Swings and ways to create them
Actually, there are many types of swings, but not all of them are capable of a man without the necessary experience. Therefore, before you begin, it is better to choose the option by force.
- The simplest version is made of wood with a strong bough( maybe a frame, it's even better).To create such a product there is no need for special drawings, you need to make only standard measurements. The height of the branch must be at least 1.8 meters and not more than 3 meters. The diameter should be 15 centimeters. After the measurements, it will take four ropes and a seat. What type it will be is not important. At the end of one of the ropes you need to make loops, and throw the ropes through a branch. After that, the other ends of the ropes must be passed through the hinges and tightened. The ends of the rope, which are not yet in use, must be passed through the fasteners in the swing and tightened with a double knot. Particular attention should be paid to the distance from the tree trunk - when riding a child should not encounter a tree.
- Standard children's swing with their own hands( made of wood or metal).This option is more complicated, but, nevertheless, is also common. Especially if there is no suitable tree on the site. For mounting, you will need:
- Racks( two) with a diameter of 120 mm and a length of 2.9 m.
- A cross-strut 1.5 meters long and 120 mm in diameter.
- Two hooks.
- Seat, the desired thickness is 24 mm.
- Cable or strong rope 6 m long.
Special attention should be paid to the main racks, since most of the load will be directed to them. Pits for racks after installation are recommended to fall asleep with gravel or brick( broken).The depth should be 0.9 meters. The distance from each other should not be less than one meter. In the case of the main material in the form of a tree - all the components must be treated with an antiseptic.
- Swing-sofa on a metal base. It is quite difficult to carry out them independently, so many people buy blanks, and they only perform assembly on their own. However, with a great desire, you can do all the work. The scheme is almost identical to the previous one.
- Swing-sofa with wooden base. This option is suitable not only for children, but also for adults, to sit in the shade on a summer evening and relax. Performed in accordance with the attached scheme.
The final form should look like the one shown in the photo.
It should be noted that the choice of color, as well as the main material, remains exclusively for the owner. There are no specific recommendations.
Any children's swing with their own hands from the proposed options will be an excellent gift to the child and pride to the father.
Completion of
Unfortunately, the disadvantages of creating a swing are still there and the most important of them is the difficulty in calculating the cost of materials. This issue must be resolved before starting work, otherwise there is a risk of "freezing" construction due to incorrect calculation. Baby swings with their own hands can take a lot of time, but it's worth it.
