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- How can I build a swing bench myself?
- How could a swing bench look like?
- What is the best way to build a swing bench?
- Ruckzuck to self-built rocking bench
- A swing bench made of eupallets
- Steps in building a swing bench:
- Tips
A rocking bench should be anchored particularly securely
How can I build a swing bench myself?
Not only children like to rock, but also many (young at heart) adults. Of course you can take a commercial swing for that. But would not it be much nicer and maybe even a bit romantic to build a swing bench for two yourself?
How could a swing bench look like?
There are very different ways to build a swing bench for your own garden. First, such a swing bench could be constructed like an extra wide rocking chair, so stand on skids. On the other hand, you can build a swing bench without legs and hang it on a tree or between two trees. The attachment to a stable swing frame made of wood is possible.
What is the best way to build a swing bench?
If you use weather-resistant wood such as larch or Douglas fir for your swing bench, you will enjoy your good piece longer, even if it sometimes rains in summer. Cheaper, however, is the use of spruce and pine wood or the construction of a swing made of Euro pallets.
Ruckzuck to self-built rocking bench
The easiest and fastest way to build a swing bench yourself is to use an existing wooden bench. These get you for little money in almost every hardware store. Saw off the legs of the bench and attach ropes instead.
When attaching, make sure that your swing bench can not tip over. Leave your legs on the wooden bench and build skids on them, then you will get a standing swing bench.
A swing bench made of eupallets
Relatively easy you can build a swing bench made of Euro pallets yourself. You can find them at reasonable prices on the Internet, as well as so-called one-way pallets. However, these are less stable and may be treated with wood preservatives. They are not suitable for the construction of a resilient swing. Instead, use high-quality europallets that are not treated with poison or wood preservatives.
Steps in building a swing bench:
Tips
With a little skill, you can quickly turn an existing or cheaply purchased wooden bench into a swinging bench.