Free Porch Swing Plans

This step by step diy woodworking project is about free porch swing plans. If you want to learn more about building a basic swing for your garden, we recommend you to pay attention to the instructions described in the article. There are so many bench swing plans and designs to choose from, so make sure you take a close look over the rest of the related woodworking projects that are featured on our website.

Before starting the actual construction project, we recommend you to plan everything, as to save money and to keep the costs under control. Adjust the size and the design of the bench swing to suit your needs. In addition, we recommend you to invest in high-quality materials, such as pine, redwood or cedar, as they have a nice finish and are highly durable, especially in a humid environment.

If you don’t have a rich expertise in woodworking field, you should ask a friend to give you a hand with the project. There are many things that you could go wrong, so make sure you plan everything and invest in quality materials. Select the lumber with attention, making sure the components are perfectly straight and in a very good condition. Use a carpentry square to check if the corners are right-angled. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop.

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Free Porch Swing Plans

Building a swing

Materials

• A – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 48″ long, 4 pieces – 18″ long FRAME
• B – 5 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 48″ long SEAT
• C – 4 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 21″ long SUPPORTS
• D – 3 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 48″ long BACKREST
• E – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 22 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 11″ long ARMRESTS
• F – 1 piece of 1×4 lumber – 48″ long TRIMS 

• 8 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8 ft
• 1 piece of 1×4 lumber – 4 ft
• 2 1/2″ screws
• stain, glue, putty

Tools

• Safety gloves, glasses, Miter saw, jigsaw
• Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
• Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

• Apply several coats of wood stain to the wooden components
• Fill the holes with wood filler and smooth the surface

Time

• One Day

Related

• How to build a swing bench
• How to build a coffee table

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Building the frame of the swing

The first step of the woodworking project is to build the frame of the porch swing. In order to get the job done in a professional manner, we recommend you to cut the components out of 2×4 lumber, after taking accurate measurements. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the short components. Assemble everything with great care, making sure the corners are square. Insert 2 1/2″ screws into the perpendicular components and add glue to enhance the rigidity of the bench.

Attaching the slats

Next, attach the 2×4 slats over the frame of the porch swing. Place the slats equally-spaced and drill pilot holes before securing them to the frame, using 2 1/2″ screws. Add glue to the joints and remove the excess using a damp cloth.

Attaching the back supports

Continue the woodworking project by attaching the 2×4 supports to the back of the swing seat. Drill pilot holes through the supports, plumb them with a spirit level and secure them to the frame by using 2 1/2″ galvanized screws. Add glue and leave no gaps between the components.

Attaching the back slats

Next, attach the 2×4 slats to the back rest of the porch swing. Drill pilot holes through the slats and secure them to the supports using 2 1/2″ galvanized screws. Place the backrest slats equally-spaced. Attach the 1×4 top trim to the backrest of the porch swing.

Attaching the armrests

In order to enhance the look of the porch swing, we suggest you to attach the armrests to the structure. Cut the components out of 2×4 lumber and lock them to the structure using 2 1/2″ screws. Add glue to the joints and make sure the corners are right-angled.

Free porch swing plans

Last but not least, you need to take care of the final touches. Therefore, you need fill all the holes with a good filler and let the compound to dry out properly, before sanding the wooden surface with 120-grit sandpaper.

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