A simple swing set will only take a weekend to build and will be fairly gentle on the budget.
Build simple a frame swing set.
See pic 1 figure 1 above for.
Buy your lumber and hardware.
Attach hangers and brackets to beam.
Attach swing hangers to the 4 x 6 beam.
How to build a modern a frame swing set determine location and dig postholes.
Be sure they are all fully inserted.
Choosing the proper location plays a major role in successfully building a swing.
Free standing a frame swing set step 1.
It s important to keep the holes straight so use a speed square to guide the drill bit.
4x4 s into the brackets.
Place frame in.
Situate and stand up.
Measure and mark the locations of the holes for all the swing set accessories across the top beam of swing set.
Check each plan carefully to make sure that it s right for your yard and skill level before getting started.
Steps for building a swing set.
Buy from your favorite home inprovement store or.
Miter saw adjustable wrench speed square torpedo level hammer screw swing hardware with bushing orbital sander and sanding pads exterior paint roller handle and cover paint pan painter s tape spool of heavy duty nylon rope utility knife.
Drill holes all the way through the beam on the marks.
How to build an easy diy swing set lay out and install swing hanger hardware.
Plumb the a frames with a spirit level before fitting the top beam otherwise the corners won t be right angled.
The optimal safe distance.
On the other hand you should also fit 4 4 braces between the a frames in order to add support to the construction.
With the help of a friend attach a 4x4x10 post to each end of a 6x6x12 post using post brackets image 1.
With the beam on the ground insert the 8 ft.
Dig holes in the ground and set the posts into concrete as to build a sturdy swing.
Now here s a beauty of a simple swing set.