My happiest memories are of swinging in the long summer evenings. I'm now 56 and suddenly the thought just literally jumped into my head! So, I'm going to talk it through with my husband, show him this video and hope he's in favour of making it with me! Thanks for the video! 🤗 xx
You’re welcome! I still love to swing. It is very nostalgic. I hope you convince him to build one. 😊 There’s nothing better than swinging at dusk when the lightening bugs start to come out.
Thanks! You can use a cross brace, if you want. BUT, with this type of steel frame, it's not needed. You can look at the swing sets on the ads for frames like this and the Eastern Jungle Gym DIY Instructions for a swing set made with this frame bracket and none of them use a cross brace. I can swing pretty high on this swing and there's no movement. I've actually thought about using that space for a couple of rings, climbing rope, or something else they can climb on. 👍
I want to build something that my whole famiy can swing on and I wasn't sure if this style would be sturdy enough. It was reassuring to see even the adults swinging on it, didn't budge it. Thanks!
Thanks for the great video. This is the exact configuration of swings I’m putting together for our girls for Christmas, and I was wondering about spacing. Questions answered!
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. You did a great job with the video and your comments do not leave someone guessing on details. When home built rocket ships become available, I will come to your channel first.
So this swing set isn't anchored down at all? The feet are not cut at an angle to be flat on the ground either? Trying to better understand the stability here. Thank you so much for the detailed video!
The pointy end of each leg sinks into the ground a few inches from its own weight and use. After a week or so, I couldn’t even see the bottom of the posts. Once it gets a couple of inches in the ground it stops sinking because of the larger surface area holding it up (whole post has contact with ground). Mine has never shifted or popped off the ground, it’s been 3 or 4 years. It’s much heavier than store bought metal swings, with a wider base. 👍
@@AbbottsAtHome Just completed mine similar to yours. I have same size round swing. I did 18” space for the swings and 15” in between. Came out sturdy as a rock. I added the cross boards (2x6) on the sides, and will sister another board then screw a third one on top on the broad side to make it like a small table to place drinks and other stuff. Thank you for getting responding.
Are you able to do a quick update video of this swing? Looks great but wanted to know longevity. (Although your process is thorough and looks like it would last a decade or more!)
Stephanie , if you add a brace across the end post approximately, how long would that need to be trying to guess what I need before I go to the store and buy the lumber. Thank you for your help. Love your video. Very good explanation.
What annoys me is that I have to watch this video because the swings and brackets and hardware I bought on Amazon came with ZERO instructions. Thanks for doing what the companies did not, showing us how to build/use their products
Can I check, you used beech wood? I’ve been told this is the only wood we can get hold of in portugal but someone advised me NOT to use beech as it’s a softwood and will break easily.
It’s a pressure treated Pine that’s sold by all building suppliers here. Use whatever is normally used to build fencing, decks, and play sets in your area. 😊
I love this and decided to try it. You either got lucky with the bolts that came with the brackets or weren’t completely truthful about your experience. Over half the. Lots would not fit my 1/2” socket but. And the 4x6 also wouldn’t fit and I tried for 3 hours to get it on the way you said in the video, no luck. I was so frustrated.
Sorry you had a bad time of it. The video was my real experience. 2 questions. 1. Did you buy the exact same one that I linked?? What does the brand say? 2. Was your 4x6 still wet?? Pressure treated lumber is often sold still wet. Wet wood swells, which would make it harder to slip into the hole. You can set it in the sun for a few days to dry it. Rotate it daily to get it evenly dried.
Hi! The posts are so heavy and widespread, we have never had it lift off the ground. These brackets are for 4x4 legs. I’ve seen a lot for just 2x4 legs. Those are definitely just for little kids swing sets. 👍
@@AbbottsAtHome Hello. Thank you very much for the reply. My daughter is 8 years old. maybe this swing set will be a bit too small for her? I bought the 4x4 brackets and will use the 4x4 10 ft legs.
Great job,. Thank you for making this video. I will be making my swinset this weekend. Are the 9 Foot legs long enough for adults to use comfortably also, or should we stay with the 10 foot legs?
Yep, that was the easiest and best solution, IMO. Replacing or extending the chain would have been an extra expense. And, the swing set looked unbalanced with that wide of a leg base. I was afraid too much stress was going to hit the middle of the legs, instead of carrying through to the ground.
Thanks. That longer version seemed less stable. And, I was worried that the center of the posts were getting too much pressure having the base so widespread. But, go for what you like. I can get a good swing with the dimensions I used. So, I can only vouch for mine. 👍
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My happiest memories are of swinging in the long summer evenings. I'm now 56 and suddenly the thought just literally jumped into my head! So, I'm going to talk it through with my husband, show him this video and hope he's in favour of making it with me!
Thanks for the video! 🤗 xx
You’re welcome! I still love to swing. It is very nostalgic. I hope you convince him to build one. 😊 There’s nothing better than swinging at dusk when the lightening bugs start to come out.
Pretty easy build, I’d throw a cross brace in between the a-frame to give it better stability.
Thanks! You can use a cross brace, if you want. BUT, with this type of steel frame, it's not needed. You can look at the swing sets on the ads for frames like this and the Eastern Jungle Gym DIY Instructions for a swing set made with this frame bracket and none of them use a cross brace. I can swing pretty high on this swing and there's no movement. I've actually thought about using that space for a couple of rings, climbing rope, or something else they can climb on. 👍
I want to build something that my whole famiy can swing on and I wasn't sure if this style would be sturdy enough. It was reassuring to see even the adults swinging on it, didn't budge it. Thanks!
My wife was just asking about doing a swing set so this is perfect! Thank u!
Fantastic!! Good luck. 😊
Great video, I have watched several using these types of brackets and hangers, I will definitely use them on my build.
They make this build so easy. Good luck!
Thanks for the great video. This is the exact configuration of swings I’m putting together for our girls for Christmas, and I was wondering about spacing. Questions answered!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. You did a great job with the video and your comments do not leave someone guessing on details. When home built rocket ships become available, I will come to your channel first.
I would totally build that. So, stick around. 😉
Im just about to start a playhouse project, good tips - looks great
Thanks! Good luck with your build!
Great video, thanks for posting this!
Glad you enjoyed it!
at what angle did you cut the legs at the bottom??
So this swing set isn't anchored down at all? The feet are not cut at an angle to be flat on the ground either? Trying to better understand the stability here. Thank you so much for the detailed video!
The pointy end of each leg sinks into the ground a few inches from its own weight and use. After a week or so, I couldn’t even see the bottom of the posts. Once it gets a couple of inches in the ground it stops sinking because of the larger surface area holding it up (whole post has contact with ground). Mine has never shifted or popped off the ground, it’s been 3 or 4 years. It’s much heavier than store bought metal swings, with a wider base. 👍
@@AbbottsAtHome Awesome! That's good to know. Thank you so much for you reply. Have a great day.
Thank you. Hands down best video on these A frames out there. How wide (diameter) are your round swing?
Thanks! I used a 43" Saucer Swing. Here's the link, if you need it: amzn.to/4bck0Hb :)
@@AbbottsAtHome Just completed mine similar to yours. I have same size round swing. I did 18” space for the swings and 15” in between. Came out sturdy as a rock. I added the cross boards (2x6) on the sides, and will sister another board then screw a third one on top on the broad side to make it like a small table to place drinks and other stuff. Thank you for getting responding.
Are you able to do a quick update video of this swing? Looks great but wanted to know longevity. (Although your process is thorough and looks like it would last a decade or more!)
I don’t have time to do that right now. But, it still looks the same. 👍
Did you cut angles at the feet of the legs to correspond with the angle it comes out from the cross bar so the legs sit flush to the ground?
Nope, just straight cuts. It’ll settle into the dirt pretty quickly. 👍
Stephanie , if you add a brace across the end post approximately, how long would that need to be trying to guess what I need before I go to the store and buy the lumber. Thank you for your help. Love your video. Very good explanation.
I'd guess you'd need 2 - 8' long boards. It's a pretty wide spread on those legs.
What annoys me is that I have to watch this video because the swings and brackets and hardware I bought on Amazon came with ZERO instructions. Thanks for doing what the companies did not, showing us how to build/use their products
Totally agree!
Can I check, you used beech wood? I’ve been told this is the only wood we can get hold of in portugal but someone advised me NOT to use beech as it’s a softwood and will break easily.
It’s a pressure treated Pine that’s sold by all building suppliers here. Use whatever is normally used to build fencing, decks, and play sets in your area. 😊
Amazing sorry I meant to write pine, thank you 🙏
Awesome! You could have dug holes for the legs to make it shorter. That way when they get older you still have 9 ft legs :)
I love this and decided to try it. You either got lucky with the bolts that came with the brackets or weren’t completely truthful about your experience. Over half the. Lots would not fit my 1/2” socket but. And the 4x6 also wouldn’t fit and I tried for 3 hours to get it on the way you said in the video, no luck. I was so frustrated.
Sorry you had a bad time of it. The video was my real experience. 2 questions. 1. Did you buy the exact same one that I linked?? What does the brand say? 2. Was your 4x6 still wet?? Pressure treated lumber is often sold still wet. Wet wood swells, which would make it harder to slip into the hole. You can set it in the sun for a few days to dry it. Rotate it daily to get it evenly dried.
I'm curious if the legs should be put in the ground? It did not lift off the ground while swinging?
Hi! The posts are so heavy and widespread, we have never had it lift off the ground. These brackets are for 4x4 legs. I’ve seen a lot for just 2x4 legs. Those are definitely just for little kids swing sets. 👍
@@AbbottsAtHome Hello. Thank you very much for the reply. My daughter is 8 years old. maybe this swing set will be a bit too small for her? I bought the 4x4 brackets and will use the 4x4 10 ft legs.
You’re good, the 4x4 brackets I use are strong enough for adults. The 2x4 brackets are for young kids. 👍👍
@@AbbottsAtHome Thank you very much for your help!
Great job,. Thank you for making this video. I will be making my swinset this weekend. Are the 9 Foot legs long enough for adults to use comfortably also, or should we stay with the 10 foot legs?
Thanks! 9 is perfect for adults. I'm 5' 8" and my hubby is 6'4" it works fine for us. 👍
Nice
Thanks!!
If I use a 12' 4X4 on top, I would space my swing anchors 18" apart?
Use 10' 4x6 on top...4x4 is not strong enough. 20" apart is sufficient.
Do you know the weight limit for this swing set?
I can’t say for sure. But it can hold my 225lb husband. 👍
So, the swing was too high, and you cut off the ends of all the legs to bring it closer to the ground? Why not just use a longer chain?
Yep, that was the easiest and best solution, IMO. Replacing or extending the chain would have been an extra expense. And, the swing set looked unbalanced with that wide of a leg base. I was afraid too much stress was going to hit the middle of the legs, instead of carrying through to the ground.
I'm curious how tall you are... my 10 year old is 5'2 and i'd rather do 10' than 9'
I’m 5’8” but my husband is 6’4” and the 9’ posts still look huge next to him. 👍
Great video but you will regret cutting it shorter. Buy a longer chain for the swings.
Thanks. That longer version seemed less stable. And, I was worried that the center of the posts were getting too much pressure having the base so widespread. But, go for what you like. I can get a good swing with the dimensions I used. So, I can only vouch for mine. 👍
you could have just added some chain to the swing..
That’s a good option if you like the extra height. 😊
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Can you add the link for Amazon for the 4x4 and 4x6 brackets? Thanks
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