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Arbor swing plans – plans include a free PDF download (link at bottom of blog post), cutting list, shopping list, and step-by-step drawings.
Arbor Swing Plans – Overview
Arbor Swing Plans – Material List
Shopping List
Shopping List
4 – 4×4 – 10′
7 – 2×6 – 10′
Hardware
8 – 7″ carriage bolts, washers, nuts
3 1/2″ deck screws
concrete
gravel
(See porch swing plans for swing shopping list)
Cutting List
Cutting List
Cut four 4×4’s to 9′ long. Bury two feet of the 4×4 post, square as shown on illustration above and add concrete.
Cut four 2×6’6 to 9′ 6″ long, cut the ends as shown on illustration below. Drill holes through the 2×6 rafter supports and 4×4 post. Attach the rafters supports using 7″ carriage bolts.
Cut six 2×6’s to 5′ long. Cut as shown on illustration above, cut the ends as shown on illustrations below.
Install rafters as shown on illustration above. Pre-drill holes and screw 3 1/2″ deck screws through the rafters and into the rafter supports.
See the porch swing plans for swing details.
Looks great, just what I was looking for. Haven’t used them yet but will as soon as spring has arrived.
Looks like a great addition to my back yard deck
This just what I was looking for. My only questions is are the 2×6 rafter beams strong enough to carry the weight of the swing and say two adults?
I was wondering the same thing Laura. What is the weight limit for the swing?
looking at other plans i think the 2×6 would carry the load just fine, im going to build it, will let ya know!
I was wondering about cost? Would it be more cost effective to buy rather than to pay to have one built?
So I did build this and it looks great! I did add 4×6 beams on joist hangers between the two inside 2×6 for extra support to carry the weight of a swing and adults. Worked out great. I don’t think the 2×6 would be safe carrying that load when they are notched out like that.
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Has anyone built this arbor and swing? I was wondering how the swing was anchored to the arbor?
We started building the arbor and are very pleased. The hardest part is getting all square and level, the rest is easy. Just make sure you have lots of clamps
Where do you attach the swing hangers? Rafters go front-to-back, the hanging holes are 3-5/8″ apart. What am I missing?
Take a look at the swing plans. They’ve linked to Amazon for swing mounting hardware.
Looks like the hardware attaches to the 2×6. I wonder if the 2×6 should be a 4×4 or ?
Max, I agree. Rafters are front to back, but swing hangers mount side to side in the middle. double up the rafters for the hangers? What did you do?
I bought hardware on amazon. I bolted through the 2×6 vs using lag screws for extra piece of mind
Olá tudo bem , gostei muito de suas dicas mas não consigo entender as medidas se tiver como mandar em português as medidas seria muito bom
Thanks! Worked out great. made it 2ft wide, but all else the same. Really sturdy. Wish I could post a pic.
https://projectsgardentriumph.blogspot.com/2020/08/arbor-swing_22.html
here is my arbor swing!
Great job! I start building this weekend! I’m so excited!
Chris–great job!
Please post a pic. I’m wanting to build this next weekend. How did you do the 2×6 to hold weight of two adults? I’m wondering I if I should use 4×4 posts.
Thanks a lot
I cannot seem to download the PDF plans for the arbor swing. I have made multiple attempts.
Me, too!
What is the Weight capacity for this swing pergola?
Built this swing just as the plans stated but added 4×6 between the 2×4 with joist hangers and hung the swing from those with lag bolts and springs. Two adults and two kids on the swing very often and it holds us all just fine
Laura Newberry – would you please post a picture of the extra 4×6 supports, lag bolts, springs, etc., you added on your arbor swing?
good swing