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Porch Swing
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Nothing conjures up pleasant images of a cool summer evening like a porch swing. When the porch swing is one that you've built yourself, those evenings will be all the more pleasant. This porch swing is made from sturdy pine to provide years and years of memory making. The gentle curve of the slatted seat and the relaxed angle of the swing back are designed for your comfort. When you build your porch swing, pay close attention to the spacing of the rope holes drilled in the back, arms and seat of the swing. They are arranged to create perfect balance when you hang your swing from your porch ceiling.

 

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Quantity Lumber
10 1 × 2" × 8' pine
1 1 × 4" × 4' pine
2 2 × 4" × 10' pine
1 2 × 6" × 10' pine

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Cutting List
Key Part Dimension Pcs. Material
A Back upright 1 1/2 × 5 1/2 × 28" 2 Pine
B Front upright 1 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 13 1/2" 2 Pine
C Seat support 1 1/2 × 5 1/2 × 24" 2 Pine
D Arm rail 1 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 24" 2 Pine
E Stretcher 1 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 39" 2 Pine
FBack cleat1 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 42"1Pine
GTop rail3/4 × 1 1/2 × 42"1Pine
HBack slat3/4 × 1 1/2 × 25"14Pine
ISeat slat3/4 × 1 1/2 × 42"9Pine
JArm rest3/4 × 3 1/2 × 20"2Pine
Tools: Circular saw, drill, jig saw, belt sander, router
Materials: Moisture-resistant glue, 1/2"-dia. nylon rope (20'), #8 × 2", #10 × 2 1/2" and #10 × 3" wood screws.
.Note: Measurements reflect the actual size of dimension lumber.

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