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This beautiful custom porch swing was built using plans from Woodcraft. The plans are for a 4 foot bench and I customized this swing to be 6 feet long with a seat depth of 24 inches. I decided to use cedar and the whole thing cost me $275 however you could save some cost and make it out of Douglas fir.
Plans: www.woodcraft....
Materials:
Cedar 2x4 - homedepot.sjv....
3/8 in eye bolt - homedepot.sjv....
3/8 in rod coupling nut - homedepot.sjv....
3.8 in Nuts - homedepot.sjv....
Fender washer - homedepot.sjv.io/xg3my
3/8 x 8in carriage bolt - homedepot.sjv....
Loctite - homedepot.sjv....
Titebond 3 - homedepot.sjv....
Glue Brush: amzn.to/2LsSSdK
Dowling Jig: amzn.to/2Z0nqeJ
Fluted bowl pins - homedepot.sjv....
Brad Nails - homedepot.sjv....
3” Screws - homedepot.sjv....
2” Screws - homedepot.sjv....
Quick link - homedepot.sjv....
Chain - homedepot.sjv....
I am not an expert, just a regular woodworker, sharing my experiences with you.
Please note that if you purchase from the links I provided above I will receive a small commission from the company for suggesting them. This will not cost you anything but helps me to pay for these projects and my time to provide good content to my viewers. Thank you in advance.
- Michelle
Music: www.bensound.com

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23 авг 2024

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@JAG1762 4 года назад

Where did you get your stainless steel 3/8”? Thanks!

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

Thanks for the comment! I bought my hardware at Home Depot. Here are some links to the items I used: 3/8 in eye bolt - homedepot.sjv.io/RMjKv 3/8 in rod coupling nut - homedepot.sjv.io/7vrD5 3.8 in Nuts - homedepot.sjv.io/LMq5o Fender washer - homedepot.sjv.io/xg3my 3/8 x 8in carriage bolt - homedepot.sjv.io/kr3kV Some of the links are not stainless, but I was able to find the stainless counterpart in the store. I've also updated the description with the full material list. Good luck with building your porch swing! 🔨

@JAG1762 4 года назад

Around the House thank you! Found all of these at Home Depot!

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

Oh good, so glad you found it. That was the trickiest part for me too. 😀

@JAG1762 4 года назад

Around the House I’m very excited to complete this project! Blessings to you!

@MrJtrace 4 года назад

@@AroundtheHouse how many of each piece of hardware did you use?

@dennisvertrees4001 Год назад

Improvise, adapt, overcome. You did a great job if you can apply these 3 words to every project you do there is virtually nothing you cannot achieve as a woodworker. Keep going that’s how you teach yourself and others just don’t give up Improvise, adapt, overcome. The project might not turn out exactly like you planned but usually nobody will know but you.

@AroundtheHouse Год назад

Thank you 😊

@ioanbuz3374 3 года назад

I am just like you Safety first Every thing else goes second Be fine, be safe Thanks for all your videos

@AroundtheHouse 3 года назад

So true

@bradmoyer9737 4 года назад

Your attention to fit and finish and your willingness to take the time to make things right when things are going exactly to plan speaks volumes about you as a crafts person. Using the floor of your “One woman shop” as an assembly area is a good option on a level floor, if I may offer a suggestion, buy yourself a high quality set of knee pads, your knees will thank you 😊 in a couple decades from now. Well done job that swing looked beautiful where it was installed!

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

That's a great idea, thanks for taking the time to comment.

@ioanbuz3374 3 года назад

And I love your deputy!!!! 🐶🐶🐶🐶

@AroundtheHouse 3 года назад

Thanks 😆

@billday8501 2 месяца назад

You GOT’ER DONE! Nice job, kudos to you for a great project build and some helpful tips. And PS: ALWAYS making time for some pet love 😊 Campbell’s Soup for both of your souls! New sub here!👍🏻

@DM-ds3kc 4 года назад

I love the fact that you don’t sugarcoat the process. Awesome video:)

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

Thanks for the feedback Deanna 😀

@superj8575 2 года назад

I like how you leave the guard up on your band saw so if you make a mistake you could take off your whole arm and not just a finger.

@SheelDogra 3 года назад

Appreciate your efforts to build it.

@AroundtheHouse 3 года назад

Thank you 😊

@steviehogg355 4 года назад

love the shop dog! From one handy gal to another keep on building and gettin it done!

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

Thanks so much Stevie, happy building 😀

@kenrose9417 4 года назад

That was a lot of work but it looks fantastic! Making it longer was definitely worth it because a person can easily lay in it and take a nap! Great job!

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

Thanks Ken, I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. 😊

@dhirmer 4 года назад

Those dowel jig works wonderfully the key is simply knowing how to use the tool correctly. There are many videos on RU-vid to help you with that.

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

Great comment Dan, I like doweling jigs as well. Happy building. 😀

@thesheff79 Год назад

Nice work.

@thomasgalvin8349 Год назад

Nice job.

@gowenrv3762 3 года назад

I just finished a swing build,,, darn, wish I would of seen this before. You did a great job! One thing I would add,,, use a 1/4 round over bit in a router and round over the edges for a smooth feel. I subscribed.

@AroundtheHouse 3 года назад

That's a great tip Gowen, thanks for sharing

@jggreenhouse4230 4 года назад

I thought this was a fantastic build. Your supervisor was adorable. Hope to build one similar I subscribed to see more small shop builds. Thank you for the video

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

Thank you so much!

@stevefletcher52 5 месяцев назад

Love the video..I'm building this now.

@AroundtheHouse 5 месяцев назад

Excellent for summer, please let me know how it goes

@josejuarez2452 4 года назад

Love hard working woman 👍👍👌

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

Thanks Jose 😀

@nauticalstar8363 4 года назад

You have some mad skills! The doggo is so cute.

@AroundtheHouse 3 года назад

Thanks so much 😀

@gikar1948 4 года назад

A project that will bring many hours of relaxation to those enjoying the swing. You did a great job on this build not only showing us how to build it but letting us see the difficult construction steps and how you worked through them. Hope you do another Xmas project. We just got the wooden snowflake and tree out for the holidays that I built last year.

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

Thanks David. Yay, that's so fun that you just got them out. Yes I need to get going on some Christmas builds for sure. 😃

@donfillenworth1721 4 года назад

Nice bench. Cool dog. I’m subscribing to see more! Thanks for sharing.

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

Thanks Don, so happy to have you as a new sub. If there’s any builds you’re hoping to see please let me know. 😀

@newenglandyankeeliving5052 4 года назад

We have been looking for a porch swing plan and after your last video this one popped up. Thank you for this one too.

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

You're welcome. This is a great swing. Please let me know how your build goes, even if you go with something different. Happy building 😀

@David88375 3 года назад

Great video!!! Keep them Coming...

@AroundtheHouse 3 года назад

Thanks David 😊

@khaloq2016 3 года назад

So beautiful ☺️ I love it

@AroundtheHouse 3 года назад

Thank you! 😊

@garydfox 4 года назад

Fantastic lady. Great job!

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

Thank you!

@ladykenja2700 4 года назад

- Great job for a first venture. I'd love to have one the size of a twin bed but would use pocket holes in lieu of dowels. Keep up the good work. It's inspiring. Thanx 4 sharing.

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

That’d be a great build 😀

@mohammedswalih5783 4 года назад

Good job 👍

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

Thank you 😊

@user-ro2mn7du4w 3 года назад

Девушка управляется с инструментом покруче многих мужиков. С удовольствием подписался. Автору творческих успехов!

@AroundtheHouse 3 года назад

Спасибо за приятный комментарий

@user-ro2mn7du4w 3 года назад

@@AroundtheHouse :)

@stephaniefernandez4507 3 года назад

Wow you're amazing!!

@AroundtheHouse 3 года назад

Thank you! 😊

@miguelrivera-je6gz 4 года назад

Excellent work 😍😍

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

Thank you 😊

@treeamigo8447 3 года назад

Great work and nice video

@AroundtheHouse 3 года назад

Thank you very much!

@syazrain4656 3 года назад

so fine work...

@AroundtheHouse 3 года назад

Thank you 😊

@LK-pb4no 2 года назад

Your amazing!!!

@frehleycomet 4 года назад

Absolutely beautiful.

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

Thank you

@movinngroovin2104 2 года назад

Pocket holes on each of the slats would of helped you . I'm going to build our swing so seeing what you went through doing your back gave me great idea.

@YESSLEEP42 4 года назад

Very nice!! I’m thinking about building one next summer!!!

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

You should. It looks so good and is really comfortable. I need to build one for myself now. 😆

@jozefresiak6444 2 года назад

super ławkę Pani zrobiła, bardzo ładna,pozdrawiam

@AyamMG 4 года назад

Good idea. it would be nice to sit on the swing chair and chat with my friend or wife.

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

That's a great idea. 😀

@CARLOSINDAIATUBA8755 4 года назад

Good Idea. my friend Indaiatuba SP Brasil

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

Thanks Carlos. Happy building in Brazil 😊

@akryeguy 4 года назад

Oh dear! That seemed like a lot of extra steps. That dowelling part I am pretty sure you could have cut a groove the entire length, mortise and tenon style. Just cutting a quarter off the slats on each side would do it. When I built a swing the Taunton Press book mention that no glue flexes with seasonal movement enough. One has to plan it for mechanical fasteners. Good video though. My next swing will offset the hanging hardware away from the armrests, with possibly an adjustable backrest on one side like a chaise lounger.

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

You could definitely use mortise and tenons. Thanks for the comment Andrew 😀

@SuperCedricks 3 года назад

Awesome :)

@AroundtheHouse 3 года назад

Thanks for the visit 😊

@jfred1924 4 года назад

Yes...made the mistake of building our swing out of pressure treated lumber and now the pine tar seeps out from time to time and if you set on it, it sticks to your clothes. Then you have a sticky mess to try and clean it off and nobody wants to set on the swing much/now. The plan is to replace the seat and backrest with cedar lumber. Lesson learned. Nice build.

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

Oh wow, this is a really helpful comment. I briefly thought of using pressure treated lumber and didn't even think about that. Thank you so much for helpful tip. Have fun building 😀

@johmarproduction 4 года назад

Why buy cedar and then paint it? The paint should keep it protected, no? Plus, I read that buying cedar is really no guarantee anyway because a lot of what's sold is sapwood and doesn't have much decay resistance anyway.

@carybrown3192 Год назад

Impressive and inspiring to me,my wife has been asking for one, perhaps I'll surprise her with one, I like your style,new subscriber here p.s. what's the dogs name?

@AroundtheHouse 10 месяцев назад

Great gift idea. That was my sweet dog Lily. Sadly she has now passed.

@newenglandyankeeliving5052 4 года назад

Ps good idea with that 2x4 chunk I wrote that one down probably ordering these tonight

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

Yay, can't wait to hear how it goes.

@debandmike3380 3 года назад

forstner bits: no wood filler on hole tearout. saves time and looks more professional.

@AroundtheHouse 3 года назад

Great tip! Thanks for watching!

@Joyjoiner 2 года назад

As a carpenter joiner with over 40years experience I'm very impressed by your work , whenever i visit America i can't wait to go to home depot! Would it be too nosey to ask which state you are in? Regards from Ireland Liam.

@stevenfoust3782 3 года назад

Nice job. But building the components on a bench or saw horse table will make things so much more enjoyable and save your knees.

@webermartinspereirapereira9067 4 года назад

Parabéns, seus videos e obras são fantásticos.

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

Thank you so much.

@docash2107 4 года назад

nice

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

Thanks Doc

@arturomunoz5137 2 года назад

Muy bonito trabajo,, cómo puedo conseguir los planos para hacer uno ,, igual

@herbsu4330 2 года назад

You have all those tools and no drill and countersink bit or work table?

@debrafarkas6262 4 года назад

I just got the plans in the mail - summer covid project! I am probably going to need to order materials, and I also want to make some changes. Could you post your cut list for the pieces to change the seat depth? Thank you!!

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

Yay, Debra this is such a great project. Have fun with the build. I'd love to see it when you're done. Sadly I don't even remember what my cut list change was. I'm so sorry I should have noted this a bit better in my description. I'll see if I can get over to my friends house and do some measuring. Honestly we just changed it to fit the cushion she bought. 😊

@stevenfoust3782 3 года назад

Never heard someone call a washer a bolt lol. Nice shop. Maybe invest in a domino tool which is far superior to doweling.

@btk7911 4 года назад

Hello. Great job! Where did you find a cushion that will fit this? I'm not finding any that are 6x2. Thanks!

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

My friend actually found the cushion at Home Goods and I made the width and depth to fit it.

@Pro.drevo. 4 года назад

Супер.👍👍

@jafreeaziz7341 3 года назад

Hi, can you share the sizes of all the woods that you used for the project

@AroundtheHouse 3 года назад

Sadly I can't give the full details since it's a plan I bought and not mine to share. Sorry about that.

@alessandromcf5681 3 года назад

SHOW SHOW SHOW

@AroundtheHouse 3 года назад

Thanks

@Ljcnfkbcdjbvbybrfv 4 года назад

Замечательно.

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

Спасибо 😀

@lorenzomartinellilazaro142 3 года назад

Can you please give me the measurements and specifications of materials.

@AroundtheHouse 3 года назад

Sadly I cannot because it's not my plans to share. I did link to the plans I used in the description though.

@pascalbacon6739 4 года назад

didn't making it 6ft long change the diminutions of other cuts?

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

I left the back the same height and I made the depth of the seat a little deeper to fit the cushion better.

@jthedrummer2002 3 года назад

how many 2x4s did you use to make your extended version?

@AroundtheHouse 3 года назад

Great question. I tried to keep a better tally on my supplies but after after multiple trips to the hardware store I lost count, so sorry.

@jakedaly9372 4 года назад

I see that you mentioned the seat depth is 24 inches; do you happen to know the height of the swing?

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

Let me check the plans and I’ll get back to you real soon

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

The backboard on the plan is 28 1/2” tall

@scottmyhre2450 4 года назад

how much did the final swing weigh?

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

That’s a great question. I have no idea and since it’s at another person’s house I can’t weigh it.

@NathanHofer-yh8xp 4 месяца назад

How long is the swing

@AroundtheHouse 4 месяца назад

It’s 6 feet long and 2 feed deep

@ronwest8566 3 года назад

What plug cutter brand and size did you use?

@AroundtheHouse 3 года назад

Let me check into this for you, sorry I don't remember off hand.

@longhea5471 Год назад

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@kerrmann 3 года назад

You used a washer as a template.

@AroundtheHouse 3 года назад

I sure did 😊

@5818lopser 3 года назад

How much did you charge ?

@AroundtheHouse 3 года назад

They were my good friends so I just charged them for the supplies.

@luisrodriguez-no5oj 4 года назад

how much for the kitty

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

Sorry I think I’d sell my husband first. 🤣

@perineum6 4 года назад

You said client? Do you have an internet store, or website?

@AroundtheHouse 4 года назад

Once in a while what I want to build and what someone I know wants align so it all works out but I don't normally sell my items. Thanks for the interest 😀

@perineum6 4 года назад

@@AroundtheHouse Oh...sad.