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Thank you! Hope this short video gave you some good ideas on how to get the most fun for your money!

Yes, pressure treated lumber is about the only lumber you can get in much of the country. When you say "to seal", are you talking about staining it? Many people do not stain pressure treated lumber, but you can for looks. The stain protects untreated lumber, but treated lumber does not need the protection. But yes, you still can stain it for looks. I think you have some good ideas for drying it out a bit, and I just do not know how long to tell you to wait because the pressure treated lumber varies so much, with some being really wet. One more thing to add here is that really wet pt lumber is quite a bit heavier, with makes the set a bit harder to stand up, with all that extra weight in the beam, so that's maybe another reason to let it dry a bit.

No issues at all! Just throw a spider swing onto it! You might want to make it with a 12 foot beam instead of the 10 footer, so that you have room for the spider swing and the two regular swings. Be aware that when the kids are using the spider swing they will usually drape the two regular swings over the legs of the A-frame and out of the way.

@@room2zoom236 Would a 4x6 still work for a 12' beam?

Yes, a 4x6 is very typically used for a 12 foot beam. Depending on the lumber sometimes over time it may sag a little bit in the middle.

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It is Behr Premium Exterior Stain, in Chestnut color.

Well it won't let me add a pic unfortunately.

It won't let me post a pic but hopefully you understand what i described and can advise. I am so happy. I finally finished this. I have never built anything myself like this. Of course hubby helped some. Wish I could post a final pic

Yes, a 16 foot 6x6 beam makes for a very top heavy A-frame structure to stand up after you've got it built. Good job! Yes, a 5 foot overhang with a 6x6 should be just fine, so you should not need to worry.

It's a bit tight for 4 swings on a 12 foot beam, but you can go 20" between centers of swing hangers for each pair of swing hangers that correspond to one swing, and go 11" between centers of swing hangers for the space between swings, and 16" from end of beam to center of first swing hanger.

Thank you! I think this video imparts some good practical principles for deciding on a swing set.

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It should hold up just fine over time. You could laminate it with glue if you desired, but I don't believe it is necessary.

I used a double half-hitch.

Nice. Polyurethane breaks down very quickly in the sun

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I would go with a 13 foot beam that is either a 6x6 (5 1/2 by 5 1/2), or that you make from three 2x6's. You can follow the TALL SWING instructions and video, which uses a 10 foot beam for three swings, and just add one more swing with the extra 3 feet.

@@room2zoom236 awesome!! Thank you!

The horizontal cross pieces, that go across each pair of legs, forming the "A" in the A-frame, can be 2x4's. I have just used 4x4's because for whatever reason I like the look of the set with them instead of 2x4's. But no structural reason at all.

Thank you! Yes, Lifetime sets are easy, but I too do love the high-end Rainbow and Backyard Adventures sets. No, I do not have any experience with those other sets you mention. Thank you!

Yes, I do have experience with Rainbow sets, and as I stated in the video, Rainbow sets are one of the very best options for a playset.

Yes you can, I assume you mean instead of 4x4x12 that would make a tall 10 foot high swing set. A 4x4x10 will make an 8 foot high swing set.

@@room2zoom236 Thanks, I've bought a set and am building this right now.

Awesome. Just holler if you have any more questions.

@@room2zoom236 I just finished building this swing set. It's very sturdy and nice!

For a tall swing I like not going over 10 feet for a 4x6 beam.

You need some able bodies and have to be very careful.

Yes, you usually can go 12 feet with a 4x6. Depending on the lumber you might get a little sag over time in the middle.

I do not recommend that because you will end up on a ladder holding substantial weight or something equally as risky. You usually want to just get some adult help to walk it up and over.

Yes, if you support the beam in the middle with additional legs you can do a longer span. With a 4x6 you do not want to span more than 10 to 12 feet for each segment. With a 6x6 you can span 13 feet, maybe 14. You can also make a beam out of three 20 foot 2x6's, and span 12 feet or 13 feet each segment. Mind you I have no idea how you'll stand such a beast up! You might want to build a deck into the set like I do with the basic structure of the SCALLYWAG SET (See video). You could do something like that, but with a 20 foot long beam, spanning 13 feet with the brackets and overhanging 42" on each end past the brackets. You'd have two swing positions inside, and one swing accessory position on each end, for a total of four positions, with a deck, slide, etc. Again, standing up a 20 foot beam would be hard and you'd have to be very careful.

Just build two!

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Great idea! I've heard of others doing similar structures, as an A-frame structure is a strong structure, and much cheaper to build that a traditional four-walls-and-a-roof structure.

Yes, no problem at all. Everything stays exactly the same except you make it with 10 foot long lumber for the legs which will give you a set just a hair over 8 feet tall, which is a very nice height swing set. At 8 feet it is still considered to be somewhat of a tall swing set compared to most others.

Yes, I would use an 8" carriage bolt for the brackets thru the beam.

Good question! I ran the loop over the top of the beam (under the shade sail), to loop the loop over something projecting out on the other side. In my case I drilled a hole the same size as a 3/4" copper pipe, through the center of the beam from one side to the other side, and I cut a piece of copper pipe that projected out about 2" on each side of the beam, and just inserted the pipe into the hole, and I looped the loop over that pipe projection. But there are many many ways you could do it.

I think I will take the opportunity here to say that the net I made is really cool looking, but not for everyone. Most people will want to make a net that hangs strait down off the beam to the ground, maybe about 3 feet wide, made of four vertical ropes. A climbing cargo net that comes straight down is easier for the kids to climb, and much easier for you to make. And if you want to make a "straight-down" net just watch this video on how to make a custom climbing cargo net, and it will show you everything you need to know to be able to easily and successfully make a net that the kids will love!

So I double checked that I drilled 3/8 inch pilot holes and then am using a 3/8 inch lag screw to attach the cross beams. And it’s not tightening. I also checked that I’m measuring 70 inches from the bottom on the first side of the cross beam.

The crossbeam sticks out at least a foot if not 2 feet

The crossbeam you can just cut off with a saw. For the lag screws you drill 3/8" all the way through the horizontal cross piece (crossbeam), and where it will go into the leg you drill with a 5/16" bit, but not all the way through (about 3" into the leg).

Ok I definitely drilled into the legs with the same 3/8” bit😢 how do I fix this?

Also how do I fill in mistake holes, or do I need to?

Thank you! I hope it was somewhat helpful!

It depends on a few factors. If you watch this video on Building the Best TALL Wood Swing Set it shows a drawing of the exact positioning of the swing hangers on a 10' beam.

Three 2x6's gives you a beam that is 4 1/2" wide, so you need a 6 inch carriage bolt. The hex bolts are what hold the swing hangers. You can use 7" bolts for them.

I have not published the plans for this, sorry! You can design your own, keeping in mind that every knot uses about 6" of rope, so just measure how far you want each rope to go, and add 6" for every knot you put in it. And then add about 3 feet at the bottom for pulling and tying these ends.

Did you buy extra rope for the pieces that go across, and how long were those pieces that you cut?

No, the quantity of rope linked to should be sufficient for the horizontal ropes too. You can make the net any size you want. Keep in mind that with the type of rope I used and linked to, that each knot takes up about 5 1/2 or 6" of rope.

The ground does not need to be perfectly level. If it is on a grade (sloped) you want the swings to swing in the same direction as the grade. And you usually do not want the grade to be more than about 1 foot drop for every 10 foot run. --Or you can always cut the legs shorter or use longer legs where your grade needs them in order to have your set sit level.

I like non-pressure treated for the look, and it is widely available in the West. But in many parts of the country pressure treated is about your only option. Obviously it's great for a bit of extra longevity, and you don't even need to stain it. You'll want to check your bolts every so many years to see that they are good -- treated lumber can be corrosive to metal. You can use galvanized/hot-dipped bolts if you like, that are more resistant to this effect.

Thank you. Maybe I'll take this opportunity to say that I like to make the Scallywag Swing Set now with three 2x6's for the beam, rather than with four 2x6's like I did in the video. I now make it with a 42" overhang on one end instead of the 30" overhang in the video. This extra 12" of overhang gives me more options for accessories to place on the overhang, and how I can place them. This means the rest of the 16 foot beam is a 12 1/2 foot run, this measurement including the brackets. Three 2x6's is plenty strong for a 12 1/2" span, and the set's A-frame structure is easier to stand up than one made with a four-board beam, which can be difficult to stand up. And no changes are needed as to where you place the swing hangers as shown in the original video, which gave an extra foot of room between the swings and the deck that is not needed. (I originally had designed in that extra foot so I could do another thing with the set that I ended up not doing.) Thanks!

I have not seen that to be an issue. I have never seen standing water on top of a beam like this, any water will pass through the crack between the boards, even if the crack is quite tight.

You would not want to make a beam from two 2x6's, for the main reason that it would not be strong enough. You want to usually use three 2x6's to make your beam. Having said that, in the video for the Scallywag Swing Set I do make a beam of four 2x6's, and drill the swing hanger holes right "in the crack" between the boards. But the large washers will keep the hangers very secure. I do not recommend the beam made of four 2x6's for most builds, as it is usually overkill, and very heavy to stand up.

Which swing set design are you referring to?

I would do (3) 2x6x16. Four 2x6 is a little overkill, and quite heavy to stand up. If you are suggesting two 4x6's, that would be way more than you need and very heavy to stand up. Three 2x6 work great for a span up to 13 1/2 feet, including the brackets, with the 30" overhang past the brackets on one end. If I were you I would do a 12 1/2 span with a 3 1/2 overhang. It would work better for the Scallywag than what I did in the video which was the 13 1/2 span and 2 1/2 overhang. And do it with three 2x6x16.

Thank you! It's a fun, long-lasting set.

Are you referring mostly to the hole through the beam that the carriage bolt goes thru to hold the two sides of the bracket together? You just want to drill halfway from both sides for the holes to meet up easier. A longer drill bit also can help to eyeball if you're holding the drill bit straight.

Me too!

Thank you!

It measures 10 feet from the ground to the bottom of the beam--a very tall swing! You can check out room2zoom.com for all the details on this set, including measurements. Thanks!

Yes, 4x4 legs are. Make sure to use a horizontal cross piece across the legs to form the typical "A" frame.

Thank you so much. I love what I do and hope it was of help to you!

Thank you! It's a great set.

It was about 10 feet long--it is about an 8 foot span, and you need about a foot on each end for knots.

​@@room2zoom236 Thanks! I needed videos of swing sets in motion with the length of their ropes for a physics project

You're very welcome!