Woodworking: Porch Swing with Metal Inlay 

Thanks John! It turned out pretty nice. It’s the only one like it.

Thanks so much Adam! I really appreciate the view and the comment!

Thanks so much! I appreciate the comment and the view!

Thanks so much! I really enjoy sharing, especially when I get positive feedback. I really appreciate your view and comment! Thanks again.

Thanks Kevin for the kind words! It turned out pretty good. I have been contemplating making myself one too (also minus the inlay). Hope your project goes great. Thanks again for the view and the comment!

Thank you Jason!

Thank Bayou Biker for the view and the comment! Greatly appreciated!

Thanks so much! It was very sturdy. It was the first one I had ever made. I saved the templates I created for it and made myself one a while back as well. I made mine 100% out of composite deck material. It’s super strong (and heavy!), but it will never rot. Thanks again for watching and for leaving kind words. I appreciate it!

Thanks Sam! I appreciate the views and the comment.

Obrigado meu amigo

Thank you Patrick! I appreciate the view and the comment.

Ha! I forgot that I said that! Thank you so much for the view and the comment. Sorry it took a while to respond to this comment. I was at a continuing education course to keep my Posterior Ergonomics certification up to date. Just kidding, I let that lapse years ago. In all seriousness though, thank you for the kind words!

@@thetennesseetinkerer I built the swing and hung it on my porch. I changed a couple things but essentially your design. Came out great. Thanks for the tutorial!

Awesome Mark!

Weldon, Thanks for the view and all the nice things you said! It really means a lot when viewers take the time to leave a positive comment. I really appreciate it!

@@thetennesseetinkerer your welcome and I appreciate the idea of how to make this particular one. I've watched a few videos on making a porch swing and yours was the best to me

Thanks Tommy!

You could do it either way. I think the 4x4 method is probably the strongest, but it is definitely not the prettiest method. If it were mine, I would drill holes in the arms to pass the chain through and hook it to heavy-duty eye bolts through the seat supports. Hope this helps. Thanks for the view and the comment!

Thanks for the watch and the great comment! I did build a swing completely out of composite deck boards. I’d be happy to discuss it, however it’s probably best to do it via email. Head over to my website thehtennesseetinkerer.com and shoot me an email. Thanks!

Thanks Christine for the view and comment! I just free-handed it. I eyeball a lot of things and hardly ever use any kind of plans with my projects. I usually make it up as I go. Thanks again!

Thanks Daniel. I will take that as a compliment! I would be in good company with those two. Thanks for the view and the comment.

Barbara, thank you for the kind words! I couldn’t start to guess the weight. It was several years ago that we built it, but I don’t recall it being overly cumbersome. It was definitely heavier than one made from cedar, but it is also able to withstand a heavier seat occupant. I have since made myself one (minus the metal inlay) completely out of composite deck boards. Now that one is HEAVY! Of course it is also very strong and will never ever rot. Thanks again for the comment and for watching!

Patrick, thanks for the comment! If I remember correctly, we did a 5 foot long swing, but it’s been a few years and it was made for someone else. I built a similar swing for myself and made it 5 foot long. I wouldn’t go any longer than that though. Thanks again!

Thank you! Unfortunately I don't have plans. This one, like most of my projects, was made up as I went. Thanks again for the view and comment!

I'm sorry, but I do not. I'm kind of a "make it up as I go" kind of guy. I have put some basic dimensions on a couple previous comments below if you want to search them out. I just free-handed the curves though. Thanks for the view and comment!

Thanks Patriots1645 for the view and kind comment. I wasn't around for the hanging of the swing, but I assume my friend probably did. We built this swing in my workshop, but it was for my friend in the video and his wife. When it left my shop, it had not been prepped for hanging yet. He wasn't sure exactly how he wanted to suspend it, but based on the design, the best method would have been to bore a hole in the front portion of the arm for the forward chain. The rearward chain could bypass the arm because of the shape of the arm at the back. Thank you again!

@@thetennesseetinkerer Thanks for the info. I am going to try and make a swing like you have done minus the inlay. Can you give me a ball park idea on the length of the back and the seat I would appreciate it.

The entire swing was about five foot long if I remember correctly, but that is one variable that is easily changed to your personal preference. The finished seat depth and back height are both about 18". The actual seat and back supports would be longer though to accommodate where they overlap each other. I hope this makes sense and answers your question. Let me know if you need anything else. Thanks!

@@thetennesseetinkerer Thanks!

@@thetennesseetinkerer Thanks for the dimensions! I think design is the best I've been able to find. I need something sturdy for my 15 yr old autistic son.

No I’m afraid not. I’m not high tech enough yet to offer plans. Thanks for asking and thanks for the comment and view!

Steve, thanks for the view and the comment. I looked back on a previous question about dimensions and copy and pasted it here: The entire swing was about five foot long if I remember correctly, but that is one variable that is easily changed to your personal preference. The finished seat depth and back height are both about 18". The actual seat and back supports would be longer though to accommodate where they overlap each other. Thanks again Steve. I appreciate it!

Thanks Christopher for the view and comment! I hardly ever plan anything out, usually making it up as I go. For this reason, I don't have much in the way of measurements, and certainly no plans. I do have people ask from time to time about the dimensions, so I have copied and posted a reply from a while back that has basic info. Hope it gets you started. Thanks again! The entire swing was about five foot long if I remember correctly, but that is one variable that is easily changed to your personal preference. The finished seat depth and back height are both about 18". The actual seat and back supports would be longer though to accommodate where they overlap each other. The curves are just freehanded to what looks and sits good.