A garden swing is a simple design that every owner of a country house probably wants to install. The article discusses mounting options for swings, which are used in various designs - mobile and stationary, and also depending on the material used. Useful tips on choosing a location for a swing and the stages of its installation are given. After reading the article, you can confidently choose the right model for yourself, depending on the required characteristics.
It is important that the swing is not only beautiful - safety should always come first Source kreditmebel.ru
Hardware
Garden swings made of metal are especially durable and reliable. First, you need to decide on the dimensions of the future structure.
Select the appropriate option:
- For children, swings are made in the form of boats and separate hanging seats.
- Large family swing, suitable for three people. This option is made in the form of a long bench with a comfortable backrest, which is suspended on chains.
- The portable type is mounted on various crossbars or old trees.
There are two types of fasteners for swings:
- horizontal suspension, performed as a support in the center of the crossbar;
- vertical type - based on the principle of a pendulum, the seat is suspended from the crossbar.
The most common swings are those that swing like a pendulum Source infoyar.ru
Seat fixation options
To hang the seat, you need to strengthen a special device:
- clamps of a suitable profile (round, square) with a hook for hangers;
- You can also drill holes in the crossbar and thread anchor bolts with a loop at the end for attaching a rope or chain;
- connection using bearings is the most reliable, but requires constant lubrication, otherwise squeaking cannot be avoided.
The seat is suspended on a synthetic rope, chain, or metal cable with a cross-section of 7 mm. A rope for transporting a car or a cord for climbing equipment is suitable. Chains will rust when exposed to the environment. Painting them is problematic; it is safer to take galvanized ones.
It is better to make the seat from wood - it is a warm and pleasant to the touch material. If the drawing provides for a large seat in the form of a bench or chair, the seat is reinforced with a metal frame.
Metal construction drawings
The most common type is a swing frame made of profile pipe. To make such a design, you can take a pipe with a diameter of 5 cm.
Procedure:
- The brackets are attached to the rack by welding.
- Bearings are installed on them.
- To perform the suspension, metal chains and rigid rods are used.
- The seat can be made of metal, as well as pieces of leather and soft fabric.
Swing assembly diagram Source himcomp.ru
Selection of profile pipe
To build swings welded from metal, corners, round pipes, and brands are used. But more often they choose profile pipes, since they, compared to other types of rolled metal, have the following advantages:
- convenient form for work;
- the walls form stiffening ribs, which increases strength;
- resistance to mechanical damage.
Among the disadvantages it should be noted:
- the complexity of bending, you can’t do without a special machine;
- the need for high-quality corrosion protection.
Profiles of various shapes are used to manufacture swing elements:
- Bent parts are made from oval pipes, such as seats, arches, armrests;
- square and rectangular profiles are used for the manufacture of elements with heavy loads - racks and spacers;
- auxiliary parts are made from flat pipes.
Preparation
To make a swing you will need tools:
- welding unit;
- level;
- Bulgarian;
- hammer;
- vice;
- saw;
- roulette;
- shovel.
Building materials required:
- metal pipes;
- steel corner;
- bearings;
- cement;
- tree;
- dye;
- sand;
- crushed stone
But not all swings require such preparation - hanging ones can simply be attached to a strong branch of a large tree Source pinterest.ru
Instructions for work:
Markings are made in the selected area. Using a garden drill, make four holes in the ground. Supports are installed in them. Particular attention is paid to this stage; the safety of the entire structure completely depends on the strength and reliability of the frame.
A grinder is used to make pipe blanks of the required sizes: side posts - 4 pcs., for the crossbar - 1 pc., for stiffening lines - 2 pcs. All parts need to be processed, bumps removed and sharp edges cleaned.
The swing stands are welded to the base itself, and a crossbar is placed at the top.
Two triangle-shaped posts are attached to a large rectangular base Source pinterest.com
The base is carefully covered with crushed stone and filled with concrete. The cement should harden within five days.
After this, brackets for the moving mechanism are installed on the crossbar.
It is better to make the seat from wood; sanded timber is suitable. The base is made of metal.
The chair must be secured on four sides; it is installed on suspensions.
The entire completed structure is reliably protected from moisture using paint.
You can make a visor and stretch strong fabric over the frame.
See also: Catalog of companies that specialize in garden furniture.
Hammock swing
The hammock swing essentially resembles a cocoon and is made in the same way on a ring. It only takes a few hours and you don't have to drill, saw or bend pipes.
You will need:
Metal ring with a diameter of 1 m, thick strong fabric, a roll of wide belt, padding polyester.
How to do:
Tie the ring with padding polyester so that it is softer and does not put pressure on the back, and with a cloth. Cut a circle from fabric for seating with allowances of 20 cm to form a dome. The video shows how to decorate a ring as beautifully as possible so that it is as inconspicuous as possible. Attach the belt to large carabiners, and to change the length use regular adjusters from old backpacks.
Useful tips
To create a durable and maximally safe product, you need to follow the right steps:
- Use metal chains for hanging. They are more aesthetically pleasing and much stronger than rope.
- The dimensions of the support are no less than 250 x 150 cm.
- The most stable supports are made in the form of the letter A.
- If you weld crossbars at the bottom of such racks, they are not concreted and can be moved to another place.
- A swing with one seat is made for children. Chains should have fine grain for the safety of the child.
- It is necessary to treat such a structure before painting.
- The best option for painting is auto enamel; it reliably protects against rust.
- Plugs are placed on the holes to protect them from water.
- Concreting is best done with M400 cement.
After complete readiness, the swing is covered with protective agents: paint or varnish Source novinkimebeli.ru
Last stages of work
All that remains is the work of attaching the seat on the stand-up parts to the crossbar of the swing. You need to buy 4 bearings with an internal diameter of 15 mm. The bushing is selected according to the outer size and one bearing is pressed into place on each side. The bushings are pressed onto a rod with a diameter of 15 mm.
It is necessary to bend the rod and weld the resulting bracket to the upper jumper. These nodes also need to be strengthened with additional scarves. Now set the seat at a sufficient distance from the floor and weld the pillar parts to the bushings. This joint of welded parts must be of high quality.
All that remains is to clean the joints with a grinder and use a file to remove all burrs. Metal parts are degreased and primed, and painted with oil paint for exterior use. After drying, install the wooden parts of the back and seat.
The garden swing is ready. Now children and adults can enjoy outdoor recreation. You can additionally equip the swing with a tarpaulin awning or simply install a beach umbrella.
Types of swings
Before installing a swing, you need to choose the appropriate option.
It depends:
- from the general landscape;
- depending on the size of the plot, too large models will not be suitable;
- depending on seasonality, whether it is possible to leave them for the winter;
- for children or adults.
Alternatively, you can install a swing in the form:
- sofa;
- hammock;
- armchairs.
Mobile swings are made as hanging ones or from a prefabricated frame.
A small hanging swing can be made from strong rope and board Source tr.decorexpro.com
Children's swing manufacturing features
Single swings come in stationary and portable types. The first option is more reliable; they cannot be turned over. Portable ones can be removed.
Various elements are used to decorate children's swings: cars, fairy-tale characters. It is better to choose a stronger support and crossbar to ensure safety.
A rope swing is suitable for a small child.
Children's rope swings should be selected according to the age of the child Source laclinicadesign.com
Model on a support
Such a swing is made in the form of a cocoon standing on a support. It is made from reinforcement or purchased in a store.
Key points in preparation:
- The structure must be firmly fixed, preferably concreted.
- The product is not selected very high
- It is necessary to correctly calculate the size and quantity of materials.
The width of the bench should be 40–60 cm per person, the height of the future seat should be 50 cm.
Distance from seat to side support:
- for chain hangers 3 cm;
- for rope – 4 cm.
One strong support is installed for the cocoon swing Source kertas.yola.access.ly
Design
Before you start designing, it is advisable to decide on the type of frame, which can be folding/prefabricated (using bolts and nuts) or welded. If we talk about the first type, the assembly principle is to make parts of the appropriate length and calculate the correct pipe diameter for the bolts and nuts.
The welded structure is stronger and more stable; welding equipment is required for its manufacture. If you do not want to make an original, but completely standard product, drawings are not needed; you can use a ready-made diagram on the Internet as a basis.
To draw a sketch of a swing, you will need to consider the following dimensions:
- the seat height should be about 60 cm;
- for a mobile structure, it is necessary to maintain a distance between the support posts along the edge of the seat from 16 to 42 cm, it all depends on the type of fastening (cable, chain).
- square seat 55 cm;
Garden swing using forging method
Forged products are distinguished by their special unique beauty. This is not only a swing, but also a luxury item. They look quite harmonious in any corner of the country yard. Emphasizing the excellent taste of the owners. They are a work of art. The products are quite expensive.
If the surface is coated with protective varnish or paint, the service life will last for several decades.
You can complement the overall look with other forged products: benches, arches or gazebos.
Swing with forging elements Source micon.md
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.
We are talking about Yalovitsyn's swing, see fig.
Although this is already medical equipment, it is essentially the same swing. And most importantly, Yalovitsyn’s swing is one of the few types of medical equipment that you can make yourself and use yourself at home. Of course, after consultation with a doctor and according to his prescription.
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Mounting the fastening mechanism
Varies depending on the type of structure.
Hanging swing
They can be attached in two ways:
- on the eye - nuts;
- to nodes.
In the first option, through holes are made in a horizontal beam up to 5 mm.
Bolts with washers are used, and the eye-nuts are screwed on top.
Attach carabiners and ropes to the rack.
The second option is done:
- The rope is thrown over the crossbar.
- A sea knot is tied.
- Attach the lower ends of the rope to the seat.
Chains can be used for hanging swings Source crocus-opt74.ru
Stationary
For this swing we use:
Mounted on a spring, it acts as a shock absorber. For a strong structure, the spring must be well secured. To do this, the eye is welded to the cross beam.
Install an anchor with a ring. The fastening is carried out in the central bank, the bolts are tightened.
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.
How to make metal seats
The basis for the seat is a pair of metal corners, measuring 40 x 40, if with a back, then 40 x 80 cm.
Two holes are drilled on one corner side for hanging carabiners, and bars are attached on the other side. They are pulled to the corner with bolts.
Instead of a wooden block, thick plywood is used. It must be covered with two layers of drying oil.
Metal seats are always covered with “warm” material - wood, plywood, plastic Source kovka2018.blogspot.com
Materials and tools
To build a wooden swing with your own hands, 3 m long with a 1.2 m bench and with A-shaped supports, you will need:
- for racks - 4 beams with a section of 100x100 mm and a length of 3 m;
- for the crossbar - 80x100 mm timber of the same length;
- for side lintels - board 32x100 or 40x100 mm, 6 m long;
- for the seat frame - a 50x50 mm block with a total length of 5 m;
- chain or rope for suspensions;
- for attaching suspensions and seats - carbines, ready-made rings, pieces of reinforcement or thick nails;
- stainless or galvanized fasteners - bolts, self-tapping screws, nails, linings;
- clamps, tools for cutting and sanding wood;
- drill, screwdriver;
- antiseptic impregnation, paints and varnishes;
- shovel, cement, sand, roofing felt (for concreting supports);
- tape measure, pencil, square.
