| Adding a traditional tire swing to your home may | | | | small holes in the bottom of the tire to prevent |
| not only bring back childhood memories, but will | | | | rain, dirt, and other nature elements from |
| allow your children to also create similar memories | | | | collecting in the tire. |
| of fun filled moments playing with friends! A tire | | | | Step #4.) Choose the tree (and the tree limb) |
| swing is fairly easy to assemble and only requires | | | | you will be using to hang the tire from. Make sure |
| a minimal amount of time and a few basic, easy | | | | that you pick a healthy tree with a sturdy limb to |
| to acquire supplies. | | | | ensure proper safety of the completed swing. |
| Instructions | | | | Step #5.) Purchase or find a sturdy, thick rope |
| Before you start building a tire swing you will need | | | | that will be able to handle a sufficient amount of |
| the following: | | | | weight and stress that will occur during the |
| - Tire | | | | swinging. Be sure to purchase enough rope to |
| - Thick rope | | | | extend from the limb to the ground, plus enough |
| - One large tree with a strong, sturdy limb | | | | extra (about 3-4 feet) to use for knots on both |
| - Power drill | | | | ends. You may also want to consider using two |
| - A ladder | | | | ropes for the swing, which will provide additional |
| | | | safety and will be longer lasting. |
| Follow these steps: | | | | Step #6.) Now you can begin to assemble the |
| Step #1.) First just find the right tire that you | | | | swing! First, find an old piece of rubber house or |
| need! Keep in mind, however, that many of the | | | | thick padding to wedge between the limb and the |
| newer tires have steel belts that can poke | | | | rope to protect the tree. Than tie one of rope to |
| through and possible cause injury to a child. Most | | | | the tree limb; make sure to double knot this end |
| older tires do not have steel, and are best suited | | | | of the rope. Also, tie a knot directly underneath |
| to use for your swing assembly. | | | | the limb to keep the rope securely in place during |
| Step #2.) Take a moment to clean, wash, and | | | | swinging. Than just loop the rope through the top |
| rinse the tire using a hose and soap. This will help | | | | portion of the tire and secure with another knot; |
| prevent the black rubber from marking or | | | | a traditional square tie knot is recommended. |
| damaging your children's clothing or garments. For | | | | Than tie a second knot to keep the first securely |
| an ever better clean, you can try taking the tire | | | | in place. Finally, cut any remaining loose rope that |
| to an auto wash facility, and use the powerful | | | | remains. Test the swing yourself to ensure its |
| sprayers for the best results. | | | | safe before letting any children on it. |
| Step #3.) Using a power drill, drill three to four | | | | Step #7) Have fun and let the swinging began! |