| Rustic Porch Swing: Cutting and Assembling Back Spindles and Frame |
From "Woodworking"
episode DIW-204 |
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Once the spindles have been cut to the correct length and all branches trimmed away, it's time to finish and join all the pieces to create the back of the swing. Note: Project plans may be viewed with  Materials: Spindles
Top and bottom rails, cut to 50"
Power tenon cutter
Drill
3/4" spade bit
Exterior wood glue
Rubber mallet
Hammer
Pencil
Webbed belt clamps
Stretch cords
Chisel or small fine-tooth saw
Bench vise or large clamps
- Holding spindle in place with vise or clamp, use power tenon cutter to remove the bark and narrow each end to 1". Repeat for all spindles and posts (Johnson uses a total of 11 for the back).
- With drill and spade bit drill 3/4" holes about 4" apart across the bottom and top rails (figure A). Insert a spindle into each hole in rail ( figure B). (Don't glue in place in case you want to change them around.)
- Measure and drill holes in the opposing rail. Insert the ends of the spindles into the holes of the opposing rail (figure C).
- Use rubber mallet to tap the top rail so spindles and rails are securely joined. Add stretch cords to secure spindles to rail and hold them in place as you continue to work (figure D).
- Create two back posts by selecting a medium-diameter sapling, cutting it into two 30" pieces.
- For bottom rail, mark surface of post about 4" from bottom; and for the seat rail, make a second mark about 8" from bottom edge of post.
- Use a pencil to mark position of the bottom rail attached to spindles. Finally, mark the top position (for top rail attached to spindles), which should be about 2" from the top edge.
- With post secured in vise, drill four 3/4" holes (for the two bottom front rails and side tenons), about 1" deep.
- Add exterior wood glue to all four holes, and insert rails into holes. Use mallet to tap outside of posts until all pieces are snug (figure E).
- Apply pressure with webbed belt clamps looped around each end horizontally (figure F)
- Add a 1/4" maple dowl to hold the post and upper rail together. Tip: Sharpen the end of the dowel to drive it more easily.
- Drill a small hole into the posts where dowel will intersect the two pieces and strengthen the joint. Add glue to hole and use hammer to drive the dowel into hole (figure G).
- Use chisel or small saw to remove excess dowel so that its tip is flush with the post's surface.
- Repeat for other corners where posts and rails meet.
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