House One’s Jenn Largesse demonstrates how to build a very simple, but stylish porch swing.
1. Using the cut list provided, cut the 2x6 and 2x4 pieces to length.
2. Prep the boards with pocket holes noted in the cut list for a strong and sturdy assembly.
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DIY Budget Porch Swing
Published on September 17, 2020
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Difficulty: Intermediate
- •(2) 2 x 6 x 8 boards
- •(6) 2 x 4 x 8 boards
- •(4) porch swing hanging hardware
- •2½-inch pocket hole screws
- •3-inch deck screws
- •Paint or stain
- •3/4-inch rope—Get enough to reach from the ground to hanging height, times four
- •Porch swing outdoor cushion (optional), or a repurposed crib mattress
CUT LIST for porch swing bench
- •2x6 front and back –2 @ 57 ½ inches2x6 ends –2 @ 21 inches (3 pocket holes at each end)
- •2x4 supports –6 @ 21 inches (2 pocket holes at each end)
- •2x4 front and back and backrest –3 @ 48 ½ inches (2 pocket holes at each end)
- •2x4 side rails –2 @ 27 (2 pocket holes at each end)
- •2x4 armrest horizontal supports –2 @ 27 (2 pocket holes at each end, and two along the side of the board)
- •2x4 armrest vertical supports –2 @ 12 inches (2 pocket holes at one end)
- •2x4 handrail –2 @ 28 ½ inches (2 pocket holes at one end only)
- •2x4 headrest –1 @ 55 ½ inches
Full tutorial and build video: https://bit.ly/HouseOnePorchSwing