How to quickly and beautifully make a tire swing?

Old used tires are stored in almost any garage. It is a pity to throw them away, and the ecology suffers from the decomposition of this type of garbage, and hands cannot be recycled. So the tires are gathering dust in the corner of the garage, taking up space. And yet they can be used very useful. For example, make a swing and please the children in the yard.

Compared to wood and plastic competitors tire swings have a lot of advantages.

• It is a sturdy ride that is harder to break.
• They are spacious, there is enough space for two adults or three children.
• From tires, you can make several options for the shape of the seat. A creative person with an original imagination can bring to life the most extraordinary ideas.
• The rubber material easily tolerates precipitation, ultraviolet light and sudden temperature changes, so it is more durable construction.
• An important advantage is the cost-effectiveness of the product. In the presence of unnecessary tires, the creator will only have to spend money on the frame and mountings.
• This is the least traumatic swing option. Rubber will soften the impact in the event of a fall.
• Even a person who is not particularly famous for his "golden" hands can cope with making a swing from tires.

Despite the many advantages of a tire swing in comparison with its counterparts from other materials, this product also has one drawback that must be taken into account when assembling an attraction. The tires are heavy, and therefore, for the safety of vacationers, it is necessary to use a reinforced frame and reliable fasteners in the manufacture of a swing.

Choosing and preparing material for making a swing, use the recommendations of experts.

• As for tires, it is better to give preference to imported options. The fact is that domestic models are too solid, and this will create certain difficulties in the process of work. They are more difficult to cut and bend.
• It is recommended to choose winter rubber, it is more plastic in contrast to the summer version, and therefore will allow you to make a swing in an unusual shape.
• A large diameter of tires is suitable for a swing, but at the same time it is better to abandon the use of wheels for heavy special equipment, otherwise the structure will not support the weight of the tires.
• When choosing tires, you need to pay special attention to the strength and strength of the material, because the safety of tourists directly depends on this. Make sure the cover is not damaged.
• Before manufacturing tires, thoroughly rinse from the outside and inside. It is better to use a special liquid WD40 for this, which removes impurities from the pores, but in general, ordinary dishwashing detergent is also suitable.

• To prevent rainwater from accumulating inside the future swing, drain holes should be made at the bottom of the tire.
• When choosing a place for a swing, it is recommended to give preference to adults, but not old tall trees, on the trunk of which there is no damage. It is better that the branch that will be used as a base is at a level of 2.5-3 meters above the ground, below this branch on the trunk there should be no other branches and other elements that can prevent swinging.
• The minimum base thickness is 25 cm.It is better to find a branch, at the end of which, a meter from the tree, there is a horizontal section, bounded on opposite sides by other branches - if you hook the rope in this zone, it will not slide to the sides.
• If you intend to install a suspended swing on a rope, then it is better to choose special climbing varieties. And also the swing on the chains is popular. The chain increases the durability of the structure, but it can damage the tree.

Making children's swings from tires with your own hands is a simple process that will require high-quality materials and perseverance. To help the novice master, the process of work, depending on the design, is described step by step below.

Swing designs can be both vertical and horizontal. Let's start with the first option.

• Screw in the eye bolts on one side of the selected tire.
• Tie a rope or chain to the desired branch.
• Connect the ends of the rope with screwed in self-tapping screws. If a chain is used, the ends are secured with carabiners.
• Fix the tire at the desired level, which is determined by the height of the child. Usually, about 40 cm is left between the tire and the surface of the ground - this will allow a small child to sit on the swing on their own and easily jump off.
• Drain holes need to be drilled at the bottom of the tire. Thus, rainwater will not be trapped inside the device.
• When the swing is ready, it is recommended to independently test it for strength, and only after making sure that the structure is safe, offer the children to swing.
• If the need arose, then it is necessary to level the ground under the swing, remove stones and other objects that may interfere with the operation of the swing and the safety of vacationers.

This design is also not very complicated.

• Install the tie-down fasteners on the flat side of the tire using the eyebolts. If it is supposed to mount four supports, then two bolts should be screwed in on both sides evenly. If there is a desire to make three supports, then it is necessary to arrange the fasteners along a conventional equilateral triangle with angles of 120 degrees. The distance must be calculated very carefully in order to avoid skewing future swings.
• Attach a rope or chain to the branch.
• Bolt the ends together by hanging the seat parallel to the ground.

This model is suitable for young children. To make it you need:

• cut off the top edge of the tire with a knife without touching the rim;
• use bolts to attach brackets for installing a rope or chain;
• tie the ends of the rope with sea knots on the staples, remove the useless ends.

Swings can take many forms, such as chairs. This model will appeal to both children and adults.

• Cut one rim off the tire. Do not throw it away.
• Make a half-circle cut along the diameter of the other rim and turn the product to the inside.
• Seal the cut off part behind the rim, which should represent the back.
• Fasten the bend with bolts.
• Insert the eye-bolts into the "armrests" to which the ends of the rope are attached.
• Hang the device on a branch.

Such a rocking chair made of tires will delight your children.

• Cut the tire in two halves.
• Install a plank to the cut point using screws, which is slightly wider and longer in size than the edges of the rubber product.
• For safety, you must attach a handle to the board. One of the handle options: make two holes on each side and thread a tight rope. Creative craftsmen can use the steering wheel of the car as a handle - so it will be even more interesting for children.

And for the little ones you can make a swing like this:

• cut the tire into two halves;
• strengthen the plank between the two ends of one of the parts;
• attach a handle to the board like a bicycle handlebar.

Those who have already made tire swings happy to share their advice.

• For added safety and convenience to the variant of the carrycot, which is intended for the smallest, you can install a crossbar between the two sides, which will serve as an additional handle.
• To hide the smell of rubber, you need to completely paint over the product from the outside and from the inside.
• For an aesthetic appearance and to attract children, the swing should be painted in a bright color. You can draw patterns, decorate tires in the form of a ladybug, turtle or other animal. More "handy" craftsmen can attach additional decorative elements - "legs", "wings", but it is imperative to check whether these details will interfere with the operation of the attraction.

• When using a rope in the process of making a swing, it is recommended to cover it with covers in areas that are more often exposed to mechanical stress - in places where vacationers will stay, or in areas of attachment to a tire and a branch.
• During operation, you need to periodically wipe the swing from dust and dirt. It is not necessary to shelter from precipitation - the tires are not afraid of dampness. Once a week, it is required to check the equipment for strength, to study how tightly the rope holds.
• Swings are usually not used in winter, so it is recommended to remove them and put them in the garage or shed until next summer.

High-quality beautiful swings from tires can be made in an hour, while spending a minimum of money. Meanwhile, this attraction will bring a lot of joy to children during the summer holidays. Beautifully painted swings installed on your own garden area will become not only a favorite place for children to play, but also an unusual decorative element that harmoniously fits into the landscape design.

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