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A simple porch swing that uses a crib mattress for a seat cushion.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet of Plywood - see orange in cut list photo | 2 | 3/4" × 27" × 52" | — | ☐ |
| Boards - see red in cut list photo | 2 | 1" × 3" × 19" | — | ☐ |
| Boards - see mint green in cut list photo | 4 | 3/4" × 3" × 27" | — | ☐ |
| Board - see neon green in cut list photo | 1 | 1" × 3" × 55" | — | ☐ |
| Boards - see white in cut list photo | 2 | 1" × 3" × 29" | — | ☐ |
| Boards - see pink in cut list photo | 2 | 1" × 5" × 48" | — | ☐ |
| Boards - see pink in cut list photo | 2 | 1" × 3" × 14" | — | ☐ |
| Boards - see yellow in cut list photo | 4 | 1" × 3" × 27" | — | ☐ |
| Boards - see green in cut list photo | 2 | 3/4" × 3" × 13" | — | ☐ |
| Boards - see blue in cut list photo | 2 | 3/4" × 3" × 48" | — | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 2x4 96" | 4 board | ☐ |
| Board, 2x6 96" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x4 96" | 3 board | ☐ |
| 2 1/2" pocket hole screws | 50 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" pocket hole screws | 32 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
1. Cut all your stock to final dimensions and add pocket holes where needed.
Build the front section of the swing frame. Attach the 2x4s to the cut to size 2x6 with 2 ½” pocket hole screws and wood glue.
Add the seat support board to the front section of the swing frame. Be sure to have the pocket holes on the front section on the inside of the frame. Use 2 ½” pocket hole screws and wood glue to attach the 2x4 support sections to the front frame section.
Finish! Decide if you’d like to paint or stain and then add your own hardware to hang the swing.