Thanks so much! It was very sturdy. It was the first one I had ever made. I saved the templates I created for it and made myself one a while back as well. I made mine 100% out of composite deck material. It’s super strong (and heavy!), but it will never rot. Thanks again for watching and for leaving kind words. I appreciate it!
Great video! I'm planning to make a bench swing, and have watched lots of videos. I like your design the best! I'm totally into building in a sturdy way. I was thinking of using your design for the base, and using 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 slats made from plastic lumber (HDPE) so that the parts that touch the body will never rot, splinter, etc. On of your comments was that you used composite lumber for the same design. I'd LOVE to know how you did that and how it turned out! Again, great job. Any way I could get ahold of your templates?
Thanks for the watch and the great comment! I did build a swing completely out of composite deck boards. I’d be happy to discuss it, however it’s probably best to do it via email. Head over to my website thehtennesseetinkerer.com and shoot me an email. Thanks!
Ha! I forgot that I said that! Thank you so much for the view and the comment. Sorry it took a while to respond to this comment. I was at a continuing education course to keep my Posterior Ergonomics certification up to date. Just kidding, I let that lapse years ago. In all seriousness though, thank you for the kind words!
@@thetennesseetinkerer I built the swing and hung it on my porch. I changed a couple things but essentially your design. Came out great. Thanks for the tutorial!
Very helpful video. Love the design. Perfect materials for an outdoor swing. I'm starting to make my version of this swing minus the inlay this week. Thank you for the help!
Thanks Kevin for the kind words! It turned out pretty good. I have been contemplating making myself one too (also minus the inlay). Hope your project goes great. Thanks again for the view and the comment!
Barbara, thank you for the kind words! I couldn’t start to guess the weight. It was several years ago that we built it, but I don’t recall it being overly cumbersome. It was definitely heavier than one made from cedar, but it is also able to withstand a heavier seat occupant. I have since made myself one (minus the metal inlay) completely out of composite deck boards. Now that one is HEAVY! Of course it is also very strong and will never ever rot. Thanks again for the comment and for watching!
Weldon, Thanks for the view and all the nice things you said! It really means a lot when viewers take the time to leave a positive comment. I really appreciate it!
@@thetennesseetinkerer your welcome and I appreciate the idea of how to make this particular one. I've watched a few videos on making a porch swing and yours was the best to me
Patrick, thanks for the comment! If I remember correctly, we did a 5 foot long swing, but it’s been a few years and it was made for someone else. I built a similar swing for myself and made it 5 foot long. I wouldn’t go any longer than that though. Thanks again!
If hanging from a porch do you suggest drilling holes for the chain to go through both arms ? I see some people just attach 4 × 4 's across and hook up chains to that ?
You could do it either way. I think the 4x4 method is probably the strongest, but it is definitely not the prettiest method. If it were mine, I would drill holes in the arms to pass the chain through and hook it to heavy-duty eye bolts through the seat supports. Hope this helps. Thanks for the view and the comment!
Thanks Christine for the view and comment! I just free-handed it. I eyeball a lot of things and hardly ever use any kind of plans with my projects. I usually make it up as I go. Thanks again!
Thanks Patriots1645 for the view and kind comment. I wasn't around for the hanging of the swing, but I assume my friend probably did. We built this swing in my workshop, but it was for my friend in the video and his wife. When it left my shop, it had not been prepped for hanging yet. He wasn't sure exactly how he wanted to suspend it, but based on the design, the best method would have been to bore a hole in the front portion of the arm for the forward chain. The rearward chain could bypass the arm because of the shape of the arm at the back. Thank you again!
@@thetennesseetinkerer Thanks for the info. I am going to try and make a swing like you have done minus the inlay. Can you give me a ball park idea on the length of the back and the seat I would appreciate it.
The entire swing was about five foot long if I remember correctly, but that is one variable that is easily changed to your personal preference. The finished seat depth and back height are both about 18". The actual seat and back supports would be longer though to accommodate where they overlap each other. I hope this makes sense and answers your question. Let me know if you need anything else. Thanks!
@@thetennesseetinkerer Thanks for the dimensions! I think design is the best I've been able to find. I need something sturdy for my 15 yr old autistic son.
I'm sorry, but I do not. I'm kind of a "make it up as I go" kind of guy. I have put some basic dimensions on a couple previous comments below if you want to search them out. I just free-handed the curves though. Thanks for the view and comment!
Thanks Christopher for the view and comment! I hardly ever plan anything out, usually making it up as I go. For this reason, I don't have much in the way of measurements, and certainly no plans. I do have people ask from time to time about the dimensions, so I have copied and posted a reply from a while back that has basic info. Hope it gets you started. Thanks again! The entire swing was about five foot long if I remember correctly, but that is one variable that is easily changed to your personal preference. The finished seat depth and back height are both about 18". The actual seat and back supports would be longer though to accommodate where they overlap each other. The curves are just freehanded to what looks and sits good.
Steve, thanks for the view and the comment. I looked back on a previous question about dimensions and copy and pasted it here: The entire swing was about five foot long if I remember correctly, but that is one variable that is easily changed to your personal preference. The finished seat depth and back height are both about 18". The actual seat and back supports would be longer though to accommodate where they overlap each other. Thanks again Steve. I appreciate it!
Very nice job. Love the mix of metal and wood.
Thanks John! It turned out pretty nice. It’s the only one like it.
Porch swings seem to be what i make the most, nice work. Looks like it could hold a lot of weight.
Thanks so much! It was very sturdy. It was the first one I had ever made. I saved the templates I created for it and made myself one a while back as well. I made mine 100% out of composite deck material. It’s super strong (and heavy!), but it will never rot. Thanks again for watching and for leaving kind words. I appreciate it!
- Nicely done. Thanx 4 sharing.
Thanks so much! I really enjoy sharing, especially when I get positive feedback. I really appreciate your view and comment! Thanks again.
Beautiful job... love the metal heart in the middle.....
Thanks so much! I appreciate the comment and the view!
Awsome job
Thank you Jason!
Great video! I'm planning to make a bench swing, and have watched lots of videos. I like your design the best! I'm totally into building in a sturdy way. I was thinking of using your design for the base, and using 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 slats made from plastic lumber (HDPE) so that the parts that touch the body will never rot, splinter, etc. On of your comments was that you used composite lumber for the same design. I'd LOVE to know how you did that and how it turned out! Again, great job. Any way I could get ahold of your templates?
Thanks for the watch and the great comment! I did build a swing completely out of composite deck boards. I’d be happy to discuss it, however it’s probably best to do it via email. Head over to my website thehtennesseetinkerer.com and shoot me an email. Thanks!
This was top notch work. Thanks guys.
Thanks so much Adam! I really appreciate the view and the comment!
Postgraduate work in posterior ergonomics?!!! Killin me! Great Video.
Ha! I forgot that I said that! Thank you so much for the view and the comment. Sorry it took a while to respond to this comment. I was at a continuing education course to keep my Posterior Ergonomics certification up to date. Just kidding, I let that lapse years ago. In all seriousness though, thank you for the kind words!
@@thetennesseetinkerer I built the swing and hung it on my porch. I changed a couple things but essentially your design. Came out great. Thanks for the tutorial!
Awesome Mark!
Very helpful video. Love the design. Perfect materials for an outdoor swing. I'm starting to make my version of this swing minus the inlay this week. Thank you for the help!
Thanks Kevin for the kind words! It turned out pretty good. I have been contemplating making myself one too (also minus the inlay). Hope your project goes great. Thanks again for the view and the comment!
The first 15 seconds of this remind me of some story Mark Lowery tells about Bill Gaither and I don’t know why; but it does. LOL
Thanks Daniel. I will take that as a compliment! I would be in good company with those two. Thanks for the view and the comment.
Very good job. Nice pattern (I want it doggone it)!!
Thank Bayou Biker for the view and the comment! Greatly appreciated!
Gotta redo my wifes porch swing some time. Nice video.
Thanks Sam! I appreciate the views and the comment.
How heavy do you think the swing is? Using PT (pressure treated) is one of the heavier but it looks great!!
Barbara, thank you for the kind words! I couldn’t start to guess the weight. It was several years ago that we built it, but I don’t recall it being overly cumbersome. It was definitely heavier than one made from cedar, but it is also able to withstand a heavier seat occupant. I have since made myself one (minus the metal inlay) completely out of composite deck boards. Now that one is HEAVY! Of course it is also very strong and will never ever rot. Thanks again for the comment and for watching!
I love the layout of the swing, how you explain but most of all listening to earl scruggs play rueben in the background
Weldon, Thanks for the view and all the nice things you said! It really means a lot when viewers take the time to leave a positive comment. I really appreciate it!
@@thetennesseetinkerer your welcome and I appreciate the idea of how to make this particular one. I've watched a few videos on making a porch swing and yours was the best to me
Nice.
Thank you Patrick! I appreciate the view and the comment.
Approximately how long was the two-by-four for the seat back? What's the appropriate length
Patrick, thanks for the comment! If I remember correctly, we did a 5 foot long swing, but it’s been a few years and it was made for someone else. I built a similar swing for myself and made it 5 foot long. I wouldn’t go any longer than that though. Thanks again!
Great video! Do you have a set of plans for this project?
Thank you! Unfortunately I don't have plans. This one, like most of my projects, was made up as I went. Thanks again for the view and comment!
Parabéns pelo trabalho
Obrigado meu amigo
Do you offer the plans for making this swing?
No I’m afraid not. I’m not high tech enough yet to offer plans. Thanks for asking and thanks for the comment and view!
If hanging from a porch do you suggest drilling holes for the chain to go through both arms ? I see some people just attach 4 × 4 's across and hook up chains to that ?
You could do it either way. I think the 4x4 method is probably the strongest, but it is definitely not the prettiest method. If it were mine, I would drill holes in the arms to pass the chain through and hook it to heavy-duty eye bolts through the seat supports. Hope this helps. Thanks for the view and the comment!
nice job how did you make the curve for the seats did you have measurements ? i see you made a template but did you draw it by freehand?
Thanks Christine for the view and comment! I just free-handed it. I eyeball a lot of things and hardly ever use any kind of plans with my projects. I usually make it up as I go. Thanks again!
Nice video....did you have to cut a hole in the arm rests for the chain to go through?
Thanks Patriots1645 for the view and kind comment. I wasn't around for the hanging of the swing, but I assume my friend probably did. We built this swing in my workshop, but it was for my friend in the video and his wife. When it left my shop, it had not been prepped for hanging yet. He wasn't sure exactly how he wanted to suspend it, but based on the design, the best method would have been to bore a hole in the front portion of the arm for the forward chain. The rearward chain could bypass the arm because of the shape of the arm at the back. Thank you again!
@@thetennesseetinkerer Thanks for the info. I am going to try and make a swing like you have done minus the inlay. Can you give me a ball park idea on the length of the back and the seat I would appreciate it.
The entire swing was about five foot long if I remember correctly, but that is one variable that is easily changed to your personal preference. The finished seat depth and back height are both about 18". The actual seat and back supports would be longer though to accommodate where they overlap each other. I hope this makes sense and answers your question. Let me know if you need anything else. Thanks!
@@thetennesseetinkerer Thanks!
@@thetennesseetinkerer Thanks for the dimensions! I think design is the best I've been able to find. I need something sturdy for my 15 yr old autistic son.
Do you have any plans with the templates available?
I'm sorry, but I do not. I'm kind of a "make it up as I go" kind of guy. I have put some basic dimensions on a couple previous comments below if you want to search them out. I just free-handed the curves though. Thanks for the view and comment!
awesome video!
Thanks Tommy!
Are the measurements available for this beautiful swing
Thanks Christopher for the view and comment! I hardly ever plan anything out, usually making it up as I go. For this reason, I don't have much in the way of measurements, and certainly no plans. I do have people ask from time to time about the dimensions, so I have copied and posted a reply from a while back that has basic info. Hope it gets you started. Thanks again!
The entire swing was about five foot long if I remember correctly, but that is one variable that is easily changed to your personal preference. The finished seat depth and back height are both about 18". The actual seat and back supports would be longer though to accommodate where they overlap each other. The curves are just freehanded to what looks and sits good.
Do you have any measurements
Steve, thanks for the view and the comment. I looked back on a previous question about dimensions and copy and pasted it here:
The entire swing was about five foot long if I remember correctly, but that is one variable that is easily changed to your personal preference. The finished seat depth and back height are both about 18". The actual seat and back supports would be longer though to accommodate where they overlap each other.
Thanks again Steve. I appreciate it!