How can I make a swing in to a glider?

by Cindy Rubin

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This HUGE 'porch' swing has great sentimental value for my husband and I... long story. I wanted to make an A frame for it in the yard to swing on it. I think I've changed my mind.

Can I make this bench 'swing' into a glider? I know somebody out there in DIY land knows... please share with me.

how can i make a swing in to a glider

It weighs approximately 100 pounds.

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Cheryl A on Sep 22, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBN2ZDYtFQo

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/518406607083911354/

Cindy
I can't find exact plans for what you want to do but the two above ideas may help. Also if you know someone who is good with wood, maybe they can do this for you. Good luck

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Kim |Exquisitely Unremarkable on Sep 22, 2019

Hi Cindy, this article explains the process, hope it helps! https://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-build-a-porch-glider

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Robyn Garner on Sep 22, 2019

Here are some plans for wood glider benches so I'm assuming you can adjust them to work with the bench you've got
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctwMM1T5Z3k
http://myoutdoorplans.com/furniture/glider-bench-plans/
https://www.buildsomething.com/plans/P0E2E191B803FD3A9/Farmhouse-Outdoor-Glider-Bench

This one even begins with an already made bench!
https://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-build-a-porch-glider

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William on Sep 23, 2019

https://www.woodworkcity.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/porch-glider-plans-1.pdf

http://howtospecialist.com/outdoor-furniture/glider-bench-plans/

http://gardenplansfree.com/furniture/glider-swing-stand-plans/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBN2ZDYtFQo

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