Build a swing yourself from robinia

A swing made from robinia wood lasts considerably longer than one made from pine or fir. The wood is more resistant and robust. The finished swing is visually appealing, but also a bit more expensive than one made of less durable wood.

Advantages of a swing made of robinia:

• durable
• weatherproof
• visually appealing
• European wood

How do I build a swing out of robinia?

Before you start building a swing, you should get detailed instructions. You can find such instructions on the Internet, but also in specialist garden design magazines or in hardware stores. Nobody is responsible for your own construction, so work carefully and with first-class materials.

It is best to use peeled and sanded robinia trunks for the construction of the swing. It works well with that. The feet should have a diameter of approx. eight to twelve centimeters, the crossbar about two centimeters thicker.

The length of the bars or trunks depends on the size of your desired swing frame. If the posts are set in concrete, choose them a little longer so that the finished swing does not become too low. Remember that when hanging two swings, there is enough space between them. After all, the swingers shouldn't get in each other's way or hurt each other.

How do I attach the swing?

So that your swing is stable for a long time, you should have the frame well in the ground anchor or even set in concrete. There are ground anchors that can be screwed in or hammered in. They can also be used in combination with many types of ground anchors concrete use.

The swing suspensions should be checked by the TÜV and have a corresponding seal. Simple swing hooks are less suitable for safe use Attachment, it is better to fix the suspension with threaded bolts.