Matching Swing Instructions:
All measurements are given for rough-cut size. Dressed lumber will be slightly smaller in width and thickness.
Step 1
A: 2 front legs* (2- x 4- x 17-1/2-inch)
B: 2 back legs* (2- x 4- x 18-inch)
C: 2 inside braces (2- x 4- x 24-inch)
D:2 front and back (2- x 4- x 51-inch)
E: 1 middle brace (2- x 6- x 24-inch)
F: 2 sides* (2- x 6- x 27-inch)
Step 2
G: 2 arms (1- x 4- x 31-inch)
H: 2 back supports (1- x 4- x 57-inch)
Step 3
I: 1 top support (1- x 4- x 52-inch)
J: 6 seat slats (1- x 4- x 54-inch)
K: 13 back slats (1- x 4- x 25-inch)
L: 2 side slats (1- x 4- x 11-1/2-inch)
*Cut the bottom edges of the front and back legs and sides on a 1-3/4-inch radius, if desired, as shown in photo. Cut the top of the back legs at 15-degrees.
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Instructions:
1. Sand all edges that will be exposed after construction. Drill holes for holding chain. Cut braces according to plan, starting V-cut 2-inches from each end. Assemble basic frame by bolting the front legs (A) and back legs (B) to the sides (F) with back legs at a 15-degree angle. Then screw the front and back (D) to the inside braces (C) at each end and screw to the sides (F). Screw the middle brace (E) in place.
2. Screw on arms (G) and back supports (H).
3. Screw on back slats (K) first and cut to a 54-inch radius with jigsaw. (Mark radius on cardboard and cut a template to determine curve.) Screw the top support (I) to the slats. Screw seat slats (J) in place. Space all slats evenly. Screw on side slats (L) under arms.
Note: To hang swing, use heavy chain held by Iarge hooks. Use large washers under all nuts on hooks.
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