What angle do we cut the feet on the 4 x 4's? Assuming 45 degree. Or do most folks simply dont cut the feet if they are putting the swing in grass?
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The feet on mine sit on the grass, and I didn't cut them. Worked out just fine. Might actually work out better because the feet tend to dig into the dirt a little more than they would if the bottom surface was parallel to the ground.
822248
You don't need to cut the feet of the 4x4's - you absolutely need to secure them about 18-24" into the ground with concrete. Not securing them is incredibly unsafe. It's heavy enough that it would be hard to topple, but if it did - it could result in a fatal accident.
822249
I did not make a single cut. I have placed mine on the lawn and had no issues. It settled in nicely. The unit is actually quite heavy when completed. Definitely a two person job, raising it into position.
1970900
The blade pivots to 90 degrees. My experience is that to cut stuff that is high off the ground it is best to use a tall step ladder and keep the blade at a lesser angle.
1926196
Yes, you should have no issue to do it. You can swing even at fraction of degree.
1946224
I purchased the hanging kit that was advertised with the swing. My son-in-law hung it on a tree branch with no problems. I believe you can adjust it so the swing will be flat.
1320260
Hi Scott,The angle is pretty low. To put it another way, you have a more gradual incline the further out from the platform your ramps are coming from. I use 6' 2x6's and they work pretty good. Just make sure that the wood ramps don't have any knots or deficiencies in them because with enough weight, those wood ramps will fail. I hope that was helpful. Sean
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I will add that I never set my mowing height lower than half way, as cutting most grasses too short is not good for them. In such a case if you accidentally run the over the cord with the mower it will not get cut (but you should try to avoid this).
1147363
As others have stated, a 4x6 could be cut at 90 degrees. If you want to cut at an angle though, a 4x4 would be your max. capacity. Also, it does take a while to cut through something that large.
518598
It's not a problem. This device is based on the swing being that it is on the wrist. A club device would work better for face angle. You could try adjusting the face angle based on your swing analysis.
145883
Swing yes, but it's edge if flat. So you can't cut anything if that's what you're asking.
1797513
I used 4x4's. You could use 4x6 if you wanted. It all depends how long of a beam you are using. I have a total of 4 swings on my swing with one swing on the opposite side of the upright support
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Which way are you cutting 45...across the 10" end OR board laid flat and 45 across 10" width of board (cut would be appx 14" long. Best answer is NO to either way. I suppose it could be done by painstakingly moving and flipping board...not a clean cut. Best answer is use a typical 10" or 12" compound miter sliding arm saw. Shop around.
1662992
For the 4 X 4 legs...8 foot lenghts are plenty. That gets your 4 X 6 cross bar, that you attach your swings to, about 7 feet off the ground.
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You definately want to anchor this to the ground. It comes with 4 long U shaped spikes and straps that secure it to the ground. If the child swings to hard it will come up on the pavement. We built ours on the concrete patio and I tried it for sturdiness before moving it onto the mulch of the playground, it definately slides and the small end (without the house) will rock back and forth. Even now when I swing next to my son (he's one, and in the baby swing and I'm about 115 pounds) it moves a little bit and it's anchored in really good. This wouldn't deter me from buying it again since it isn't made for bigger kids (or me...) You definately want to anchor this to the ground. It comes with 4 long U shaped spikes and straps that secure it to the ground. If the child swings to hard it will come up on the pavement. We built ours on the concrete patio and I tried it for sturdiness before moving it onto the mulch of the playground, it definately slides and the small end (without the house) will rock back and forth. Even now when I swing next to my son (he's one, and in the baby swing and I'm about 115 pounds) it moves a little bit and it's anchored in really good. This wouldn't deter me from buying it again since it... » Read More You definately want to anchor this to the ground. It comes with 4 long U shaped spikes and straps that secure it to the ground. If the child swings to hard it will come up on the pavement. We built ours on the concrete patio and I tried it for sturdiness before moving it onto the mulch of the playground, it definately slides and the small end (without the house) will rock back and forth. Even now when I swing next to my son (he's one, and in the baby swing and I'm about 115 pounds) it moves a little bit and it's anchored in really good. This wouldn't deter me from buying it again since it isn't made for bigger kids (or me...) « Show Less
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I no longer have the wedge to measure it, but my memory says it was around 20-25 degree angle. Hope that helps!
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The swing takes a 44" cushion. The swing has angled rolled arms hence the 58" wide.
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Higher than 4 inches. Possibly higher. I mow my lawn at 4" (3" in Fall just before putting my lawn and garden to bed for the winter) and it's always high enough to mow a little off the top. I haven't allowed my grass to get higher than...5" or 6", so I don't know if it'll grow higher than that or not. My regular grass grew to four feet while I was vacation, but this grass you're asking about hadn't been planted at that time, but I'm guessing it's the same as any other grass other than it grows well in DENSE shade.
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There are 3 stops. "0" (shown in photo), and 90 degrees on both sides. That works for me. I think you could add holes at 45. Sorry I am not going go examine it now as it is raining...