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Porch Swing with Pergola
Wooden, outdoor swing, a swing with pergola.
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Time
- 10.5–20.5 hours
- Cost
- $$$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Posts | 4 | 2" × 4" × 81" | — | ☐ |
| Base | 2 | 2" × 4" × 48" | — | ☐ |
| Angled Base Supports | 4 | 2" × 4" × 15" | — | ☐ |
| Top Middle Beam | 1 | 2" × 4" × 66" | — | ☐ |
| Top Supports | 2 | 2" × 4" × 66" | — | ☐ |
| Top Trim | 2 | 1" × 6" × 84" | — | ☐ |
| Top Trim | 2 | 1" × 6" × 31 1/4" | — | ☐ |
| Top Side Supports | 2 | 2" × 2" × 25" | — | ☐ |
| Top Slats | 8 | 2" × 2" × 42" | — | ☐ |
| Swing Seat Base | 2 | 2" × 4" × 48" | — | ☐ |
| Swing Seat Base | 4 | 2" × 4" × 18" | — | ☐ |
| Swing Back Posts | 2 | 2" × 4" × 20 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Swing Back Rail | 1 | 2" × 4" × 41" | — | ☐ |
| Swing Back Slats | 9 | 1" × 3" × 15" | — | ☐ |
| Swing Arm Posts | 2 | 2" × 4" × 7 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Swing Arms | 2 | 2" × 4" × 21" | — | ☐ |
| Swing Seat Slats | 7 | 1" × 3" × 48" | — | ☐ |
| Angled Top Supports | 4 | 2" × 4" × 20 1/2" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure Treated Boards, 2x4 96" | 5 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x6 120" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x3 96" | 5 board | ☐ |
| Board, 2x2 96" | 5 board | ☐ |
| Board, 2x4 96" | 7 board | ☐ |
| 5/16 Eye hooks | 6 each | ☐ |
| S Hooks of choice (rated at least for 300lbs each) | 2 each | ☐ |
| 48" Back chain of chice (Includes extra for setting desired length). | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2" Pocket hole screws | 36 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" Pocket hole screws | 28 each | ☐ |
| 3" Wood screws | 110 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" Brad nails | 56 each | ☐ |
| 62" Middle chain of chice (Includes extra for setting desired length). | 2 each | ☐ |
| 58" Front chain of chice (Includes extra for setting desired length). | 2 each | ☐ |
| Steel Chain Quick Links | 8 each | ☐ |
| 5/16 Washers and bolts | 12 each | ☐ |
| Eye hook steel skrews | 2 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.