Kids swing
HERE’S HOW
To make frame
STEP 1
Decide on a position for the
sw ing. A s a general rule, it needs
2.5m in front and should be 1.9m
from a garden bed behind. You'll
also need to leave at least 600m m
between seat and posts. W e chose
a distan ce of 1 6 2 0 m m betw een
the
in s id e
of
p o sts.
Ensure you're not placing
posts over underground
p ip e s or conduits. D ig
a pair of 3 0 0 m m -d ia
x
9 0 0 m m -d e e p
p o st
holes. On uneven ground,
adjust depth of holes so
bottoms are even.
STEP 2
Position posts (A)
in holes. Hold a spirit level
across the top to check
the y are level. A d ju st
holes as necessary.
STEP 3
The beam (B)
that slots into each post
is a double thickness of
1 4 0 x 4 5 m m tim ber.
It will be hou sed in the
top of the p ost with a
bridle joint (a housing in
the centre of the post).
The beam will a lso be
notched to slot into the
post so the 2 will lock ►
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