Do-it-yourself swing for children made of wood. Do-it-yourself children's swing: diagrams and assembly
We go to the country to rest and work. We dream of lying in a hammock, drinking tea on fresh air but this is not enough for a child. Its energy requires intelligent use, and it is in our power to create right conditions for this. simple and practical way– buy or build swing with your own hands. So let's talk about what swings are, from what and how to build them.
Children's outdoor swing: types
When choosing a children's swing for outdoor summer cottages, parents are required to check them for absolute safety for the child. Consider what manufacturers offer us for our treasures.
First of all, the swing is divided according to the material of manufacture. They can be wood, metal or plastic.
Children's wooden swing for giving environmentally friendly, durable, easy to assemble and beautiful appearance. wood impregnation special composition increases the service life of products.
metal swings are among the most reliable and durable models. They can be forged, collapsible, welded. They weigh a lot, but this is justified by their strength and stability of the installation.
Plastic designed for the little ones. Light and bright, they are great for babies under the age of 5, but they are afraid of winter frosts and fade in the sun.
Swings are also distinguished by the type of construction: suspended and frame.
Frame, of course, it is preferable for children, because they are highly stable, they can be freely moved to different parts of the site, they are durable and safe enough to use.
Suspended Models are simple, do not require special skills to assemble. To equip them, you need a carrier beam, a strong rope and a board for the seat. It is desirable that she had a back.
Swing chairs Designed for kids up to 3 years old. They are usually low, with a soft back and a seat in the form of a deck chair.
All these models can be purchased in stores, but if you decide not to spend money and build a children's swing for a summer residence with your own hands, we will help you.
Material
Of the materials for structures with supports, there are two options: metal and wood. Unfortunately, a children's metal swing for a summer residence will require special skills from you. If you are not a blacksmith or a welder, building a metal frame will be problematic. Yes, and pipes for supports will also have to be looked for.
The best solution that any parent can do is to build a wooden swing.
Building a wooden swing
The simplest design is a children's hanging swing for giving without a frame. It's great if you have a large tree with a low thick bough on or near the site. They threw two ropes over it, built a seat from improvised means - and the swing is ready. As a seat, you can use tires traditionally loved by summer residents, high chair, an abandoned skateboard, a piece of board, an old ice cube. In general, everything that, in your opinion, is suitable for a comfortable ride for a child.
For the construction of a frame swing, we first determine the place. It should be close to home, but away from The beautiful and durable design of the swing chair will not leave indifferent not only children, but also adults U-shaped children's outdoor swings with green spaces at the vertical posts will provide shade and aesthetic design for this simple design
We got the letter "P".
Advice! For kids, it is better to attach seatbnot two ropes, but four. To do this, take two lengths for each rope, fold in half, and thread the ends into the seat.
If this option bothers you, you can build a more stable structure by taking four pillars for the frame and placing them in the form printed letter"L". The sequence of work is almost the same, only you will need to dig four holes, cut off the tops of the pillars at an angle, connect them with metal parts. Between the pillars, below, at a height of about 50 cm, stiffeners should be nailed on both sides of the swing. This design creates opportunities for creating a real children's summer cottage. By increasing the distance between the posts, you can nail a long bar and add a rope or climbing ladder to the swing.
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.
Do Garden swing do-it-yourself business is simple. 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 edem: 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 next decorative pond- and ready paradise with their own hands on less than 1 acre.
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 to damage the swing by a hooligan, which, alas, will not be transferred. 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 deal with welding machine and the grinder, their construction is a matter of half a day, and the bright coloring masks the utilitarian nature 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, preventing serious injuries.
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 axis of the pendulum 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 sockets 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 “turn 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 plastic pipe is suitable as a cross member, 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 everyone
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 you can already stand on it big baby. 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 an 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, 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:
- Dimensions;
- Foundation and method of attachment to the ground;
- Carrier frame;
- Suspension methods and designs;
- Suspension units;
- Rocking chair, she is a seat;
- 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. Take a little more seat height above the ground standard height chair 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 the pits with a margin of 15-20 cm in length or impregnated 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 need to be done with support frames in the form of a solid triangle and concreted into a trench, then the metal beam laid in it will take on a significant part of the effort and unload the legs.
Feet swing without extra supporting elements, similar to those shown above from the channel, are concreted to a depth of at least 1.2 m, regardless of the depth of freezing 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 by a 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. In the latter case, the same amount is needed, 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
An ordinary, unprofiled wooden beam makes it possible to build a swing greater 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. Regular frame for A-shaped supports from a bar (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 the 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 formulas of the form n-m-k, where n is the number of suspension points at the top, m is the number of intermediate suspension points, and k is the number of them on the 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 measures safety are 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 the different mechanical characteristics of the 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: the suspension rod sliding in the eye of the carabiner is already an emergency mode in case of excessive swinging.
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 tightly 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 hard solder, and the lower slide freely on 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 quite a large number 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. The reliability of maritime knots has been tested by thousands of years of maritime practice, and their complexity exists only in the popular imagination.
You don’t need to know 200-400 knots, like a boatswain of a sailing fleet, or at least 20-40, like a current yachtsman, to build a swing, 7-9 is enough for everything, see fig:
A - 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 of 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 sailing eyelets are not available, you can sew their substitutes from steel ring and harsh, as it should be 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 case of emergency, and an adult master dad is an excellent rocking material. An unusable tire can simply be hung on a bough, pos. 1 in the figure, 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 chair-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 a 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.
What do children do in their free time on the street? Run and play, build a house out of sand, ride a bike, kick a ball. And many kids enjoy spending time on the swings. They are very fond of rising and falling sharply. Such a swing can be made with your own hands, using improvised material for this.
- 1 Types of children's swing
- 2 Preparatory work
- 3 Step-by-step instruction making a hanging swing with a chain and a wooden seat
- 4 How to make a do-it-yourself swing-balancer for a child from wood
- 5 Video: how to make a tire product
- 6 Decoration process
Types of children's swing
The swing performs a number of useful functions:
Children love swings
For several centuries, swings have remained a popular attraction, not only for children, but also for adults. Not a single folk festival in Ancient Rus' could not do without "flights" on these devices. At times Russian Empire they were both among the poor and the rich. Naturally, they looked different: the poor were swinging on ordinary wooden boards tied to poles with ropes, and the swings of the rich were decorated with decorative elements, pillows, bows and ruffles. In our time, interest in them does not fade away, they can also be seen on courtyard grounds, in many children's organizations, in country "residences".
What material is suitable for the manufacture of yard swings
You can make a swing with your own hands, using almost everything that is at hand for this.
Table: advantages and disadvantages of different materials
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Photo gallery: types of swing by material
Wooden swings require careful antiseptic treatment and surface grinding
The strength and reliability of metal structures no one disputes
Plastic children's structures can be purchased at ready-made but they are only for toddlers.
Use of non-standard materials
Some craftsmen can make a swing from other materials, using car tires, plastic pipes, wooden pallets, etc. Even snowboard boards, skateboards and other non-standard materials, such as an old basin, can be used.
Photo gallery: creative seats
Creating a hanging swing will not take much time
IN skillful hands even a snowboard can be a useful element of a children's swing
Older kids like it non-standard solutions, for example, a swing from a tire
The role of the seat can be performed by an old roomy basin
swing designs
According to the design features of the swing are:
- frame;
- suspended;
- floor;
- transformers;
- electronic type.
Age preference for swings frame type- children from 3 to 10 years old. Such structures have a great advantage - mobility. They can be placed in any area. suburban area or playground. They are strong enough to support the weight of primary school children.
Hanging swings are attached to the beam-beam. To do this, you can use chains, ropes, ropes. Their reliability increases with the use of a strong crossbar and subject to proper fastening.
Floor structures can be used by children under 5 years old. Most often, when creating them, plastic and metal parts are combined.
For very young children, you can make a rocking chair-transformer, which combines several elements at once:
- Chair for babies;
- mini chair;
- swing directly.
The modern world cannot be imagined without electronics. There are swings equipped with a special system, which may include:
- timer;
- "music Center";
- a device for setting the rhythm of swing movements.
They should be purchased only if your family has a newborn child.
Photo gallery: different swing designs
Frame swing 0 common type of structures
The design of the floor swing provides for their transfer to any suitable place
Good and comfortable for children in a hanging swing with a back
Electronic swing suitable even for crumbs
What functions can a swing perform
Swings, despite similar functions, may differ slightly from each other. This is due to the design of these structures, and their principles of operation.
Which adult does not remember such rides as boats? This type of swing can be used to entertain both children and their parents.
How cool it is to take off to heaven, swinging on "boats"
There are several types of children's structures, designated by one concept - a swing-balancer. Such devices include swings:
- "scales";
- "pendulum";
- "rocker".
Such fun fun is suitable even for small children. With the support of an adult, a one-year-old baby can also ride on a swing.
Only two people can ride on a swing-balancer
In our time, manufacturers of children's structures offer a rich variety of spring devices for swinging with balancing.
Of course, swings can be purchased at the store, but it’s better to work hard and build the swing yourself. Years will pass, but your child, who has already matured, will definitely remember the minutes of “ups” and “falls” on the swing that you made with your own hands.
Photo gallery: spring designs for kids
"On the seas, on the waves" - the motto of the design for children in the form of a boat
Sitting on the plane, you can feel like a real pilot
Such a ladybug will not take your child to heaven, but it will help to have fun
Springing, sitting in a helicopter, will appeal to all the kids
Preparatory work
If you decide to build a children's swing yourself, then you should do the preparatory work:
- determine the type of future design;
- specify parameters;
- draw a drawing;
- purchase the necessary materials;
- get all the tools you need.
Material selection
The simplest swing design is suspended. You can make them completely wooden or combine different materials. For hanging elements, metal chains, ropes, a strong cord, parachute lines or a rope are most often used.
With through holes in the crossbar, you will need special fasteners
For fastening, you can use special devices.
You can fix the swing with the girth of the crossbars using special carabiners
As a seat, it is best to use a polished board, because it is comfortable, does not crack in the cold, and will not cause discomfort to the child in heat and cold. You can use improvised means - old seats from chairs, armchairs, etc.
A broken chair can be used as a seat
If you have more than one child or guests with children often come to you, then you can make a balancer for two. They are made from different materials. The advantages of metal swings are in their strength, but for an independent construction of such a design, you will need a good welder. Wooden swings are easier to make and less dangerous to use.
Material calculation
The easiest way to make a hanging swing with metal support and a wooden swing-balancer.
The materials you will need are:
- 2 iron pipes for supporting pillars (d=74 cm);
- 2 bearings;
- 1 metal pipe (for the crossbar) 50 cm long (d = 150 mm);
- ready-made mortar for concreting;
- apparatus for welding;
- 2 metal plates no longer than 7 cm.
For the swing-balancer, prepare:
- any wooden material average length- 2.5 meters). You can take an ordinary thin log, timber (thickness 40–50 mm) or a board about 25 cm wide.
- boards for seats (width - 30-40 cm, length - 45-60 cm) with a thickness of at least 30 mm.
- metal rod for support.
- hardware.
- paint or primer.
- 2 wooden handles(they can be made from a wooden rod with a diameter of 25 mm, about 60 cm long).
Schemes of street swings
You can facilitate the work of making a swing by drawing up a design diagram. Drawings are made independently (under individual parameters) or are taken ready-made from various sources.
Photo gallery: examples of drawings
The design of the swing must be very stable
Based on the drawn up scheme, you can build a frame swing made of wood
Be sure to indicate the dimensions of each part on the diagram.
Tool preparation
Depending on which design you prefer, you need to prepare:
- welding machine;
- drill;
- hammer;
- shovel or hand drill;
- screwdriver;
- grinder;
- hacksaw;
- roulette;
- plane.
Step-by-step instructions for making a hanging swing with a chain and a wooden seat
Having prepared everything you need, you can get to work:
Using a hand drill, you will significantly reduce the construction time of the swing
For this stage, you can take a ready-made solution
There is one more reliable way fastening supports and crossbars - by welding a special design (this option is very suitable for connecting wooden elements structures).
Using a special element for connecting parts, you can ensure the reliability of your design
In the central part of the crossbar, bearings are attached using metal plates. The bearings must ensure the movement of the swing in the forward / backward direction. The next steps are:
Bearings need regular lubrication
For safety, you can use a one-piece metal structure on which a wooden seat is attached.
The condition of the swing should be carefully monitored. It is necessary to regularly lubricate the bearings with machine oil and tint shabby parts.
Before you invite the kids to ride, try the swing yourself.
Video: how to make a swing from a profile pipe in the country with your own hands
How to make a do-it-yourself wooden swing-balancer for a child
Based on the drawings made and armed with the necessary materials, tools, you can begin to assemble a wooden swing-balancer. The work is carried out in 4 stages:
- base installation;
- manufacture of rocker-balancer;
- assembly;
- product painting.
The diagram you have drawn up gives a clear idea of the sequence of actions.
The base is the basis for the reliability of the design for children. This swing element can be built from a wooden beam (10x15 cm), a log (20 cm), boards (not thinner than 3 cm), fixing them in the intended place of the future swing. A lower frame about 1 m long is constructed from wood and vertical supports or racks are attached to it (using self-tapping screws) at an angle.
The rocker-balancer is easiest to make from a bar or a thick board.
For the entire length of the balancer (up to 2.5–3 m), 2 beams are laid parallel to each other, shorter beams (up to 1 m) are placed between them (on both sides). The entire structure obtained is fixed with screws or waterproof glue (for carpentry). You can use one board.
At the edges of the rocker, seats with handles are made, in its central part there is a hole for a profile pipe.
Handles, like all other wooden parts, must be perfectly smooth so that the child does not drive a splinter into the skin.
The assembly of the rocker arm and the base is carried out using two pipes: a support pipe and a segment mounted in the center of the swing. They are combined, a steel rod is inserted into the pre- drilled holes on both pipes.
With certain skills, you can build a swing-balancer for children
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Decorating process
After the swing is mounted, you need to take care of their appearance. The easiest way to paint them with oil paint. This method is suitable for both wooden and metal structures. You can dream up and make the swing especially attractive for kids.
The easiest way to decorate is to paint
Do not neglect the rules for using a children's swing, which will help to avoid injuries. It is forbidden:
Before operating the swing, it is necessary to carefully inspect all nodes and connections for their integrity and functionality. Regularly lubricate the swing, preventing the appearance of rust and creaking. Make sure that there are no sharp objects, protruding bolts, unsanded wood sections in the structure.
Making a swing with your own hands is easy. The main thing is to adhere to the manufacturing technology of the product and the recommendations of specialists.
- Assembly preparatory stage
- Assembly and installation of the frame
- Installation of poles for the frame
- Assembling the swing seat
- Assembly of all structural parts
It is not difficult to make beautiful and reliable wooden swings with your own hands. This work will not take you much time, and the resulting design will delight your child for many years. You can install a swing in the yard of your own house, on the playground or in the country.
Children's wooden swings are original and reliable, as well as easy to make with your own hands.
Assembly preparatory stage
A drawing of the structure is shown in image 1. Such a wooden swing, made in the form of an airplane, is intended for a child aged 1 to 5 years.
Their seat is designed to provide the baby with comfort and complete safety.
Image 1. Drawing of a swing: A - frame pillars with a diameter of 15 cm and a length of 300 cm - 2 pcs.; B - crossbar of the frame measuring 40x35x17 cm; C - swing seat 40x35x1.7 cm; D - horizontal protective bar (aircraft wing) 45x11x1.7 cm; E - seat back (stabilizer) 29x11x1.7 cm; F - vertical front pillars 19x10x1.7 cm - 2 pcs.; G - vertical front carrier rack (fuselage) 19x10x17 cm; H - seat post 19x60x1.7 cm - 2 pcs.
And for very young children, you can make a chair in the form of a flower. Such bumpers will protect the child from accidental falls.
The height of the swing frame should be 200 cm. The pillars are dug in to a depth of 90 cm and additionally reinforced with concrete.
This children's swing is assembled from the following elements:
- A - frame pillars with a diameter of 15 cm and a length of 300 cm - 2 pcs.;
- B - crossbar of the frame measuring 40x35x17 cm;
- C - swing seat 40x35x1.7 cm;
- D - horizontal protective bar (aircraft wing) 45x11x1.7 cm;
- E - seat back (stabilizer) 29x11x1.7 cm;
- F - vertical front pillars 19x10x1.7 cm - 2 pcs.;
- G - vertical front carrier rack (fuselage) 19x10x17 cm;
- H - seat post 19x60x1.7 cm - 2 pcs.
Protective borders in the form of a flower:
- I - seat 38x38x1.7 cm;
- J - back 38x38x1.7 cm;
- K - sidewall 17x17x1.7 cm - 2 pcs.
Schemes for patterns of figured parts are shown in image 2.
In order to make a swing with your own hands, you will need the following materials:
Image 2. Schemes for patterns of figured parts.
- concrete mortar to strengthen the frame racks;
- wood for the construction frame. It is wiser to take impregnated pine, protected from environmental influences;
- wood glue;
- fasteners (bolts, screws, self-tapping screws);
- fixing bolts-hooks equipped with washers and nuts;
- reliable carabiners. With their help, you will fasten the ropes to the seat of the swing, therefore, when choosing carabiners, pay attention to their quality;
- cord for attaching the seat to the frame. It can be replaced with a chain, but experts do not recommend this method, since children's fingers or palms can get between the links;
- wood primer and acrylic paints.
When everything you need is prepared, you can start assembling a wooden swing.
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Assembly and installation of the frame
Swing frame assembly diagram.
Before installing a children's wooden swing, you must carefully select a place for them. The free space in front of the structure should not be less than 2-2.5 m. Behind the swing there should also be a platform free from bushes and trees (about 1.5-1.9 m). Thinking over the future scheme of the swing, provide a sufficient distance between the seat and the frame posts. In this case, it is 60 cm on each side. Therefore, the bearing pillars are dug in at a distance of 162 cm from each other.
To fix the pillars, you will need to dig holes with a diameter of 30 cm and a depth of 90-100 cm. When choosing a place for a swing, make sure that underground communications and highways (telephone cables, water pipes, etc.) do not run under the future structure.
The cross beam of the swing frame is assembled from 2 boards 14 cm wide and 4.2 cm thick. It is fixed on the racks with the help of grooves that are sawn into the logs. On the beam itself, it is also necessary to form grooves on both sides. First, mark all the details of the knots and only then proceed to cutting grooves 2.9 cm wide and 15 cm long. Having fixed the supporting pillars of the frame, cut the grooves to the maximum possible depth with a circular saw, and then finish the formation of the grooves with a hacksaw for wood.
In order to select wood to the full depth of the future groove, 2 holes are drilled in the pillars at the corners of the marking. Then, with the help of a chisel, a recess is formed.
The boards from which the cross beam will be made are cut to a length of 220 cm. Then they are pulled together with self-tapping screws and spikes are marked at both ends for fastening to the frame posts. The dimensions of the spikes should match the dimensions of the grooves and be the same on both sides: 15x2.9 cm. They are easiest to saw with a circular saw, and then finished with a chisel. Try to make the surface as smooth as possible. Check the fastenings made before assembling the frame. The spikes of the transverse beam should enter the grooves with some effort.
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Installation of poles for the frame
Scheme of installation of pillars for the swing frame.
Dig holes for the posts. Be sure to check the correct location of the vertical racks using the building level. Some craftsmen use pipes made of metal for such structures. But experts do not recommend making a swing for a child from this material. Pipes can bend or even crack, and with wooden poles That will not happen. Replacing a worn out wooden rack is much easier and cheaper than a metal frame.
Install the posts in the prepared recesses. Fix their positions with wooden pegs or scraps of boards. After that, once again check the correct position of the racks. building level. Then pour concrete mortar into the pits so that its surface does not reach 2-3 cm to the ground level. Be sure to tamp the poured concrete, making sure that no voids form in the foundation of the swing.
To avoid errors when installing the frame, it is wiser to first fix one post, and only then fill the second with mortar. So you can adjust their height if necessary.
After the mortar has completely set, fix the top crossbar in the grooves and tighten the post and beam tenon with long self-tapping screws. Prime the entire frame and paint the color of your choice. To make a swing with your own hands, acrylic paints are best suited.
It is a mistake to think that swings are used only for children's entertainment. In addition to the usual children's swing, designed for light weight, there are many original options that can be great. design decision and a favorite vacation spot for adult family members.
What material is the swing made from?
The following items can serve as material for the mechanism of this wonderful:
Rope. In this case, the rope will help to build a semblance of a bungee. A thick, smooth log is placed at the end of the rope, which will serve as a seat;
Tree. This material is versatile and fits into any stylization of the site. It is impossible not to mention the cheapness and environmental friendliness of the material. However, the tree is not too durable material, and you can extend the service life with the help of special impregnations;
Metal. Sturdy structures look very original, but the creation of metal structures requires additional skills in welding and blacksmithing. Such models can be welded and forged, in form - collapsible, stationary and mobile;
Plastic. In order to create a children's summer swing made of plastic, it is enough to purchase ready-made plastic swings, draw a rope through special holes and hang them. Such models are not expensive, look attractive and do not require additional care.
However, such models do not fit into every interior, so they can disrupt the harmonious rural or vintage landscape.
Where to place a swing in the country?
When analyzing the issue of the location of the structure, it is necessary to take into account the features of the site and its styling. These factors affect the design, type and design of the swing.
Most often, structures are placed on playgrounds and recreation areas.
Suspended swings look good on the terrace and are included in the top summer ideas for arrangement, in which case the roof of the building will reliably protect the decor element from aggressive natural environment. Also, the suspension mechanism can be located under the arch.
Kind of swing
Before proceeding with the construction of the swing, it is necessary to determine some points:
purpose: fun for children, recreation for adults, or both. Children's swing is the best option for entertainment in the country.
Dimensions. size must be considered personal plot when determining the dimensions of the future swing.
seasonality. Swings made of some materials should not be left to winter in the open.
It is very important to choose the appearance of the structure so that it effectively emphasizes. Swings can be both portable and stationary. Portable models have a collapsible design that is installed on the ground, or suspended. The design can be both traditional and unusual.
Consider the most simple options, which you can do with your own hands:
Tire swing
The simplest option is a tire tied with a rope. You can also use a chain and fix it with screws. Another option involves a horizontal arrangement of the tire. It is necessary to cut several holes in the tire (at least 3), insert metal hooks into them and thread chains or ropes.
For jacks of all trades, you can offer a version of a swing made according to a ready-made template (can be found on the Internet). A swing seat in the form of a bird or animal is cut out of the tire and hung on ropes or chains.
Pay Special attention to fix the swing elements to avoid injury during operation.
Wooden swing
Wooden swing for a summer residence is classic model. It is made of a wooden board and a strong rope. It is enough to drill four holes in the corners of the wide board and fix the ropes in them.
An old chair can also be used as a seat. You just need to saw off the legs and hang it on the ropes behind the back and seat.
Swing made from a hoop
It is necessary to braid the metal hoop with a strong rope so that a cobweb is formed in the center. She will act as a seat. To install the swing, you can use a strong rope or other suitable fasteners. You need to hang such a seat at least four points.
Swing made of durable fabrics
Another option for a safe hanging swing for a summer residence. For the seat, you can use a tarpaulin or other sufficiently durable material. The fabric is folded in several layers and stitched around.
The ropes can be attached to the seat with iron triangles and rivets. It remains only to hang the swing to the support (beam, branch, etc.)
Wooden swing on supports
This is perhaps the most interesting and convenient option a swing for decorating a personal plot, but nevertheless, difficult to manufacture. Consider the algorithm of actions in detail.
To make it you will need:
- strong rope;
- boards;
- material for the manufacture of the seat (fence or plywood);
- fixture.
For this type of swing, it is best to use bolts made of galvanized material. Nails and screws are not the best option in this case.
To protect wood from damage and to preserve its natural look, all wooden parts of the structure must be treated with a special antiseptic.
The finished swing is mounted on a support with a transverse beam, for the manufacture of which it is necessary to use a wooden beam.
The ends of the racks that are dug into the ground must be treated with bitumen. To install them, it is enough to prepare a couple of holes with a depth of at least 1 meter. The supports are covered with sand or gravel for about 30 centimeters, and then poured with cement.
If possible, you can make special concrete pillars, and attach wooden supports to them. When choosing the second method, a waterproofing material must be laid at the junction of wood with concrete. For greater stability of the structure, it is necessary to support the racks with diagonal slats.
Step-by-step instructions for making a wooden swing
Now consider the detailed instructions for making the swing itself:
- We prepare the supporting arcs. To do this, we need 22 mm boards and 12 mm plywood. We prepare the template and cut out 6 arcs.
- Next, we make the core from wood. To do this, outline the plywood blanks. On the outer parts of the arcs, it is necessary to make holes for fastening the ropes.
- Using waterproof glue, we connect the parts of the support. We clamp the supports in a vise and leave the glue to dry completely.
- With help grinder we process the edges of the product, giving them a rounded shape.
- It is necessary to cut circles from a wooden board for rope holders. It is best to do this with a special nozzle on the drill.
- We cover the manufactured parts with a primer or special paint.
- We connect the supports and round elements with metal rings, into which we then pass the rope and cover the element with acrylic paint.
- Let's start making the seat itself. The fence needs to be leveled.
- Now we will drill holes in each board for fasteners. In order to accurately make holes, you can apply a plywood corner with ready-made holes to each plank.
- Next, attach the fence to the supports. In order for the distance between the planks to be the same, you can place the same planks between them.
- We attach armrests made of picket fence to the seat. We screw the metal fasteners into the ends of the slats, and install a wooden circle between the support and the armrest.
- We pass a strong rope through the rings and tie a strong knot. For greater strength, we wind a wire or a strong rope around the knot. Cut off the free end of the rope with a sharp knife.
- We pass the rope through the hole in the armrest and fasten it to the lower corners of the seats in the same way. The armrest itself is supported by pads mounted on a rope.
- It remains only to hang the swing to the support using a reliable carabiner and your swing is ready, you can test it and enjoy your vacation.
Features of care
Swings, like other elements of the landscape, require constant care. Try to avoid getting the swing wet. To do this, it is necessary to periodically impregnate the tree with special solutions, varnish or paint.
If you are a rattan owner, avoid getting the swing into sunlight or rain, and care may consist of cleaning the structure with a damp cloth. Owners of metal swings need to periodically restore decorative layer models.
A swing in the country can become not only an amazing element of the interior, but also a joy for both children and adults. You can independently create a design that will cause joy for the whole family and comfort on the site. In addition, hand-made model creation will help you improve your welding skills.
Photo selection of beautiful country swing
In this case, it is important to ensure the convenience and safety of the structure. To do this, prepare the railings and fences. These devices will ensure the safety of the child, who can get carried away and lose attention during the game. Do not forget that all materials must be environmentally friendly, and the use of flammable objects is unacceptable. wooden models the most relevant, since in the hot season the metal is very hot, which can harm the child.
Why paint swings?
Painting is necessary to protect the tree from the aggressive action of external factors. Thus, the structure must be treated with a weather-resistant paint from time to time. Also, one should not forget about the aesthetic component of painting the material: the design can not only successfully fit into the styling of the site, but also become its real decoration. To do this, do not be afraid to experiment with painting: you can create beautiful patterns with paint, turning the swing into a work of art or a funny animal.
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