Swing Arbor build

[@armymikeoif]

I'm building 3 of these this summer and I really liked how simple you made these. thank you for the video. Do you have any videos for the swings?

[@doug8525]

I think it looks fine...great job!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! 😀

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

Learning how to put down Foundations was a bonus Thanks for that too.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

I'm glad the video could be helpful! :) Thanks!

[@Alex191757]

Also prep posts in ground with water proof material . And especially treat end grain .

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks for the tip! I’ll have to try that next time.

[@bmo5082]

Very cool. I think you can do a lot with a structure like this.

[@2001pontiacta]

Love this, definitely gave me an idea of what I want to build. Just would need to make mine bigger, my fire ring is about 5ft round,lol

[@TrailerYacht]

GREAT project ! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks so much! I appreciate it :)

[@dinaflores5005]

very helpful. I don't build things, but I want to so I was watching this to teach myself how. I am building a 18-20 ft long by 8 foot wide up against my house. at one of the narrow ends is my back door. the other end I want a swing. Do you have any suggestions about additional support since it is much bigger. I only need one swing though.

[@willielary2010]

Difinatly thinking of doing something similar and making the swing seats myself

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Good luck! 👍🏻

[@naddorassociates]

Awesome job, top notch professionalism! Really helpful information, thank you.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! I appreciate it! 😁

[@rosstheplumber6209]

What a fun idea!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! :)

[@Naieblis]

i wish there was a videos of people sitting and swinging gently on these. i want to see if it creeks and pulls

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Very true. Sorry for not including that. No creaking or moving that I could see when in use. I believe we may have gone a bit over kill on the concrete holding the posts but better save than sorry. Thanks!

[@ir7868]

Brilliant, I need to see how to make swing

[@louielou8262]

Simple and Beautiful 👌🏼👍🏼

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! :)

[@jessicadaigle5501]

How high off the ground did you hang the swings?

[@shakerahussain9069]

😊🎉that is cool

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! 😊

[@shayroshan3546]

Thank you for the instruction, do you have any estimate of cost

[@JohnFarris-nm9be]

So were these 6x6x12s for the posts in the ground? Or 10s?

[@SimonSaysDIY]

We used 12ft 6x6s and cut them down to size as needed.

[@scarface4u2]

How long were your Corner braces before the 45 degree cut? Thank you

[@shayroshan3546]

Do you have video for porch swing?

[@kar3n35]

I love this😍

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks 😊

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

You guys should build Playgrounds...Bet they'd come out looking great.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

That would be fun! :)

[@llllll-ux2lz]

Do you guys have a more in depth video on details of material use. Etc etc.

[@mihaiserban5746]

how damn hard can it be for you to pause the video and take some notes as you cqan see ALL the materials used in the video. geez

[@jerichocreations]

How much did this all cost to build in total thinking about taking on this project

[@JonDough-412]

Do you think that gravel is still gravel once you pour in the concrete?? I think the concrete turns that gravel into concrete and I don’t think the ends on the post rot because of all that concrete around them lol frost won’t push that big thing out I install fences so kinda dug a lot of holes for 4x4’s here in Pa and it’s not that serious lol ❤🫡

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks for the tips! I imagine the concrete would soak into the gravel and bond with it. But you’re probably right, that post won’t rot any time soon.

[@JonDough-412]

@@SimonSaysDIY lol no they won’t not in our life time at least lol 😂

[@berH96]

I am not a fan of makin the armrests unusable with this chain going through them, but other than that, nicely done!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks!

[@Do_not_assume]

Did you drill pilot holes for the lag screws?

[@SimonSaysDIY]

We didn’t pre-drill. These lag screws didn’t require pre-drilling. If your using larger lag bolts you will want to pre-drill.

[@shakerahussain9069]

🎉😂 how do you do it

[@JonDough-412]

Nice work tho for sure 👍

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! 😃

[@JonDough-412]

@@SimonSaysDIY Yes sir 🫡

[@snake5124]

Where did you get the swing? Can you send the link. Thanks

[@minahawkins8664]

What is used to attach to top of frame to the swing

[@pennybarker131]

How far away from the fire pit is your legs when swinging with a fire ?

[@SimonSaysDIY]

It is a bit close if you are swing while the fire is going. I would recommend not having a large fire going. 😊

[@JonDough-412]

That’s a lot more work than needed lol

[@SimonSaysDIY]

😆

[@carlosjay]

I listened several times. Maybe I missed it. How tall and wide is the pergola? What size (in length) post did you use? Will 8 feet posts work?

[@SimonSaysDIY]

The width is 10x10 and the posts are 8ft above ground and you will want to place 2-3feet down into the ground. we used 12ft for the vertical posts and 10ft for the horizontal beams. Thanks!

[@couture8648]

PLEASE ADVISE. DOES THE 6 BY 6 WOOD DOESN'T GO BAD IN SNOW OR RAIN ?

[@SimonSaysDIY]

If it is pressure treated it should last for many years especially if you keep it stained or painted. Thanks! 😄

[@scottmccullough4461]

Can you use 4x4s instead of 6x6s.

[@JohnWaclawski]

He mentioned in his video to not use 4x4. In all my research for something like this, everyone is using 6x6.

[@B_DD-hs6wz]

It’s states on the video you can but not recommended as 6x6 will last longer. Not sure what John is talking about

[@J.tru21]

I'm not sure I follow you on the frost line comment. Where I live the frost depth can go as low as 8 feet. My fence does not go this deep and has yet to become affected.

[@156aliciasy]

Where are u located? If close to Conticut I'd like to hire you both to build me one

[@durgaprasadala]

Looks good, where can I get those screws? is it ThruLok ?

[@cantumagictouchcarwashdeta885]

How long is the 6x6

[@SimonSaysDIY]

We started with 12ft 6x6s and put them 4 feet into the ground.

[@MythicRealTrap]

What’s the perimeter of that square (ground)?

[@MythicRealTrap]

Nvm, 8 feet apart. How high is it tho?

[@SimonSaysDIY]

We have it at 8 feet high. It’s on a slight hill so a few are higher than 8ft to keep the top beam level.

[@ratipati2007]

This arbor lacs artistic design elements. It should have done pergola style.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

That would be a nice improvement! Thanks 😊

[@rattlecat5968]

That's the part where your individuality and style comes into play. Use your imagination!

[@MariaRamirez-xr8oc]

can you build one like that in my house? I will pay you!

[@2liters]

No material list... Sad

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Sorry about that! Thanks for watching!

[@eddiea5491]

Can I hire you to do the same for my backyard?

[@SimonSaysDIY]

I would consider it but sadly I am limited to just the area I live. Thanks! 😄

[@EFFTrudeau-001]

Nice but damn your fire would have to be 6" high only or you will burn your shins and the swings. Definitely way way too close by atleast 1.5-2'

[@shakerahussain9069]

😮

[@sheilahellerich]

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[@billniemann6235]

Very odd idea? 🤔 Too many swings🙄 Why not stain it before you erect it? Fire pit too close. 1 swing would suffice and use chairs. Cover the top with pergola rafters and it will look better. 👌

[@EFFTrudeau-001]

100% agree that way too many swings and way too close. Maybe they have never actually sat infront of a Bonfire before to know how hot it is??