Build a Smaller Porch Bed Swing: Plans and Video How-To – Wood. It's Real.

Bigger isn’t always better. At the request from many Wood. It’s Real. fans, we have re-designed our popular Porch Bed Swing, this time it’s 25% smaller.

Imagine this: laying down on a porch bed swing in the warm breeze, head propped on a pillow, a glass of sweet tea forming cold droplets of condensation on your hand. That sounds pretty darn nice way to relax, right? Take a few hours on a weekend to make this thing..it’ll be worth it, promise.

The length of time it takes you to build this project depends on how skilled you are. We figure for someone with intermediate skills, this build should take around 6 or so hours. However, we’ve received word from at least one novice builder that said she tackled this swing as her first ever building project.

There are lots of steps here, and you’ll be thrilled how it will all come together. We’d also like to point out that when you go to hang your amazing new porch bed swing, please make sure you consult an expert if you’re unsure that your structure can handle the weight.

Once you’ve made this project, let us know how it went. We’d love to see it and brag on you, OK?

Check out the step-by-step instructions below, or you can print out a cut list and overview of the build here: 25% Smaller Porch Bed Swing Printable Plans.

It’s Porch Bed Swing Building Time

As you get started, here’s a handy video that takes you through all the steps to make your porch bed swing. Please keep in mind that this video shows the bigger bed, but it should still be helpful to watch.

We recommend getting the following supplies:

MATERIALS

Lumber • (6) 5/4″ x 6″ x 8′ Decking Boards or (3) 5/4″ x 6″ x 12′ Decking Boards (if you can get the longer piece in your car) • (6) 1″ x 6″x  8′ Pressure Treated SYP

• 1/4″ x 48″ x 96″ Plywood