Build your own porch swing in a couch size! Fits standard 24 x 24 inch outdoor cushions. Basic design is easy to build with a simple tools and off the shelf materials. Free plans by Ana-White.com
Preparation
- 5 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
- 8 - 1x6 @ 72" long (can also use cedar fence pickets, but must be properly sanded or planed first)
- 70 - 1-1/2" to 2" long self tapping exterior use screws (look for the star bit ones)
- 50 - 2-1/2" to 3" long exterior self tapping wood screws (look for the star bit ones)
- Hardware to hang swing and swing chain
2 - 2x4 @ 69" - seat frame front and back
2 - 2x4 @ 25-3/4" - seat frame sides
2 - 2x4 @ 22-3/4" - seat frame center supports
2 - 2x4 @ 16-1/4" - arm rest front supports
4 - 2x4 @ 30-1/4" - back supports
2 - 2x4 @ 27-1/4" - arm rests
8 - 1x6 @ 72"
Instructions
Step 1
Use the longer screws to build the frame for the seat, two screws per joint.
Step 2
Add center supports to the seat frame with the longer screws, use two screws per joint.
Step 3
Attach back rest and arm rest supports to the frame, all outside edges flush. Use three screws per joint, using the longer screws.
Step 4
Attach arm rest to the tops of the arm support and to the back support. Use two screws per joint, using the longer screws.
Step 5
Attach the top seat slat to the back supports, all outside edges flush, using the shorter screws, two per joint.
Step 6
Attach remaining back supports using the longer screws into the seat frame, two per joint.
Then attach to the top seat slat with shorter screws, two per joint.
Step 7
Attach remaining seat back slats to the back with the shorter screws, two per joint.
Step 8
Attach seat slats to the seat frame, using the shorter screws, two per joint.
Step 9
We hung ours on an existing playground swing set, but your situation may likely vary from mine. Here is a good article on proper hanging of swings. On this swing, you will want to hang from the side aprons of the seat frame - that's where the majority of your weight will be. Also, I hung ours at a very slight (approximately 5 degree) back angle, to increase the comfort level.
DISCLAIMER: This is a very heavy swing and must be properly hung. Build, hang and use at your own risk - We are not liable for personal injury, loss or death from use of swing.
We apologize if there was an error in this plan. Please help us out and report any errors here.
Comments
kazey
Sun, 05/05/2013 - 16:43
I will make one like this.
I will make one like this. This is truly amazing. I will place it in our garden so that I can stay there early in the morning and feel the breeze of air. Thank you Ana. I can save money in just making my own swing bench. - YOR Health
JoeBKNY
Fri, 01/10/2014 - 09:18
Bench
Great Bench! Anyone have a plan for adding legs ?
Rocker7639
Thu, 03/01/2018 - 13:21
Queen Size Instead of Twin?
Love the swing! Thanks for sharing! Are there any major changes I would need to make for a queen size mattress instead of a twin? Obviously, the base, but do I need to be concerned with other parts to ensure enough support? Are there modified out already for a queen?
rx4peds@gmail.com
Fri, 05/31/2019 - 12:26
Something to hang this swing from in a garden?
I love this project and want to do it. But we don't have a place to hang it from. I want to put it in a little cove of young trees. I checked out the link you have to other free plans for similar swings. They aren't as detailed. I can do up to probably an intermediate skill level with the projects you show. Do you have an A frame I could build with it? Or another swing frame that would work? Thank you!