Easy Way To Make A Porch Swing
Hook the chain eye to the spring and the support.
Easy way to make a porch swing. Following manufacturers instructions attach eye bolts to the structure that you will hang the swing from a pergola in this case Image 1. Then cut 17 slats for the seats 15 salts for the back and 4 to 6 back and bottom supports. The slat tenons in the porch swing fit into mortises cut in the upper and lower back supports.
Get a piece of foam that size or bigger I had to cut mine down w. Its easy to build because you need basic tools 2x4s lumber standard screw joints plus a chain or a rope. Next glue and screw the rear stringer to the seat braces.
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Would I be insane if I wanted to put this in my daughters room. Whats perfect about this swing bench is that it has an extra wide seat which is deep enough for napping and relaxing in the afternoon. Next thread all four strands of rope from one side into a twist-lock carabiner.
ASSEMBLE THE DIY PORCH SWING. Make sure you use the proper knot. I grabbed the two 54 pieces and attached them to the two 14 pieces using glue and the nail gun to make a rectangle shape.