DIY tree swing

Swings are something both children and adults enjoy. So if you have a big tree in your garden or yard, use it wisely. You can easily make a swing for your kids and you can enjoy it as well if it’s sturdy and resistant enough. It would make a fun DIY project for the whole family. Here’s what you’ll need: one 2x4x8 piece of wood for the seat, one 1x2x8 piece of wood for the top and rope long enough to hang from your branch and strong enough to support adult weight. You’ll also need wood glue, 2 clamps, a drill, 8 wood screws, sandpaper and paint.

Start by cutting the 2x4x8 piece of wood into two parts measuring 2.5’ long. Then cut another two pieces, this time measuring 8’’ long. Glue the two longer pieces together and then the shorter ones to the ends. Clamp and put heavy objects on top of them. When it’s dry, pre-drill screw holes in each of the four corners of the short pieces. Also drill two holes in the outer corners of each end. Now you can sand and paint the wood if you want to.

Next, cut two lengths of rope measuring 5’ long and attach them to the seat. Tie a double knot at one end and on the other end as well. Repeat the process for the other side of the seat as well. Then cut the rest of the rope in half. Create a loop and attach it to the swing with one of the chain quick links. Do the same for the other side. Now cut the 1x2x8 pieces and make them 2.5’ long. Drill a hole in each end and, about 5’ above the seat, tie a knot in each rope. Slip the loose end through the tope and tie the ends to the tree branch.{found on abeautifulmess}.