Steps
STEP 1
Cut the wood to size.
Tools
Circular Saw
![Cutting wood](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/93cffecb51484bcbaf34293e99706e93.png)
STEP 2
Drill two even holes on each horizontal side of the wood using a spade bit.
Tools
Drill
![Drilling holes](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/46e7a11c0d8748b3b9fe3fef344cbfec.png)
STEP 3
Round out the edges of the wood piece.
Tools
Router
![Routing the edges](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/67b5fbb23813455383d1cd0df972878e.png)
STEP 4
Sand the wood to refine any rough spots.
Tools
Sander
![Sanding wood](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/728cf4c2418c4aa895339f0d065d61cd.png)
STEP 5
Thread the rope through the holes on each side of the swing. Knot the rope using the knot of your choice.
Materials
Rope
![Rope threaded through swing](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/a4215b3940d443f999a602b2e566c341.png)