Q: What joist spacing does this swing require?
The swing is designed to hang from joists 48" apart, or an equivalent structural point at that spacing. The triangular chain arrangement allows angle adjustment after hanging.
05L0520 - Porch Swing Plan
This two-seater swing is designed to be suspended from an overhang with joists 48" apart (or equivalent) using a triangular chain suspension that allows you to tailor the positioning angle.
It requires 24 feet of 3/16" chain, chain repair links, lag screw eyes, eye bolts, and flat washers – all readily available at your local hardware/building center.
The full-scale plan includes cutting lists and detailed construction notes, uses standard lumber sizes and is designed with extra bracing for strength and rigidity. Straightforward to build, since all shaped pieces are shown full size on the plan.
The swing is designed to hang from joists 48" apart, or an equivalent structural point at that spacing. The triangular chain arrangement allows angle adjustment after hanging.
The plan calls for 24' of 3/16" chain, chain repair links, lag screw eyes, eye bolts and flat washers – all standard items available at hardware and building supply stores.
Yes. All shaped components are shown at full size on the plan, so you trace directly to your lumber without any scaling.
Yes. A full cutting list and detailed construction notes are included with the plan.
The triangular configuration distributes the swing's load to two anchor points rather than one, and allows the hanging angle to be adjusted by changing the effective chain lengths – useful for tailoring the seat angle to the occupants' preference.
| Materials | Printed plan (paper) |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Includes | Full-scale porch swing plan; cutting list; construction notes |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Adirondack Plus Porch Swing Plan
This two-seater swing is designed to be suspended from an overhang with joists 48" apart (or equivalent) using a triangular chain suspension that allows you to tailor the positioning angle.
It requires 24 feet of 3/16" chain, chain repair links, lag screw eyes, eye bolts, and flat washers – all readily available at your local hardware/building center.
The full-scale plan includes cutting lists and detailed construction notes, uses standard lumber sizes and is designed with extra bracing for strength and rigidity. Straightforward to build, since all shaped pieces are shown full size on the plan.
