Like this, except we don't have any trees. What do you think of running something between the clothesline pole and the fence post to the left? ~~10' across, ~ 6' high. (kiddo is only 3.5' tall at the moment). What would be economical and strong enough for that span? Thanks Hoarders
If she's light enough, it may work for a while...that puts a lot of side stress on the poles (posts) if you knew how heavy duty that metal post was, its condition and if its in the ground far enough to be sturdy...then you could make a better guess on how it'd hold up. Or you could just try it and see if it stands... What about building a free standing A frame swing? Pretty easy to do with some PT lumber...
Sorry to say it won't work, the cable tension goes up exponentially as it is tightened and a downward force is added. it will either rip the fence down or the post out. the above pictures are definitely a neat idea, look simple enough to build.
Thank you for looking Hoarders, good points, I don't know the condition under the ground of the metal post and not worth letting my kid get squished by the fence. I'd love something like that Midwinter , but, I think I found something online. Quick and easy for $60?
Great! I have the tire, and sure there's rope somewhere. The lady that made these gave me a tire, tread worn on the edges but still good over the steel belts. (not my kiddo, a pic of it at the creator's home)
I wouldn't use this type for a tire swing - a regular swing yes. A tire swing goes in all directions not just perpendicular to the top beam. If she swung hard enough towards either end the frame might collapse sideways on her. You could possibly add some triangular braces to prevent a collapse. Edit: the wooden one above looks much more stable.
Thank you, I'd love one of the above but budget and the ability to assemble is an obstacle for me. Could you elaborate on the triangular braces please? Also, I wonder if I secure one side of the metal frame to the railroad tie in my first message would help? I appreciate you bringing this up, same hazard as mentioned above, except the frame was delivered tuesday. Any ideas to tie/brace up with the current swingset? (yes, it's anchored.)
Basically something like this but in metal. http://www.howtospecialist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Fitting-the-braces.jpg Alternatively, you could install cables from the top corners outward to a ground anchor. Those have their own risks of course.
