Not everyone likes cheap swing frames made of metal, for example. What could be more obvious than building a beautiful and solid wooden swing yourself. If you use robinia, then the frame is also quite weather-resistant.
Robinia is well suited for building swings
A swing made of robinia wood will last considerably longer than one made of pine or fir. The wood is more resistant and robust. The finished swing is visually appealing, but also slightly more expensive than one made of less durable wood.
Benefits of a robinia swing:
- durable
- weather resistant
- visually appealing
- European wood
How do I build a robinia swing?
Before you start building a swing, you should get detailed assembly instructions. You can find such instructions on the Internet, but also in specialist garden design magazines or in hardware stores. Nobody assumes liability for your own construction, so work carefully and with first-class material.
It is best to use peeled and ground robinia trunks to build the swing. That makes it work fine. The feet should have a diameter of about eight to twelve centimeters, the crossbar should be about two centimeters thicker.
The length of the beams or trunks depends on the size of your desired swing frame. If the posts are concreted in, choose them a little longer so that the finished swing is not too low. Remember that when hanging two swings, there is enough space between them. After all, the people swinging shouldn't get in each other's way or injure each other.
How do I attach the swing?
So that your swing is stable for a long time, you should anchor the frame well in the ground or even embed it in concrete. There are ground anchors that can be screwed in or hammered in. You can also use many types of ground anchors in combination with concrete.
The swing suspensions should definitely be tested by the TÜV and carry a corresponding seal. Simple swing hooks are less suitable for secure attachment, it is better to attach the suspension with threaded bolts.
tips
Regularly check the safety of your self-made swing. Inspect the frame for cracks or rottenness, but also the ropes of the swing board and the suspension of the swing for excessive signs of wear.