tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24150903.post1901272195031113271..comments2022-11-11T05:25:41.900-06:00Comments on Weieroriginal: The Arbor Swing setweieroriginalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04395694545872032356noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24150903.post-19101414864571490512015-11-01T08:32:22.036-06:002015-11-01T08:32:22.036-06:00I had built mine on the ground squared it up, meas...I had built mine on the ground squared it up, measured it upside down and then dug the holes. I then used a few additional 4x4s and some string to level the gravel at the correct depths within the hole ( since the ground is obviously not level in the pictures). I did this because I didn't own a saw that would allow me to trim the tops of the 4x4s and getting them the correct height and carrying pieces up to tighten up top seemed too challenging with just a footstool...<br />It also helped that I only had to worry about getting it level in one direction as the top was squared when it went in the holes. <br />Now if I were doing it now I would be using 6x6s for the legs and just based on the additional weight. I would probably do the same thing by digging the holes at the correct depth after pre-drilling everything, but then assemble after putting the individual legs use the string between to make sure the top is level with each other and then I would then put in the support beams on the sides. Then pour the quick concrete material (using temporary supports to keep them level) and then use my ladder to put up the center after it dries. <br />If I had more people though, might still preassemble and do it my original way and just use more people to turn it over. weieroriginalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04395694545872032356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24150903.post-34816470734611805202015-11-01T06:50:49.512-06:002015-11-01T06:50:49.512-06:00Did you build the top with materials lying on the ...Did you build the top with materials lying on the ground and then erect vertically to install in the in-ground holes? Or did you install posts in the ground first and just build from there? I have completed a project like this before and we had such a difficult time getting everything level. Any tips on order of construction?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24150903.post-75431399137421084172015-03-10T19:58:25.010-05:002015-03-10T19:58:25.010-05:00The one in the picture ended up being 7 feet wide,...The one in the picture ended up being 7 feet wide, 2 feet deep, and 8 feet tall (there is an additional 3 feet of buried footings in there as well). <br /><br />Good luck!weieroriginalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04395694545872032356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24150903.post-10180291435438172542015-03-10T16:04:17.908-05:002015-03-10T16:04:17.908-05:00Do you know the final dimensionsDo you know the final dimensionsCook Family Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15657190353031535699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24150903.post-45601723757464193472013-05-02T18:01:57.729-05:002013-05-02T18:01:57.729-05:00We just finished this and it looks great, we doubl...We just finished this and it looks great, we double the size so we have 4 swings. Thanks for such a great idea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24150903.post-73076804462860710452013-04-14T20:03:34.226-05:002013-04-14T20:03:34.226-05:00Thank you so much, hoping that the weather in WI s...Thank you so much, hoping that the weather in WI starts to dry and warm up so this project can get one!Lorrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24150903.post-92012955246921058612013-04-10T20:47:10.707-05:002013-04-10T20:47:10.707-05:00Sure Lorrie!
All wood will be Cedar (it is natura...Sure Lorrie!<br /><br />All wood will be Cedar (it is naturally rot and insect resistant so it is worth the extra cost) also, if you get a sliver, it's safer.<br /><br />I would suggest using 6x6" posts as they would be a bit more substancial than the 4x4s I - the ones here were 10ft long (the height of the arbor is 7.5 ft off the ground, so you will be burying 2.5 ft of post). You need 4 of those. <br /><br />Then you need 2 4x4 x 12 ft (cut both into be cut into 2- 3 ft sections - your preference). You'll use 4 of the sections on the top between the cross beams and 4 on the side posts for bracing. so make sure you have at least 9 even sized pieces.<br /><br />Additionally you will need 2 2x10 inch (the picture shows 2x6s, but they should definitely be bigger so they cover those top cross beams as I had to follow up with an additional board to make it nice and sturdy).<br /><br />Ok, now hardware. You will need carriage bolts 8 that are as long as a 4x4 and the 6x6 to go through both). Then 8 carriage bolts that are thick enough to go though 6x6 and the 2x10 (do two on each side (on opposite sides of that top cross beam)). You will also need the nuts and washers for all of those. <br /><br />then you will need 10 large wood screws (I forget what the correct name of these are. They should be at least 5 inches long (and they have a hex wrench head on the side you see) (the other side will screw into the top cross beams).<br /><br />Then, once you have all that done, all you will need is the brackets that attach through the top beams for the swings. (the ones I used go through the beam and have a washer and nut that attach on the top of the beam. <br /><br />you will also need some fast drying concrete for inside the post holes as well as some gravel in the bottom for drainage. <br /><br />that should do it...of course you want swings too. <br /><br />Hope that helps! Good luck to you!<br /> <br /><br /><br />weieroriginalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04395694545872032356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24150903.post-68626713464105955632013-04-10T16:09:04.231-05:002013-04-10T16:09:04.231-05:00Any chance I could get a list of building material...Any chance I could get a list of building materials? I love this great job<br />Lorrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24150903.post-27820670609437000802012-12-06T09:29:14.576-06:002012-12-06T09:29:14.576-06:00Thanks! It would be lovely with some climbing vine...Thanks! It would be lovely with some climbing vines. I may try that next spring.<br />I would recommend using 6x6's instead of 4x4's as this won't be as sturdy as I would have hoped for when she's much bigger, but it is exactly what I was looking for.weieroriginalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04395694545872032356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24150903.post-61469018901851209172012-12-05T21:56:49.841-06:002012-12-05T21:56:49.841-06:00Looks great! I'm glad to see that someone else...Looks great! I'm glad to see that someone else has tried this. I've been wanting to do this in my backyard so that the swing set would blend with the landscape a little better. I would like to plant climbing vines on one.<br /><br />KeriIvy Cladhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03307765640404949525noreply@blogger.com