Swing Into Summer Season

Fri., June 5, 1998

Don

Here’s an outdoor classic that goes beautifully with a breezy summer afternoon, a cold drink and a good book. This sturdy glider also features an adjustable sunshade.

A good project for do-it-yourselfers of all skill levels, the glider is built from one sheet of exterior grade plywood and standard dimensional fir lumber. The sunshade shown here is made from canvas and cotton fringe, but it can be made from a variety of materials. Other materials for the project include carriage bolts, wood screws, nails, water pipe, glue, sandpaper and paint.

The project has three main pieces: base, bench and sunshade. After the parts are cut, the base is assembled. Then the bench is built from plywood and slats, and suspended from the base with bolts and bushings made from pipe. After the sunshade support is bolted on, the shade is cut from canvas and stapled to the frame.

The completed glider measures 51 inches long by 28 inches deep by 65 inches tall. The Glider Settee plan, No. 369, is $8.95 and includes full-size traceable patterns, step-by-step assembly instructions with photos, exploded diagrams and a complete shopping list.

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