Blogger Forest, VA on Sep 01, 2012

Nantucket Inspired Porch Swing made from Reclaimed Pallets

Using some standard porch swing plans, I altered them to reflect the shape of one of my favorite swings. So far, it's hanging in there..har-har...

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Pallet Porch Swing created from an ordinary swing plan with just a few customizations.
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Painted a soft blue shade, this swing is an inviting and comfortable place to spend the summer days!
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Building a swing is not as difficult as it may seem!
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Using these pattern making rulers, just alter the lines for an interesting and unique look!
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Trace the pattern and cut the design. It's just a simple edit to a basic shape!
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Once it's all together, simply paint, seal and hang!

To see more: http://www.theboldabode.com/2012/08/pallet-porch-swing.html

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The Bold Abode Forest, VA

I'm sorry, Christie, but I didn't write a tutorial. I just took the swing plans that I linked to in my post and altered them to reflect the inspiration swing.

on Sep 06, 2012 · Like 0
Christie Cane

I see, well it sure is a job well done, was going to put my son to work making one thank you anyway <3

on Sep 07, 2012 · Like 1
Mary Jane Skrecz Lawrenceville, GA

ohhhh my goodness I just loveeeeee this swing!! I've had a love of swings since I was a child and now, well, I'd sure love to have one again....... memories are oh so sweet! thank you Gwen... someday.... I hope to have one!
PS- where could I find a pallet cheap and or free????? thank you!!xo

on Apr 09, 2013 · Like 1
Helen Turtle Creek, PA

How did you take apart the pallets to re-use them? Nails used are spiral nails meant to stay put. I have tried to take the pallets apart but the wook breaks!

on Apr 09, 2013 · Like 1
Anne @ DesignDreams by An... Canada

I was on holidays when you posted this! Totally missed it LOVE IT!!! What a great job, love the colour, too.

on Apr 09, 2013 · Like 1
The Bold Abode Forest, VA

I found these in my neighborhood and the builder gave them to me for free! They were sturdy Oak Pallets and perfect for this project. Mary Jane Skrecz I used a crowbar and pried them apart. It wasn't that hard at all and the wood stayed together nicely. The boards are 1' thick, so they are a little better than your average Pallet that are made with thinner wood. Helen

on Apr 09, 2013 · Like 1
The Bold Abode Forest, VA

Thank you so much, Anne @ DesignDreams by Anne !!!

on Apr 09, 2013 · Like 1
Connie carlsen Huguenot, NY

WOW!

on Apr 09, 2013 · Like 0
Bettijane Krall Easton, MD

love this idea!

on Apr 09, 2013 · Like 0
Janice jenkins Bonne Terre, MO

AWESOME idea <3 <3 <3 would <3 to have one...maybe my boys can make me one for mothers day :) ;less expensive than rose bushes & since the crazy asian beetle ate most of my bushes

on Apr 09, 2013 · Like 0
Helen Turtle Creek, PA

Thank you for your information.

on Apr 09, 2013 · Like 0
Marilee H Youngstown, OH

I always like reclaimed furniture! This one is great.

on Apr 10, 2013 · Like 1
Carol Marshall Corryton, TN

Cool idea!

on Apr 10, 2013 · Like 0
Yvonne McKinley West Fork, AR

If only I had a porch...neat idea.

on Apr 10, 2013 · Like 0
Joyce Victorville, CA

Great idea! My husband has some of these just "laying" around by his shed doing nothing, guess I can put them to some good use on my back porch? My porch is small so I am sure this can be modified to fit it.[ In his working days before retirement he was a carpenter] Thanks for the tip!

on Apr 10, 2013 · Like 0
Kate N La Porte City, IA

Absolutely love it, and the color is perfect.

on Apr 10, 2013 · Like 0
Kate N La Porte City, IA

awwww, just a thought, you could made a (not sue of a width measurement) slit that would hold the stem of a wine glass in the end of the arm rest.

on Apr 10, 2013 · Like 0
Jodi Bell Rice Lake, WI

Making this easy to find directions for ppl on Hometalk seems to be a impossible thng for them...lol Maybe its so we look and look at everythng else? Maybe not but I seem to tink so!. Why not just make it easy?? However I did locate the directions for you Christy Cane-http://www.calredwood.org/Project+Plans/Project+Plans.htm

on Apr 10, 2013 · Like 0
Jodi Bell Rice Lake, WI

http://www.calredwood.org/Project+Plans/Proj... look for adrionick swing.

on Apr 10, 2013 · Like 0
Melody M Chattanooga, TN

ohh i just love it . The color is so exciting as the swing itself... <3 great job

on Apr 10, 2013 · Like 0
Rosa B Griffin, GA

Absolutely love it but where do you find a pattern making ruler?

on Apr 10, 2013 · Like 1
Kathleen Bell Versailles, KY

Very cool. Great job.

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Kelly B Dover, DE

PUTTING MY HUBBY to work in his wood shop with this project. and while he is at it, he can make me lounge chairs, benches and regular sitting chairs from pallets also!! They will look great AT THE FARM!! We know of a place we can get many for free / THANKS.. { ME ]: Being dis-abled, there must be something I will be able to do while stuck sitting, just to help him. We will figure it out!!

on Apr 10, 2013 · Like 0
Linda Max, ND

This is a GREAT idea Gwen!!! Thanks so much for sharing with us. I'm going to start collecting pallets right away so when summer arrives I have a friendly Porch Swing to sit in!

on Apr 12, 2013 · Like 1
Paul D Mary Esther, FL

The easiest way to disassemble the pallets is with a sawzall. Use a wrecking blade and you can cut through the nails.Place the blade between the 2X4s and the slat wood and you will have it apart in a few minutes. The rusted heads that remain in the boards add a rustic touch. Nice swing by the way.

on Apr 21, 2013 · Like 0