Help me build a moveable swing A frame.

[Wayne67vert]

I have a wood swing and A frame I've built. It's on my lawn and causing growing issues with the grass.

The frame I have is difficult to move. It has 4 legs with blocks on the bottom to keep from sinking into the grass.

I'm thinking about putting it on wheels. See the dead grass from where it was.


Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Wayne

 

[Half-fast eddie]

Try this …

 

[jblnut]

If you like it where it is and don't have to have it on grass you could always put down a small patio area under it. Make it slightly larger than the swing footprint and you can mow over the top of the patio with no trimming needed.

The suggestion above is likely the best way to put wheels on it but no matter how they go on I think they'll look a bit tacky but will be functional for sure.

 

[sz0k30]

I think jblnut's idea is best. Just don't think wheels is a good option.

 

[Wayne67vert]

I like the wheels idea. However, I'm not sure how to attach them.

 

[imagineer]

Make it a "walker".

I had a similar situation at my 1st house, the grass under the swing (on a 4 post frame) was getting worn. I made 4 equal length pivoting legs (I used 1x8 treated) and bolted each to the outside of all 4 posts. I can't recall the actually length of each leg, but for the sake of description, each was 16" from the bolt hole to the bottom edge. The holes drilled through the posts were 14" from the ground.

To move the swing frame, I made sure all 4 boards were facing the same way, then pushed on the frame such that as it moved, it got lifted onto the 4 pivoting legs and in the process, got moved about 10" or so. I then flipped each pivoting leg over and repeated the process.

For my situation, I only wanted to move the swing frame about 6' so to give the worn grass time to regrow, then a few weeks later, I'd move it back.

 

[Wayne67vert]

Make it a "walker".

I had a similar situation at my 1st house, the grass under the swing (on a 4 post frame) was getting worn. I made 4 equal length pivoting legs (I used 1x8 treated) and bolted each to the outside of all 4 posts. I can't recall the actually length of each leg, but for the sake of description, each was 16" from the bolt hole to the bottom edge. The holes drilled through the posts were 14" from the ground.

To move the swing frame, I made sure all 4 boards were facing the same way, then pushed on the frame such that as it moved, it got lifted onto the 4 pivoting legs and in the process, got moved about 10" or so. I then flipped each pivoting leg over and repeated the process.

For my situation, I only wanted to move the swing frame about 6' so to give the worn grass time to regrow, then a few weeks later, I'd move it back.

Now that's thinking outside the box! I like it.

 

[imagineer]

I should have added that I would unbolt and remove the extra pivot legs after moving the swing frame so it still looked normal. I lived at that house for 5 years and moved the frame 6-8 times per mowing season and the pivot leg idea held up fine.

When we sold the house, I left the set up there with a hand sketch and description of how to move the swing frame, but I doubt the new owner ever used them.

 

[Wayne67vert]

I decided to make my wheels out of 15 year old seasoned treated 2 x 6 's.
I attached a board across the back to add stability to the legs.
I also have a board that I'll attach across the front when I want to move it.
I'm pleased with the results.
Thanks for the suggestions.
Wayne

 

[Half-fast eddie]

I like the wood wheels.
You do need to add gussets at the top of the legs.

 

[Wayne67vert]

I like the wood wheels.
You do need to add gussets at the top of the legs.

Thanks, I have metal gussets already. They are working fine.
With the added support boards, it moves very easily. It's like moving a big wheelbarrow.

 

[kerrynzl]

Thanks, I have metal gussets already. They are working fine.
With the added support boards, it moves very easily. It's like moving a big wheelbarrow.

I'm a bit late here.
But make some cross bars from wood [either length or width ways]
Extend them past the frame and mount them so the wheels are just off the ground [ not load bearing, and more stable]

When you lift up at the other end the wheels touch the ground and you can move it like a wheel-barrow

 

[Wayne67vert]

I'm considering it done.

 

[Half-fast eddie]

Trip hazard.