How To Build A Single Post Swing Set

Kids demand regular outdoor play. They need to be active and get some sunshine to stay good for you and happy.

The elementary solution? Build a backyard playground swing set so they can play to their hearts' content. Plus, it doesn't take to be a huge expense if you DIY.

If yous're new to DIY, there's an easy way to get nigh it. Hither's all you need to know, plus a simple programme of activity — a DIY swing set up for backyard play on a argent platter.

Let's build!

Heavy Duty 6 Foot High Tire Swing
Heavy Duty 6 Foot Loftier Tire Swing

Why DIY Your Backyard Swingset?

Before we become started, permit's talk about why you'd want to DIY.

Well, for starters, it'due south cheaper to build your own swing set than to buy a pre-installed option or accept someone install it for you lot. A swing gear up installation tin can cost you lot up to $2000. If you DIY, you lot can go everything you lot need between $300 - $1000, depending on the swings, seats, and lumber you opt for — saving yourself a pretty penny in the process.

Secondly, you can customize your swing set to your family's tastes. If the piffling ones want a jungle gym, fort and swing set up philharmonic, you tin give them only that.

What'due south more, you tin can tweak the swing set itself without altering the original structure. Every bit the kids grow or their needs modify, y'all can add or remove features, saving you the cost of a completely new structure.

Chateau AP Wooden Swing Set

Prophylactic Tips for Making Your DIY Swing Set

Safe is the number 1 priority when it comes to the kids. Make certain the swing is sturdy and doesn't wobble. Use safe playground surfacing material like wood or rubber mulch as shock absorbers in instance of falls — think about adding a safety mat under each swing fix for added safe.

Swing and Slide Rubber Playground Mat
Swing and Slide Safety Playground Mat

Here are some important safety checks:

Tug and pull at the swing chains to test it out before you let your kids play.
Make sure to option a level expanse of your yard for your swing set up, abroad from obstacles.
If you lot're using wood planks, make sure they are sanded thoroughly to avoid splinters. Stain or paint your planks beforehand to help maintain their integrity.
Buy all your supplies from a reputable seller. The terminal thing you want is a chain to break while your child is in midair.

DIY Swing Set Plans

Basic Wooden Swing Set up

Free Standing Three Position Wooden Swing Set
Free Standing 3 Position Wooden Swing Set

Wood is a stiff, sturdy, and reliable material for building your swing set. This basic wooden swing ready plan tin accommodate two swings.

You can adjust the size of your swing set to fit your yard space. You'll even have the option to modify and add extra features like canopies and slides once you have your base in identify.

Here's what you need for your wooden swing gear up:

Shovel
Hammer
Spray paint
Cement
Screws
Drill
Lumber and planks ( preferably heat and pressure treated) — you'll need 1 eight-12 foot, 4x6 planks and four 8-12 foot, 4x4 posts. Ordinary planks can succumb to rot and termite infestation.
Swing hangers (a set of 2 per swing)
seven-inch galvanized bolts to spike the hangers
Bolts and washers (4 of each for each swing) — the size you need depends on the swing set and hangers you're using. For case, you'll need 3/ viii" inch bolts for a 5/xvi" swing hanger prepare.
Swing chains or strong nylon rope
Swing seats
Swing set brackets for A-frame swing set — pictured below
8-foot wood support planks
Anchors

Swing set brackets

How to Put Together Your DIY Wooden Swing Set up

To make the basic swing set frame, you're going to lay three vertical back up beams at an bending to make an A-shape and ane horizontal axle across the top.

First, you demand to brand the frame. Lay the wooden bars on the footing. Position the bigger beam horizontally with the two smaller beams at either terminate.
Slide the ends of the beams into the swing brackets and drill the bolts securely. If y'all're using a smaller drill, yous may need to predrill the lumber.
Utilise the galvanized bolts to secure the swing ready into position, but don't tighten all the fashion yet.
Next, bring the swing frame upright (a bit of heavy lifting here).
Double-check to make certain the swing frame is straight and all the bars are level. So tighten the brackets in place.
Make holes effectually and beneath each mail service, roughly 1.v-2 feet deep and 15-20cm on each side. You'll demand an extra gear up of hands to support the swing frame as yous dig.
Now employ your wheelbarrow or cement mixer to mix your cement. Utilize a set up-made premix cement and simply add h2o, post-obit the instructions on the bag. Then cascade into the holes, ensuring your swing set up stays precisely even throughout. Y'all'll demand 2 to three numberless of premix cement. Wait three to iv days for the cement to completely dry through.
If you don't want to use cement, buy some anchors to anchor your DIY wooden swing ready to the footing (see picture below).

Prototype courtesy
Connect the wooden stringers to the side using the screws to form a symmetrical A shape on either side.
Drill holes on the top post to add together the swing seats, using your swing hangers or nylon ropes (be sure to tie the knot correctly if you're using rope). Secure the swing seats in place using the bolts and washers.
Clean up the area and add together a suitable playground surfacing.
And voila! Your swing set is gear up for action.

You tin make any variation of this simple frame. For instance, you can add together an additional wooden post on i side and build a fort.

DIY Metal Swing Set

Bipod Swing Set

Metal is durable and sturdy. Information technology won't scissure, splinter, or rot. With this metal swing ready, y'all take the option of making the legs diagonal to form a modernistic A-frame swing design or keep them direct to create a straight-legged frame.

While both are strong, the A-frame provides extra support by distributing weight beyond four points instead of two.

Here Are the Materials You'll Need for Your Metal Swing Set

two Y-fit swing support brackets
Wrench
Digging tool
Pipe caps
Basics and washers
Swing set hangers
Wooden stakes for marking holes
Ladder
Wheelbarrow or concrete mixer
Trowel
Bricks
Galvanized steel pipes

Constructing Your DIY Metal Swing Set

Lay the horizontal pipe lengthwise and mark the ends using wooden pegs.
Dig ane.5-2 anxiety deep holes where you put the wooden pegs.
Drill holes through the horizontal cross pipe for each swing.
Thread in the galvanized piping from stop to end and secure the ends using Y fittings or brackets.
Tighten your threadings with a pipe wrench.
Attach the swings to the holes in the top pipes using the hangers, nuts, and washers and securely wrench them on.
Lift attached frame and position in holes.
Secure with bricks and cement.
Let the cement to dry for 2-3 days.
Give it a glaze of paint and look for a week or until the swing gear up is completely dry.

And that'due south it; your kids are on their way to some fun memories.

Keep Your Kids Salubrious and Happy With Outdoor Play

A DIY swing set will give your children a chance to play outdoors in a safe and secure environment. The kids volition love it, plus it'due south great for their development.

Would you lot honey to DIY your kids a swing fix from scratch, but don't take the time?

Head on over the WillyGoat and buy a fix-made DIY swing set. All you have to do is follow the instructions that come with every set up and secure it to the ground — it's that simple.

Ashberry Wooden Swing and Play Set

All DIY swing set plans from WillyGoat are prophylactic tested and come with easy-to-follow instruction; even the kids can assist (when they're not slowing you lot downwards).

Turn your DIY swing set construction into a fun afternoon family bonding opportunity.

WillyGoat swing sets are super easy to build. Become your prepare today and every mean solar day will be fun-filled playtime for the children. What are yous waiting for?

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