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The Sheltered Swing
Next, the arm rest supports (E) are secured to the front and rear rails (C) with carriage bolts, washers and nuts. NOTE: These four bolts with oversized washers will also act as the anchors for the swing chain ends.
Drill holes in the arm rests (D) to allow the chain to pass through. You may have to adjust the hole sizes to accommodate the chain you plan to use. Attach the arm rests (D) to the tops of the arm rest supports (E) with 6d galvanized nails and waterproof glue.
Assemble the rectangular back of the swing using the remaining six slats (A) and the five back supports (F). Follow the same procedure as outlined for the seat, except use 2" spacers when positioning the back slats. Start by attaching the first slat to the top edges of the back supports (F) with 3d galvanized nails and waterproof glue.
This first horizontally-positioned slat will act as a “cap”, covering the top ends of the back supports (A) and overlapping the top edge of the first vertically-positioned back slat immediately below it. As with the seat assembly, do not drill pilot holes into the end grain of the back supports.
Attach the assembled back to the rear seat rail (C) with 6d galvanized nails through the bottoms of the back supports (F). You must strengthen this assembly with carriage bolts through each of the rear arm rests (D) where they adjoin the back supports (F).
Finish sand the entire swing assembly and apply the stain or clear finish of your choice.
The Shelter
The stanchion (standing frame) for the shelter structure is assembled
from 4" x 6" pressure-treated posts and a 4" x 6" cross-beam.
The rectangular roof frame is made from pressure-treated 2" x 4"s, bolted to the stanchion and covered with exterior grade plywood, roofing felt and shingles. A slotted 2" x 4" extends above the ridge board so the roof rafters will clear the cross-beam. The gable ends are covered in strips of 3" western red cedar...and the fascia boards are 1" x 6" cedar with 1" x 2" cedar furring strips to support a metal drip edge.
The roof assembly is then attached to the stanchion with 3/8" x 5" lag screws...then reinforced with four decorative scallop brackets.
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Plans &
Assembly Drawings
• Swing Layout
1
• Swing
Layout 2
• Supports
• Scalop Layout
• Shelter
Assembly
• Rafter Layout
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