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- Build a swing from pallets yourself
- Hollywood swing itself build from pallets
- What you need for the swing
- How to build a simple porch swing out of pallets
- Instructions for Hollywood swings from pallets
- Tips
Pallets are suitable for many different furniture, including swings
Build a swing from pallets yourself
If the old porch swing is beyond repair, you do not have to spend a lot of money to replace it. A swing made of pallets looks not only original, it is also stable. It is particularly inexpensive, if you build a Hollywood swing from pallets yourself.
Hollywood swing itself build from pallets
Pallets are a cheap material for many garden furniture. Also, a Hollywood swing can be wonderfully build yourself.
Pallets are available at commercial establishments, where you can buy used for little money. Sometimes they are also offered via classified ads, but usually have to be picked up by yourself. They do not cost much for that.
Of course, you can also buy new Euro pallets from the dealer.
What you need for the swing
The pallets should be well sanded before screwing them together, so that you do not tear down splinters later. A glaze with wood preservative is advisable if the swing often gets wet.
How to build a simple porch swing out of pallets
Two pallets each are screwed together to form a seat and a rear wall. Subsequently, the rear wall is attached to the seat. Drill the screw holes with the drill.
The swing hooks are attached to the two outer ends under the seat and on the sides of the rear wall. Depending on your choice, hang the chains over the tree or on the frame and hook them into the swing hooks. Make sure that the chains are the same length so that the swing will hang straight later.
As a cushion you get foam, which you provide with coatings. If you want to install a roof over the swing seat, sew a cover made of awning fabric.
Instructions for Hollywood swings from pallets
If the Hollywood swing should be a little more elaborate, you will find a variety of instructions on the Internet. You can print or download these. The advantage of such suggestions is also that you get accurate material lists.
Tips
Hollywood swings have experienced a renaissance in recent years. The former rather stuffy-looking garden furniture has blossomed into stylish swings that give every garden a special flair.