DIY wooden swing sofa. Hanging sofa swing

You can make a swing sofa for a summer residence with your own hands. It is necessary to think over its shape, the material from which it will be made, and also choose a place for its direct placement.

A swing for a summer residence is a great opportunity for a comfortable outdoor recreation for the whole family. You can sit and lie down on them, which will undoubtedly please both adults and children.

There are many garden swing designs available at garden supply stores. But here you can be smart and build an original swing for a summer residence with your own hands.

Garden swing options:

• swing bench;

• swing sofa;

• swing for children;

• swing for adults;

• single;

• multi-seat;

• folding;

• whole;

• swing with different seats;

• on-off;
• adjustable (the back in such a swing is adjustable);

Swings for summer cottages can be made from various materials. The most popular are metal and wood swings.

1. Metal swing.

Advantages of a metal swing:

• have great strength (practically do not break and do not deform);
• will last more than one year (they are not affected by natural phenomena such as rain, snow, etc.);
• look good, great variety.

Flaws:

• a metal structure is more difficult to process and build than a wooden one;
• hitting metal can cause serious injury.

1. Wooden swing.

Flaws:

• Inferior to metal in reliability;
• can break, become unusable from the weather;
• for the winter period it is better to remove them, as they can be deformed.

Advantages:

• they are easier to build and process, when working on them you do not need complex tools (like a welding machine, etc.)
• wood is an environmentally friendly natural material, the presence of chemicals in its composition is excluded;
• safe for health, mild, the risk of serious injury is small;
• wooden swings look more harmonious against the backdrop of nature.

Where to put a sofa swing

It is better to put a swing sofa where there is enough free space. The design of the swing involves swinging, so you should not place them near buildings or walls. To do this, it is better to choose more free space.

If the territory of the site is small, there is not much free space, then you need to reconsider the design of the planned building. And instead of a multi-seat sofa, build a single swing.

Also, the place for the swing should be even, the location on a hill can lead to their deformation and breakage.

How to make a wooden swing sofa for a summer residence

Do-it-yourself wooden swing for giving with your own hands do this:

1. To begin with, the dimensions and design (boom or frame) are determined, a scheme of the future structure is being prepared. For fidelity, you can find and see ready-made drawings and diagrams.
2. We select the bars (smooth, well-planed) for the racks. As a material for them, pine birch, cedar are perfect. The best choice is oak.
3. The form for racks can be A-shaped or U-shaped. Depending on which form for the swing is chosen, we fasten the racks, for strength we fasten the side struts. We install the crossbar, connect it to the racks with metal corners. For fastening when building from wood, it is better to use self-tapping screws. They hold tighter, loosen less, which means that the swing will be more reliable and durable.
4. We prepare recesses for racks (80 cm). We fill the 20 cm hole with rubble, install racks, and concrete.
5. Assemble the swing seat. We are preparing 2 frames: 200 by 50 cm (seat), 65 by 200 cm (back). We connect the frames together and sheathe them with a board (you can use one-piece or planks). It is better if the base under the seat will have a rounded shape. We cut the planks in the shape of the base - in a semicircle. So, a swing without sharp corners will be more convenient and safer.
6. We supplement the design with armrests. To do this, we connect two beams perpendicular to each other, then we attach the resulting armrest to the back with one side, and the second to the seat.
7. We hang the finished swing to the crossbar. To do this, it is better to use a metal chain. It is durable and will last a long time. The thickness of the fastening must correspond to the expected load. Its diameter is 3 or more cm.
8. You should put a mattress or foam rubber on the swing (so they will become softer and more comfortable), cover with a fabric cover, add pillows (so the swing will be more comfortable)
9. Swing sofas are perfectly complemented by canopies from the sun and rain.

We make a metal swing sofa

How to make a metal swing sofa?

It is assembled in a similar way. The only replacement for the beams here is metal pipes (pipe diameter -150 mm.). In the same sequence, pipes of different lengths are fastened together by welding. A frame is made, attached to the crossbar. The seat and back are covered with fabric, decorated.

Metal elements for the frame can be made by yourself, or can be purchased at the store.

What are the advantages of a do-it-yourself swing sofa

Building a swing sofa with your own hands is quite simple.

Their advantages over store counterparts is that:

• homemade swings will cost much cheaper, you will always find the right materials at hand;
• work on the swing will not take much time, almost everyone can cope with it;
• it is possible to create original exclusive models;
• once having assembled the swing with your own hands, in the future you can create other garden interior items.

The purpose of the swing

Garden swings serve mainly for recreation. They can be designed for one person or for several. They are nice to sit and talk or just think in silence.

Garden swings perfectly complement the garden plot, create its comfort and attractiveness. And decorative copies of the swing are also its decoration.

It is much easier to build a wooden structure than a metal one, and it fits perfectly into the surrounding landscape, which is especially important in the design of a summer cottage. Such sofa - swing, installed under a flowering tree, will greatly contribute to a romantic getaway along with your other half. In addition, for a wooden swing sofa, you will need ordinary boards and timber, which can be purchased at any store, on the market, or found somewhere.

¢ Dimensions sofa swing: Height - 2300 mm. Length - 2800 mm. Width - 1800 mm.

¢ Details for making a sofa swing: Sofa seat and back boards - 12 pieces (length - 2000 mm, width - 50 mm, thickness - 25 mm); boards for the seat frame - 2 pieces (length - 2000 mm, width 50 mm, thickness - 25 mm); boards for the seat frame - 2 pieces (length - 500 mm, width - 50 mm, thickness - 25 mm); boards for the back frame - 2 pieces (length - 2000 mm, width - 50 mm, thickness - 25 mm); boards for the back frame - 2 pieces (length - 700 mm, width - 50 mm, thickness - 25 mm); seat side edging boards - 2 pieces (length - 500 mm, width - 50 mm, thickness - 25 mm); swing support bars - 4 pieces (length - 2500 mm, width - 100 mm, thickness - 50 mm); bars of the lower crossbars - 2 pieces (length - 2000 mm, width - 50 mm, thickness - 25 mm); bars of the lower crossbars - 2 pieces (length - 1750 mm, width - 50 mm, thickness - 25 mm); upper crossbar - 1 piece (length - 2900 mm, section - 100 × 100 mm); corners for fastening frames for the seat and back - 2 pieces; corners for attaching the upper crossbar to the supports - 4 pieces; chains - 2 pieces (length - 1700 mm); fasteners for hanging chains - 6 pieces; screws - 78 pieces.

¢ Manufacturing process of sofa swing: It is most convenient to hang the swing by the chains, since it is possible to change the height of the swing by simply throwing the links of the chains. The seat should be at such a height that the person sitting on it, stretching out his leg, can reach the ground with his toe. All parts must be carefully planed, especially the seat and back boards. Two frames are assembled from them. The backrest frame must be wider than the seat frame. Then the frames are fastened together with corners screwed from the ends in the corners. One end of the corner is attached to the seat frame, the other to the back frame.

The angle of the backrest depends on the angle, but you should not get carried away with the tilt of the back, because an excessive tilt can make the entire structure of the swing unstable and it will tip back. It must be remembered that the greater the inclination of the backrest, the further you need to move the rear pillars of the structure. The seat and back boards are attached to the back and seat frames with screws. Fasteners are screwed to the top of the back frame and in front on the sides of the seat at the corners, for which chains are hung. The same fasteners are screwed on the upper crossbar (Fig. 1).

Picture. 1 Attachments for chains.

In order to make the seat soft and look like a sofa, you can upholster it with a fabric with foam rubber laid under it or throw pillows. In the presented model of the sofa-swing, the classic version of the implementation of the supports is used - triangular in the form of the letter "A". At the top there is a crossbar attached to the supports with corners (Fig. 2).

Picture. 2. Attaching the crossbar.

From below, the legs of the supports should be fixed relative to each other with horizontal crossbars. In any case, the wood should be carefully treated with glazing antiseptics, which will penetrate deep into its massif and protect it from the effects of precipitation. As a result, the following construction will be obtained (Fig. 3).

Picture. 3. Sofa - swing for giving, general form

To diversify the rest in the country, in the shade of garden trees there are comfortable swings where you can relax and recharge your batteries. We want to tell you how to make a garden swing with your own hands, because it is doubly pleasant when the use of the product of your own labor also brings joy.

Preparing to build a swing

Site selection

A swing is not just a bench or a stump with a seat, this type will be a stationary and relatively capital object, so you need to choose the appropriate place for it.

This means that we need to take into account all the nuances of this structure, namely:

• Mobility. Part of the structure is a movable unit that performs damped oscillatory movements under the action of gravity, like a pendulum. Therefore, it is necessary to calculate the maximum swing of this pendulum in each direction and take care that within these limits there are no obstacles: trees, stumps, shrubs or garden furniture;
• Stationarity. To ensure the movement of one part of the structure, it is necessary to securely fasten its other part - the support frame. To do this, we will have to dig into the ground and concrete the racks to a depth of 60 - 70 cm;
• Site quality. You have probably noticed constant puddles and dirt under the yard or homemade swings, as the ground under the seat is constantly wiped off with your feet during braking, and a depression forms there where water and dirt accumulate. Therefore, for comfortable use of the attraction, you should immediately rid yourself of this misunderstanding - make a concrete screed or lay tiles, rubber, at least make gravel backfill.

Important!
For normal and long-term operation of the structure, it must be installed as evenly as possible, that is, with the seat hanging freely in the lower position, the chain or cable must be perpendicular to the upper crossbar.
To control this parameter, it is most convenient to use a plumb line.

It is also important to remember that it is very dangerous to be in the swing zone of the ride bench, as you can get a strong blow and seriously injure a part of the body. Therefore, this area should either be limited for access, or ensure that people or animals do not enter it during the operation of the swing.

Another aspect that is often overlooked is that the attraction will most likely be a permanent place for your children to play, so it is better to think in advance of a way to limit the zenith or the highest point to which the pendulum can swing. Otherwise, children, out of ignorance, can swing it up to a full turn around the crossbar with chains winding around it and falling headfirst.

Important!
From all that has been said, the following summary can be drawn: the place for it should be spacious, level, free from obstacles and be in a line of sight relative to the house for control and safety.

Choice of material and type of construction

Several factors will depend on the choice of type of construction and materials:

1. Reliability;
2. Durability;
3. Price;
4. Safety;
5. Relevance in terms of design.

As a rule, two types of materials are used for self-production: wood and metal, as well as their combinations. Concrete work and site improvement work will not be considered for the time being.

Metal models, at first glance, are more reliable and durable, and ceteris paribus they are. However, the metal is also susceptible to corrosion, and if it is not properly processed, this advantage is easily lost.

On the other hand, properly selected and processed wood, with timely care, demonstrates quite acceptable reliability indicators comparable to metal.

If we consider these materials from the point of view of safety and artistic value, then wood will be the undisputed leader here (unless, of course, your garden is made in the style of a Gothic cemetery and is not replete with wrought iron bars and fences).

Also important is the fact that the processing of wooden parts is much easier and does not require tools such as a grinder, electric and gas welding, a metal drill, etc.

If we talk about the cost, then a really beautiful forged frame will cost much more than high-quality wood, and the use of banal pipes or corners will result in a “freak” that will spoil the beauty and atmosphere of a country estate.

Important!
From the point of view of expediency, we consider the most suitable wooden structure, reinforced with metal parts in some places.

Making a swing

Before starting work, it is necessary to draw up a work plan and a drawing. You can easily find drawings of a garden swing with your own hands on our website, you can also make them yourself.

1. We take 4 three-meter beams 100x100 mm and make two L-shaped structures connected at an angle of 50 - 55 degrees using furniture bolts;

1. We retreat from the lower end of the support 60 cm and divide the rest by three. At the level of the border of the first and second thirds, we mount puffs from edged boards, two for each leg. Fasten with bolts.

1. Now we connect the resulting frames with a crossbar 100x100 mm from an oak beam. We select the length of the crossbar so that the width of the frame is 50 cm more than the width of the seat.

1. We dig in the legs of the structure to a depth of 70 cm, where 10 cm will be filled with crushed stone and sand. Next, we concrete the pits with a solution of cement, sand and gravel 1: 3: 5. We expose the structure along the plumb line so that the thread is perpendicular to the crossbar;

Important!
Part of the support beam, which will be immersed in concrete, is treated with bituminous mastic.

Conclusion

A good wooden swing in the country is a great place to relax and delight children of any age. We told you how to make them yourself, the nuances are in the video in this article.

Do you want to make your vacation in the countryside more comfortable and enjoyable? Install a garden swing. They will help you relax and recharge with positive energy. Yes, and you don’t have to spend money - everything can be made on your own and without the involvement of third-party specialists. It is enough to determine in advance the dimensions and drawings of the garden swing. Consider the main nuances.

Choose a place

A swing is not an ordinary bench or table. They can be considered a capital object on the site. For this reason, the choice of a place for installation must be approached responsibly. We take into account the following design features:

Stationarity. The swing consists of several elements. The base frame is the most important. Its racks are buried in the ground (to a depth of 80-90 centimeters) and poured with concrete.

Mobility. The swing has a moving part that performs oscillatory movements. It resembles an ordinary pendulum.

Thus, when creating a swing, it is necessary to determine the maximum swing of the pendulum in all directions. Make sure that there are no obstacles in its path: trees, flowers, garden interior details, etc.

Masters who want to figure out how to make a garden swing with their own hands should pay increased attention to the quality of the site.

If you have seen similar structures, then you probably noticed puddles and dirt under them. They appear due to the fact that the ground under the seat is erased by the feet when braking. A small depression is formed in which moisture and dirt accumulate. To prevent this problem, it is recommended to lay tiles or pour concrete screed.

What material is better?

Much depends on what material is used to create a garden swing: the reliability and durability of the structure, cost, safety. Often, home craftsmen use natural wood and metal (individually or in combination with each other). Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Garden swings made of metal are considered strong and durable. If we evaluate the service life, then they are significantly superior to wooden models.

But there are also disadvantages. The metal is subject to the negative effects of corrosion. Therefore, all structural elements must undergo appropriate processing.

Forged swing is a complex object. Only an experienced master can cope with their creation. If you use ordinary pipes or metal corners, then you end up with a primitive design that can spoil all the attractiveness and atmosphere of a suburban area.

Garden swings made of wood will cost much less. Their durability depends on the type of wood and processing. It is primed and covered with a protective paint.

Wood products harmoniously look in the garden. That is why many owners prefer to install them. It is also important that it is much easier to process wooden parts. If you do everything on your own, then you only need an ax, a hacksaw and a grinder.

Features of the manufacture of garden swings

Consider the process of creating a simple swing. First of all, you need to decide on a work plan and prepare a drawing. You can make it yourself or find ready-made options on the Internet. The second option is preferable, since you can see not only the drawings, but also photos of the garden swing made from them.

So, we need four wooden beams 10 x 10 centimeters. Their length should not exceed three meters. We create a pair of L-shaped structures that come together at an angle of fifty degrees. For fastening, ordinary furniture bolts are suitable.

We count sixty centimeters from the bottom of the support and conditionally divide it into three equal parts. At the junction of 1 and 2 we install puffs. We fix everything with bolts.

Then we combine the finished frames. A wooden crossbar (10 x 10 centimeters) is suitable for this. We dig supports to a depth of eighty centimeters. Approximately 10 centimeters are allocated to a powder of sand and stone. Then fill the holes with mortar. We install the structure according to the level to make sure that everything is located evenly and without distortions.

Create a pair of wooden frames (2 x 0.5 meters for the seat and 2 x 0.65 meters for the back). They join at an angle of 130 degrees. At the bottom, along the entire perimeter, the structure is fixed with a metal strip.

The frames can be sewn up with a board (size - 26 x 46 millimeters). To extend the life of the structure, it is recommended that the supports immersed in concrete be treated with bituminous mastic.

The considered option is not the only possible one. Find photos of homemade garden swings on the Internet, look for drawings and experiment.

DIY garden swing photo

Over the years, sofa swings have not lost their popularity. Such a design idea is to the liking of children and adults. Sitting comfortably on the sofa, it is easier to think about incoming thoughts, read an interesting book, drink coffee, while enjoying the pleasant sights and sounds of nature.

Sofa swings are best made from expensive woods, such as red oak.

Such structures are most often installed in the following places:

• living rooms;
• children's rooms;
• playgrounds;
• garden plots;
• in the courtyard.

Advantages of hanging sofas

Compared to conventional swings, such installations have many advantages:

• ease of manufacture and installation;
• space saving;
• ease of operation;
• high comfort;
• high mobility;
• extra bed when installing a swing indoors;
• a great addition to the decor of various rooms, garden plots.

Drawing of a garden swing for a summer residence ^ List of materials for the manufacture of a swing.
A - Carrier bar. Dimensions 1500x90x35 mm. Quantity - 1 pc. B - Central stiffening rib for seat support 400x90x35 mm. Quantity - 1 pc. C - Side ribs of the seat 525x90x35 mm. Quantity - 2 pcs. D - Side backrest support 540x90x35 mm. Quantity - 2 pcs. E - Armrest 340x90x35 mm. Quantity - 2 pcs. F - Diagonal fastening 500x90x35 mm. Quantity - 2 pcs. G - Armrest 540x90x20 mm. Quantity - 2 pcs. H - Swing back plank 1300x90x20 mm. Quantity - 2 pcs. J - Seat end plate 1275x90x20 mm. Quantity - 3 pcs. K - Seat bar 1200x90x20 mm. Quantity - 2 pcs.
L - Bolt M10×100. Quantity - 4 pcs. M - Bolt M10 × 140. Quantity - 2 pcs.
N - Bolt with eye M10×50. Quantity - 4 pcs. O - Washers M10. Quantity - 2 pcs. C - Nut M10. Quantity - 10 pcs. "S" - Hook. Quantity - 4 pcs.
Chain (length is determined by the fact of swing suspension).

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Types of swing installations

The swing device depends on the purpose and material.

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Design purpose

According to its purpose, the hanging sofa is divided into the following types:

• for premises;
• for the street;
• for adults;
• for kids.

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Type of material used

During the construction of such a swing, the following resources are used:

• wood;
• metal;
• combination of materials.

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Self-construction of metal hanging devices

Making such devices with your own hands has several advantages:

• the possibility of using environmentally friendly resources;
• creating a more stable frame;
• construction of a swing of a suitable size;
• the possibility of building a unique mechanism.

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Materials used

Drawings of sofa swing elements: handrail, seat support rail, handrail support bracket, swing back plank.

When building metal suspended structures with your own hands, you must purchase the following:

• metal pipes over 6 cm in diameter;
• metal rod 70 cm long - 5 pcs.;
• metal slats according to the size of the back and seat of the swing - from 4 pcs.;
• boards along the length of the seat - 5-6 pieces;
• nuts;
• bolts;
• drill;
• metal washers;
• rope or chain.

Main tools:

• welding machine;
• Bulgarian;
• drill;
• a hammer;
• spanners.

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Instructions for making a metal sofa for garden plots

To make a rocking sofa out of metal with your own hands, you need little skills in owning a welding machine, a drill, a grinder.

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Production of a metal frame

For the construction of a strong, stable swing frame, it is necessary to use high-quality pipe material.

1. The lower frame of the frame is made of a pipe in the form of a rectangle.
2. Supports 2.5-3 m long are welded to the corners of the rectangle. They should form one triangle each on the sides of the device.
3. A crossbar is welded over the support.
4. The swing is fixed with metal rods that are dug into the ground.

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Seat and back manufacturing

1. The frame is welded from metal strips.
2. The frame is covered with wooden boards. For this purpose, you can use another material.
3. Handrails are made from rods or metal strips.
4. If desired, the sofa can be upholstered with foam rubber, covered with leather or any other fabric.

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Arrangement of a canopy

To protect the structure from the adverse effects of precipitation, to give comfort, experts recommend arranging a canopy. It is made of metal plates, thin pipes, corners. The covering material must retain moisture, not heat up under the influence of high temperatures.

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Connection of the installation frame with the support

The structure is connected to the support by means of a cable or chain. The cable is passed through the seat, handrails, then attached to the upper crossbar.

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Self-made rocking sofas made of wood

A wooden sofa has some advantages:

• environmentally friendly material;
• ease of installation, transportation;
• low weight of the structure;
• complements the list of decorative garden items;
• high security.

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materials

For the construction of a wooden structure measuring 170x70 cm, you need to have the following:

• boards 5x10x170 cm - 3 pcs.;
• boards 5x10x60 cm - 6 pcs.;
• boards 2.5x15x170 cm - 10 pcs.;
• wooden supports for armrests 5x10x50 cm - 2 pcs.;
• armrests - 2 pcs.;
• glue;
• a hammer;
• nails;
• bolts;
• screws;
• primer;
• putty;
• paint.

Seat bar: side view.

Tools:

• grinding machine;
• screwdriver;
• paint brush;
• drill.

Detailed instructions for the construction of a wooden hanging device

Compared to the manufacture of metal sofas, the construction of a wooden mechanism of this type with your own hands does not require special skills and training.

Seat bar: front view.

Making the seat and back:

1. Using a screwdriver, a rectangular frame with jumpers is built from the boards. For the strength of the swing, the joints of the boards are treated with wood glue.
2. The back support parts are attached perpendicular to the back of the frame with a screwdriver and glue.
3. The front of the frame is connected to two armrest supports.
4. Install armrests. They are simultaneously attached to the corresponding supports, back details.
5. The backrest material is attached to the back of the frame.
6. The seat boards are nailed to the frame.

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Painting and finishing works

Using putty, cover all the cracks of the structure. After drying, the product is sanded, wiped and primed. The final stage of finishing work is painting garden sofas. They are given a color suitable for the installation site. Most often, the wooden elements of the product are varnished. This emphasizes the natural color of the wood. This color scheme is ideal for garden and yard structures.