How to build an outdoor kids swing?

[jack89]

Hi,

I want to make outdoor kids swing in my backyard. You can refer image what is actually my backyard design is. One side is wall and other side is empty. So I am planning to take 2 timber pots, 1 connected to my house wall and other will give support like L shape and connected to ground.

So my question is 

1. what kind of timber pots should I use for this diy project?

2. I have pergola wall brackets to give support to timber pots. Can I use that one? 

If you guys have other ideas then plz share it.  Will be helpful.

thank you 

( refer image). 

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @jack89. It's terrific to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about creating a child swing.

I don't believe your design takes into account the stresses of a swing. There will be an immense amount of force on the joint between the two posts and the one anchor for the single upright post won't be enough to stiffen the frame and stop it from shaking. Typically, two posts would be used for the uprights in an A-frame configuration to prevent movement, as shown in the image below. You'll note that the vast majority of our swing sets use this configuration.
 

At a minimum, you'd want to use structural H4 90mm posts for the A-frame and potentially double up H3 140 x 45mm timber for the cross-beam.

Pergola post wall brackets like the Toja Grid KNECT Black Pergola Post Wall Bracket For 90 x 90 Posts are designed for static loads of pergolas. They are not designed for the application of mounting a swing. What is the wall constructed from?

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell
 

[jack89]

Hi Mitchell,

Thank you for your reply and advice. 
refer image for wall and backyard design.

i have seen many videos that may people using H4 treated pine sometime to make this project.

But as I have drawn in below image, is there any other way I can make swing like this?

thank you 

[Noyade]

Afternoon @jack89 

I'm with Mitchell - the stresses would certainly be giving any mounting on the concrete a run for its money.

For me - I'd be going with the traditional style, as illustrated above. No drilling into your bricks or concrete, no additional hardware required.

Easily moved about.

Your kids swing safely.

They grow older and don't swing.

You pack up the swing. Sell it - of keep it for the grand-kids. 😁

Cheers!

[EricL]

Hello @jack89 

I believe @Noyade has covered all the bases in regards to why it's better to use a properly designed standard swing. You could add more timber and connectors to your set, but there would be no guarantee of stability. 

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric