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DIY swing

  • 15-04-2011 12:37am
    #1
    m4r10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 678 ✭✭✭


    I'm planning to put together a swing to replace the rather flimsy one that we have. I got some quotes for some 48.3 mm steel bars and now I don't know how many legs should I put, one or two. I'm afraid that if I put only one leg on each side, the swing would "swing" too much. I want to go with two legs, A shaped, but can't find the right elbows to connect them. A 3 way elbow with 90° at the top would make the base too wide for my liking. I also found a swivel connector, but opens from 90 to 180°, which again is no good.

    I tried to find a small metal workshop around the my area to help me bend the bars to reduce the base to around 1-1.5m, but found only the likes of A&A Engeneering and don't know if they'll take such a small job. To bend the bars by myself is not an option as I don't have the necessary tools.

    So, the question is would the swing be solid enough with one leg only, which will be concreted? Or should I go with the A shape and maybe you can recommend a metal workshop to bend the bars for me?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    Carlow52
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,389 ✭✭✭Carlow52


    the next size tube up is 60.3 by 3.2 by 6m and can be got for about 50 euro galvanised
    I would go with this and a single leg, well concreted in.

    The alternative is a narrow upside U with the swing across the middle of the horz piece, all can be done with key clamp fittings as can the 60.3


  • #3
    m4r10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 678 ✭✭✭m4r10


    Thanks for that. I forgot to mention that the swing will be 5m long. Is 0.5m enough for the concreted part if I go 2.5m above the ground with the single leg scenario?


  • #4
    Carlow52
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,389 ✭✭✭Carlow52


    m4r10 wrote: »
    Thanks for that. I forgot to mention that the swing will be 5m long. Is 0.5m enough for the concreted part if I go 2.5m above the ground with the single leg scenario?

    5m:D
    is this for Nama/IMF/ECB/ETC


    how big will the 0.5m be, Id be happier wit the bigger tube


  • #5
    m4r10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 678 ✭✭✭m4r10


    Carlow52 wrote: »
    5m:D
    is this for Nama/IMF/ECB/ETC

    If would only be helpful, I'd do overtime to accommodate them all! ;)

    I'll try on Monday to see if I can source some 60.3mm tube, if not, hopefully the 48.3mm would do the job, even with a single leg.


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