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A four-foot porch swing built like a small bench — 2x4 frame, 1x6 slats, no pocket holes required. The hanging hardware is the part you don't improvise.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat frame, front and back rails | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 48" | — | ☐ |
| Seat frame ends and supports | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 18" | — | ☐ |
| Back supports No pocket hole jig? Cut these 3-1/2" longer (23-1/4") and omit the top back rail. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 19 3/4" | — | ☐ |
| Top back rail | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 48" | — | ☐ |
| Front arm supports | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 11 1/4" | — | ☐ |
| Arms | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 22 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Seat and back slats | 5 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 48" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Back slats, narrow | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 48" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft Frame, back supports, and arms. | 5 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 8 ft Seat and back slats. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 4 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Exterior screws, #9 x 2-1/2", self-tapping Frame assembly — or 2-1/2" exterior pocket screws if using a jig. | 40 each | ☐ |
| Exterior screws, #8 x 1-1/2", self-tapping Seat and back slats. | 40 each | ☐ |
| Porch swing hanging kit or rated eye bolts and chain Rated hardware, through-bolted. This line item is not the place to save eight dollars. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Exterior finish Finish BEFORE hanging. | 1 quart | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.