Lady Bug Tire Swing

Lady Bug Tire Swing

 

This is how I made a Lady Bug Tire Swing.

 After cleaning an old tire with bleach and Dawn dishwashing  liquid,
I spray painted it with
Rust-Oleum Plastic Primer gloss red spray paint from Walmart and painted  the face and spots with black exterior paint.

After the paint was dry I drilled drain holes in the bottom side where it looked like the water would accumulate the longest or in the lowest spots.

I bought 3 5/16 in. x 1-3/8 in. x 2-1/2 in. Coarse Zinc-Plated #320 U-Bolts  Model # 09506 Internet # 202183390 Store SKU # 118042 from Home Depot for $1.30 each. 

 


and  three 5 foot sections of Everbilt #3 x 200 ft. Painted White Double Loop Chain Model # 12030 Internet # 202079568 Store SKU # 912840,

 a Lehigh 800 lb. 3/16 in. x 2 in. Stainless-Steel Quick Link Model # 7440S-12 from Home Depot,   

and a Lehigh 3-1/2 in. x 5/8 in. 110 lb. Nickel-Plated Steel Round Swivel Eye Bolt Snap Hook...Model # 7000S-12 from Home Depot.

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I also had a strong rope that I tied to a tree limb.

I drilled holes in the tire for the U-Bolts and spaced them evenly around the top side of the tire swing. I attached each U-Bolt to each chain before inserting the bolts into the tire and bolted them down.

At the top of the chains I used the Quick Link to attach the chains together and the Swivel Eye Bolt Snap Hook. Then I attached the Swivel Eye Bolt Snap Hook (hook end) to the loop I made in the rope that was hanging from the limb.

Here is a link to a swing using similar hardware that you might want to check out!
http://janiszettel.blogspot.com/2010/06/were-swingin-group.html

Here is another link using a little different hardware you might want to check out! Great Diagram!
http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/how-to-plans/backyard-tire-swing-project

Hey! let me know you stopped by. I am anxious to hear your comments on any of my projects! How about a shout out for my adorable model!

 

Restoring a Metal Lawn Chair

Restoring a Metal Chair

 

I found a rusty old metal chair and wanted to restore it. This is my story.

 

First I cleaned it with some bleach water. I used a wire brush and dry cloth to wipe it down. I replaced a few bolts and nuts that needed to be replaced but was careful to retain what was left of the integrity of the chair.

Next I used Rust-Oleum Rust Reformer that I found at Walmart for $4.97. I coated the entire chair with two coats. It's a flat black color.

 

I let that dry a few days and then spray painted it with two more coats of Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Spray, American Red.

 

Once the paint had cured or really after several weeks, I applied Turtle Wax Paste Wax. I found a small can with applicator at Walmart. Now we will just have to give the old chair the test of time. 

 

Here is the before picture.

 

 

What do you think?