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Watermelon Rope Swing

Build some outdoor fun!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/watermelon-rope-swing • Posted by Jennifer T.

My son and I found the perfect tree for a rope swing! I’ve been making these for years and donating them to school fairs, etc. Now we finally have one in our yard. Find the perfect tree, create a seat using ready made pieces, and you'll have a summer full of outdoor fun!

You will need

Project Budget
Reasonably Priced

Time

5 h 00

Difficulty

Pretty Easy
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Description

My son and I found the perfect tree for a rope swing! I’ve been making these for years and donating them to school fairs, etc. Now we finally have one in our yard. Find the perfect tree, create a seat using ready made pieces, and you'll have a summer full of outdoor fun!

Instructions

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    Add a hole (for the rope) to the center of a pre-made wooden table top. Nail support wood across the bottom to keep everything sturdy.

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    Paint the entire piece with paint primer. Sketch out the design (see blog for watermelon tutorial), paint it in, and add 2 coats of outdoor sealer.

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    Tie off your heavy duty rope to a healthy tree and enjoy!

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