What could be nicer for hobby gardeners than to enjoy life comfortably on a lounger after gardening? Swinging comfortably might also be an alternative. With a self-made rocking lounger you don't have to choose between these alternatives.
How do I build a wooden rocking lounger myself?
To build a swing lounger out of wood yourself, you need construction instructions, suitable material such as waterproof glued plywood or spruce boards, tools such as a jigsaw, cordless screwdriver, angles and screw clamps. Measure carefully and build the lounger step by step according to the instructions.
Where can I get materials and construction instructions?
You can find building instructions for a rocking lounger on the Internet or in one of the trade magazines for do-it-yourselfers and/or garden design. Before you decide on a model, you should consider which swing is right for you. Your craftsmanship also plays an important role. Not every model is easy to implement for a beginner.
If you have a lot of space in your garden, you can also build a relatively large swing lounger for two people. However, it has no place on a small terrace or mini balcony. You can get the materials you need in any well-stocked hardware store, as well as any tools you might be missing.
Waterproof glued plywood made of birch or a spruce board for the side parts is well suited for building a rocking lounger. You can use spruce or Douglas fir slats for the lying surface. But you can also build a simple rocking lounger or rocking bench out of Euro pallets.
Which tool do I need?
A rocking lounger cannot be built without good tools; after all, the finished piece should be durable and function well, i.e. rock evenly. A jigsaw and a cordless screwdriver (€114.00 on Amazon) are essential for this, as is a square and/or a set square. Milling machines and grinders are also helpful. Some screw clamps and/or lashing straps will help when assembling the lounger.
Build the rocking lounger
You should definitely work carefully and measure very precisely, otherwise the finished rocking lounger may end up crooked and hardly usable. Follow the selected construction instructions. Countersink all screws so that you cannot injure yourself.
The most important things in brief:
- Select building instructions
- check whether the finished rocking lounger fits in the desired place
- Get materials and possibly tools
- Build a rocking lounger
- ALWAYS measure carefully!
Tip
Before building a relatively large rocking lounger, make sure that the furniture fits in the desired space.
