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Porch swing stand plans – plans include a free PDF download (see bottom of post for download link), shopping list, cutting list, measurements, and drawings.
Porch Swing Stand Plans – Overview
Porch Swing Stand Plans – Material List
Shopping List
Shopping List
1 – 2×4 – 10′
2 – 2×6 – 8′
4 – 4×4 – 8′
3 1/2″ deck screws
Cutting List
Cutting List
A – 4 – 2×6 – 4′
B – 2 – 4×4 – 6′ 4″
C – 4 – 4×4 – 1′ 10″ (45-degree angle cuts on both ends in opposite direction)
D – 1 – 4×4 – 8′
E – 4 – 2×4 – 2′ 6″ (45-degree angle cuts on both ends in opposite direction)
Cut four 2×6’s to 4′ long (A). Round the top corners as shown on illustration above.
Cut two 4×4’s to 6′ 4″ long (B).
Cut four 4×4’s to 1′ 10″ long (C). Cut 45-degree angle cuts on both ends in the opposite direction, see illustration above for details.
Cut one 4×4 to 8″ long (D). Notch as shown on illustration above, 3 1/2″ wide x 1 3/4″ deep.
Cut four 2×4’s to 2′ 6″ long (E). Cut 45-degree angle cuts on both ends in the opposite direction.
Pre-drill all holes and assemble swing stand using 3 1/2″ deck screws.
Porch swing plans details here…
I have started building the porch swing using your plans. Very easy to follow, Thanks!
I am wondering if this stand will sit well in the yard. Worried about it tipping if not anchored down.
Have you had any trouble with this?