Building A Tree Swing If you want to build a tree swing, then it is very important to choose the right rope for it. There are many handymen and professionals who make use of the 5/8 inch braided hollow core polypropylene rope as it has a safe work load of up to 294 lbs. It is essential that you use a bigger diameter braid rope for making the swing. The use of smaller diameter and twisted rope can be too slipper on a chain link and might possibly cause the seat to tip over. On the other hand, nylon rope will be an upgrade of the hollow core braided polypropylene rope as it is a lot stronger however, it is a more expensive material as well. And when it comes for the tools needed, you should have a driver/drill, carpenter’s square, saw, tape measure, pencil and a butane lighter. When building a tree swing, it may present quite a challenge for some. What you need to do is tying the rope to the tree branch and make use of a swing hitch knot but, it is going to require your arms be around the branch to tie the knot. In an effort to prevent strangling and killing the tree branch as it grows, the swing hitch should be loosened and be retied at least once per year.
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As for the seat of your swing, it is very ideal if you are going to opt for a 36 inch length of 2×8 pressure treated lumber. After that, make use of a 4 inch length of 2×8 to reinforce the seats. And for you to make such, the first thing that you need to do is marking and sawing the thirty six inch long bench seat as well as the 2 four inch reinforcing blocks. Make use of a sandpaper to bevel the front and the rear edges of the bench. This is done so by that, the edges of board will not cut your thighs when sitting.
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Once you are done, attach the reinforcing blocks to the bottom ends of seat by using a heavy duty glue and a 5 three inch wood screws. Observe the screw pattern is laid out in order to avoid drill holes for your ropes. Find and drill 3/4 in holes for your rope at least 2 inches from outside end of the seat and then, another 1 to 1 1/2 inches from both the back and front sides. If you are going to do this, it will help you make a strong and a sturdy tree swing seat. Plus, follow the proper selection of rope to your swing and tie it properly and you can get yourself a nice tree swing.