Swing set frame

Step one
Cut one end of each of the 2300mm posts at a 22.5-degree angle.

Step two
Place two posts together, with their cut ends touching, to form an arrow shape. Mark 115mm down from the point and cut the tips off, as shown. This will be where the top beam rests.

Step three
Trim the opposite end of the posts off with a parallel cut to the one inx step two, as illustrated.

Step four
Cut each end of the 415mm and 945mm crossbeam lengths at a 22.5-degree angle, angled inwards as shown.

Step five
Smooth any rough edges with sandpaper.

Step six
Lay two of the 2300mm beams on a flat surface in the same arrow shape as before. Position one crossbeam of each length on top, aligning the edges as shown. (If the top of your shorter crossbeam isn’t 300mm down from the top then trim to fit or adjust the bracing lengths in Step 11).

Step seven
Screw the posts together where they meet and secure each crossbeam length in place using two 100mm batten screws at each end.

Step eight
Repeat steps six and seven to create the second leg frame.

Step nine
You will need a helper for this step. Stand the two leg frames up, roughly 1.4m apart, with the crossbeams facing outward. Rest the top beam in place on the flat tops. Adjust the positioning until your legs are square with each other, and the top beam is aligned with the legs. Secure it from above using two 170mm batten screws at each end.

Step ten
Cut each end of the 545mm bracing beams at a 45-degree angle, angling the cuts inwards in a similar way to Step 4.

Step eleven
Attach the braces to each corner using 100mm batten screws, aligning each brace with the bottom of the top crossbeam, as shown.

Step twelve
Mark two points on the underside of the top beam, centered and spaced apart according to your necessary swing width.