Did you know? All you need to make a swing set for your kids is just a little experience in woodworking and some lumber. Here are the 25 DIY swing set plans to try out. Old kids are not left out, we also included plans for adults who love to swing.
Building a DIY swing set might seem easy, but you should pay attention to every detail, as it can become a hazard if not built rightly. Are you ready to build? Check out the amazing plans below.
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1. DIY Basic Wooden Swing Set
This amazing swing set is made from pressure-treated pine, screws, lag bolts, measuring tape, shovel, adjustable wrench, paddle bits, and screw swing hardware. To build this, you need to determine the best location for it. You can do this by laying out the cross beam assembly on the ground, repositioning it till you find the best area and mark the area, drill holes in the area for the swing post.
2. How To Build A Swing Set
To make this, a wide and leveled area will be very appropriate. And make sure to pre-drill all holes for bolts. A cutting list is also very important to make the work easier. Read more from the link below.
The materials needed include post, bolts, washers, nuts, speed square, circular saw, drill, level, rafter post hanger and post caps.
3. DIY Clubhouse Playset
Start by making the base frame assembly then attach the deck floor joist with screws. Then, install the slide according to the slide instruction then add walls and wing to the frame. After this attach the railing.
4. Wooden Swing Set Plans DIY
The material needed for this wooden swing set includes pressure treated boards and posts, cordless drill, miter saw, swing hanger, deck screws, tape measure, construction adhesive, and swing seat. Start by finding the appropriate location, then make the cutting list. After this, cut all the pieces and assemble the side posts.
See also: 19 DIY Slide Projects
5. DIY Swing Set
This swing set consists of a slide and swing together. It is made from three A-frame posts connected with one horizontal post. Two of the posts are placed very close to each other while the third one is a bit distance from them. The slide is attached to the closer posts while the swing is between the second and the third post.
6. Easy DIY Swing Set
This easy swing set is made from three 6×6 poles, rope, and swing seats. Space the two vertically posts at 10ft wide then attach the third post to it. After this, attach hooks to the horizontal post and hang the seat to it with rope.
7. DIY Swing Set Kit
Get a rugged wood treatment and mix it thoroughly with water as per the instruction then stain the wooden post with it and assemble them for the swing. Other materials used include bolts, washers, nuts, and tape measure.
8. How To Build A DIY Backyard Swing Set
The materials required for this swing set include playset anchors, swing hardware, lumber, deck screws, lag screws, and a swing hanger. Start by making the A-frame posts then space them as wide as possible. After this, drive them into the ground and attach the top. Then, hang the swing seat with rope.
9. DIY Free Standing Swing Set Plan
This is made from pressure-treated wood, galvanized carriage bolts, metal hacksaw, sawhorses, drill bits, swing seat, structural screws, and swing hanger. Cut all the pieces needed and start by making the main beam assembly, then attach the vertical and horizontal supports.
10. DIY Pergola Swing Set
To get the actual pergola structure for this swing set, make sure you use a homemade stencil to cut the pieces. The materials used include cement, chisel, rope tape measure, and swing seats.
11. DIY Swing Set Playhouse
The required materials for this swing set include sheets of plywood, boards, shiplap siding, swing seat, reciprocating saw, lag screws, hammer, and framing square. Start by making the floor deck then level the deck and attach decking to it. while attaching the decking make sure the boards are spaced evenly.
12. DIY Playhouse And Swing Set
This is made from pressure treated decking boards, pressure-treated plywood, PVC boards, strong wedge anchor, exterior screws, exterior bolts, and an A-frame swing bracket. First, make the cutting list then assemble the base frame. After this, take out the decking boards and attach them to the frame with decking screws. Then, build the top frame and attach the top decking. Attach other parts and you're good to go.
13. Easy DIY Swing Set
Start by building the slide system or house. Cut all the pieces needed, then assemble the base frame and decking. After this, attach the top frame and decking, then attach the window and roof. Once the slide house is done, assemble the swing post and attach it to the slide house.
14. How To Build An A Frame For A Swing
The materials needed for this include pressure-treated pine, exterior grade hardware, deck screws, lag screws, tape measure, and circular saw. It is very simple to set up once you have a cutting list and the materials are complete. Assemble the A-frame post and you're good to go.
15. How To Build A Playset
The required materials for this include eye hooks, pressure-treated wood, swing seat, swing hanger, hardware, and miter saw. Gather the materials and prepare the cutting list. Then, build the frame for the swing post and attach the swing seat to.
16. How To Build A Swing Set
This swing set is very easy and inexpensive to set up. It is made from lumber, exterior carriage bolts, nuts, and washers, swing hanger, hooks, and rope. Locate a suitable environment for the swing then mark the proper spot for the swing post and drill holes on the spots. After this, make the post assemblies and drive them down the holes.
17. How To Build A Wooden Swing Set
This is made from pressure-treated posts, eye hooks, bolts, nuts, washers, chain, and wood stain. Install the posts to ground then hang the swing seat to the posts with chain. It's very simple and inexpensive.
18. Homemade Backyard Swing Set Plans
This homemade backyard swing set is very easy to set up. It is made from lumber, hanging hardware, bolts, washers, nuts, stain, railroad ties and tape measure. Start by making the base and top frame assembly then attach the decking and other parts to it.
19. DIY Modern A-Frame Swing Set
To make this modern A-frame swing set, you need pressure-treated posts, post brackets, eye hooks, table saw, drill, measuring tape, and nuts. First, determine the location, then mark and dig post holes on the area. Then, install the posts and attach the top and swing hanger.
20. DIY Portable Swing Set
This portable swing set is made from black pipe, leather sheet, black pipe caps, grade 8 bolts, nuts, grommets, rope, and tan kote. Once the materials are ready, start cutting the pipe. Then, assemble the pipe with the necessary fittings to form the swing posts.
21. How To Build A Strong Swing Set
This strong swing set is made from pressure-treated boards, eye hooks, nuts bolts, washers, swing seats, and swing hangers. First, pre-drill two holes 10ft apart, then make the two post assemblies and drive them down the holes. Secure the hole tightly with cement then attach the top piece to the posts and hang the swing seat.
22. DIY Outdoor Kids Playground
This is made from wood, deck screws, lag screws, tape measure, miter saw, and hooks. Gather the materials and prepare the cutting list. After this assemble the posts and hang the swing seat.
23. DIY Swing Set
The materials needed for this swing set include lumber, galvanized carriage bolts, nuts, and washers, chain, miter saw tape measure and circular saw. Start by making the two A-frame assemblies for the posts, then assemble the seat. Drive the two A-frame assemblies into the ground and attach the top sources and support bracket to it. Then, hang the seat to the frame with a chain.
24. DIY Steel Garden Swing
This garden swing is made from steel, bolts, nuts, washers, swing seats, swing hanger and soldering kits. First, determine the location then mark the area and prepare the cutting list. After this, cut the metal steel to length and assemble the swing.
25. DIY Indoor Swing
The materials needed for this DIY swing set include pine, wood filler, eye hooks, nuts, washers, meter chain, countersink bit, and drill. Start by making the cutting list, then, make the swing seat assembly. Sand and paint the frame then change it with a chain.
Conclusion
If you're thinking of extending your kid's playhouse, these are good ideas for amazing swing sets to keep your kids busy outside the house and make them happy. If you have any questions or contributions regarding this post you can use the comment section below to leave your thoughts. Thanks for stopping by.
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