Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - Arbor Swing

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gusbus
10-03-07, 06:28 PM
I want to build a four post arbor swing and I am looking for plans. Does anyone know where I can find some?

dooer
10-03-07, 06:40 PM
I don't have plans, but here is one that we built.

http://www.creative-redwood-designs.com/images/Helm-seat.jpg

Mark
gusbus
10-04-07, 11:37 AM
Mark, that is perfect. But how did you connect the swing? Is it to the back 2x6 or the 2x4 overhead?

dooer
10-04-07, 05:05 PM
If I remember correctly.

The swing is attached with eye bolts through the 3x4's on top. The horizontal beams are 2x8's with a shallow radius cut into them.

The posts are pressure treated 4x4's, set 3' deep in concrete and then we trimmed them out with clear redwood 1x4's.


Mark