On Oct 13, 12:18 am, "Dave" wrote:
"Ferd Farkel" wrote in message

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On Oct 10, 11:52 pm, Scott Hildenbrand
wrote:
Ok.. I know some of you will wrinkle your nose at putting a swing in a
tree but still need the info.

What do you think the better method is for attaching a swing to a tree.

1 Looped rope over the limb and tied.
2 Garden hose over said loop.
3 Use a closed eyelet screwed into the bottom of the limb.

Which would do the least harm to the tree.. Tree would be a huge pecan,
on a 12-16" diameter limb.

I'm leaning to the eyelet as being the best for the tree and safest
method. Only need one rope to swap out between a hammock chair and a
tire swing.

Eyebolt through the limb, fender washer and hex nut on
the topside. Eye should be welded shut so it won't open
under the weight of a heavy adult. Replacement part
for a quality wood playset (i.e. Woodplay, NOT HD crap)
would be best.

1/2" stainless won't open up. Mild steel with zinc coating may. My
definition of heavy adult is 300 lbs or less. You don't want my description
of an adult over 300 lbs. Again, I suggest 2 eyebolts. One for each chain.

Hex nut is to prevent eyebolt from walking out the limb. That won't happen
if the limb is adequate, you don't predrill a hole too close to the diameter
of the eyebolt thread diameter, and the threads are of adequate depth.

If you're talking wimpy 1/4", 5/16", or 3/8" hardware, or mild steel with
zinc coating, sure, do it. None may holdup the mother-in-law, irregardless.
Dave

In all cases, frequent inspection saves broken necks. Forged or
welded eyes just let you sleep better.

You want to see real crap hardware, look at the wooden playsets
at Walmart. 3/8" open eyed non-galvanized mild steel seems
standard.
HD playsets are a marginal improvement. Look at some of the other
details -- steel corner plates will be under gauge and have rough
stamped
edges instead of being rounded over.

I worked at a company that sold Woodplay. Not an endorsement
of that brand, just a few finer points worth sharing.