Do-it-yourself swing

An old tire can serve as an excellent material for making a swing. A simple and reliable design can be placed on the site or in the playing area of ​​the house. Children will appreciate such a swing!

1. Choose material

Take an old tire without serious damage.

2. My tire

Thoroughly wash the tire inside and out with detergent.

3. Choose the appropriate bolts

Get three medium diameter U-bolts.

4. Drill holes

Drill six holes (two at the same distance from each other) under the selected mounts.

Check in advance how correctly the bolt holes are drilled.

5. We paint

Paint the tire spray paint of the desired shade and let it dry properly.

6. Fasten the bolts

Now put the bolts in the holes.

And secure with washers on the inside.

The result is this design:

7. Prepare the chain

For the upper part of the swing you will need a strong chain with mounts.

8. Choose the appropriate mounts

To create a reliable design, you will need four U-shaped mounts.

9. Fasten the chain

Each bolt in the tire must be attached with a chain mount.

On the other hand, connect the chains with one fastener. Fasten the two ends of a small chain designed to attach a carbine.

10. Done!

You can hang the swing in any place convenient for you!

Watch the video: How to make a Swing! (May 2024).