i just bought this &amp; I plan to hang a tire swing (connected by 2 chains-unsure if this is relevant) in my loft w/ wood beams. What hardware do I buy?!
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Bolts with nuts and washers are more secure than lag bolts (screwed in). This means that you have to have access to the upper side of the beam. If this is not possible, then perhaps this could be accomplished by boring a large hole through the side of the beam, the nut could be fed in (like Ikea furniture) and the bolt screwed into the nut.
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hi jen. the factory hardware is junk...it breaks and holds no weight. get a couple 2x6s cut to length and a piece of quarter inch plywood and you'll be happy.-ron
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We ordered the rotational device together with the Ikea Ekorre swing at Amazon. The swing comes with the mounting hooks and bolts. We installed just one hook into a large exposed cedar beam in our family room. You would need to make sure to secure it into a solid part of your ceiling. We also ordered two carabiners to make it easy to mate the swing straps to the rotational device and the rotational device to the supplied hook in the ceiling. This combination allows the child to swing and spin easily. Our son is four now and still loves his swing. Hope this helps.
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We have found that the "best" method over time is to cut or buy from hdwr store a a length of wood about 2" wide by 1/2" thick, and slightly longer than the two swing connections. This can then be fastened into the stud very sturdily and the swing gate hardware is then screwed into the wood. We have found it's not necessary to do the same on the other side,
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P.S. a cheap solution that works, since the Thule bike rack didn't work for my girlfriends small sized bike's is that I bought some heavy duty hook screws from the hardware store, screwed them into the garage walls beam and hung her bike's up that way. It totally works and is way cheaper.Just YouTube some videos on bike rack, and storage solutions.
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Unfortunately, the swing manufacturer did not sell chain if you needed additional length. So I went to Lowe's and bought a similar size chain, cut to the proper length x2, with connectors/links. Then I sprayed it with a matching Rustoleum paint.
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We bought a tree swing hanging kit for $46. It included two 3' straps and hardware. It made hanging the swing a lot easier and will be gentler on the tree limb. :)
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i bought a 24" long and 10" wide wooden swing minus the rope because i used chainsthis is what i did:the wooden seat has 4 holes on one side i put a rope in a u shape and knoted the ends at the bottom same on the other side,installed a S hood in the middle of the U at both side,hooked chain and at top the same.hope i made myself clear
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All the hardware comes with it, you will need to get a bolt or screw to hang it with though!
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The swing comes with chains and heavy duty springs. I purchased eye bolts and mounted them in the header. The springs easily fit them.
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I hung mine under my back porch roof. If you buy two screw eye hooks, you'll be able to hang the swing. However, when I did that, I found that the swing wasn't low enough for me to lift my granddaughter into it; so I bought two 12" pieces of chain at Lowes and two carabiners (to hook the chains into the screw eye hooks). That worked perfectly, and my granddaughter loves the swing! The screw eye hooks, chain, and carabiners I bought are fairly heavy duty. Just make sure they fit together, and also make sure that the carabiners that come attached to the ropes on the swing fit into the chain links. I hung mine under my back porch roof. If you buy two screw eye hooks, you'll be able to hang the swing. However, when I did that, I found that the swing wasn't low enough for me to lift my granddaughter into it; so I bought two 12" pieces of chain at Lowes and two carabiners (to hook the chains into the screw eye hooks). That worked perfectly, and my granddaughter loves the swing! The screw eye hooks, chain, and carabiners I bought are fairly heavy duty. Just make sure they fit together, and also make sure that the carabiners that come attached to the ropes on the swing fit into the... » Read More I hung mine under my back porch roof. If you buy two screw eye hooks, you'll be able to hang the swing. However, when I did that, I found that the swing wasn't low enough for me to lift my granddaughter into it; so I bought two 12" pieces of chain at Lowes and two carabiners (to hook the chains into the screw eye hooks). That worked perfectly, and my granddaughter loves the swing! The screw eye hooks, chain, and carabiners I bought are fairly heavy duty. Just make sure they fit together, and also make sure that the carabiners that come attached to the ropes on the swing fit into the chain links. « Show Less
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We did it... just adjust the chain lengths accordingly on each hook. If you need longer chain, it can be picked up at the hardware store VERY cheap!
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I used a concrete fastener (screw), just make sure you get the right size for the hanging hole. You can get it from any hardware store.
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If you bolt it in place, a vice should work nicely -- the wood appears strong enough to support. I may install one in the future.
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I hung mine under my back porch roof. If you buy two screw eye hooks, you'll be able to hang the swing. However, when I did that, I found that the swing wasn't low enough for me to lift my granddaughter into it; so I bought two 12" pieces of chain at Lowes and two carabiners (to hook the chains into the screw eye hooks). That worked perfectly, and my granddaughter loves the swing! The screw eye hooks, chain, and carabiners I bought are fairly heavy duty. Just make sure they fit together, and also make sure that the carabiners that come attached to the ropes on the swing fit into the chain links.
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The swing-set comes with chains. The chains have a "c" hook on the end. You need the hooks or lag bolts to screw into wherever you are hanging it from, so you can attach your chains. I did not, and would not, use springs in any fashion.
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I used a length of chain around the tree limb that I closed with a quick link, and then I also used a heavy duty climbing rotor and 2 carabiners to complete my installation. The first carabiner attaches to the top of the swing and joins the ropes coming up from the swing itself to the bottom of the rotor. The other carabiner attaches to the top of the rotor and then to the bottom of the chain hanging down from the tree limb. I also used a piece of heavy duty black rubber tubing between the tree limb and the chain in order to protect the branch.