How to Build an Easy Modern DIY Swing Set

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This is an in depth video tutorial on the entire process of building this Easy DIY Modern Swing Set. Including everything you need to know about from, digging the holes, leveling the beams, poring the concrete, installing the hardware and top beam and installing the swings.
The materials you will need are:
3 - 4x6x12
2 - 2x4x8
3 - 80lbs concrete
Post hole digger - amzn.to/3RbIg5S
Breaker bar - amzn.to/3sLCMoB
3-4 scrap pieces of wood
4 - Modern Pergola brackets - amzn.to/484cMoh
12 - Hex nuts - amzn.to/3PgyGfM
12 - Lag screws - amzn.to/3Pv35rZ
Swing hardware kit - amzn.to/3Et936i
Pink Swings - amzn.to/3EpNqnk
Other tools
1 - level - amzn.to/3Z2m68l
Quick clamps - amzn.to/3OYoM1S
Dewalt Drill - amzn.to/3P7eIUn
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
4:20 - Digging the holes
5:37 - Aligning the posts
7:32 - Leveling the structure
8:50 - Poring the concrete
11:25 - Reviewing what we have done so far
13:00 - Reviewing the Hardware
15:42 - Installing the Cross Beam
17:15 - Adjusting the hardware
18:09 - Installing the swings
19:52 - Wrap up
This video is for entertainment purposes only.

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@mohhkneekuhh 2 ай бұрын

Updates on how its holding up?

@beardedspruce 2 ай бұрын

It’s holding up great. Here is a quick update I just did on my tictok account. www.tiktok.com/t/ZPRwmdmE7/

@Rawleigh_Motorsports 3 ай бұрын

Pouring the concrete slightly above grade allows water to run off and prevent the bases of the wood posts from rotting out grom ground water as quickly.

@beardedspruce 3 ай бұрын

While this is totally correct, I would rather put the kids safety ahead of having a few more years of use. Especially since I used pressure treated wood. But, for any other applications I totally agree! Thanks for watching

@ginnywalters4986 3 күн бұрын

did you have to put one of the T brackets on the backside of the top beams as well as the front side?

@beardedspruce 3 күн бұрын

Yes, you both sides are needed as I did.

@jdgarberable 3 ай бұрын

Man, the is great! Can you please post a link to the bracket you used from Lowes? I can't seem to find it and I like the way it looks vs. the one on amazon.

@beardedspruce 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Here are the brackets I used. Outdoor Accents Mission 17-1/2-in 12-Gauge Powder-coated Steel T-strap Wood To Wood www.lowes.com/pd/Simpson-Strong-Tie-17-1-2-in-12-Gauge-Wood-to-Wood-Black-Triple-Zinc-Strap/1002891866

@jdgarberable 3 ай бұрын

@@beardedspruce Does your set sway at all? I used 12ft. 6x4s. 32 inches into the ground (I thought that was plenty), but still get a good amount of sway with just one 40lb kid on it. Thanks!

@househunt5175 4 ай бұрын

Do using wood is better than super strong metal poles like you see at playgrounds? Or just cheaper? Looking to build something for my kids but no experience. Either way, learned a lot here. Thanks

@beardedspruce 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Metal poles would be super strong! But, you are talking thousands of dollars instead of hundreds for wood. If you want more sturdy wood version you could use 6x6s instead of 4x6s

@mohhkneekuhh 2 ай бұрын

Also, how did you determine the space needed between the swings and posts? Looking to adapt this plan for 3 swings and a rope hanging off the end like you did

@beardedspruce 2 ай бұрын

I actually just divided mine up by 5 and got my spacing for the 2 swings. I would say don’t go any closer then 12” to each post

@Saltyrootsjax 4 ай бұрын

Do you need to put rebar in with the concrete or is just the quick concrete by itself plenty?

@beardedspruce 4 ай бұрын

Rebar is not needed for post holes. It wouldn’t hurt anything, just not necessarily.

@Krizz8 29 күн бұрын

One thing puzzles me. I'm watching another video from the US and I see that every time you anchor the wood directly into the ground with concrete. In our country in Poland this is impossible, no one does it that way. We always use anchors. After a few months of rain or snow, won't this wood rot?

@beardedspruce 29 күн бұрын

In my experience anchors are only used for things like deck or pergola footings where there are multiple pieces that can help with lateral support. If you used anchors here it would just fall over the first time you used it. This is treated wood, so they will last in the ground about 20-30 years before they rot. For instance, that fence behind was installed about 25 years ago and is still holding strong with the post being in concrete.

@rarebreed6703 14 күн бұрын

Did you notice any sway or wobble with the posts being that high. I built a single swing and it does.

@beardedspruce 14 күн бұрын

There is a slight sway when I am on it, I am. But no wobble at all. It doesn’t move with kiddos on it though

@billgaines7367 Ай бұрын

Thanks for this video. I'm building essentially the exact same thing, just without the overhang. Did you do any calculations on the load these beams can take? Some elementary calculations puts the load roughly in 1000s of lbs... I'm assuming it will hold 2 kids with no problem :D This question is related to the top beam.

@beardedspruce Ай бұрын

Awesome! Super excited for your project. From the little research I did it looks like the load capacity is 1200lbs. But I am not sure on the longer length on your build. Either way, it is plenty for a few kids!

@MichaelCromie-pg3fh Ай бұрын

Do you have updated pic with what attachment you did for the extra overhang on the one side? I built something similar and am trying to figure out best option for something skinny and won’t bang up against the post. Have 27 inches of overhang

@beardedspruce Ай бұрын

Unfortunately, there isn’t a great way to share a photo here. But, I ended up adding this and it works perfectly. amzn.to/4bKHaWu

@beardedspruce Ай бұрын

I just remembered I filmed this recently because others were asking for an update as well. Hope this helps www.tiktok.com/@bearded.spruce/video/7364507135125818667?_t=8mrkzk1Eo18&_r=1

@tomz6200 4 күн бұрын

What kind of wood did you use?

@beardedspruce 3 күн бұрын

The wood I used was treated pine because that is what was available in the local lumber yard that seemed to meet my expectations.

@riley_shenk 3 ай бұрын

Does the swing move at all with just two posts coming out of the ground? I would love to do this design but at 10 or 12ft above ground. Do you think that is a bad idea?

@riley_shenk 3 ай бұрын

There is an old school playground near me with metal slides and a swing set that is 12’ above ground. My kids have a blast on that swing set. I would love to replicate that height without a massive A frame.

@beardedspruce 3 ай бұрын

A good rule of thumb is to have about 1/4 of the post in the ground. So, if you get 16’ posts and put them 4’ in the ground with concrete it would probably be totally fine!

@beardedspruce 3 ай бұрын

I would honestly try to use 6x6s in this case though instead of 4x6s like I used

@charlesoneal757 3 ай бұрын

Are those brackets for 4x4?

@beardedspruce 3 ай бұрын

They are 3 1/2” so they will work on 4x4s

@kaitilynharvey9676 2 ай бұрын

The pergola brackets are unavailable on Amazon. Do you have a different recommendation?

@beardedspruce 2 ай бұрын

Lowe’s and Home Depot typically have them in stock.

@matthewbrown4883 2 ай бұрын

I see the links. but about how much total did this project cost you?

@beardedspruce 2 ай бұрын

For the structure and the hardware it ended up being right about $300 and then I bought the swings on Amazon for various prices. This was a little over a year ago, so lumber and hardware might be different now