Different ways you can achieve comfortable conditions for relaxation in the country. Along with beautiful gazebos And comfortable benches, do-it-yourself garden swings for a summer cottage are also of no small importance.
A swing is a place where you can ride, relax, and sit when there are no other places in the garden. Photos of a swing at the dacha with your own hands can be easily seen on the Internet, and a number of rules or instructions will help you without any problems. special effort create such a useful product.
And note, such swings are intended not only for children, but also for adults. The most important thing is to correctly calculate the weight for which the future swing is intended, and also to correctly build a safe and reliable swing design.
Typically, swings for a summer house are made from such traditional materials like wood and metal. To decorate the external characteristics of an object or to impart reliability and safety to a structure, elements of decorative forging are often used in work. Also used when working:
For a successful result, of course, you should first make drawings of the swing, as well as an approximate model.
Garden swings can be created absolutely in different forms and types. An original and comfortable swing will also be an excellent option for decorating a garden or landscape of any dacha.
Represent lightweight design, so moving such a swing from one place to another is very convenient and quick. For example, during rain or winter time You can move such a swing to the veranda. The size of such swings is not so large.
The design of such swings is already more durable and massive. They are endowed with a high and wide back, and look like large benches for relaxation, only without legs. That's why they are called that, since all family members can fit on such a swing.
To ensure a high level of reliability during the operation of the swing, the swing is fixed to a frame, most often U-shaped. The swing is fixed using tight chains or cables.
You can also build a roof over such a swing so that it doesn’t get wet during rain, and you can enjoy nature while riding on the swing.
A separate group of products, which in most cases is a boat or a chair suspended in the air. Children's swings must meet all safety and reliability standards.
Suitable for adult children, but little ones can only use it with the help of their parents.
Size garden swing in most cases it depends only on you. You can also make children's swings in large sizes.
The type of swing design is also variable:
Hammock-shaped swing. Such swings are located on crossbars made of wood or metal. A person sitting on such a swing feels like he is floating above the ground. This swing is especially great for reading books and listening to music.
Single swing. The designs can be varied, and the installation of crossbars is not even required. Installing such a swing is not a very complicated process. They can be installed absolutely anywhere. Most often it is a swing made of pipes. This is about metal pipes Oh.
Hanging swing. Question: “How to make such a swing?” does not have a complex answer, because everything is very simple.
A swing is a regular seat that is suspended on several ropes or chains. As a rule, the fastenings are located on the sides.
You see how many options for creating a garden swing you have in your arsenal.
The key point, of course, is to take care of safety while relaxing on the swing. All possible circumstances should be taken into account and the swing should be provided with maximum reliability and comfort.
Do not forget also about the aesthetic properties of creating a swing. A beautiful and original swing, made in a special style, will attract the attention of neighbors and guests, and children and relatives will enjoy relaxing on such a swing.
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How nice it is to sit on a bench after a long day at work. And it’s even more pleasant to relax on a garden swing, which will give you gentle rocking and soothing coolness. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to buy such a design. After all, the cost of such swings is high, often exorbitant. Therefore, let's talk about how to build gardens to enjoy a pleasant stay in the fresh air.
Beautiful garden swing in the country
At the dacha or in the yard country house garden swing is an indispensable attribute landscape design. In addition to being a great place to relax, they serve many functions:
As you can see, the advantages are really huge. Therefore, it is logical that their popularity is so high among the population. The design, in fact, is not very complicated, so even a beginner in construction can build such a swing at home.
Another advantage of building your own is that it will fully comply with your wishes. You can decorate it yourself or decorate it, choose special form and size. The main thing is to follow the instructions during construction, then everything will definitely work out.
Before you start making a garden swing, you need to consider what they are. For example, for purpose:
Depending on the location there are:
If we talk about the main materials used, the swings are:
The design can also be very different.
This option is simple. All that is needed to create such a swing is a crossbar, a high-strength rope and a seat (it is better to choose one with a backrest).
Hanging garden swing
Often used for children. They are strong and stable and easy to move. So at any time you can move the swing to the shade or another place you like.
Frame garden swing
Crafting on a tree requires crafting a seat. Everything else is as simple as shelling pears. After all, making a frame in in this case no need. After constructing the structure, it must be secured to a tree (make sure that the branch you use is strong) or a beam. For fastening, a cross-stranded rope with a diameter of at least 24 mm is suitable (especially for swings on which children will ride).
You can replace the rope with a chain suspension. This will make the entire structure much stronger. To prevent the chain links from harming children (fingers can get caught in the links), you need to place it in suitable size plastic pipes. As an option, you can take a chain canopy with a small caliber. It is worth noting that to install a frame garden swing, you should choose the right place on the site, avoiding trees and various types of fences.
The swing support is not just a structural element, but its main component. The safety of being on the swing and the permissible amount of swinging will depend on its strength. Most often, the material used to make the support is wooden beams, metal pipes and corners. For a summer house, a support in the shape of the letter A is often sufficient. For this, a frame is built from two supporting elements. They are connected to each other by a transverse beam, which is installed horizontally. Its placement occurs at the level of one third of the column above ground level.
The crossbar itself, on which the seat is then hung, must be mounted to the racks, which are located vertically. Use bolts for fastening.
Important: metal swings must be fixed in the soil. Because in the process of swinging, the “leg” of the pipes becomes loose and turns out of the ground. To prevent this, support frames are created. As an alternative, concreting can be done in the trench.
But to secure the wooden structure more firmly, you need to bury the “legs” of the garden swing to a considerable depth (at least one meter). You can also fill it with concrete mortar. But before concreting it is necessary to carry out preparatory work. Apply to the support bitumen mastic so that the “legs” are well soaked. This will protect the wood from rotting processes. Bricks are laid at the bottom of the pit.
Video: DIY metal garden swing
Metal is a durable material and is heavy enough to ensure that the entire structure of the garden swing is strong and stable. This choice is ideal for building a swing that teenagers and adults will ride on. Also metal base will be more wear-resistant to heavy loads.
Metal garden swing
Be sure to use a drawing to ensure the entire installation is completed correctly. Therefore, further presented step-by-step instruction so that you can build a garden swing with your own hands from metal (drawings and dimensions, photos will be given below) in your dacha. Of course, options are selected individually. And in the photo we show only one of the possible ones.
Drawing of a garden swing made of metal
The construction of this installation begins with the preparation of materials:
Ready-made garden swing made of metal
If you feel that this option is not within your power, then you can stop at a simpler copy of it. In this case, you need to stock up on a regular metal profile (diameter 50 mm).
Drawing of a simple model of a metal swing
Attach special metal brackets to the drain (transversely). To do this, use bearings and a welding machine.
Install the seat on the hangers and attach it to the structure itself. Most often you can find metal rods or chains as suspensions.
A simple version of a metal swing
The creation of exclusive models looks original and attracts the attention of others. It can be Forged Products or a swing made from channels, or rather from their scraps. Self-made swing benches look interesting.
Wrought iron garden swing
They are especially popular. After all, wood is always popular as a building material. Building a garden swing with your own hands from wood is as easy as from metal. Drawings and dimensions, photos from the Internet will help you. You just need to use suitable projects, then you will get the perfect result, and the photo of your homework is proof of this.
DIY wooden garden swing
Such designs have their advantages:
Drawing of a garden swing made of wood
The most suitable tree species are birch, spruce or pine. For construction you will need:
if you have wooden beam, That excellent option there will be a swing on four pillars. But this design requires some attention and effort.
Beautiful garden swing
The process of building a swing for children is similar to the construction of an adult version. Need detailed diagram structures, drawing dimensions and locations of elements for fastening. When using drawings for adults, be sure to optimize it for children.
Children's swing
Your dacha will sparkle with new colors when such a swing made by on our own. It is not only useful, but also incredibly beautiful.
Exist various systems fastenings for garden swings, namely:
Therefore, carefully study the features of each system. After all right choice fasteners allows you to make the swing not only durable, but also reliable.
The most classic models are rope and log swings. This option is considered the easiest to manufacture. To implement such an idea, you will only need to make four holes. Use a wide log as a base. You need to thread a rope into the holes made.
Rope garden swing
Using the same ropes, you need to put on the seat board. But you need to be careful. This option is not entirely sustainable. To prevent the seat from flipping over, make four holes on the side and thread ropes through them.
The ends of the rope must be tightened well and tied with strong knots. And the swing is ready to use.
Today, DIY garden swings make a chic and unforgettable impression. You just need a little patience and attention. What kind of swing will it be? Metal frame or wood mobile? It's up to you to decide, but the swing should definitely be fun. And see all the most interesting things about building a garden swing yourself in the video that you will find below.
Video: wooden swing
How can you diversify your holiday at the dacha, make it easy, fun and enjoyable? There are many ways, and one of them is installing a swing in the garden or on a specially designed playground. Whether it is a separate structure or a device in a play complex makes no difference, the main thing is that it brings a lot of joy and positivity. To save money and at the same time please your loved ones, you can build a garden swing with your own hands: they will compare favorably with purchased models due to the originality of the idea and exclusive finish.
Before you start creating a sketch, you need to answer two questions: where will the structure be installed and who is it intended for? Depending on the answers, they make an estimate, prepare a drawing of a garden swing, and select tools and materials.
Swings located outdoors are often equipped with a canopy, which serves as protection from the sun (rain) and at the same time is an interesting decor.
One of the simplest structures is a swing on A-shaped supports with a seat-bar
There are a lot of solutions, so for convenience, all products can be divided into three categories:
Each of the listed types has its own advantages and can be used in the country for relaxation and entertainment.
Swinging alone is certainly boring, so we present an option for fun company– a swing in the form of a wide bench that can accommodate several people.
The proposed parameters can be changed - for example, making the seat wider or narrower, the height of the backrest a little more or less. The main thing is to be able to sit comfortably and relax. This swing is designed for a garden or recreation area; both children and adults can use it.
Taking the bench seat as a basis, you can invent various design options for the swing as a whole.
The sofa swing is suitable both for relaxing with a book and for a cheerful conversation with friends
A country swing can be hung from a large horizontal branch, but it is better to install two posts with a cross beam specifically for them.
If construction has recently been carried out at the dacha, there will be no questions in finding materials - after all, everything you need is already at hand. Wood is best suited for manufacturing - a soft and malleable material, but strong enough to support the weight of several people. Birch, spruce or pine are perfect both in terms of characteristics and cost.
Boards – suitable and inexpensive material for building a swing
So, the list of materials:
Metal parts and screws can match the color of wood or, conversely, be contrasting (for example, black).
To build a garden swing made of wood, traditional tools for processing this material are suitable: a drill with various drill bits, a circular saw, hammer, jigsaw or hacksaw, plane. A square, tape measure and pencil are useful for measuring workpieces.
Pieces of one and a half meters long should be sawn off from the boards. The corners of the workpieces must be straight.
Thanks to precise markings, the swing will be smooth and beautiful
The thickness of the finished planks should not be less than 20 mm. The load on the back will be much less, so a thickness of 12-13 mm is sufficient. The approximate number of slats for the seat (500 mm) is 17 pieces, for the back (450 mm) - 15 pieces.
To protect the wood from cracking, holes for self-tapping screws are drilled with a drill, choosing a thin drill bit. The depth of the hole for the self-tapping screw is 2-2.5 mm.
Holes for self-tapping screws will help save wood
To make the seat and back comfortable, it is better to make the parts of the base on which the slats are attached not straight, but shaped. To make them, you will need the thickest board (150 mm x 50 mm). Thus, you will get six shaped parts for the frame.
The contours of the future part, applied to the workpiece with a pencil or marker, will help to cut it out accurately
Having chosen the required angle of connection between the back and seat, you should combine the parts into the frame and fix the slats one by one, making equal intervals between them. First, the ends of the parts are attached, then the middle.
By nailing the central strip first, it is easier to align the remaining elements
The armrests are made from two bars of arbitrary width, then fixed with one end on the seat, and the other on the back frame.
The finished swing must be coated with varnish or paint.
The best place to attach the ring screw is at the bottom of the armrest pillar.
To prevent the nuts from going completely into the wood, washers must be used. Similar rings are screwed to the top beam on which the swing will hang. The chain is attached to the rings using carabiners - the place for relaxation and entertainment is ready!
Simple and universal option– side stands for swings, on which you can hang various types of seats. Let us dwell in more detail on the installation of the supporting structure.
Part of the chain can be replaced wooden blocks cylindrical
The material and tools for construction are the same as in the previous description.
One of the seat options is a sofa designed for 2-3 people
Externally, the design looks like this: two posts in the shape of the letter “A”, connected by an upper crossbar. To begin with, it is important to calculate the angle of connection of vertically standing parts. The wider the intended seat, the wider the racks should be spaced. The beams (or pillars) are fastened at the top with bolts for reliability.
Support structure posts
To prevent the vertical elements from diverging, they are fixed with crossbars at a height of 1/3 from the ground. When installed, the crossbars will be parallel to each other. The best fastenings for them are corners mounted on self-tapping screws.
Fixing load-bearing beam using additional elements
Usually one pair of crossbars is enough for the screed, but sometimes a second one is made - in the upper part of the structure. Together with them, they strengthen the place where the upper crossbar is attached - with inside install metal or wooden overlays in the form of a trapezoid.
Cross bars increase the stability of the supporting structure
A supporting transverse beam is attached to the finished side posts, and then the structure is installed in the ground. To do this, dig two pairs of holes (at least 70-80 cm deep - for greater stability), at the bottom of which cushions of crushed stone (20 cm) are placed, posts are inserted and filled with concrete. To check the even horizontal position of the top beam, use a building level.
For the smallest summer residents, a chair with insurance is suitable
The upper crossbar can be equipped with fastenings installed at different widths, resulting in a structure on which you can hang various swings - from simple rope swings to a family sofa.
Material on how to do this may also be useful hanging chair with your own hands:
When installing a children's swing, you should remember that safety comes first, so all parts should be carefully sanded sandpaper. For the same reason wooden elements must be “without a knot, without a hitch” - defective wood is not suitable for load-bearing structures. Sharp corners must be smoothed with a file.
Use a sander to quickly process wood.
It is also worth taking care of the swing itself. Treatment with impregnation, finishing with paint or varnish will prolong the life of the structure, and galvanized fasteners will avoid destruction of the wood from the inside.
Since you will be making the swing yourself, you can get creative and give it some originality. Of course, decorating a product is a purely individual decision, but some ideas can be borrowed from ready-made designs.
Today there are a huge number of accessories designed for the garden. One of them is a garden swing, which will not only become an attractive element of landscape design, but also very useful design. Both children and adults love to swing on swings, because this activity calms you down, lifts your spirits and has a positive effect on human health.
For the construction of swings, only 3 types of materials are used - wood, metal and plastic. Each person decides for himself which one to use when making a swing for his own garden. To do this, it is necessary to study the advantages and disadvantages of different models.
Metal swings have many positive characteristics, however, they also have some disadvantages. For example, the dense structure and hardness of the material is good, but only on the one hand; on the other hand, the possibility of receiving various blows and injuries increases significantly. To prevent the metal from rusting, it is necessary to periodically coat it with a layer of special paint. In addition, many people believe that metal swings are inferior to wooden swings in terms of aesthetic features.
As for plastic swings, experts find more disadvantages than advantages in them. Such children's swings for the dacha are characterized by their low cost and variety. color range. Among the disadvantages are:
In addition to classification by material, garden swings can be divided according to the method of fastening the moving part of the product:
Swings also differ in location, and they can be placed either as part of an entire play complex for children, or stand or hang separately.
Showing your imagination, you can combine these two features in any way you like, resulting in amazing designs. For example, sofas suspended on chains, as well as circular swings resembling gazebos, are especially popular today.
No less important is the classification by size:
If desired, you can make a wooden swing with your own hands. It is necessary to decide in advance on the material, design and purpose. In order to decide what appearance the product will have, you can look at photos of wooden swings on the Internet.
To work you will need:
Wooden swing design diagram
The tools you will need are a hacksaw, a hammer, a drill, a tape measure and a screwdriver. After everything is prepared, you can begin the main process of work, which consists of the following steps:
Initially, a lower frame is constructed on which vertical bars are fixed. The dimensions of the bars are set in accordance with the dimensions of the seat of the future design. All these measurements are recorded in the drawing of a wooden swing. The most optimal dimensions will be the following: depth - 60 cm and length - 180 cm. The frame must be slightly wider than the seat, about 50 cm. This condition is necessary for better stability and reliability of the entire structure.
After all the materials have been measured and prepared, you can begin to fasten the beams with metal corners. When making and installing a garden swing from wood with your own hands, you must also take into account the type of surface on which the structure will stand. If the swing is mounted on open ground without asphalt and concrete, then the beams from which the lower frame is made must be covered with bitumen. This composition will reliably protect the wood from rotting.
‘L’ - shaped swing design
At the top points, the side supports in the shape of isosceles triangles are connected by a crossbar from which the seat is suspended. We lay out the lower part of the support, the swing platform, with boards. The side supports are installed at an angle to each other in pre-prepared holes. The supports are filled with concrete mortar. The transverse beams are mounted. The ends of the beams are treated with resin or bitumen varnish. The crossbars are fixed with metal corners on self-tapping screws. Between the side “L”-shaped posts, a crossbar is installed and attached to them with large nails through clamps Support structure ready
After the frame is ready, vertical bars are mounted on it, which will play a role support pillars. Installation is carried out using self-tapping screws and metal corners. The end result will be a pair of triangles; a horizontal crossbar should be secured to their tops.
First you need to assemble a frame from bars. In total, you will need two such frames: one for the seat, the second for the back. Plywood or slats are attached to these frames - it all depends on which option suits you best. The seat is also connected to the back by corners.
Experts recommend leaving an angle of 120 degrees between the seat and backrest - this is the angle that will be optimal and most comfortable for sitting. Another element for additional comfort will be armrests, but they are not required.
Seat design diagram Seat mounting options for swing Wooden seat
TO top crossbar hooks or staples are attached. A chain or cable is passed through the holes in them. Their length is calculated so that a person sitting on a swing can reach the ground with his toes.
After this, the seat is attached. If desired, the design can be supplemented with an awning. To do this, you should build a frame from beams, and then stretch any waterproof fabric over it.
All joints are fixed with metal corners. Powerful screws are screwed into the crossbar for attaching chains. Lastly, the seat is attached to the crossbar. Ready-made swing for a summer cottage
A wooden seat will be hard, so it is recommended to place a couple of cushions on it for comfort. For long-term use of such accessories, it is better to make covers that can be updated or removed at any time for cleaning.
If you were wondering how to make a reliable wooden swing with your own hands, then you already know the answer.
You can make a metal garden swing with your own hands, without the help of specialists. To do this you will need the following materials:
The tools you will need are a welding machine, as well as metal paint.
DIY metal swing - diagram Metal swing diagram Hook fastening diagram
Stages of making a swing:
Based on the intended diagram of the swing, it is necessary to weld the pipes. When the support is ready, arches are attached to the upper part, on which the swing will then be mounted. The structure is covered special paint on metal.
The pillars are mounted into the ground. There are 2 bearings on the crossbar. Grooves into which the crossbar fits.
We must not forget that the practicality and aesthetic appearance future product. For this reason, you should not start work if you are not confident in your abilities; entrust this task to specialists.
Seat parameters Back parameters Required places for welding metal parts Finished design seats
Mounting the seat on a pre-prepared support Fastening on a chain It is important to pay attention to the strength of the fastenings - bolts and chains It is possible to fasten the seat to the main structure using a carabiner Fastening the seat to the support
When building a structure intended for children, some important nuances should be taken into account:
All these conditions must be taken into account when building a children's swing for the dacha with your own hands, because only in this case can you be completely confident in the safety of your child.
The swing can be made of wood or metal, however, if you want to simplify the task using available materials, then ordinary tires are quite suitable. You can attach such a product to a tree branch or place it near any body of water.
The advantages of such a design include ease of manufacture, cost-effectiveness, as well as new sensations that every person who uses such an invention will feel. In addition, to make a garden swing from tires with your own hands, you do not need any drawings or diagrams.
Stages of making a swing:
Take old tire without causing serious damage Wash the tire thoroughly inside and out with a cleaning solution Purchase three medium-diameter U-bolts Drill six holes (two equally spaced) for the chosen fasteners Bolt holes Check in advance that the bolt holes are drilled correctly Paint the tire spray paint of the desired shade and let it dry thoroughly Now place the bolts in the holes And secure with washers on the inside You will end up with this design For the top of the swing you will need a strong chain with fasteners To create reliable design you'll need four U-shaped fasteners To each of the bolts in the tire you need to attach a mount with a chain. On the other side, connect the chains using one mount. Secure the two ends of a small chain intended for attaching a carabiner there. You can hang the swing in any place convenient for you!
When creating a swing from a tire, it is necessary to take into account the mass of each element, since if used wooden poles Their tensile strength is important. In general, this design is more suitable for adults or older children, but not for toddlers. For greater reliability, it is recommended to use a metal chain rather than a rope as fastenings.
Now you know how to make a garden swing with your own hands, all that remains is to choose the most suitable design and materials, and you can get to work.
To diversify your holiday at the dacha, in the shade garden trees There are comfortable swings where you can relax and recharge your batteries. We want to tell you how to make a garden swing with your own hands, because it is doubly pleasant when using the product of your own labor also brings joy.
A swing is not just a bench or a stump with a seat; this type will be a stationary and relatively capital object, so you need to choose an appropriate place for it.
This means that we need to take into account all the nuances of this structure, namely:
Important!
For normal and long-term operation of the structure, it must be installed as level as possible, that is, when the seat hangs freely in the lower position, the chain or cable must be perpendicular to the upper crossbar.
To control this parameter, it is most convenient to use a plumb line.
It is also important to remember that it is very dangerous to be in the vibration zone of the amusement ride bench, as you can receive a strong blow and seriously injure part of the body. Therefore, this area should either be restricted from access or ensure that no people or animals enter it while the swing is in operation.
Another aspect that is often forgotten is that the attraction will most likely be permanent place your children's games, so it is better to think in advance about how to limit the zenith, or the highest point to which the pendulum can be swung. Otherwise, children, unwisely, can swing it up to a full revolution around the crossbar, wrapping the chains around it and falling upside down.
Important!
From all that has been said, we can draw the following summary: the place for it should be spacious, level, free from obstacles and be in line of sight relative to the house for control and safety.
Several factors will depend on the choice of design type and materials:
As a rule, for self-made They use two types of materials: wood and metal, as well as their combinations. Concrete works and we will not consider work on landscaping the site for now.
Metal models, at first glance, are more reliable and durable, and all other things being equal, this is so. However, metal is also susceptible to corrosion, and if not processed correctly given dignity easily lost.
On the other hand, properly selected and treated wood with timely care demonstrates quite acceptable reliability indicators comparable to metal.
If we consider these materials from the point of view of safety and artistic value, then wood will be the undisputed leader here (unless, of course, your garden is designed in the style of a Gothic cemetery and is not replete with forged bars and fences).
It is also important that the processing wooden parts much simpler and does not require tools such as a grinder, electric and gas welding, metal drill, etc.
If we talk about cost, then a really beautiful forged frame will cost much more than high-quality wood, and the use of banal pipes or corners will result in a “freak” that will spoil the beauty and atmosphere of a country estate.
Important!
We consider the most suitable from the point of view of feasibility wooden structure, reinforced with metal parts in some places.
Before you start work, you need to draw up a work plan and drawing. You can easily find drawings of a garden swing with your own hands on our website, or you can make them yourself.
Important!
We treat the part of the support beam that will be immersed in concrete with bitumen mastic.
Nice wooden swing in the country - perfect place for relaxation and joy for children of any age. We told you how to make them yourself, the nuances are in the video in this article.
