Metal swing dimensions. Do-it-yourself metal swing for a summer residence, how and from what to make (photos and drawings)

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

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

country grace

Street and yard swings are placed where there is a place. At the dacha, it’s also, in general, not in abundance, but for yourself it’s worth figuring out how to collect country pleasures in one eden: and the place is saved, and, if we relax, then the beds, from which the hands are in calluses, eyes didn't callous. Here, as usual, every man is his own master. However, there is a very good universal option: hang a swing for giving in a pergola, see fig. If it is, of course, strong enough for this. Dig more and equip a decorative pond nearby - and a do-it-yourself paradise is ready on less than 1 hundred square meters.

About metal swings

Their own swing is most often made of wood: it is more familiar, cozier and easier to work with. But if, say, the whole world equips a playground, then a stronger and fireproof structure is already needed, so that the tomboys do not have to pull up every now and then, and it was difficult for a hooligan, which, alas, will not be transferred in any way, to damage the swing. In such a case, in Fig. below is a drawing of a classic, so to speak, yard swing made of metal: pipes, corner, strip, wire rod, with a canopy. In the future, we will pay more attention to wooden swings, except for those cases when metal is necessary 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 fig. on the right - a forged swing. Their production requires high skill, and it is very expensive to order, but the prestige is obvious. But on pos. 2 in the same place - a metal swing from the scraps of the channel. For those who know how to handle a welding machine and a grinder, their construction is a matter of half a day, and the bright coloring masks the utility of the material.

The best for children

Swinging on a hanging swing does not begin immediately. Toddlers, who have just learned how to rearrange their bottom two properly, are just right to ride on a pendulum swing. Which, by the way, also develops motor skills and strengthens the musculoskeletal system. Parents who built their children's swing-pendulum with their offspring are soon convinced: abrasions on the knees and elbows, broken noses, roar and resentment from both have noticeably diminished. Although, of course, still not without it. But the swing will help children develop reasonable caution and common sense without causing serious injury.

It is known how the swing-pendulum works. Shown in Fig. the option is interesting in that as many as 11 nails are required for metal fasteners:

Parts marked with (!), are made of solid fine-layer deciduous tree- oak, beech, hornbeam, walnut. The ends of the pendulum axis can not be turned to a perfectly round one: it is enough to plan it more or less evenly so that they fit into the nests with a slight interference, and shake the board several times, they will run in. If the fibers in the axis and support posts are oriented mutually perpendicular (which is elementary to observe by cutting them out of one board), then the swing will last for many years, and the rubbing surfaces will soon become mirror-smooth and durable, as if machined from steel.

The pendulum swing can be made portable, so that, say, it can be brought to the veranda for the winter. 2 ways for this are shown in the same place, 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 can fall sideways along with the swing. By the way, many other benefits can be derived from old swing tires; we will return to them later.

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

• The supporting beam of the swing is made from a bar with an extension to which a ladder leads, see fig. on right.
• Even better, if there is enough space, put an additional support lower on the side, so that a horizontal bar is also obtained, see fig. below. In this case, it is preferable to make the entire sports corner, except for the bar of the horizontal bar, from a profile pipe, then the whole structure is stronger, cheaper and technologically simpler.
• Hanging a rocking chair for children who already know how to swing is best suited for a 2-2 rope scheme (see below). Then it will be possible without the risk of pinching, or even breaking a finger with a chain, swinging, it takes your breath away. And correctly chosen materials and the design of the suspension will not allow you to “twist the sun” and dive down from its highest point, or turn into a projectile fired from a sling, not being able to group for a landing, like acrobats.

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

There are also swings for newborns and babies. There are many benefits from them, but they are medical equipment. It is strongly not recommended to make such a swing yourself, and you need to choose purchased ones and use them only as directed by a pediatrician.

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

Video: baby swing for kids

Do not forget to just plug the ends of the pipes with foam: at this age, a finger crawls into a small hole, and you want to put it in there. They swing the child in such a swing, holding the suspension with their hands; in the apartment, the same one is suitable as a crossbar plastic pipe, the weight is small.

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

Video: playground with swings in the program "Fazenda"

Adults and all-all-all

Now it is appropriate to ask: how is the swing set for the whole family? So that it would be comfortable for adults to swing, and for children to like it too? It is quite possible to find a compromise: the seat should be double-backed, but not very massive. The seat is strong enough so that a large child can stand on it. We take a chain suspension, because rope with such a load will stretch. Its scheme should provide a fairly easy swing without outside help, limiting the angle and speed of the swing, and a long swing after it.

It is desirable to make a family swing out of wood for the above reasons: they are more comfortable, no complex tools or special equipment are required for manufacturing. It is also highly desirable to get by with 1-2 standard sizes of lumber, and what is cheaper is ordinary edged board. For durability, the workpieces are impregnated with biocides (antiseptics) and water repellents (water-repellent agents).

Since the swing is not a residential building and will dry out very quickly in the air, it makes no sense to spend money on expensive branded products. As a biocide, used motor oil (working out) is suitable, and a water-repellent agent is a water-polymer emulsion or, instead of it, PVA glue or water-based tile, diluted 3-5 times. The blanks cut to size are impregnated first with mining, and after 3-7 days with an 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 of boards, without the use of more expensive timber, as can be seen from the material sheet, pos. 2. On pos. 3 shows how the supports are adjusted 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 stock, bred to the desired width (at the same time, the accuracy of cutting is checked). Then a workpiece of the lower spacer is superimposed, set parallel to the slipway at the distance of its ends from it, and marked for trimming in place. From scraps of the lower spacers make the upper ones.

Note: in fig. on the right - a method of marking the blanks of the legs, 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.

Swing of our own design

You may have a question: how to make a swing completely on your own? Schemes, drawings are good, but if there is already material (for example, left from the construction site), which is clearly enough for a swing, but does not fit into this design? And I don’t want a typical product, I want something of my own. Finally, in fig. at the beginning it is clear that the most luxurious original swing is generally obtained from dead wood and waste from pruning the garden. How to make a beautiful, comfortable, durable and safe swing out of all this? Well, let's get started. Sequence order:

1. Dimensions;
2. Foundation and method of attachment to the ground;
3. Carrier frame;
4. Suspension methods and designs;
5. Suspension units;
6. Rocking chair, she is a seat;
7. Ways to hang a rocking chair.

Finally, consider a few more non-trivial designs and special, but arranged on the basis of ordinary, special-purpose swings.

Dimensions and proportions

The dimensions of the swing are considered, 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, it was even more convenient to sit down / get up. Usually they take 50-55 cm, but in fact they customize it for themselves by adjusting the height of the suspension, see below.

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

Suspended swings consist of a supporting frame (2 support posts + crossbar), a suspension system and a rocking chair, it is also a seat. The distance from the edges of the seat to the side supports is taken at least 150 mm with a chain suspension 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 for any swing, lateral swinging is inevitable, and touching the rocking chair on the support is unpleasant and, with strong swinging, is traumatic. That is, if we have, for example, a 40-cm seat suspended on ropes, then 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 a person on a swing, so that, firstly, you can swing while standing, and secondly, so that, suddenly getting up, you do not hit your head. It is taken within 190-220 cm, depending on the available material.

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

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

Ground anchor

The legs of a wooden swing are either dug into the ground 1 m or more, or concreted to a depth of 0.5 m. 60 cm. In both cases, the ends of the legs, before being installed in pits with a margin of 15-20 cm in length, are either impregnated with bituminous mastic (40% bitumen and 60% white spirit or solvent), or spilled with bitumen heated almost to a boil, and, barely cooled down, sprinkled with sand; this method is better protected from decay.

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

With a metal swing, the situation is more complicated: a pipe that is thin compared to a log or beam can eventually either wriggle out of the ground or break on the concrete itself, because. here, when swinging, loads are concentrated. Therefore, metal outdoor swings for general use must be made 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 part of the effort and unload the 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. Ordinary metal swings are best tied at the bottom with an additional supporting frame and attached to the ground with anchors at least 1 m long, see fig. This, by the way, will allow, if necessary, to return the land for economic use without any problems.

Frame

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

Recently, a frame on λ-shaped supports has become increasingly popular, on the left in the figure:

During construction, it saves wood in a whole beam, which is significant at current prices for lumber. But this swing is only for adults: when swinging in full swing, the supporting beams may not withstand - the wooden ones will break, the metal ones will bend. By the way, it is impossible to make a λ-frame from ordinary structural steel, it will bend immediately. We need very expensive special steel.

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

A kind of traverse frame - metal mobile. They are made of high-quality steel, loads, moments, center of gravity, etc. mechanical wisdom is accurately calculated. Popular (and very expensive) swing chairs are made in a similar way, on the right in fig.

wooden frames

Log

The most spectacular and in many cases inexpensive swings are obtained from logs. It is not necessary to take debarked and rounded ones: as already mentioned, trimming 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 made of commercial logs, especially if they are mobile, i.e. not dug in and not concreted, it is necessary to strengthen with struts, pos. 2 and 3. The same amount of material is needed in the latter case, but the frame closes the sky less. The question is, why are the frames not deepened? 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 a Chinese swing, pos. 4. Although such a swing has long been known in Russia; they were often made in birch forests, tying the tops of trees in pairs. "Russian-Chinese" swings can also be made shallow by providing an additional frame at the bottom. A drawing of such a design is given on the next. rice: legs - logs or square bars, crossbar - timber 180x80, lower frame - from boards 150x40.

bar

Plain, non-profiled wooden beam makes it possible to build a swing larger than a log. It is easier and cheaper to make a swing with a permanent canopy for hot countries from a bar, pos. 1 in fig. A conventional frame on A-shaped supports made of timber (pos. 2) will also turn out to be simpler and stronger: under the weight of the rocking chair, the legs compress the crossbar (pos. 3) and the more the swing is loaded, the stronger the frame is held. In the frame of the "Russian-Chinese" swing from a bar at the top, just like for logs, only 1 fastening unit is needed, pos. 4, and the device for a canopy over a swing made of timber on A-shaped supports is also not difficult, pos. 5.

Moreover, the crossbar from a bar can be taken the same as on the legs, i.e. reduced section (100x100 mm), if it is reinforced 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 moments bending the crossbar will, as it were, flow into compressive legs, and the tree holds the compressive load well.

To enhance this effect, the crossbar is sometimes placed below the tops of the supports, pos. 7, but the gain in strength is illusory, but the extra fasteners are striking, and it costs money. Using this principle, it is better to cut off the tops of the supports and additionally secure the crossbar from above 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 the ropes to them, attach a ladder with a slide, etc. You will get a family swing-sports corner with a material consumption of only a little more than for one swing.

And another question: is it possible to replace the beam with a board, say, 150x40? It is possible, as shown in pos. 9, only extensions can no longer be made and the height of the supports will have to be limited to about 1.8 m. The swing will be just as strong, but much cheaper than the beam. Well, it will take more work - to mark, cut, stitch.

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

How to put a frame?

The swing crossbar must be horizontal, otherwise the rocking chair will wobble unpleasantly on any suspension. It is difficult and troublesome to set it up with a bubble level, it is not much easier with a hose level, and a laser level - a plane builder, 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 will be enough for a swing. As a lower load, you can use a bucket of sand, and, in addition to the usual construction plumb line, any iron - a bolt, a nut - will go to the top.

Hangers and pendants

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

• Prevent rocking within safe limits as little as possible.
• Gently absorb rocking energy if rocking speed/angle is out of range.
• Ensure rocking without jerks and with as little sideways wobbling as possible.
• Acrobatic suspension should provide the same in 2 planes.

Rocker suspension schemes are indicated by the formulas type 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 rocker. It is somewhat similar to the wheel formulas of steam locomotives, but this is a pure coincidence: for a steam locomotive, m cannot be equal to 0, since denotes the number of driving axles, 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. Hangers of types 1-m-k are used in swings on traverses. Garden and country swings are most often hung in ways 2-4 (the easiest), 2-2-4 (does not swing excessively) and 2sh-4 (you also won’t swing much and no wobbles).

Special mention should be made of the 4-4 suspension. It’s not actually a swing: how can you swing on such a thing? However, it is sometimes used for original garden benches (on the left in the figure):

For some, a little erratic swaying is soothing. But most often, swing arbors are suspended in the 4-4 way, on the right there. It's a matter of taste, some people like it. The eastern lords of the past, and even of the present, they say, they simply thrive in such in the company of their concubines.

Chain, rope or pull?

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

Chain hanger, pos. 2, expensive, but in terms of the totality of characteristics it is optimal in all respects: the chain is strong, its wear is immediately visible, it almost does not slow down a small buildup, and extinguishes excessive due to friction in the links. However, due to the latter circumstance, the smallest in a swing on chains for adults can seriously pinch a finger; for children's swings, small-caliber chains are taken.

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

In public yard swings on bearings, a swing limiter must be provided - who knows how to get in there and how he knows how to swing? About a simple limiter from a pipe (see fig.), the rocking chair beats, which is unpleasant. In good branded swing models with rigid rods, bearing suspensions are made with a built-in hydraulic brake, which operates on the principle of viscous coupling of cars with an AWD drive, but such suspension units are expensive.

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

Note: there is also a whole class of luxury swing suspensions on systems of balanced levers, springs, hydraulic shock absorbers. It is clear that it is expensive and not to do it yourself.

Suspension units

Critical swing suspension points are attachment points. They have very large alternating loads, they are subject to abrasion. A small burr on the rubbing surface of the attachment will give very noticeable jerks when swinging. Therefore, the choice of the design of attachment points must be approached with all responsibility.

The cheapest, but also the worst option is S-hooks, pos. 1 in fig. Huge loads are concentrated in their crossbars, the probability of sudden destruction is high, therefore, such an attachment is only permissible for swings-benches suspended no higher than 0.5 m and whose design allows you to barely sway.

The most reliable fastening is on clamps with carabiners, pos. 2. The main load in them 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 the suspension rod in the eye of the carabiner is already emergency mode with excessive swing.

Reliable clamps still spoil the look of the swing, so fastenings are most often done on eyebolts, pos. 3. Indispensable conditions for their maximum reliability - the bolt must pass through the crossbar, under the nut, regardless of the material of the crossbar, a steel washer must be placed at least 60 mm in diameter and 4 mm thick, and the nut must be firmly locked. Spring washers of all types during rocking do not prevent the gradual spontaneous loosening of a single nut!

The reliability of the eyebolt is absolute - there are large stresses on the neck of the eyebolt (ring). Absolutely reliable are slightly more expensive U-hooks and shackles, pos. 4. Under the mustache of the hook, a blind hole is drilled in the crossbar and it is inserted tightly there. Not being able to straighten even a little, the hook will withstand an incredible load, because. the destruction of the metal begins with microdisruptions in the bonds between its crystallites.

The eyebolt, U-hook and, to a lesser extent, the shackle significantly weaken the deadbolt, since the concentrated force applied from above tends to break it just where the beam is weakened by the hole, and the fastening pin, when swinging, seems to “gouge” 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 put 150x50 mm, and based on the buildup in full swing and all 200x200 mm.

They are conspicuous, but ideal in all qualities through fasteners with an overlay and an upper suspension, pos. 5 and 6. Shear forces from them spread freely to the sides along the beam and tend not to break, but, on the contrary, to compress the hole, as if it does not exist; the beam now becomes an equivalent solid. In addition, although such a suspension looks like a 4-4, it is kinematically equivalent to a chain 2-2-4, but dampens excessive buildup even better and smoother. If the suspension with overlays is rope, then between the carabiner and the fire (loop) of the cable you need to put a solid ring, pos. 6.

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

Rope hangers are good because they allow you to easily adjust the height of the rocking chair, but, made "in a chain", require a fairly large number of expensive fasteners, locking and adjusting parts and assemblies, pos. 6,8 and 9. However, all of them, with one easily accessible for self-manufacturing exception, can be replaced by marine units of the appropriate purpose. Reliability sea ​​knots tested by thousands of years of maritime practice, and their complexity exists only in the conventional view.

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 - an anchor knot, or a fishing bayonet, for attaching a cable to a carabiner with an anti-friction gasket or an intermediate ring. Up to 5 hoses (turns) can be carried into the eye. A simple mark is applied to the running (free) end of the cable and the running end is connected to the stretched end with it, shown in the red frame. The mount holds until the cable rots or the eyelet rusts. The anchor knot is not tightening, it is not difficult to untie it: it is enough to remove or cut the brand that tightens the ends.

B - bed knot, also non-tightening. Suitable for the upper suspension of temporary, say, for the weekend, children's swing.

B - a bayonet with a run-out, the same as B, but for adults.

G - stop knot, or figure eight. For the lower attachment of a children's swing through the holes in the board.

D, G - sealing the end of the cable with a turnip and a simple disk knob. The same as G, but for adults, and the tails of the cable do not hang out. Although, in general, it is better to fasten a rocking chair on ropes to the bottom without 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 soda siphon, adapt a shelf or something else.

Note: there are also simple knots for tying 2 ropes, the same 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 trimmings of a durable hard board from 30 mm (oak, beech, elm, walnut), from which running, or hanging, rope stoppers - lufers are made, see fig. on right. Such gizmos regulated the tension of the rigging of ancient sailing ships, and nothing - the oceans swam across, America-India was discovered. Ufers 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, a garden bench without legs. They choose it to their taste and on the back with a fifth point. From below, an adult rocking chair is reinforced with a pair transverse bars, and eyebolts or U-hooks are inserted through their ends, as in pos. 4 drawings of the "classic family" swing at the beginning. Fastening at any point of the top, as in pos. 1 fig., is extremely unreliable. The centrifugal force during swinging should compress the rocking chair and press it against the supports, and not stretch and tear it away from them.

Children are very fond of swinging on flying trapezes, pos. 2 in fig. below. You can make this yourself from a tarpaulin, reinforcing the ends with wooden planks inserted into pockets sewn on the bottom and providing eyelets. But you can’t put eyelets for curtains, they are weak. If there are no sailing eyelets at your disposal, you can sew on their substitutes from a steel ring and a harsh, properly wired or resinous thread, pos. 3.

Children's rocking chair from a board with a two-point suspension, pos. 3, it is not recommended to do it by any means, there is a high probability of overturning. If we make a rocking chair at 2 points, then from logs, as in pos. 4, and hang the rocking chair 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 an offset of 100-200 mm. They do not interfere, on the contrary, with a slight swaying, you can put a book on them, put a can of beer, etc. And suddenly there will be a transverse buildup, they will also serve as good shock absorbers. The suspension in the grooves is absolutely reliable, it is elementary assembled and disassembled. Adjusting the height of the intermediate points with slings allows you to change not only the height of the rocking chair, but also the kinematics of the suspension within a fairly wide range.

Tire swing

Perhaps the most favorite swing for children is made of tires. The reasons here are not only psychological or ergonomic, a rocking chair made of a tire is an excellent shock absorber in emergency cases, and an adult master dad is an excellent rocking material. An unusable tire can simply be hung on a bough, pos. 1 in Fig., from its trimming, a flying trapezoid is obtained without any particular difficulties: the presence of a strong rubber of steel cord in the mass makes it possible to do without eyelets. The whole tire will go to the rocking-nest for collective gatherings of small fry, pos. 3. When two or three swing each in their own way, the trajectory of the rocking chair-nest on the suspension 1-3 or 1-4 makes a person who knows mathematics and physics well scratch his head thoughtfully.

Finally, cut and folded different ways tires, single rocking chairs are obtained not only for children, but also for adults, pos. 4-6. The popularity of tire swings is so great that some sports toy and children's goods companies produce, especially for swings ... square tires, pos. 7! It remains only 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 of them, but quite suitable for their intended use. For example, swing-hammocks, on the left in the figure, although the hammock is already a recumbent swing in itself. There is probably something about wiggle with additional degrees of freedom that the owners like. In any case, there will be no harm.

The device in the center will surely appeal to children, but it is impossible to name it without sinning against Russian grammar. Swing, don't swing. And the author posted a photo of what is on the right with a note: the easiest way to recycle an old car. The commentary was in English, so it's quite possible that in many Western countries, getting a car to a junkyard or scrapping it is worth a lot of trouble. And here the large inertia of a heavy rocking chair allows, having swayed, to sway for a very long time, the canopy turns out by itself, and soft sofa will not improve comfort.

Not those but the swing

Finally - about the swing, the direct descendants of the children's swing-pendulum, but quite adult. And not for fun, they help to cope with arthritis, osteochondrosis, sciatica without expensive treatment. Reviews of doctors are positive.

Remember childhood sensations from the swing? This is not only pleasant, but also useful - monotonous rocking trains the vestibular apparatus, and also calms nervous system. The second property is very useful in our time. Such a pleasant treatment-relaxation after a busy day. Moreover, any person with “straight” hands can make a swing with their own hands. There are, of course, complex models, but there are much more simple ones.

About designs

Like most outbuildings, swings are most often made of wood. Racks and crossbar - from timber, logs, seats - from planks and even from parts of home furniture.

A little about designs. There are three main types of hanging swings, or as they are also called - boat swings, sofas, benches, etc. The main difference is in the type of support structure: there are A-shaped and U-shaped. You see an example with racks folded into a triangular structure above, and in the photo below an example with a U-shaped rack. This is more likely with a hanging bench and it is built according to the same type, only taking into account swinging loads.

There is a third type - this is already a complex structure that requires certain skills - it is based on articulated joints and they swing from their feet to the floor. We will immediately give both photos and diagrams for those who wish (you can expand it to full screen by clicking on the arrows in the upper right corner of the picture).

We make a swing with our own hands from wood

Most often, they independently make a design in the form of the letter "A". It is simpler, requires less material consumption. We will analyze the nodes, fasteners in more detail, talk about materials, protection against destruction and stability.

materials

Immediately about what to make a wooden swing from. The choice of lumber section depends on the planned load. If it is assumed that one adult will sit, the uprights and the upper crossbar are at a minimum - 50 * 70 mm. If a larger number of "seats" is supposed - two or three, then the cross-section of the beam is at least 100 * 100 mm, better - 100 * 150 mm. It has been experimentally established that such a design, when using a beam of 100 * 100, can normally withstand a total load of about 200 kg. If you need more - take a larger section, or put logs))

About what the bench / sofa is made of. A bar 70 * 40 mm will go to the frame, the back height is at least 600 mm, the seat depth is at least 480 mm. You can experiment with the depth of the seat and the angle of the backrest: there are options for a “lying” position. Accordingly, both the length of the sofa and the dimensions of the structure change greatly from this. For fastening use nails 200 or studs at least 10 mm in diameter.

How to position the racks

Scheme with dimensions and a list of the required material in the photo below. To be frank, few people make from such materials as indicated in the specification. More often they put a bar.

There are varieties of this design: with or without a lower frame. If the swing is installed on a hard platform and the fasteners are made rigid, on studs, without the possibility of backlash, then such a design will stand without problems. If in doubt, you can make a screed from a bar along the bottom, nail it with studs to the coating, or drive the staples into the ground.

A crossbar has been added here, there is nothing to disperse. simple design, but the "legs" can move apart

For those who are afraid of lateral loads - the design in this axis is not the most reliable - we can offer to install racks with a slope. The area will be large, but the stability will be high.

If installation in the ground is intended, parts of the posts that will be buried must be treated with bio-protection. As a cheap option, put it in a vessel with used oil for several hours. Dry, then bury. They bury to a depth of at least 50 cm, pour a little rubble on the bottom, set up racks and concrete. If you are afraid that this is not enough, attach a few strips of metal crosswise at the bottom. The hole will have to be dug larger, but the holding area will be larger.

Ways of fastening the crossbar

In all swings of this type - with racks sawn at the top with bars - the problem is the attachment point of the crossbar, to which the bench is then hooked. In the photo above, it is solved reliably, although not entirely aesthetically pleasing. The trouble is that aesthetic methods are difficult to perform. And, if you are not for sale, it's faster to do something inelegant, but reliable. So, in order to fix the crossbar, an overhead beam is attached below the intersection, pulled to the uprights with studs. A cross member rests on it, which is held from lateral shifts by racks and fasteners - nails and spikes.

Another way to install the crossmember is to mount the side racks in the form of the letter "X". With this option, the carrier beam fits perfectly. It is additionally fixed with nails, and the racks are pulled together with studs. See the next photo for this.

Everything is fine, but the length of the sofa is not enough ...

By the same principle, a do-it-yourself swing is assembled from logs: the side ones are fastened crosswise, and a support log is laid on top. If the timber is sometimes assembled on nails, then in the case of logs, studs are mainly used.

For those who are familiar with carpentry, there are other options: half a tree. Such a project is in the photo gallery below with close-ups of some of the key nodes.

How the racks are fastened together - inside view

Photo gallery of homemade swings on chains

And a few photos of different swings made on the basis of an A-shaped design.

From thin logs under a reed roof - looks great Chic option- 3-seater, or maybe more, swing Another option in which all the "finishing" has developed - racks in the form of the letter "X" and under a slope One of the modifications is more difficult to manufacture This is a whole house-swing .... cool Right away and stairs...

Fastening the swing to the crossbar

The swing mount also requires clarification, that is, it is not obvious to everyone how to hang a bench-sofa on the crossbar. First, the crossbar is drilled from the bottom up through. A bolt is passed through the hole, to which the eye nut is attached. One or two wide washers are placed under the nut head so that it does not squeeze under weight.

It turns out that the eye-nut ring is located at the bottom. You can attach a carabiner to it, throw a rope or cable, etc. Just note that the carabiner should hang normally, freely on the eye-nut ring. And in the carabiner, two links of the chain should fit freely. Therefore, it is advisable to buy everything together in one store: you can try on the entire knot at once.

By the way, in the rigging store you can stumble upon other devices that can be adapted for attaching chains or ropes from the swing seat. For example, such as in the photo below.

They are designed to lift loads from 0.5 tons, so it makes no sense to use them for children, but on a swing for adults - quite.

Such a mount has a significant minus - a creak is heard when swinging. For a while, you can get rid of it by lubricating the knot, but this operation will have to be repeated periodically. The way out is to make a knot on bearings, but you can’t do without welding.

Do-it-yourself metal swing

Their structure is exactly the same. The material is different, and the way it is attached. This is welding. For those who are familiar with, it will not be difficult to cook something similar. And for inspiration, a photo report.

Below is a drawing of this swing with dimensions. Some explanation is required. In the figure there is a pipe welded around the perimeter (this plane is shaded). It is buried and therefore not visible in the photo. It was made in order to increase stability: the masses of friends are considerable. For the same reason, metal plates are welded onto the ends of the racks. The installation was complicated, but the swing is tight.

For manufacturing, it took 22 meters of a profile pipe 50 * 50 mm, for a seat 25 * 25 mm - 10 mm, boards 2000 * 120 * 18 - 7 pcs and the rest - fasteners, paint, anti-rust.

There is another way to attach the swing to the crossbar. He is in the photo.

A way to make a metal swing mount to the crossbar

The original form of a swing from a profile pipe - the racks are non-linear, but curved. If it is possible to do this with a tree, then only the master.

Baby swing

For children, you can make the same design, but smaller.

There are several other models for , but about . Here are the first ones - a swing-scale or a balance beam.

Swing for children - balance beam or scales

Everything is clear, questions may arise only on the attachment point. Below is a drawing with dimensions. To strengthen the upper part, steel plates are fixed inside. To make them swing, a hole is drilled into which the pin is threaded. You can improve the "rolling" by inserting bearings.

You can quickly and easily make a nest swing from a tire (car tire). Bolts with eye nuts are installed in it at four corners, but of a smaller diameter (do not forget about the washers), ropes or chains cling to them, and you can even throw them on the corresponding branch on the tree, even hang them on the horizontal bar.

Very often, when arranging the courtyard of a private house or garden, a swing is installed. Such structures are made of wood, car tires and other handy materials. But in order to achieve a really high-quality result, use drawings and photos of garden swings made of metal with your own hands: the dimensions and performance characteristics of these products allow you to use them for a long time.

Classification of a do-it-yourself garden swing made of metal: photos and features

For the construction of metal structures are used various materials. That's why there are so many design solutions. This is evidenced by numerous photos of do-it-yourself garden swings made of metal, which can be found on the Internet.

For the manufacture of structures, the following materials are used:

• metal corners;
• square profiles;
• I-beams (steel beams);
• pipes (round profile);
• brands (aluminum profiles).

Before you start planning and developing drawings of a garden swing with your own hands made of metal, you need to decide on the type of future design. To do this, you can study ready-made systems offered by modern industry.

How to make a garden swing with your own hands from metal: photos and examples of products

If you are puzzled over how to make a do-it-yourself swing for children, take factory-made options as an example. Such products have a correctly calculated design and are presented large quantity interesting design solutions. It will be enough for you to create a similar swing from improvised materials.

Classification of products from manufacturers:

• constructions garden detached type. This type of product can be installed in any place that you consider suitable, since they do not need to make additional supports or hangers. A swing of this type can be not only metal, but also wooden;

• sofa swing that can be used by both adults and children. In the second case, the product allows several riders to sit on the bench at the same time. Designs are comfortable and safe, equipped with a comfortable back. For a period of heavy rains or in winter, the swing is easily removed, since their design has a block structure. Products can be metal or wood;

• structures equipped with a folding back and mosquito net. They can be used as children's metal swings for summer cottages. You can add other accessories to create additional comfort;
• swings made by forging, which have many advantages.

Photo of a garden swing with your own hands, created by forging

Swings of this type are carried out mainly for installation in the territories of country houses. To create these products, you will need skills in handling a welding machine and metal, or you can hire an assistant. In this case, the swing turns out to be more durable and powerful than other options for metal structures. In addition, you get an original product that can become an interesting decorative addition to the landscape and exterior of the house.

Scheme with mounting dimensions of garden forged swing (1 inch = 2.54 cm)

Metal products made by forging are expensive. But it is justified by excellent decorative characteristics.

Characteristics of a do-it-yourself garden swing made of metal

Metal structures have the greatest number of advantages compared to products made on the basis of other materials. That is why on the Internet there are such a large number of photos and drawings of do-it-yourself metal swings for children.

Technical and operational characteristics of a metal-based swing:

• long service life is one of the main advantages. The metal is not subject to the harmful effects of such factors as, for example, decay processes. Breakage due to drying out is also excluded;

• practicality - detrimental to buildings of influence environment(ultraviolet radiation, rain and other types of precipitation) cannot affect the strength characteristics of the material;
• reliability - due to the increased strength of the metal and its durability, the resulting structures are very strong;

• budget - the metal in the purchase has a lower cost than high-quality wood (low-quality wood will not be able to ensure the strength of the product, so it is not used to create a swing);
• a variety of modifications - the range of modern swings that can be purchased or made independently is extremely wide, which allows you to choose a design that fully corresponds to individual preferences.

Disadvantages of homemade metal swings

Despite the external attractiveness of metal products, by themselves they will not be able to harmoniously fit into the landscape of a summer cottage, as is the case with a swing made of wood. To do this, you will need to stylistically support their design by adding similar elements to the exterior of the house or garden.

One of the positive characteristics of the material, namely the hardness of the metal and its strong structure, can also be considered as a disadvantage. On the one hand, a strong and solid swing is what you need for a summer residence, on the other hand, they can cause serious injuries that a person can receive as a result of a blow. Compared to wood, which is soft in nature, metal is much more dangerous.

Metal products are susceptible to corrosion. Rust can lead to gradual deterioration, so the durability of the structure can only be ensured if proper care is taken. To prevent the occurrence of corrosion, it is enough to cover the metal in a timely manner with a layer of a coloring composition intended for metal surfaces and outdoor operating conditions.

Drawings and photos of do-it-yourself garden swings made of metal: dimensions and technology

DIY garden swings can have different type frame. Based on this feature, the following design options are distinguished:

• collapsible;
• welded.

Welded swing types require the use of a welding machine and other special equipment. As a result, you will get a strong and rigid supporting part, which will allow you to operate the structure for many years without any risk to health.

If you do not know how to handle a welding machine, choose a swing with a collapsible design. The principle of assembling the frame is to twist all the elements of the product with bolts and nuts. Anyone can do this kind of work.

A brief classification of garden swings with your own hands made of metal

The easiest way is to create a design according to the finished drawings of a garden swing with your own hands made of metal. Looking at the diagrams, you can see that the configuration of the supports is different.

The A-shaped frame base consists of two crossbeams, which are interconnected at the top. Approximately in the middle of their height there is a jumper. It is designed to increase the rigidity of the structure. There are supports without a jumper, which are L-shaped.

Another type of support is elements with a crossbar, forming a U-shaped base. Creation similar design takes less effort, but the swing is less stable. Their operation will be long and safe if the base supports are placed in deep wells in the ground and well concreted.

In addition, all metal products can be divided into two groups:

• stationary - the supporting part of the swing is reliably concreted;
• portable - fixed with anchor bolts or bent reinforcement, which is driven into the soil.

The technology of creating a swing with your own hands from a profile pipe

Hanging swings are considered the most common design options. They are convenient, practical and comfortable. Equip the product with a canopy that protects from direct sunlight. Thanks to this, the seat will not overheat, and the riding process will become even more comfortable.

For the manufacture of a canopy for children's swings made of metal with their own hands, textiles, tarpaulin, wood with soft tiles in the form of a roof. But the most suitable material is cellular polycarbonate. Polycarbonate sheets transparent, so it will not be dark under the canopy. At the same time, they perfectly scatter direct sunlight.

List of required tools and materials

Before you make a garden swing with your own hands, make sure you have the appropriate tools:

• grinders;
• building level and tape measure;
• welding machine and protective equipment (for working with the machine);
• electric drill;
• a set of drills designed to work with metal and wood surfaces;

• screwdriver;
• a set of wrenches;
• self-tapping screws designed to fix polycarbonate sheet.

For work, you will also need to purchase materials, namely:

• metal profile (pipes and corner);
• boards or bars of wood for assembling the seat;

• bolts equipped with semi-secret type heads (for seat assembly);
• washers and nuts for bolts (for seat assembly);
• fastening elements made of stainless steel or galvanized (carabiners, suspension brackets on bearings, eyebolts, chains);
• anchors or bent reinforcing bars with a large length (for fixing the structure on the base);

• sheet of cellular polycarbonate (canopy roof);
• protective means for the frame (primer with anti-corrosion properties and coloring composition for metal surfaces);
• protective products for the wood from which the seat will be created (stain, varnish, a set of brushes for surface treatment).

Drawings and photos of do-it-yourself swings made of metal: preparatory stage

At this stage, the area for mounting the swing is selected, the dimensions of the structure are determined. The optimal size of the hanging bench is 1.5 m. This is enough for two people to ride on the swing or lie down alone.

According to the drawings of a garden swing with your own hands from a profile, the design consists of the following elements:

• a rectangular base frame at the base;
• sidewalls made of a pair of pipes fastened together by welding;
• a horizontal crossbar for hanging a bench.

This information will help with further assembly. Thanks to this structure, the structure acquires the necessary level of rigidity. By choosing the right width of the base, you can build a very stable product. Take the rule as the basis of your work: the larger the angle that is at the top of the triangle between the base and the sidewalls, the more stable the structure will be.

General dimensional parameters are calculated individually. Under them, the indicators regarding the polycarbonate visor and the hanging bench are adjusted. Experts recommend that it is mandatory to prepare drawings indicating all the dimensional parameters of the structure, so that it is more convenient to work with the material. Subsequently, this will save you from mistakes and save time.

Do-it-yourself assembly according to the drawings of a swing from a profile pipe: frame part

It is recommended to start work on assembling the frame from the side parts. To do this, on the basis of the drawings, you need to mark the pipes and cut them with a grinder. Check for dimensional accuracy before assembly. All four elements of the sidewalls must be similar to each other. They need to be connected in pairs using the welding method. As a result, you should get two identical L-shaped parts.

Further, the sharp end, located at the top of each of the parts, is sawn off at the same level. This procedure is performed so that a small support platform can be formed to fix the horizontal bar.

The width of the support frame (short side) must correspond in size to the distance that is formed between the paired pipes of the side parts of the structure. The sidewalls are welded to the rectangular support frame with a welding machine, and then the horizontal crossbar (over the side racks).

All stages of assembling the frame part must strictly obey the laws of geometry: the side racks have a vertical type of arrangement, the horizontal crossbar (beam) intended for hanging the bench runs parallel to the base. Use the building level to control assembly parameters.

Assembly technology of a wooden swing seat

Bench assembly is an important stage of construction. Especially if you create a do-it-yourself children's swing made of metal according to the drawings. The seat should be based on a frame base made of a steel corner. To get a bench with a comfortable back, position it at a certain angle in relation to the seat. The size of the optimal angle is 120°.

To perform the correct bending of the corner, make a cut in the form of a triangle (60 °) on one shelf. The frame part for the seat is made of a rectangular metal profile using the welding method. The side parts should be connected along the edge zones using horizontal jumpers. The connection zone should also be in the place where the structure bends.

Whether you are designing a DIY swing for kids or making a swing for adults, the back and seat must be completely smooth. For these purposes, wooden blocks or boards, carefully processed with sandpaper (first with large grains, then fine ones), are suitable.

The boards are cut to the required size and fastened to the frame through pre-made holes with bolts so that their heads are recessed. Before final assembly structures, wooden elements are treated with an antiseptic and a varnish, and metal elements with a primer and paint.

Eye bolts are mounted in the corners of the frame part of the bench. Chains will be attached to the ears of these bolts with carabiners or threaded couplings. To hang the bench, you will also need to install eyebolts at the corners of the product or above the edges of the seat.

Making a visor for the structure

The manufacturing process of the visor is optional. But if you create a do-it-yourself swing design for children, you should think about comfort and protection from the scorching sun, as well as precipitation.

To do this, you need to make a rectangular structure, which will be based on a metal frame, reinforced with jumpers. A sheet of cellular polycarbonate is fixed on top of the structure. The visor is mounted at a slight angle, so that the precipitation will flow down freely.

Take several metal profiles with a small square section to complete the frame part of the visor. All these elements are fastened by welding, after which the visor can be attached to the upper frame part of the swing. This is also done using a welding machine.

When all assembly work is completed, the design is subject to final processing. The surface of the swing is covered with a primer, after which it is painted in any color you like.

The final stage of construction

When the paint is completely dry, a polycarbonate sheet is attached to the visor frame. To do this, use self-tapping screws with sealing washers.

A wide range of colors is one of the advantages of polycarbonate. You can choose the color of the visor to match the color of the swing or, conversely, make it contrast. Moreover, the color of the material has a direct impact on the level of scattering of sunlight.

The finished product must be securely fixed on a concrete platform. If the installation of the structure is carried out on soil with a high density, several clamps made of reinforcing bars can be used to fix the frame. You should first sharpen the ends of the clamps, which will allow you to easily drive the rods deep into the ground by 0.5 m.

As a fastener on a concrete site, it is better to use anchor bolts. They are installed in advance in the appropriate places. After tightening the nuts, cut off the excess thread with a grinder. This completes the construction of the structure.

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How to assemble a children's garden swing

They try to do weaving with a climbing rope. It has increased strength, so it will wear out for a long time. Let's start creating the swing.

1. We divide the hoop into eight identical sectors. We make markings with a marker. This is necessary in order to correctly place the future rope web.
2. Measure two diameters of the hoop and cut off the desired length of the rope with a small margin.
3. We start weaving the web. Remember that the rope should not be taut. The child should then fit comfortably in the seat and not fall out of it.
4. All ropes, starting from the center, are intertwined crosswise. In the resulting central node, multilayer stitching is performed with a nylon thread.
5. In the same way, loops and knots are stitched, which are attached directly to the metal circle.
6. The workpiece is wrapped with synthetic winterizer and sheathed with a dense moisture-resistant fabric. For convenience, a specially sewn pillow is placed on a woven web.
7. Sew on strong hinges to the four corners of the circle. We attach carabiners to them and hook the swing on a strong rope to a crossbar or a tree branch.

It is allowed not to sheathe the structure with fabric. You can simply wrap the hoop with a thick multi-colored tourniquet.

PHOTO: the-furnish.otzovy.ru

On a note! One hoop in a ready-made swing can withstand up to 50 kg. If you need to hold more weight, you will have to take several hoops and twist them together with a tourniquet.

Do-it-yourself outdoor children's swing for a summer residence: production features

If there are two or three children in the house, then you will have to create a variant of a multi-seat or at least a double structure. Such a swing is performed quickly using a metal profile familiar to you.

The materials at hand are: metal, fasteners and welding. It is also necessary to use the project that can be seen in the photo. Otherwise, there is a risk of making mistakes.

PHOTO: youtube.com

How to make a swing in the country with your own hands for two children

Let's start solving the question of how to make a children's swing with your own hands.

Illustration	Action Description
	We cut the material to the required dimensions and weld the parts together. You should get two identical bases
	Next, you need to weld them together so that the finished frame takes the form of a triangle
	We take a metal tube and connect it to a wooden bar. Making a hole with a drill for a carabiner
	We hang four chains on the carabiners, which will serve as holding elements
	We cook the seat according to the intended scheme. Do not forget to create rings through which chains will be threaded.
	It remains only to paint and dry the structure. Option for children's entertainment is ready

Try to make swing seats out of. It is treated with moisture-repellent agents and dyed. This will allow the material not to exfoliate over time.

Do-it-yourself country swing for the whole family: popular options

For the manufacture of do-it-yourself swings in the country, metal is most often used.

Interesting swing from a profile pipe with your own hands

To create a swing for giving with your own hands from metal, it is necessary to provide for the presence of the following components:

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

PHOTO: sadovyrai.ru

How to make a swing with your own hands from metal

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

1. Using a grinder, we cut the material into separate fragments. To do this, you must have a preliminary scheme, according to which, in accordance with the dimensions, make blanks.
2. We grind the boards using a special machine or manually using sandpaper.
3. We connect all the necessary parts to each other using special fasteners, bolts or welds.
4. We dig 4 holes in the ground, install a metal swing for a summer residence and fill it with concrete. Next, paint the design.

PHOTO: krainamaystriv.com

As a result, individual forged swings for summer cottages are obtained. For such a product, it is necessary to have a preliminary diagram indicating all dimensions.

Sofa swing for giving

Country swing sofas are in great demand. If it is not possible to buy them, then they try to make them with their own hands. Metal options are highly durable. And if it is also properly processed, then it will not be afraid of moisture.

Tools and materials for manufacturing

Production will require metal profiles, a welding machine and seating material. Usually, a tree is used for such purposes. In addition, you will also need material for the roof. Those who plan to use it should be aware that it is quite hot under it in sunny weather, and it is not practical during hail (the material begins to crack). It is ideal to take a stretch awning.

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

We proceed to the implementation of the instructions for assembling a garden swing.

Illustration	Action Description
	We weld the frame. You can take your sizes. It all depends on how much material you have. As a result, you should get such a base, as in the photo.
	We weld the frame for the swing, to which the sofa will be attached. Next, we bend the arcs from the metal profile. They will play the role of armrests
	We hang the finished part on carabiners. Next, we prepare the tree
	The finished version should look like this. The swing unfolds into a sofa. The upper part of the frame is attached to the frame with strong chains. All metal parts must be primed and then painted

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

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

This material is conditionally divided into 3 parts.

• In the first part: the use of metal to build a swing, and why country 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 attachment for stationary and hanging swings.
• In the second part: we will tell you how to make an outdoor metal swing for a summer residence in the form of a bench or a sofa with your own hands, we will also give recommendations on the installation of single structures. And you will also learn how to 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 iron swings, as well as features of the choice in the store.

Advantages and disadvantages of a profile pipe

If you understand in detail the advantages of a profile pipe, you get the following list.

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

However, along with the advantages, the swing from the profile pipe also has its drawbacks:

• Most of the operations that can be done with the pipe do not require sophisticated equipment. Except one - bending. It is very difficult to bend it, and all because of those very stiffeners. For this you need a special machine.
• Carbon steel rusts easily and is easily damaged by moisture. This shortcoming 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 swing made of metal, it is necessary to calculate its mass. This will help in the future to determine whether a foundation is needed and what loads the swing will withstand.

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

Using the data provided, it is easy to calculate the approximate mass of both pipes and the frame of a future garden swing from a profile pipe. We can do this in the following way.

For example, the design uses 8.5 meters of a pipe measuring 30x30x1mm and 3 meters of a pipe measuring 50x50x2mm. Calculate the structural weight:

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

Appointment of a profile pipe for a swing

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

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

Swing attachment types 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 attachments for hanging swings:

• on eye nuts;
• to nodes.

In the first case, you do the following:

1. Make through holes in a horizontal beam with 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 swings for summer cottages made of metal are often quite small in size. These are usually small seats for one person, mostly for children. They do not need a fixed base to hang them in the yard, they only need a tree with thick enough branches or a supporting structure.

Hanging swings are most often hung on a chain or strong ropes - depending on the desire and style. At the same time, you can fix them without damaging the branch itself: wrap the 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.

Chain attachment example.

1. Drill a large through hole along the width of the seat with a thickness of 7-9 mm (along the red line in the picture);
2. Pull the chain through the drilled chain hole;
3. Screw the steel bolts along the edges of the seat in such a way as to fix 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 supporting element of the entire structure, the heaviest loads will fall on it, so you need to do it with all the attention. Mounting to a stationary frame has several varieties.

Where to install a metal swing on the site

Before you weld a swing or buy it in a store, you need to choose a place on the site, we recommend that you adhere to the following rules:

1. The swing should be located on open space near the house. The ideal option is 10-20 meters so that 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).

Having decided on the place, it is necessary to prepare a drawing-project of your design. We recommend specifying all dimensions in advance - this way you will save a lot of time and resources for revisions 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 assembled models of this type. They are distinguished by practicality and relative cheapness. Such a swing is suitable for joint gatherings in the evening after a hard day or on weekends with children and loved ones.

Before purchasing materials and proceeding to self-manufacturing iron swing, check out the design features:

• this type of metal swing for giving can be both portable and stationary;
• the foundation of a portable structure is not required - the square at the base is the support. In case you decide to make a stationary swing, we recommend that you keep in mind the columnar foundation;
• a canopy is often made to such structures - it 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 a whole list of tools and materials:

• Round profile pipe for a 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 15 mm in diameter;
• 2 wooden canvases;
• a cable, chain or any other suspension that can withstand a load of up to 250-300 kilograms;
• welding machine;
• pliers;
• a hammer;
• vise;
• grinder or hacksaw;
• building level;
• roulette;
• special paint for metal against corrosion;
• eye screws 5x80mm, 4 pieces.
• 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 street swings. For side racks, you will need pieces of 2500 mm, 4 pieces. On the crossbar you will need a piece of pipe, 2100 mm long.
	We cut off the edge of the pipe at 30 degrees at the end, after which we weld them into an isosceles triangle using a welding machine.
	We measure 2000 mm from the top of the uprights and weld a 1035 mm long horizontal bar to strengthen the frame. See the drawing of a garden swing made of metal, which we made for you with our own hands.
	We weld the horizontal bar at the ends uprights. After that, 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 segments of 1500 mm in the amount of 24 pieces. We clean them with sandpaper or a machine tool. Or you can take a bar 100x100 and fit it to the required dimensions. It is not necessary to cut 30x30, you can use 20x50 and 30x70, etc.
	We apply paint and varnish on the surface to prevent rotting of the wood.
	We make a frame from a pipe 15 mm in diameter. We weld the segments together and attach the bars with bolts. The distance between them is 20-25mm. Along the edges, we weld eye nuts for attaching 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). More details on the drawing of a swing from a profile pipe.
	We fasten 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 and twist them. We connect the carabiners with all the eye nuts and attach the chain.
	We dig 4 holes with a depth of 450mm. To do this, we use a hand iron drill.
	Mixing concrete. Add cement, sand and water to the container in proportions of 1:2:3. It is best to use cement labeled as M400.
	At the bottom we fall asleep a pillow of sand 100mm, after which we install the racks in the pits. We throw a few large stones for the stability of the structure, after which we fill everything with concrete. We are waiting for 3-4 days until everything dries. The design is ready

Metal single swing

Do-it-yourself single swings from pipes can be welded 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 game. However, because of this, they have a drawback - low mobility: they cannot be removed during bad weather. Portable, of course, are not as stable, but also much more convenient than stationary ones.

The main stages of installation

	To weld the swing frame from the profile, you need to take the pipe and cut it into two equal parts, each 3100 mm. Cut the edges of the vertical racks at an angle of 45 degrees. After that, it is necessary 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 the formation of a do-it-yourself metal swing structure on bearings. We need two pieces 5 centimeters long from a pipe with a diameter of 90 millimeters. Bearings are inserted into them, after which they are scalded for fixing. On the other hand, for additional fixation, a small piece of metal is welded over 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 on the crossbar with the help of two pieces of metal. They are welded on the sides of the pipe into which they are inserted into the bearings. Important - before assembling this part, apply grease to the bearing and periodically moisten it with water. If this is not done, then the material will heat up from welding, the steel will expand and the structure will be damaged.
	After the assembly of the frame is over, it is necessary to dig two holes under it, insert the ends of the pipe there and carefully concrete everything. After the concrete has dried, it is necessary to weld stabilizing slopes from the remains of the pipes.
	A frame is welded under the seat of a garden metal swing from a prepared profile pipe. We use a welding machine. At the edges we fasten the eye nuts (marked with green dots).
	We fasten the carabiners to the eye nuts and connect everything with a steel chain.

How to make metal swing seats

Such double swings 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. Stiffeners greatly increase the bending resistance of the structure;
• profitability - profile pipes 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 cover them with protective compounds, then after a while rust will appear;
• the complexity of bending pipes - this may require additional equipment.

How to weld a frame for a swing made of metal with your own hands to the country house, prepare the foundation and hang the seats, we have repeatedly told, so now we will tell you which seat is suitable for such a design and its dimensions.

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

A long section of 1600 mm is installed, 3 short pieces of 500 mm each are welded to it - the letter Sh is obtained. Another long section is welded from the free ends. The back is formed in the same way. Everything is fixed 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 with bolts.

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

How to make a garden swing frame - video

To independently create a garden swing frame from a professional pipe, we recommend that you follow the algorithm of actions, as in the video below.

Decorating and caring for metal swings

In order for the swing from the pipes that you made with your own hands to last as long as possible, we recommend that you pre-decorate them and, after every six months or a year, tint them with special paint for metal.

Here's what else you can cover the metal with:

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

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

1. Sew seat covers. Suitable for them dense fabric, which is not afraid of contact with moisture.
2. Paint the side racks with patterns or drawings. To do this, you need a stencil with patterns or figures, paint for metal and a brush (or sponge). Attach the stencil to 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 a homemade iron swing for the street. Plant flowers, build a small decorative fence, arrange the sculptures.

How to choose a metal swing

When buying a metal swing for giving in a store, you should pay attention to:

• size and dimensions. As a rule, the swing has 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 to order.
• Manufacturing material. Decide in advance what kind of material you want to see. Classic variant- made of metal and wood, but there are also modern materials, such as high-strength plastic, steel bars.
• Price. This is an important factor, since on the market you can find absolutely any model for a different budget.

We offer to consider several models of single and double metal swings, which are now popular on the market:

Model	Price	Manufacturer	Main pros and features
	8 990 rub	China	1.9x1.13x1.8m	up to 300 kg	● double swing; ● soft seat; ● fabric canopy.
	3 710r	Russia	1.37×1.42×1.8m	up to 90 kg	● single swing; ● product bases are installed in concrete; ● wooden seat with chain attachment.
	6 890 rub	Russia	3x1.2m	up to 100 kg	● double swing; ● wooden seat; ● fastening - steel chain; ● without foundation
	12 990 rub	Russia	2.9x1.55x2m	up to 250kg in total	● double swing; ● seat material - plastic; ● suitable for children 3-10 years old; ● production material - 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 need to look first of all at their quality and ease of use, choose only the best. We hope that now you know how to do it. Good luck!