How to Build a SIMPLE Porch swing (basic tools!)

Easy Porch Swing Build! This video will walk you through step by step on how to build a porch swing. This porch swing is really comfortable and really easy to build. I built this swing in about 3 hours and I used basic hand tools to build it. In this video, I show you the cut list, all the steps, and the basic plans for this awesome DIY Porch Swing! If you have always wanted to know how to build a porch swing, this is the video for you.
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Material list:
2x4s 4pcs at 8ft
1x4s 5pcs at 8ft
3” exterior wood screws 50 pcs
5/16 x 4” hook screws 4pcs
Porch swing kit
Recommended tools and hardware:
Porch swing kit
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Drill/impact gun
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18ga brad nailer (I recommend the set)
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Table saw
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Miter saw
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Jig saw
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Sander
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[@mykuljay]

Finally a video for those of us NOT Tool Time Tim. Appreciate you very much posting this. Can't wait to get on it for our yard.

[@DIYMAN]

Ha! Thank you! That’s the whole point in this channel. I hope to slowly buy more tools, but I hope to make lots more videos of projects you can make with basic tools

[@seaview1997]

Thank you. I used this to make our porch swing and although I used different sized pieces of wood, your clear instructions were invaluable.

[@DIYMAN]

You’re welcome!

[@robertturnbull5472]

thanks for this .. nice easy to build design .. 👍👍

[@ErossaanBooming]

Super nice and simple video to follow

[@d.c.copeland2137]

Excellent video. Very well made and clear, concise instructions. I just picked up the materials and can’t wait to build your design for my first home! Thank you 👍

[@DIYMAN]

Thank you!

[@0spikex0]

Thanks so much for the tutorial, I was able to make my wife this for our anniversary gift.

[@DIYMAN]

You’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching! Glad you found this helpful

[@elvingfowler]

Awesome video tutorial. Complex build yet simple enough for all to understand. I love it and will be building one tomorrow.

[@8octave]

Well done! Great direct and to the point! 👍🏿

[@DIYMAN]

Thanks!

[@MrJkilloran]

Hi, I really enjoy watching you build. Thank you for sharing. I have one suggestion. The volume of your voice over seems to be much lower than the volume of the tools being used in demonstrations. I find I keep raising the volume to hear you speak, and then quickly lowering it again when you operate one of the power tools. Just my observation. Keep up with the building and sharing! It's awesome to watch.

[@DIYMAN]

Thank you! And thanks for the heads up on the volume; I will adjust the next videos accordingly!

[@americafirst2785]

More often then not,they don't realize the audio is off,which ruins everything.audio is 50 percent of the whole video.

[@ryanwalsh5305]

Very nice!! Everything to the point, no extra BS!!! Looks great!

[@DIYMAN]

Thank you!

[@amywing5908]

Just built this, everything worked out great. Thanks for the video.

[@DIYMAN]

Awesome! You’re welcome!

[@BruceLyeg]

How fortuitous! I was in the middle of watching another porch swing build to get ideas from and I'm thinking "hmmmm... this guy has a lot of tools I don't have. I need to do a search for how to build a simple porch swing with basic tools". I glance off to the side of my screen and there your video is. I kid you not. Thanks for the great video! I plan on incorporating most of your build into mine

[@DIYMAN]

Awesome! Glad you found me! Thanks for watching

[@mkaelin]

Thank you. Started with your build, then spun out on my own for the aethsetics (less gaps between back slats and added some hickory planks with a light stain while staining the rest a deep red mahogoney. Looks fantastic. Easy build. Had a router, which really helps. Thanks again.

[@mkaelin]

oh...I mounted the chains in different spots: front mount is the same, back mount it near the top of the backrest - very sturdy.

[@DIYMAN]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@DIYMAN]

I really considered doing that as well lol

[@urvesh0607]

I really enjoyed your video. And it helps when u explain every step in detail.Thank you.

[@DIYMAN]

You’re welcome!

[@bencummings2182]

Just built your design. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@DIYMAN]

Awesome! You’re welcome!

[@amananaher]

Thanks for all info

[@DIYMAN]

No problem!

[@stevenebel6991]

Dude i watch a lot of videos,the best ones are the video that give you the confidence to try the project.You gave me the confidence and im going to try it,thanks!!

[@DIYMAN]

Thanks! That means a lot!

[@ronaldleavitt4801]

Thanks for the video, I was able to replicate it perfectly.

[@DIYMAN]

Awesome! You’re welcome!

[@braddomangue185]

I just built my swing off of your plan. I changed up a few things though. I used 2x6 for the base and for the arms. I also cut the front arm post at an angle to match the rear angle, and I made the swing 6' long. I wanted it long enough to lay down and take naps lol.

[@DIYMAN]

Awesome! I like that idea! A nap in the ol porch swing sounds pretty great right now.

[@amyarmond8158]

I also want to make one longer. Did you change anything different other than cutting the base pieces longer? Wasn't sure if it needs additional support pieces? on the base?

[@braddomangue185]

@@amyarmond8158 I used 2x6 and made it longer, everything else is the same.

[@lisamariemooremccain2584]

I'm going to have to make my baby girl one of these. Thanks for sharing.

[@DIYMAN]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching

[@BishwaAnand]

Thanks for sharing! I will definitely make one for my family.

[@DIYMAN]

Awesome! You’re welcome!

[@chrislmink]

Thank you for the video im going to be building this this coming weekend

[@DIYMAN]

You’re welcome! Have fun!

[@gtbaumgardner]

To the “basic tools” critics, a hand saw can do what a table/mitre saw can do,Philips screwdriver can do what a drill driver can do and a sheet of sand paper speaks for itself! ALL basic tools…so get to it! Love the video (for those of us that have advanced tools and skills) Very nice job!

[@DIYMAN]

Thanks George! I appreciate that. Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@ek6906]

im going to build that porch swing this weekend!!

[@DIYMAN]

Awesome! Have fun

[@user-lp1tx1cy7f]

I love this

[@JohnCalebWarren]

This video inspired me to build one also! Except the only difference was I didn't have any chains, so I added legs & built a bench 😁Just posted on my channel. Great video btw!!

[@DIYMAN]

Awesome! Post the link here if you want. I don’t mind at all!

[@gsprmssr2011]

Thank you for the video

[@DIYMAN]

You’re welcome!

[@jozefresiak6444]

super huśtawka, super zrobiłeś.pozdrawiam

[@DIYMAN]

I’m not sure what this says, but thanks for the comment.

[@smiechugost]

He said super swing thank You for makeing video hehe cheers fdom Poland

[@julietphillips1991]

You have to know that I love it!

[@DIYMAN]

Thanks!

[@helenwasher2125]

Loved this!

[@DIYMAN]

Thanks!

[@THEJIG-IS-UP]

Greetings from Arkansas. Great video! ❤

[@DIYMAN]

Thank you! I love Arkansas!

[@seandennis4822]

done deal! great job!

[@DIYMAN]

Thanks!

[@roejoganscastpod4928]

Now that is a how to video!!

[@DIYMAN]

Thanks! I thought for sure you were really Joe Rogan for a second! You made my day 😆

[@roejoganscastpod4928]

Hahaha! You made my day with this video. Wifey wants one for Christmas. Easy project, looks fun to do, and wife will be happy. Win win win!

[@DIYMAN]

Awesome! Thank you! Have fun on the build!

[@miriammeyers1982]

We're moving to an apartment with a covered patio. I've dreamed of having a porch setting like this for over 50 years. I wonder how hard it would be for me to show your video to someone here in Israel to build one for us. you explained everything so well that even though they use the metrics system here, in glad to have an exact explanation of what we want.

[@DIYMAN]

Thank you! I’m sure you could make it work. This is a pretty simple project. Thanks for watching!

[@smokin9ball]

Great video 👍🏼

[@DIYMAN]

Thanks!

[@mariaortiz457]

Love it

[@DIYMAN]

Thanks!

[@humbletraveler]

Truly a great lesson, simple and concise. I look forward to watching your channel, one of the twins will grace our guest house overlooking rice fields in Northeast Thailand. Do you have a list of materials?

[@DIYMAN]

Thank you! I do, check the description below the video.

[@zygimantassimkus7491]

Hi, is it stable ant not rolling back when swinging? I plan to make this for my kid so the swing might be taken for a wild ride

[@DIYMAN]

We never had an issue with it doing that

[@Stephen-vk3ej]

I really like the design of the swing . So simple and easy looking to build . I’m defiantly going to be building this. One question. The hook screws you used … now when the chain hooks on and you are sitting with your weight pressed down seems like they would never move . My question is with use and swinging back and forth could those hook screws move and in turn , the chain slide off the hook screw? I would feel safer with a screw with enclosed loop and a Clevis or something . Idk . Not cutting you down I’m just thinking

[@DIYMAN]

They’ve never slipped off and it’s been over a year. The hook screws are starting to bend a little bit. You could probably go a little thicker on those

[@Stephen-vk3ej]

@@DIYMAN okay. Thanks and Thanks for the video !

[@DIYMAN]

You’re welcome!

[@michaellafleur5605]

Did you use pressure treated 2x4’s? Are there advantages to it or does the stain provide enough protection??

[@RaviPatel-pf5hl]

Great work. Just want to know how much cost you spent on material and everything to make this swing

[@DIYMAN]

Thank you! I’m really not sure since I bought the thinner material at a second hand lumber store. This project would probably cost you around $100-150 though

[@dennisvertrees4001]

It seems like the way you attach your chains will let the swing roll over if it gets tipped back too far. Such as person twisted around to sit sideways in the seat with feet up in the swing. You might consider moving the back chain anchor point up to the end of the armrest to prevent this. Otherwise great build !

[@DIYMAN]

We haven’t had an issue with that yet. I thought that would be a too. I think the base is heavy enough to offset it

[@joshhoward6499]

I've done this project, and the only difference was drilling holes in the armrest and passing the chain through. That stops the rollovers, mostly. Great video man!

[@barbaramcdaniel8173]

Hello, I enjoyed watching this video! Can you give me the information on what type of screws, eyebolts and chain to use, or if there is a kit including all? Thank you so much:-)

[@DIYMAN]

I’m so sorry. I don’t know why I just now saw this comment. I have a link to the chains in the description, but for the eyebolts I recommend at least 5/16 inch hook screws. Preferably a little bit bigger

[@joshmartin7198]

Is their a list of how much wood I would need to buy

[@tshallow74]

Great video! Did you ever get the plans digitized?

[@DIYMAN]

Thank you! I never got the chance. Sorry

[@janetcarter8830]

What size eyebolts are in the swing?

[@diffez]

Excellent project buddy. Out of curiosity, what was the distance between your ceiling anchors?

[@DIYMAN]

Thank you so much. Honestly, I don’t know because my father in law attached them since it was his house. I’m guessing the studs were 16” on center, so maybe 48”?

[@rachaelsmith402]

I built a bench swing from a pallet not long ago. Mine has NO armrests so I cant use them for hook placement...I just used eye bolts with Quick links to connect upside down Y chains. Also, I bought seat belt like straps to wrap around tree branch to hang from. My issue is getting the bench swing to have that "tilt". I tried to sit and it automatically wanted to dump me back onto the ground. LOL! I think if I bring the eye bolts on the seat portion more toward the front of the seat it will bring that seat up just enough for a small tilt backwards? I hope that fixes the issue.

[@DIYMAN]

Yeah, it can be tricky to get that right. Thankfully, this design doesn’t want to dump you

[@TheJosht1603]

Do you need pressure treated lumber?

[@DIYMAN]

Nah

[@franckjuvin5901]

Thank you for the video, just wondering would pocket holes work as good in terms of strength? The reason I am asking because you would see less screws from the outside .

[@DIYMAN]

I actually believe they would be just fine as long as you use the longer screws. They are a lot stronger than most people think. I’ve hung cabinets with them

[@KJ-ep4tr]

Just sink the screws and plug the holes.

[@smiechugost]

Just wonder if that back hook shlould be higher close to arm rest? Or as is? Any differents?

[@DIYMAN]

So, we’ve never had an issue where it is. But, the hooks could’ve been a little thicker. They’ve bent a little over time

[@ezragriffin6200]

What is the width of the completed swing?

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Yes, that sounds great. Thank you

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[@douglasflores1462]

Hi, do you have a design for single person chair? Thanks in advance.

[@DIYMAN]

I don’t. Sorry

[@dannyholley9703]

it would be nice if u could post the plans to build it.. or is there a place to get the plans?

[@DIYMAN]

I’m sorry. I do need to make digital plans for my projects. I just haven’t had time yet

[@TheSublimemale]

Looks like you have that hung on a metal building. How did you hang it on metal?

[@DIYMAN]

The house is a traditional stick frame house, the lag screws are mounted right into the ceiling joists

[@TheSublimemale]

@@DIYMAN I was SO hoping it was on metal trusses. I’m looking a way to make sure I can hang it on metal without damaging my building. Thank you

[@colbysegura5235]

Is it possible for this chair to flip backwards if not sat it correctly?

[@DIYMAN]

We have not experienced this problem.

[@crystaldaugherty6614]

I may just be dumb but what are the final dimensions of the swing?

[@DIYMAN]

I honestly can’t remember

[@roberthernandez7531]

I think I'm going with the guy in the background 😅

[@roamingtiger]

What stain did “you” end up using on it?

[@DIYMAN]

I believe it was espresso by minwax. I wouldn’t recommend the clear coat for outside jobs though, I just used a water based clear coat I had lying around and it hasn’t held up the greatest. It needs to be refinished now

[@roamingtiger]

@@DIYMAN the finish actually looks really good on camera and my new place is similar in color. Appreciate the response and definitely going to build this for my porch!

[@drkalimkhan]

Can u give d dimentions of d woods which il will require plz

[@DIYMAN]

Check the description below the video. I have the material list in there

[@thisguyhudson5995]

REGULAR OR PRESSURE TREATED WOOD?

[@DIYMAN]

I used regular wood, but pressure treated would be way better

[@stevewhite7602]

How to get plans?

[@DIYMAN]

I’m sorry. I don’t have any

[@David11dd]

What’s the length of the swing

[@DIYMAN]

Sorry, I don’t know how I missed your message. It is roughly 48” long. The arm rests stick out a little past that.

[@user-oy3yo4le2w]

What are all the materials you need?

[@user-oy3yo4le2w]

Just like on the two boards @ 19 inches did you use two boards to cut in half pretty much?

[@DIYMAN]

Check the description below

[@lsavovas]

Very nice video. But this is not built with "basic tools". It's misleading. I watched it because I have basic tools but this is not that helpful when you don't have the tools. Otherwise -thanks for the video

[@DIYMAN]

I appreciate the feedback. You could make all these cuts with a jig saw and a circular saw. I personally still consider a table saw and a miter saw “basic tools” but I guess not everyone thinks the same as me.

[@halilkestek4239]

Chains and hooks are very thin for this.

[@DIYMAN]

They do don’t they, but it’s actually made for a porch swing. It’s probably the 2x4s that make it look that way

[@6biohazard]

You wouldn't have a cut list would you?

[@DIYMAN]

I don’t. Sorry. I have a material list in the description thought

[@ulyssesornelas627]

"says u dont need any specialty tool to do this" but in reality uses about $1000 worth of tools to create the bench. Very nice diy vid though.

[@partyguy101ify]

"No specialty tools needed." _[used specialty tools throughout video]_

[@direwolf525]

You don't need any specialty tools to build this my ass!!! You have a fucking table saw, you have wood router, you have a drills lol no special tools?? Not everyone have those...

[@DIYMAN]

Just because I use that stuff doesn’t mean you have to. Plus most people would consider a table saw a basic tool