HOME-MADE LAWN SWING
The Completed Swing
The coming of spring and summer calls forth various kinds of porch and lawn furniture. A porch
or lawn swing to accommodate two or more persons is a thing desired by most people. The lawn swing
as shown in the picture is portable and does not need stakes to hold it to the ground. While this swing
is substantial and rigid it can be moved from place to place on the lawn, or the chains can be fastened
with heavy hooks to the ceiling of a porch instead of using the stand. Either ropes or chains may be
used to hang the swing and should be of such length that the seat will be about 20 in. from the ground or
floor.
The drawing giving the dimensions for constructing the seat shows how the parts are put together.
The front and back apron pieces are mortised to receive a 1-in. square tenon cut on the crosspieces
that support the slats. Each end of the apron pieces extends 4 in., and a hole is bored at A into which the
hanging ropes or chains are fastened. If ropes are used, bore the holes to fit the rope and when the
end of each rope is put through a hole it is tied in a knot to keep from slipping out. Chains can be
fastened with eye bolts. Small carriage or stove bolts are used to hold the slats on the framework
and cross pieces. The arm rests are fastened with wood screws.
The drawing for the stand gives all the dimensions for its construction.
Split the upright pieces or legs with a saw cut to the length as shown. A bolt should be put through each piece edgewise at the end of the saw
cut, to keep the wood from splitting any farther when the ends are spread to receive the bolts through the cross pieces at the top. The
upper ends of the ropes or chains are fastened close to and under the bolt holding the inside forks of the uprights. This bolt can be long
enough to fasten a clevis that will hang underneath for this purpose. The whole swing can be painted with a forest green color which is very suitable for summer outdoor furniture.
