases toxic substances into the air that can harm negative impact on children's health. For this reason, it is better to avoid plastic structures altogether.

Types of garden swing designs

In addition to classification by material, garden swings can be divided according to the method of fastening the moving part of the product:

1. horizontal swing - such models are probably familiar to every person since childhood. The structures are long crossbars that have a fulcrum in the middle. In order to swing on such a swing, you need two kids with approximately the same weight;

1. swing with vertical suspension intended for individual use. Among such designs there are many different types: from simple bungees to solid original sofas and benches.

Swings also differ in location, and they can be placed either as part of an entire play complex for children, or stand or hang separately.

Showing your imagination, you can combine these two features in any way you like, resulting in amazing designs. For example, sofas suspended on chains, as well as circular swings resembling gazebos, are especially popular today.

No less important is the classification by size:

• product for the whole family . As a rule, they look like a bench with a comfortable high back. Several people can swing on such a swing at the same time;
• children's products with mandatory fastening belt. Such swings can be different: include a seat and suspension or have seats in the form of armchairs, etc.;
• portable models Convenient and mobile, they can be positioned wherever needed.

How to make a wooden swing with your own hands?

If desired, you can make a wooden swing with your own hands. It is necessary to decide in advance on the material, design and purpose. In order to decide which appearance will have the product, you can look on the Internet for a photo of a swing made of wood.

To work you will need:

• wooden beams 100x100 or 50x100 mm. It doesn’t matter if the structure turns out to be massive, but you won’t have to doubt its strength;
• boards needed to construct the seat. The footage of the wooden parts is calculated in accordance with the drawing of the wooden swing;
• chain or strong ropes and carabiner;
• concrete mortar;
• nails and screws;
• metal corners.

The tools you will need are a hacksaw, a hammer, a drill, a tape measure and a screwdriver. After everything is prepared, you can begin the main process of work, which consists of the following steps:

1. Making a load-bearing support

Initially, a lower frame is constructed on which vertical bars are fixed. The dimensions of the bars are set in accordance with the dimensions of the seat future design. All these measurements are recorded in the drawing of a wooden swing. The most optimal dimensions will be: depth - 60 cm and length - 180 cm. The frame must be slightly wider than the seat, about 50 cm. This condition is necessary for better stability and reliability of the entire structure.

After all the materials have been measured and prepared, you can begin to fasten the beams with metal corners. When making and installing a garden swing from wood with your own hands, you must also take into account the type of surface on which the structure will stand. If the swing is mounted on open ground without asphalt and concrete, then the beams from which the lower frame is made must be coated with bitumen. This composition will reliably protect the wood from rotting.

At the highest points, the side supports in the shape of isosceles triangles are connected by a crossbar from which the seat is suspended. We lay out boards bottom part supports, swing platform In pre-prepared pits, side supports are installed at an angle to each other. The supports are filled with concrete mortar. Cross beams are mounted. The ends of the beams are treated with resin or bitumen varnish. The crossbars are fixed with metal corners on self-tapping screws. A crossbar is installed between the side “L”-shaped posts and attached to them with large nails through clamps. The supporting structure is ready.

After the frame is ready, vertical bars are mounted on it, which will play the role of supporting pillars. Installation is carried out using self-tapping screws and metal corners. The end result will be a pair of triangles; a horizontal crossbar should be secured to their tops.

1. Seat manufacturing

First you need to assemble a frame from bars. In total, you will need two such frames: one for the seat, the second for the back. Plywood or slats are attached to these frames - it all depends on which option suits you best. The seat is also connected to the back by corners.

Experts recommend leaving an angle of 120 degrees between the seat and backrest - this is the angle that will be optimal and most comfortable for sitting. Another element for additional comfort will be armrests, but they are not required.

Seat design diagram Seat mounting options for swing Wooden seat

1. Fastening

TO top crossbar hooks or staples are attached. A chain or cable is passed through the holes in them. Their length is calculated so that a person sitting on a swing can reach the ground with his toes.

After this, the seat is attached. If desired, the design can be supplemented with an awning. To do this, you should build a frame from beams, and then stretch any waterproof fabric over it.

All joints are fixed with metal corners. Powerful screws are screwed into the crossbar for attaching chains. Lastly, the seat is attached to the crossbar. Ready-made swing for a summer cottage

A wooden seat will be hard, so it is recommended to place a couple of cushions on it for comfort. For long-term use of such accessories, it is better to make covers that can be updated or removed at any time for cleaning.

If you were wondering how to make a reliable wooden swing with your own hands, then you already know the answer.

Video instruction

How to make a swing from metal?

You can make a metal garden swing with your own hands, without the help of specialists. To do this you will need the following materials:

• 9 metal pipes with the same diameter;
• 8 corners;
• two metal arcs with a diameter of 16 mm and a length of 25 cm;
• 2 wooden elements;
• a couple of pieces of furniture foam rubber and 2 zippers;
• cable.

The tools you will need are a welding machine, as well as metal paint.

DIY metal swing - diagram Metal swing diagram Hook fastening diagram

Stages of making a swing:

1. Preparatory work. This stage is very important, since it is at this moment that all calculations are carried out, and then a drawing of a metal swing is created.
2. Making a support. Based on the calculations carried out, a drawing is created that will help you make a garden swing from metal with your own hands. The pipes are prepared for welding: the rust is removed from them, the required length is measured, and a chamfer is removed from both sides at the joints at an angle of 45 degrees.

Based on the intended diagram of the swing, it is necessary to weld the pipes. When the support is ready, arches are attached to the upper part, on which the swing will then be mounted. The structure is coated with special metal paint.

The pillars are mounted into the ground. There are 2 bearings on the crossbar. Grooves into which the crossbar fits.

We must not forget that the practicality and aesthetic appearance of the future product will depend on the professionalism of the welder. For this reason, you should not start work if you are not confident in your abilities; entrust this task to specialists.

1. Creating a seat. The pieces of metal corner are welded according to the previously outlined garden swing pattern. Seat inserts are cut out of a piece of wood, and then they are inserted into ready-made metal rectangles. For sitting, you can sew soft mattresses that will become a comfortable addition to the entire structure.

Seat parameters Back parameters Required places for welding metal parts Finished seat design

1. Installation of swings on supports. For reliability, you should use either special fasteners or a strong rope. It is important to fasten the rope well so that it stays in one place; this is done using fasteners.

Mounting the seat on a pre-prepared support Fastening on a chain It is important to pay attention to the strength of the fastenings - bolts and chains It is possible to fasten the seat to the main structure using a carabiner Fastening the seat to the support

1. Installation of the structure. It is best if the swing is under a canopy or in a shaded place. The metal structure will be stationary, since its weight does not allow the swing to be moved.

Features of making children's swings in the country

When building a structure that is intended for children, some important nuances should be taken into account:

• the swing should be as strong and stable as possible;
• It is mandatory for children to have seat belts and special guards on swings;
• when making a swing, you should take into account the height and weight of the child;
• it is very important that the baby has the opportunity to reach his toes to the ground and stand up independently;
• all materials used to create the structure must be environmentally friendly, safe and hygienic.

All these conditions must be taken into account when building a children's swing for a summer house with your own hands, because only in this case can you be completely confident in the safety of your child.

How to make a swing from tires?

The swing can be made of wood or metal, however, if you want to simplify the task using available materials, then ordinary tires are quite suitable. You can attach such a product to a tree branch or place it near any body of water.

The advantages of such a design include ease of manufacture, cost-effectiveness, as well as new sensations that every person who uses such an invention will feel. In addition, to make a garden swing from tires with your own hands, you do not need any drawings or diagrams.

Stages of making a swing:

1. First you need to install two pillars, which can be wooden or metal. It is very important that the posts are strong enough to withstand all expected loads.
2. A crossbar is mounted into the upper part of the beams, and bolts with rings are cut into it, into which a rope or chain is threaded.
3. At the bottom, the rope will be attached directly to the tire itself.

Take old tire without causing serious damage Wash the tire thoroughly inside and out with a cleaning solution Purchase three medium-diameter U-bolts Drill six holes (two equally spaced) for the chosen fasteners Bolt holes Check in advance that the bolt holes are drilled correctly Paint the tire spray paint in the desired shade and let it dry thoroughly. Now place the bolts in the holes and secure with washers and inside As a result, you will get this design. For the upper part of the swing you will need a strong chain with fasteners. To create a reliable structure you will need four U-shaped fastenings. To each of the bolts in the tire you need to attach a fastening with a chain. On the other side, connect the chains using one fastening. Secure the two ends of a small chain intended for attaching a carabiner there. You can hang the swing in any place convenient for you!

When creating a swing from a tire, it is necessary to take into account the mass of each element, since if used wooden poles Their tensile strength is important. In general, this design is more suitable for adults or older children, but not for toddlers. For greater reliability, it is recommended to use a metal chain rather than a rope as fastenings.

Now you know how to make a garden swing with your own hands, all that remains is to choose the most suitable design and materials, and you can get to work.

Today a large number of people have country houses or dachas - places where you can calmly take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and relax. Today we will tell you how to make a garden swing from metal with your own hands for your summer cottage.

This material is divided into 3 parts.

• In the first part: the use of metal to build swings, and why country house builders prefer it. We will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of such structures, calculate the mass of planned attractions, and also talk about the types of fastening for stationary and suspended swings.
• In the second part: we will tell you how to make an outdoor metal swing for a summer house in the form of a bench or sofa with your own hands, and we will also give recommendations for installing single structures. You will also learn how to properly make a swing seat from a profile pipe with your own hands, as well as a frame.
• In the third part: a little about decorating and caring for an iron swing, as well as features of the choice in the store.

Advantages and disadvantages of profile pipe

If you look in detail at the advantages of a profile pipe, you will get the following list.

• The shape of the pipe is optimized for fast production, which means it is very simple and easy to work with.
• A very economical material, especially when compared with reinforced structures.
• The stiffening ribs that are located on the structure greatly increase the upper limit of permissible loads.
• The material perfectly resists mechanical damage - it is difficult to deform by impact.

However, along with the advantages, swings made from profile pipes also have their disadvantages:

• Most of the operations that can be done with a pipe do not require complex equipment. Except for one thing - bending. It is very difficult to bend, and all because of those same stiffening ribs. For this you will need a special machine.
• Carbon steel rusts easily and is susceptible to the destructive effects of moisture. This disadvantage can be eliminated using the galvanizing procedure, but it also greatly increases the price of the final structure.

Calculation of a profile pipe to determine the mass of a swing

When calculating the size of a metal swing, you should calculate its mass. This will help you decide in the future whether a foundation is needed and what loads the swing will withstand.

• When using a square profile pipe measuring 20x20 with a thickness of 1 mm, the weight of one meter of pipe will be ~600 g (it all depends on the grade of steel).
• A 30x30 pipe with a thickness of 1 mm has a weight of 900 g.
• A 40x40 profile pipe with a wall thickness of 2 mm per 1 meter of length will weigh ~ 2300 g.

Using the data provided, it is easy to calculate the approximate weight of both the pipes and the frame of the future garden swing made from a profile pipe. We can do this as follows.

For example, the design uses 8.5 meters of pipe measuring 30x30x1mm and 3 meters of pipe measuring 50x50x2mm. Let's calculate the structural mass:

1. 8.5*900=7650 g ( total weight pipes 30x30x1mm);
2. Since a 40x40x2mm pipe weighs 2300 g, a 50x50x2 pipe weighs, respectively, 2300 + 2300 * 0.25 = 2875 g.
3. 3*2875=8625 g (total weight of the pipe 50x50x2mm).

Purpose of a profile pipe for a swing

In order to answer this question correctly, it is necessary to explain what types of pipes are used for what parts of the swing.

1. Round (oval) pipes. Suitable for curved structures (eg seats, armrests, arches).
2. Square and rectangular pipes. They have good strength and are suitable for parts that are placed on the surface (vertical posts, spacers).
3. Flat pipes – suitable for auxiliary elements (horizontal struts).

Types of swing mounting and classification

Before choosing a scheme according to which we will assemble a metal swing with our own hands, we need to decide on the methods of attaching them to the supporting structure.

There are two main types of mounting for hanging swings:

• on eye nuts;
• to nodes.

In the first case you do the following:

1. Make through holes in the horizontal beam using a drill (~5 mm);
2. Insert long bolts with washers, tighten the eye nuts;
3. Attach carabiners and chains or ropes to them.

In the second case, the sequence is:

1. Throw the ropes over the crossbar;
2. Making a sea knot;
3. Attach the other ends of the rope to the seat.

Hanging metal swing

Homemade metal swings for a summer house are often quite small in size. These are usually small seats for one person, mostly for children. They don't need a permanent base; all you need to hang them in your yard is a tree with thick enough branches or supporting structure.

Hanging swings are most often hung on a chain or strong ropes - depending on desire and style. At the same time, you can secure them without damaging the branch itself: wrap a chain or rope with a sliding knot, which will provide a fairly strong grip. The main thing here is to correctly calculate the thickness of the suspension itself.

An example of chain mounting.

1. Drill a large through hole along the width of the seat, 7-9 mm thick (along the red line in the picture);
2. Pull the chain through the drilled hole;
3. Screw in steel bolts along the edges of the seat to secure the chain.

Stationary metal swing

Do-it-yourself stationary garden swing from a profile pipe is a more complex option, but no less popular. Great if you need to install seats for two or three people.

For a stationary swing, in addition to the seat itself, it is necessary to make a frame from a profile pipe. This is the load-bearing element of the entire structure; the heaviest loads will fall on it, so it must be done with all the attention. Attachment to a stationary frame has several varieties.

Where to install a metal swing on the site

Before welding a swing or buying them in a store, you need to choose a place on the site, we recommend adhering to the following rules:

1. The swing should be located in an open area near the house. Perfect option– 10-20 meters so you can watch your children play;
2. There should be no communications above the iron swing (water, power lines and other wires);
3. There should be no roads nearby (it is best to put a fence around it).

Having decided on the location, you need to prepare a design drawing of your design. We recommend indicating all dimensions in advance - this way you will save a lot of time and resources on modifications and alterations.

Swing in the form of a bench or sofa with a metal frame

This type of swing is common among manufacturers - today on the market you will find a large number of ready-made models of this type. They are distinguished by practicality and relative cheapness. Such a swing is suitable for gathering together in the evening after a hard day or on weekends with children and loved ones.

Before you buy materials and start self-production iron swing, check out the design features:

• this type of metal swing for a summer house can be either portable or stationary;
• foundation portable design not required - the support is a square at the base. If you decide to make a stationary swing, we recommend keeping in mind a columnar foundation;
• Such structures are often accompanied by a canopy - this can be either a polycarbonate roof or a stretched awning.

Materials and tools

To make a swing from a profile pipe with your own hands you will need whole list tools and materials:

• Round profile pipe for the frame with a diameter of 20 mm, 14170 mm (take a meter or two more with a margin);
• 4 steel corners;
• 2 steel arcs, each 250 mm long and with a diameter of 15 mm;
• 2 wooden panels;
• cable, chain or any other suspension that can withstand a load of up to 250-300 kilograms;
• welding machine;
• pliers;
• hammer;
• vice;
• grinder or hacksaw;
• building level;
• roulette;
• special anti-corrosion paint for metal;
• eye screws 5x80mm, 4 pieces.
• rigging shackle M5, 6 pieces;
• bolt M6x30, 4 pieces;
• nut M6, 4 pieces;
• spring washer M6, 4 pieces.

Step-by-step instruction

	Cutting parts from profile pipes for iron outdoor swings. For the side posts you will need 2500 mm pieces, 4 pieces. The crossbar will require a piece of pipe 2100 mm long.
	We cut the edge of the pipe at 30 degrees at the end, and then use a welding machine to weld them into an isosceles triangle.
	We measure 2000 mm from the top of the posts and weld a horizontal crossbar 1035 mm long to strengthen the frame. See the drawing of a metal garden swing that we made for you with our own hands.
	We weld the horizontal crossbar at the ends of the vertical posts. Afterwards the seat will be attached to it. The distance between the A-posts is 2000 mm, the crossbar protrudes 50 mm on each side.
	Let's create a swing bench from a profile pipe with our own hands. We take several bars 30x30x6000 mm and shorten them. You should get 24 pieces of 1500 mm pieces. We clean them using sandpaper or a machine. Or you can take a 100x100 beam and adjust it to the required dimensions. It is not necessary to cut 30x30; you can use 20x50 and 30x70, etc.
	We apply a paint coating to the surface to prevent wood rotting.
	We make a frame from a pipe 15 mm in diameter. We weld the sections together and attach the bars with bolts. The distance between them is 20-25mm. We weld eye nuts along the edges to secure the chain (two on one side, two on the other). You can also experiment with the distance between the bars (it all depends on their size). For more details, see the drawing of a swing made from a profile pipe.
	We attach the seat to the vertical posts of the metal swing frame. We drill through holes in the crossbar for bolts with eye nuts. We thread them through and twist them. We connect the carabiners with all the eye nuts and attach the chain.
	We dig 4 holes 450mm deep. To do this, we use a hand-held iron drill.
	Mixing concrete. Add cement, sand and water to the container in proportions 1:2:3. It is best to use cement labeled M400.
	We fill the bottom with a 100mm sand cushion, then install the racks in the holes. We throw in several large stones to stabilize the structure, and then fill everything with concrete. We wait for 3-4 days until everything dries. The design is ready

Single swing made of metal

You can make a single swing from pipes with your own hands, both stationary and portable - it all depends on who will use them and how much free space you have on the site.

Stationary swings have the greatest stability of all the listed options: children will not be able to turn them over even during the most active play. However, because of this, they have a disadvantage - low mobility: they cannot be removed during bad weather. Portable ones, of course, are not so stable, but they are also much more convenient than stationary ones.

Main stages of installation

	To weld the frame of a swing from a profile, you need to take a pipe and cut it into two equal parts, each 3100 mm. Cut the edges of the vertical posts at an angle of 45 degrees. After this, you need to form the letter P - weld the third to the ends of these two segments. Its edges should also be cut at an angle of 45 degrees.
	The second step is to form a metal swing structure with your own hands on bearings. You need two sections 5 centimeters long from a pipe with a diameter of 90 millimeters. The bearings are inserted into them and then scalded to secure them. On the other hand, for additional fixation, a small piece of metal is welded to cover the pipe. A piece of pipe with a diameter of 27 millimeters will be inserted into the bearings.
	Two plates are welded to a 27 mm pipe - this will be fasteners for carabiners. The bearing structure itself is fixed to the crossbar using two pieces of metal. They are welded to the sides of the pipe into which they are inserted into the bearings. It is important that before assembling this part, apply grease to the bearing and periodically moisten it with water. If this is not done, the material will heat up from welding, the steel will begin to expand and the structure will be damaged.
	After assembling the frame is completed, you need to dig two holes under it, insert the ends of the pipe there and carefully concrete everything. After the concrete has dried, you need to weld stabilizing slopes from the remains of the pipes.
	The frame under the seat of a garden metal swing is welded from a prepared profile pipe. We use a welding machine. We attach eye nuts to the edges (marked with green dots).
	We attach the carabiners to the eye nuts and connect everything with a steel chain.

How to make metal swing seats

Such double swings made from a profile pipe can often be found on playgrounds. First, a few words about the advantages and disadvantages.

Large metal outdoor swing

Advantages:

• Strength is the most important advantage of such a swing. Stiffening ribs greatly increase the bending resistance of the structure;
• profitability - profile pipes are easy to manufacture, which helps to significantly reduce the cost of all materials;
• durability.

Flaws:

• careful care - if you do not galvanize the profile pipes and do not coat them protective compounds, then after a while rust will appear;
• the difficulty of bending pipes - this may require additional equipment.

We have already repeatedly told you how to weld a frame for a metal swing with your own hands at the dacha, prepare the foundation and hang the seats, so now we will tell you which seat is suitable for such a structure and its dimensions.

The following parts are required: 3x1600m; 3x880mm; 2x200mm; 5x500mm. More details in the drawing.

A long section of 1600 mm is installed, 3 short sections of 500 mm each are welded to it - the letter W is obtained. Another long section is welded from the free ends. The back is formed in exactly the same way. Everything is secured with corners along the edges of each part of the structure and welded together at an angle of 90 degrees. Two pieces of board are attached to the structure using bolts.

To make the backrest more comfortable for sitting, you need to set it at an angle of 115 degrees. To do this, you need to make the appropriate section at the ends of the 880 mm sections for the backrest.

How to make a frame for a garden swing - video

For self-creation We recommend that you follow the algorithm of actions as in the video below.

Decorating and caring for a metal swing

In order for the pipe swings you made with your own hands to last as long as possible, we recommend decorating them first and then tinting them with special metal paint every six months or a year.

Here's what else you can coat metal with:

• rust solvent;
• enamel paint for metal;
• primer for surface treatment;
• paint with the addition of metal powder (yellow).

After the construction is completed, you can decorate the structure:

1. Sew seat covers. Thick fabric that is not afraid of contact with moisture is suitable for them.
2. Paint the side posts with patterns or designs. To do this, you will need a stencil with patterns or figures, metal paint and a brush (or sponge). Place the stencil on the walls. Take a sponge and wet it with paint. Blot the stencil and remove it. Repeat the procedure several times.
3. Decorate the area next to homemade swing made of iron for outdoor use. Plant flowers, build a small decorative fence, arrange the sculptures.

How to choose a metal swing

When purchasing a metal swing for a summer house in a store, you should pay attention to:

• size and dimensions. As a rule, swings have a width of 2-2.5, which is universal and allows you to easily install it on any type of site. If you need unique dimensions, it is best to make it to order.
• Material of manufacture. Decide in advance what kind of material you want to see. The classic version is made of metal and wood, but there are also modern materials, such as high-strength plastic and steel rods.
• Price. This is an important factor, since on the market you can find absolutely any model for different budgets.

We suggest considering several models of single and double metal swings that are now popular on the market:

Model	Price	Manufacturer	Main advantages and features
	RUR 8,990	China	1.9x1.13x1.8m	up to 300 kg	● double swing; ● soft seat; ● fabric canopy.
	RUB 3,710	Russia	1.37×1.42×1.8m	up to 90 kg	● single swing; ● the bases of the product are installed in concrete; ● wooden seat with chain fastening.
	RUB 6,890	Russia	3x1.2m	up to 100 kg	● double swing; ● wooden seat; ● fastening – steel chain; ● without foundation
	RUR 12,990	Russia	2.9x1.55x2m	up to 250kg in total	● double swing; ● seat material – plastic; ● suitable for children 3-10 years old; ● material of manufacture – steel

In conclusion, I would like to say that regardless of whether you want to assemble a metal swing yourself or purchase a finished product, you must first look at their quality and ease of use, and choose only the best. We hope that now you know how to do this. Good luck!

When spring comes, the golden time of dacha life begins. Gardeners are drawn to garden beds, and craftsmen are drawn to arranging their plots. Creating a comfortable, beautiful space is as necessary as cultivating a vegetable garden. I would like to provide each family member with something to do to their liking. Children also need to be offered an interesting, exciting pastime. If you create the necessary conditions for this, rest on fresh air It will be a great success. For example, make a children's swing for your dacha with your own hands, similar to the samples shown in the photo.

Children's swing made of iron

Acquisition finished design a swing will undoubtedly save time, but will not allow you to show your personal imagination and dexterity. The industrial version is beautiful, convenient, and not cheap. These are often bulky models that require a lot of space.

Small children's swing with awning

For your garden, you can create various swing designs with your own hands. The work is not difficult, but it will bring great pleasure. It's nice to watch how a child enjoys new fun. Pride in making a swing with your own hands will give you high spirits, and playing with your child will bring a lot of happy moments.

You can easily create a swing with your own hands from any available materials; you don’t even have to spend money on purchasing structural elements.

Swing for children

To make a baby swing, you can use:

• tree;
• metal;
• plastic;
• old tires;
• furniture parts;
• durable fabrics, ropes.

Large wide wooden swing
Large swing with awning, trampoline and basketball hoop

Any remnants of materials left over from various repair work will be used to make a swing. It will be possible to “attach” various good pieces that would be a pity to throw away. Even shabby furniture will be useful in making a swing. If you show your imagination and Creative skills, from improvised means you will get a masterpiece. Anything that should have gone to landfill can get another life.

Small children's swing

When choosing which children's swing to make for your dacha with your own hands, you should think about who will use it and how. It is necessary to ensure the design is comfortable and safe. We must not forget about the characteristics of the age category. Some designs are universal, while others are suitable exclusively for kids.

Swing with wall

1. Swing for the little ones.

You can offer kids a rocking chair or a balance beam. These options are suitable for a child from 1 year old. They are the most acceptable in terms of security. Due to the fact that the swing stroke is small, even if the baby falls, he will not be harmed. If you make seats on the swing with sides in the shape of a chair, you will be able to additionally secure the child.

Swing for two

2. Rocking chair.

The easiest way to make a rocking chair is to cut it out of a piece of thick plywood or chipboard (parts old furniture). To do this, you need to draw the outlines of the future swing on the material. This is usually a horse, but you can try any other swing shape.

Children's swing

• The intended figure is cut out strictly along the contours using a jigsaw. In this matter, extreme accuracy is required. The appearance of the future product depends on the accuracy of the work. Young children are very critical of new things. If your child doesn't like the swing, he may refuse to use it.
• The next stage is a thorough cleaning of the edges of the swing. To do this, use a file, sandpaper. This requires a serious approach. Careful processing is the key to the safety of the finished swing.
• The swing seat is attached from above between the runners using metal corners. At a convenient distance (depending on the baby’s size), hand holders are installed.
• Finally, you can decorate the finished children's swing - paint it in a bright color, make patterns, carvings. It is advisable to varnish the finished product. Such swings are used outdoors or directly in the house. The mobility of the option is one of the main advantages of this design.

Children's swing in the yard

3. Balancing swing

A balance swing is a popular option for little ones. The model is a crossbar with seats mounted on a support. The simplest version of the swing is performed as follows.

4. Swings for older children

Wooden children's swing for home

For those who have grown up, standard models can already be offered. Such designs are easy to make. For this you will need:

• seat plank (board, plywood, base of an old chair, etc.);
• strong ropes, chains;
• reliable supports.

Simple things make comfortable, fun fun. If the design is done well, then not only children, but also their parents will be able to ride.

Children's swing in the yard with sun protection
Swings for children

Seat

This element can be made from various available materials. Any piece of material suitable for this purpose can be adapted. If it is a board, it must be processed and sanded. An excellent option for a swing seat is the base of a used chair.

Children's swing made of wood

Tires are also used (both whole and cut into pieces). The one-piece version is good for its simplicity - tie a rope and you can ride. From the point of view of aesthetics and convenience, a prefabricated model - cut into pieces - is suitable various forms connected with rivets.

A good seat for a swing can be made from a hoop covered with mesh. Required reliable material, knots are made using sea or macrame techniques. You can also put a tarpaulin or durable fabric over the hoop. Metal base tighten with foam rubber, textiles or any suitable material.

Children's swing with slide

A good swing base can be made from wooden warehouse pallets. They are wide and durable. If you put 2 pieces together, it will come out beautiful. hanging bed. This structure is secured at all corners of the product with a chain or rope.

If the swing is intended for a baby, then in addition to the seat it is worth installing a backrest, armrests, and a limiter. For this purpose, treated bars are used, into which ropes are threaded.

Children's swing made of wood with a ladder

Fastening, support

The seat is attached to strong ropes. To do this, holes are made in the base, and the ropes are secured with sea knots. You can simply make grooves and stretch ropes, but then the base will be less stable. Chains are often used instead of ropes. For greater strength, they should be secured with nuts. Chains are not very pleasant to feel; over time they begin to rust and creak. Rope cables also have a minus - they will soon (especially when active use) will begin to fray. Rings are used to extend the life of the rope.

Iron swing for children

A strong tree can serve as a support for the swing. In this case, you will not have to install an additional structure. A good rope is thrown over a thick branch, which holds the seat. This option is still very mobile - we didn’t like it in this place - we are looking for another, more suitable one.

Large swing for children

If good wood not on the site, you will have to install supports. The easiest way is to dig in 2 pillars, which are connected by a crossbar. For structural strength, it is made of metal. Ropes or chains are attached to the beam using a flip method or carabiners. It is acceptable to use less strong beams, but then the support is made in the form of racks.

Steam swing for children

To securely fix the supporting elements, the lower base is treated with bitumen and placed in a hole approximately 1 m deep, filled 1/3 with sand and crushed stone. The remaining void is filled with concrete. This way the supports will stay firmly in the ground. Stability is additionally provided by supports. Can be used as a support concrete pillars. Then the support will last as long as possible and will not collapse several years later. The wooden crossbar is secured to such pillars with anchor bolts, and at the joints different materials use a moisture-proofing gasket.

Children's iron swing

Metal swing

Similar children's swings can be made entirely of metal. To do this, you will need pipes or similar suitable parts with a non-hazardous surface. The design can be done as follows.

Green iron swing for children

1. First, swing blanks are created - support posts of 2 m each, a slightly smaller crossbar (1.5–2 m), 4 areas for attaching the bases.
2. Sand the surface using metal sandpaper and a file.
3. The base blanks are welded, the racks and crossbar are attached.
4. They dig 4 holes about 1 m deep.
5. Place the beams in the holes, fill them with concrete, and leave them to harden (at least 1 week for the solution to set well).
6. Weld the anchor hooks to the crossbar and the base of the swing to the beams.
7. Secure the seat.
8. The finished swing can be painted - this will help extend its service life, protect it from corrosion, and make the structure attractive.

Seat swing

Fun swing on summer cottage will become the little naughty boy's favorite pastime. Outdoor fun is just what a child needs.

If you have excess metal pipes, you can use them to make a frame for stretching the awning. It will help protect the structure from rain.

Functional swing for children
Swing bed for children

Making a swing for your dacha with your own hands is not such a difficult task. A little skill, diligence, as well as available means - and fun for a child of any age is ready. Life at the dacha that is boring for a child will turn into unforgettable emotions and happy laughter.

Video: DIY wooden swing for children

50 photos of ideas for baby swing designs for children:

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 of the future structure, based on the material you have. If you are planning to make a metal garden swing, but there are not enough parts, you can ask your neighbors, friends, or make them from another material, such as 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:

1. Install two vertical beams or pipes.
2. Dig two capital letters L.
3. Install two A-frames.
4. 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:

1. 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.
2. Wrap the butt of the support with polyethylene or paint it.
3. Concrete the support.
4. 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 with a 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 the through hole of the crossbar.

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:

1. 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.
2. We screw or nail boards to the seat (yellow) and drill them. We thread the ropes through the holes and tie them 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.
3. 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.

Perform the swing completely out of wooden parts. That is, make the supports and crossbar from beams or logs, and the seat from boards, slats or wooden benches and install it 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, additional beams are installed between the shield and the foundation to ensure 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

Typically, a welded structure is made in the shape of the letter U, 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, insert an axle from a wide wheelbarrow or cart into the pre-drilled holes and lock it with 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 do this, you will need to make a special elongated seat that can accommodate three people, and install racks at a distance of at least 2 m.

The seat can be made in two versions:

1. Classic - everyone sits facing in the same direction.
2. 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 made of aluminum pipes or 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)