This metal easy swing set bracket complete makes building a swing set easier than ever! Let them take the guesswork out of the swing set with their new bracket kit! These brackets are the swing set brackets on the market. Made of heavy-duty steel they feature a solid, one-piece design for the strongest and safest construction - each bracket is 10 pounds! Every bracket is finished in a powder-coated green color.
- Pieces Included: 2 A-Frame Swing Set Brackets and 2 A-frame bracket hardware set
- Material: Metal
- Durability: Rust Resistant
These brackets really deserve 5 stars but one of mine had a defect that almost caused me to have to pause the whole project and get a replacement. There was a nub of metal on the inside of the bracket where the header beam goes about 4 inches from the end. The beams themselves fit inside the brackets perfectly and slid in easily, I just couldnt get it past this metal nub. I wound up having to gouge the wood with a screwdriver by about a 14 inch to make a track for the metal to sit in.
For assembly, I installed the swing hangers on the header beam first, then attached the brackets. Laying the beam on its side, I installed the top two legs (the ones pointing upward towards the sky). Then I rolled the header back onto its other side and installed the other two legs, which were now on top. I needed help to get the swing set upright and into position. Youll need at least 5 feet behind the swing set away from any structures to allow for backswing and space for a parent to push a child on the swing.
Just an FYI - I do find ground anchors are needed for this swing set if you expect multiple bigger kids or adults to use it. I used a 10-foot 4x6 header beam and 8 foot 4x4s for the legs and mounted a baby swing and two belt swings. I also used two 47 2x6s to brace the legs on each side. When I swing on it alone, the rear legs will lift a little when I get to a certain height. The ground anchors stop that altogether.
As far as configuration goes, I hung three swings 18 from each end with 15 in between each swing. The swing chains are 18 apart for each swing.
Special tools needed I did need a 14 drill bit for the bracket hardware and a 916 bit for mounting the swing hangers. I needed a ratchet set to tighten the lag bolts that come with the brackets, too. I used a tape measure and t-square for measuring and marking.
The swing set is very sturdy. It took me about 6 hours altogether, but that wasnt uninterrupted and I was being extra cautious since Im pregnant. Ive gotten lots of compliments on it and my daughter loves it.. Christine. NY. 2021-05-06 21:44:54
