Anyone use these to anchor a swingset?
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I have not but I used them to anchor huge shelters for my horses. The winds on the property are insane and they have not budged. One got lifted but once it took up the slack it went right down. I used rebar and a t post driver to get it in the hard ground. Easier and faster
1088954
I'm sure they will work fine. I used them to hold down my 14' x 36' shelter logic shelter and they work great.
1088955
I would think so. It is the best anchor system I have found without pouring concrete.
1088956
I used mine to anchor a greenhouse. Worked like a charm and easy to install and remove.
1797511
I have used these brackets to build three swing sets for my 13 grandchildren. Great product. I used 4x4's for the legs and laminated two 2x6's to make the equivalent of a 4x6 for the top bar. I use a router to round over the edges of all of the lumber to reduce splinters. You should also use the EZ Frame R/L Brace pair to prevent racking (movement left to right). You can get some good ideas from the plans for the Swing-N-Slide Scout kit at www.swing-n-slide.com/pdfs/scout%2013%20la%207084.pdf
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I'd recommend using a hilt I wedge anchor for concrete or brick applications. For wood use a lag bolt.
77211
I just bought mine at Home Depot. They come with the plastic anchors and work very well. Be sure to get the right size.
434057
That is how I hung them (about 2"), for a swing for my grandson, yes. These hangers are worth every penny, by the way. There is nothing cheap about them in build nor in price. I think they'll last decades, literally.
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My step son runs a gym and they use these also and I asked him about the weight limit and he says he has men 350 lbs using them with no problems . He says to Just make sure your anchor is rated for the amount of weight .
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great idea with the auger anchor. i was going to buy a big square one and i wasnt sure how i was going to attach the opposite side.. i might try that.
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I feel the tree branch is strong enough to support however much weight you will have on your swing , think it will work. You should be able to use anchors that come with it.
2101114
They can be used for this purpose. They are not screws they are bolts which means you have to drill a hole all the way through the cross beam of the swing set
432468
Yes They would. I use one of the hooks in my garage to hang a lawn edger, I didn't weigh it but i'm sure it weighs more than 5 lb's.
1485689
Yes. They come with a template and a mounting hole on the back. Just buy anchors that meet the weight.
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they seem very sturdy...I have a set in an old apple tree past 5 years...they're fine ....kids love the swing....tree fine too
706011
I put mine into studs but I think that anchor screws would probably work as well, though, I guess it all depends on the weight of your boards. I have not had any issues. They have worked perfectly for me.
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I have seen people do that before. I think you just need to be ABSOLUTELY sure about the strength of whatever you're anchoring it to. It doesn't take up a lot of space so other than hanging/safety techniques it's a cinch. I hope that sufficiently answers your question.
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I would not feel safe with that kind of weight on them . I used them for a swing for my one year old son! I beleive it the size 1/4 in bolt.
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We didn't use an Anchor Kit. The set it huge and heavy, and the "fireman's pole" goes into the ground. The only time the swings feel uneasy is when mom or dad go too high, but it wasn't made for that anyway.
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If you use expandable anchors, they will work fine. These have a coarse thread - probably the hardest thing will be to drill the holes.