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Txjourneyman
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#1
Porch swing
06-15-2013, 07:52 AM
Carie's step dad made this thing over 20 years ago and its about to give up the ghost. It was made from 2x4s ripped into the desired thickness.
I am about to attempt to repplicate it.
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#2
06-15-2013, 07:54 AM
Here are the first of the 25 back slats I need. They are 16"x1/2"
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Free2Hunt
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06-15-2013, 07:54 AM
Following. Details please as you go. Got a porch that needs one of these.
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Txjourneyman
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06-15-2013, 07:55 AM
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Txjourneyman
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06-15-2013, 08:11 AM
Next are the seat slats. There are ten of them. Each is 48x1/2"
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06-15-2013, 08:15 AM
Cedar or PT?
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Txjourneyman
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06-15-2013, 08:34 AM
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Cedar or PT?
Just pine. I plan to seal it all before assembly.
All my seat slats are done.
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Txjourneyman
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06-15-2013, 08:36 AM
Next are the arms. They are 23x2 1/2" with a 2x1 1/4" notch cut at the back.
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Txjourneyman
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#9
06-15-2013, 09:19 AM
Horizontal beck supports are 48x1 1/2 x 1
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#10
06-15-2013, 09:25 AM
Backrest ends. 23x1 1/2x1
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06-15-2013, 09:28 AM
Arm supports 2x4x10 1/2 there are 2, one on each end. The 1" hole is 1 3/4" to center from the top.
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06-15-2013, 09:34 AM
Verticle back supports 23x1 1/2x1/2 there are 2 of these.
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06-15-2013, 09:39 AM
There are 4 seat supports. I will have to cut these at work. I don't have a band saw here. Start with a 22" 1x4
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Txjourneyman
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#14
06-15-2013, 09:44 AM
That's it for today. I will cut the seat supports monday, then drill pilot holes, countersink, and sand.
Here are the parts waiting to go.
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06-15-2013, 09:49 AM
looking good!!!
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