solopaddler Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 Time well spent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyb Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 AND in the winter you could store your canoe off the ground across that brace in the A frame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 I wish I was that good with power tools and some wood lying around!! Great job and most importantly, your little one loves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted July 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motv8tr Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 Nice job man, sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikehunter Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Great job! She will never forget the swing that her daddy made for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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