My Long Weekend Project

[solopaddler]

I was enjoying my Saturday morning coffee and paper when my little girl started bugging me to bring her to the park so I could push her on the swing.

Her prodding got me thinking that I really need to get one for the backyard...she just loves swings. So then my handyman instincts kicked in, LOL! I realise I've probably got enough wood left over from another project to build one. Had some leftover deck stain as well, so all I needed to do the job was a few carriage bolts, a handful of U bolts and some chain, about 15 bucks total.

Took me most of the day to complete, and the better part of a 12 pack (Steam Whistle is GREAT beer BTW ) but it was a fun little project and my daughter Riley loves it!

 

[Mike the Pike]

Looks like one of your most rewarding handyman projects Mike .Your daughter looks absolutely pleased and a padded seat on the swing.

 

So when do you build the second swing at the cottage?

 

MTP

[fishnsled]

Time well spent!

[tonyb]

AND in the winter you could store your canoe off the ground across that brace in the A frame

[ccmtcanada]

I wish I was that good with power tools and some wood lying around!! Great job and most importantly, your little one loves it.

[solopaddler]

  Mike the Pike said:

So when do you build the second swing at the cottage?

 

MTP

 

Hehehe, I don't think so, although I'm thinking of putting in a water slide .

 

Thank's guys!

[motv8tr]

Looks great, she'll enjoy that for a long time to come but now you'll have to build another one for her friends

 

Maureen

[Dano]

Nice job man, sweet!

[pikehunter]

Great job! She will never forget the swing that her daddy made for her.