how much lumber do i need to build a standard swing set?

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Savannah

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I don't want to buy a swing set kit, i just want to get my own lumber and parts, but I want to know how much lumber I will need. can anyone help?
 
It's probably cheaper buying one, saying that, how will you fix it to the ground? If you bury them in concrete or just into the ground you'll need 4 @ 12' 2" X 4" UPRIGHTS to made an A frame 2 @ 3' 2" X 4" for the vertical brace to the A frame and 1 @ 9' 2" x 6" to take the swings for 2 swings.
Or change the upright to 4 @ 8' and add 2 @ 6' 2" x 4" to bolt to concrete when fixed to the bottom of the A frame.
 
Depends on how you build it. I recommend buying 4 4x4's for the sides, as well as 2 2x4's for the supports. Then you just need the one across the top. If you need more than just a swing set, go look at one that is at a store and figure out what you need to make that one.
 
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