Free Porch Swing Plans

If you want to learn more about free porch swing plans, you have to take a close look over the instructions described in the article. There are so many designs and plans to choose from, that we really recommend you to browse through the related plans before buying the materials and starting the assembly. You can build this porch swing using just 2x4s and screws. Work with attention and invest in high quality materials.

If you want to get the job done in a professional manner, we recommend you to plan everything with attention, as to prevent costly mistakes and to build a professional garden swing. Invest in high quality materials, such as cedar, pine or redwood, as the bench will be exposed to all kinds of weather. Apply a few coats of paint over the components, to enhance their appearance and to protect them from bad weather.

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Materials

A – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 48”, 4 pieces – 18″ FRAME
B – 4 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 21” SUPPORTS
C – 5 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 48″ SEAT
D – 4 piece of 2×4 lumber – 48″ BACK
E – 2 piece of 2×4 lumber – 11″, 2 pieces – 22 1/2″ ARMREST

9 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8 ft
50 pieces of 2 1/2″ screws
50 pieces of 3 1/2″ screws
wood glue, stain/paint
hanging kit
porch swing chain

Tools

Hammer, Tape measure, Carpentry square
Miter saw, Drill machinery, Screwdriver, Sander, Router
Safety Gloves, Safety Glasses, Respiratory Mask

Time

One day

Building a porch swing

Building the seat frame

The first step of the woodworking project is to build the frame of the porch swing. In order to get a professional result, use 2×4 lumber for the components. Drill pilot holes through the rim components and insert 3 1/2″ screws to create rigid joints. Add glue to the joints and make sure the corners are right-angled. Leave no gaps and make sure the edges are aligned.

Attaching the seat slats

Next, fit the 2×4 slats to the frame of the porch swing, as described in the diagram. Place the slats equally spaced and drill pilot holes before inserting the 2 1/2″ screws to prevent the wood from splitting.

Fitting the back supports

Fit the 2×4 supports to the back of the porch swing. Drill pilot holes through the components and plumb the supports before inserting the screws. Add glue to the joints and clamp them together tightly. Use 2 1/2″ screws for the joints.

Attaching the back slats

Fit the 2×4 slats to the back of the porch swing as described in the diagram. Make sure you align the top slat with the edges of the supports before driving the galvanized screws in. Place the slats equally-spaced and leave no gaps between the components. Add glue to the joints for extra-support.

Fitting the armrest

One of the last steps of the woodworking project is to attach the 2×4 armrests to the porch swing. Cut the components at the right size and lock them together, as described in the diagram. Make sure the corner is right-angled.

Free porch swing plans

Last but not least, you should take care of the finishing touches. Therefore, we recommend you to check if the components are locked into place properly and structure is rigid enough for your garden. Make sure there are no protruding screws or sharp edges.

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Check out plans for a nice glider swing, as well. I have tons of other woodworking projects and ideas on the blog, so don’t miss them.

Back view – swing bench

PRO TIP: Fill the holes with a good wood filler and smooth the surface with medium-grit sandpaper. Apply several coats of paint or stain over the components, in order to protect them from decay. Check out the rest of the project to learn more about building garden projects.

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Free Porch Swing Plans