PORCH SWING
x GLIDER SWING
xx OUTDOOR FURNITURE
xx SWING
Solidly built porch swing features a slatted seat which curves to form a slatted back. It is hung from the ceiling using ropes. AMERICAN WOODWORKER #20 May-Jun 1991 pg. 22
Classic oak porch swing with curved slats for seat and back. AMERICAN WOODWORKER #66 Jun 1998 pg. 36
Photo shows how to make a swinging sofa using a solid-core wood door, plywood, cushions, and chain. The sofa is hung from the ceiling with chains. Est. cost: $75. BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1973 (v.51#7) pg. 68
Three yard and porch swings you can build. (1) A canopied glider made from 2x4 pine and lattice molding, (2) a contemporary porch glider made from pine and angle iron, and (3) an old-fashioned porch swing built from 3/4" redwood. Plans must be ordered. BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jun 1975 (v.53#6) pg. 38
Hanging swing chair is made of 1x2 oak boards strung on a rope and separated by wooden beads. Rope is suspended from a 2x2 oak frame and a large metal ring. Est. cost: $29. BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1978 (v.56#7) pg. 77
Sturdy porch swing is built from pine lumber and birch dowels. BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1980 (v.58#7) pg. 63, 72
Garden glider. Classic and durable cedar bench swing features a bullnose front edge and decorative cutouts in the slatted back. The seat is 54" long. CANADIAN HOME WORKSHOP Apr 1999 (v.22#6) pg. 42
Sun swing. Outdoor swing supported by chains hangs from a frame which has a canvas cover to keep direct sun off. Built mostly of pine. Estimated cost: $100 + canopy. CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jul 1980 (v.3#10) pg. 10
Backyard swing bench. Platform with two benches facing a table rocks back-and-forth under foot power. Suitable for 4 adults. Est. cost: $300. CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jul 1982 (v.5#10) pg. 15
Wooden garden swing is built from 2x4's and suspended by chains. Diagrams for two styles of stands to support are also shown. CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jun 1985 (v.8#9) pg. 19, 30
Free-standing outdoor swing accommodates two people and is attractively sheltered from direct sun by a latticework canopy. CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jul 1987 (v.10#10) pg. 54
Summer swing. Garden swing for two hangs from a beam supported by A-shaped end assemblies. Seat and back of swingseat are slatted. CANADIAN WORKSHOP May 1992 (v.15#8) pg. 20
Net knotted porch swing is supported by plastic plumbing pipe and a chain. Seat is a large cushion. DECORATING & CRAFT IDEAS Jul-Aug 1979 (v.10#6) pg. 43
Tip: Make a swinging porch chair from an old metal lawn chair with the legs removed. FAMILY HANDYMAN #214 Dec 1980 (v.30#10) pg. 57
Make an old fashioned wooden porch swing. Both a glider version and a rope-hung version of a "sweetheart swing" are included. FAMILY HANDYMAN #249 May-Jun 1984 (v.34#5) pg. 70
Oak porch swing (or bench) features slatted back and contoured slatted seat. May be equipped with legs or suspended from chains. FAMILY HANDYMAN #269 May-Jun 1986 (v.36#5) pg. 100
Garden retreat. Build this latticework arbor which houses a classic porch swing. Est. cost: $130-$220 depending upon wood choice. FAMILY HANDYMAN #306 Mar 1990 (v.40#3) pg. 31
Porch glider (66" long) is built from oak. The seat is suspended from the frame by lengths of chain. Est. cost: $250. FAMILY HANDYMAN #316 Mar 1991 (v.41#3) pg. 76
Backyard lawn glider. Est. costs: $280. FAMILY HANDYMAN #336 Mar 1993 (v.43#3) pg. 82
Jimmy Carter, woodworker. A visit with the former president and drawings of his porch swing. Also includes a simple steambox made from stovepipe. FINE WOODWORKING #46 May-Jun 1984 pg. 65
Porch swing is suspended on chains and features a slatted wooden seat. FLOWER & GARDEN May-Jun 1990 (v.34#3) pg. 52
Frame to support a porch-style, chain-hung garden swing. GARDEN GATE #9 Jun 1996 pg. 34
How to build an old-fashioned swing with a fan-shaped stand. Swing, built from 1x2 slats, can also be hung on a porch. HANDY ANDY Sep 1978 (v.2#10) pg. 44
Porch swings. How to build one and hang it securely from the ceiling. HARROWSMITH COUNTRY LIFE #128 Jun 1996 (v.21) pg. 37
Canvas swing is made from stencilled canvas stuffed with fiberfill and hung from wooden dowels and ropes. McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Summer 1978 (v.23#2) pg. 80, 129
Chain swing for a front porch features a back which can be tilted to the best angle and can be let completely down to form a bed. Built of 2x4s, plywood and foam rubber. MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #558 Nov 1974 (v.70) pg. 108
Build a porch glider from PVC pipe. MOTHER EARTH NEWS #87 May-Jun 1984 pg. 120
Outdoor swing. Wooden swing (57" long and supported on chains) has its own support stand or it may be attached to a porch roof. Est. cost: $85 for swing, $71 for stand. NEW SHELTER Jul-Aug 1982 (v.3#6) pg. 43
Build an old-time two-seat yard swing. POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1971 (v.135#4) pg. 140
One-man swing is suspended by rope from tree or porch roof. The seat and back are made from dowels. POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1977 (v.148#1) pg. 96
Build an updated version of the old porch swing complete with its own A-frame support if you don't have a porch. Built of white oak and fir. POPULAR MECHANICS May 1978 (v.149#5) pg. 128
Build an old-fashioned oak porch swing suspended by chains from the porch roof. Est. cost: $100. POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1983 (v.160#1) pg. 94
Porch-swing glider built of solid red oak. Seats two comfortably. POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1985 (v.162#8) pg. 93
Contemporary porch swing you can build. Wood construction, supported by chains attached to ceiling. Folds flat for winter storage. POPULAR SCIENCE Sep 1967 (v.191#3) pg. 137
Outdoor swinging bench is supported within a frame. Built from 1 sheet of plywood. Bench is 44" wide. POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1983 (v.223#2) pg. 94
Nostalgic porch swing (suspended by chains) features gently curved back and seat covered with narrow slats. Est. cost: $100. POPULAR WOODWORKING #86 Sep 1995 (v.15#2) pg. 41, 33
Two-seated child-sized glider swing project is reprinted from The Deltagram (circa 1946). Could be sized up for adult use. POPULAR WOODWORKING #104 Sep 1998 (v.18#4) pg. 58
Lawn glider is supported by a frame that sits on the ground. Reprinted from a post-World War II issue of The Deltagram. POPULAR WOODWORKING #109 Jul 1999 (v.19#3) pg. 50
Contoured porch swing is supported by sturdy ropes attached to porch roof or the A-frame shown. The curved seat and back are covered with wooden slats. PRACTICAL HOMEOWNER Oct 1988 (v.3#8) pg. 60
Correction PRACTICAL HOMEOWNER Feb 1989 (v.4#1) pg. 12
Triangular hammock chair (hammock swing) is made from standard lumber and heavy acrylic. It is suspended by a rope from a tree or other overhead support. Est. cost: $50. SUNSET Sep 1982 (v.169#3) pg. 106
Build a summer swing, bench or glider. All three have the same back and seat. SUNSET Aug 1983 (v.171#2) pg. 76
Lazy-days porch swing (48" long) is supported by chains and features a slatted back and seat. WEEKEND WOODWORKING (PROJECTS) #16 Jul 1990 (v.3#4) pg. 14
Apple-motif outdoor furniture set. Cedar porch glider uses strap iron and bronze bearings for the smooth-action swing arms that support the seat. The slatted seat and back are 48" long. Apple-shaped cutout accents the center slat on the back. WOOD MAGAZINE #79 Jun 1995 (v.12#4) pg. 53, Insert
Correction WOOD MAGAZINE #80 Aug 1995 (v.12#5) pg. 21
Small arbor supports a porch swing on chains. WOOD MAGAZINE #141 Apr 2002 (v.19#3) pg. 68
Porch swing features slatted seat and back. Designed so it can hang from chains or be mounted to a stand as a glider. WOODSMITH #39 May-Jun 1985 pg. 4, 8
Porch swing features a curved back and seat for both appearance and comfort. The back features wide vertical slats. The seat features narrow longitudinal slats. The swing is supported from overhead with chains. WOODSMITH #98 Apr 1995 (v.17) pg. 6, 16, 17, 30
Garden swing with a slatted seat and back is hung on chains from an A-frame structure and shaded with a canvas awning. WOODWORKER Jun 1994 (v.98#6) pg. 17
Old fashioned wooden porch swing is suspended from ceiling with chains. Est. cost: $50. WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1979 (v.3#5) pg. 6
Porch swing is suspended by chains from porch ceiling. Built from 2x4 and 1x4 redwood or construction lumber. WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1983 (v.7#2) pg. 32
Oak swing is constructed by attaching oak slats to three gracefully curved bows. This 44" wide swing is suspended by four ropes from a tree or porch roof. WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1984 (v.8#4) pg. 26
Classic lawn glider. Two facing benches are separated by a narrow table and covered with a protective awning. The whole assembly rocks gently back-and-forth on four wheels. WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1992 (v.16#4) pg. 30
Handsome porch swing with a slatted seat and back is made from cherry and ash. An A-frame stand will convert it into a yard swing. WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL May-Jun 1993 (v.17#3) pg. 49
Adult or child size lawn glider. A two-seater with table between seats, all covered with canopy. WORKBENCH Jul-Aug 1965 (v.21#4) pg. 10
Old-fashioned swing. Wooden porch swing with slat back and seat is suspended by chains or rope from porch ceiling, tree limb, etc. WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1967 (v.23#2) pg. 15
Galloping glider. Child-size glider (swing with two seats) has wooden horses on end of seats. WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1967 (v.23#2) pg. 32
Old fashioned hanging porch swing is built from oak flooring. Dimensions: 58" long. Hangs from chains. WORKBENCH May-Jun 1981 (v.37#3) pg. 45
Child's two seat lawn swing assembled from stock lumber and thinwall conduit. WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1985 (v.41#2) pg. 8
Slatted oak porch swing for a toddler is supported by an oak frame. WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1986 (v.42#2) pg. 18
A-frame unit to support a porch swing. WORKBENCH Jul-Aug 1986 (v.42#4) pg. 8
Build outdoor furniture for comfort, style and durability. Slanted, arched backs and simple slats are the key features in this matching set of benches, armchairs and porch swing. WORKBENCH Jun-Jul 1991 (v.47#3) pg. 24
Classic porch swing (supported by chains) is built from pressure-treated pine and stainless-steel hardware to last a long time. WORKBENCH Jun-Jul 1994 (v.50#3) pg. 31
Correction WORKBENCH Oct-Nov 1994 (v.50#5) pg. 6
Porch glider is built from pressure-treated 2x4, 1x6 and 5/4 lumber. and assembled with galvanized screws. WORKBENCH Jun-Jul 1994 (v.50#3) pg. 34
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