Unfortunately, we live in times of established principles and stereotypes. Here is one of them: a swing is an invention exclusively for children's fun."And how are we. ..?" - adults will ask. And they will be right. After all, this wonderful invention, installed in the garden, will serve not only as a source of entertainment for children, but also as a place for the pleasant pastime of their parents.
Contents
- Drawings of garden swings
- Required tools and materials
- Step-by-step instruction for making garden swings
- Photo of garden swings
- Video making garden swings with your own hands
Not for nothing, scientists in the field of psychology and medicine in the last century proved that monotonous light swaying has a beneficial effecton the state of the human body, on its nervous system. Therefore, to make a garden swing with their own hands in the suburban area - is to get another large "portion of health."And representatives of the modern young generation, probably, would add - "feel high and drive."
Drawings of garden swings
Buy it, indisputably, a useful purchase for a garden plot can be in many specialized stores, order online. However, not one such dacha "store" attribute will fully meet the demands and requirements of the owners.
Completely different - garden swings, made by own hands on their own drawing, taking into account the wishes of all users, unique and original.
How to make a garden swing with your own hands? Before, to answer this question, it is necessary to determine the choice of a place for their installation in the country, and also to understand the drawings.
It is recommended to pick up a flat plot of land to facilitate the installation process, and preferably behind the house, so as not to be distracted by all household trivia during a pleasant relaxing holiday.
In the immediate vicinity there should be no buildings, trees, fences. Otherwise, instead of rest you can get injured.
In the choice of material for such a dacha attribute, each owner of the garden plot is free in his own way. Make garden metal swings with their own hands can those who are familiar with the welding business, who has a welding machine. Yes. Such a design will be "super-reliable", for centuries. But, to the Russian people, still, the tree is closer( how can you not remember "Russian birches"?).Therefore, most prefer a wooden garden swing made by themselves.
Required tools and materials
To make a wooden swing, you will need the most accessible set of tools and materials:
- pine( you can have other wood) bars( 100x100 or other);
- boards for sitting( the dimensions of boards and squared beams are determined by place or drawing);
- hacksaw;
- hammer;
- drill, screwdriver;
- measuring tape;
- self-tapping screws, nails;
- chain( strong rope), carbines;
- concrete mortar.
The most common design of this villa attribute, if you look at photos of garden swings made by yourself, on our site - "L" - shaped. At the upper points, the side supports in the shape of an isosceles triangle are connected by a crossbar to which the seat is suspended.
Step-by-step instruction on how to make a garden swing
Well, now the answer to the question - how to make an original garden swing by yourself?
In the previously prepared pits are installed at an angle to each other side supports and poured concrete solution.
The construction must be reliable, therefore it is recommended to make a pit depth of at least 1.0 m. The ends of the beams are treated with resin or bitumen varnish.
To increase the stiffness of the side racks, horizontal bars are fixed between them and fixed with metal corners on the screws.
In the upper part( at the point of convergence of the beams) fixing pads of plywood in the form of isosceles trapeziums are installed.
Between the side "L" -shaped racks the crossbeam is fixed and fastened to them with large nails through the clamps.
Powerful screws with welded rings are screwed into the crossbar for securing the chains.
To them carabiners attach chains.
Their length is selected depending on the swing amplitude of the swing.
The seats are attached to the chains last.
Photo of a garden swing
See photos of a garden swing made by yourself
Video of making a garden swing with your own hands
For clarity, we suggest to see below the installation video of a garden swing with our own hands:
