Eastern Jungle Gym Easy 1-2-3 A-Frame 2 Brackets for Swing Set with All Mounting Hardware, Green

These brackets are very sturdy and keep you from having to cut much (perhaps any) wood. For me, the 4x4s slipped easily into their holes. I used 10 4x4s. Because there is wiggle room on the 4x4s, it is possible to bolt them down and have one A-frame be considerably wider or narrower than the 2nd A-frame (assuming you are buying two of these to make a traditional A-frame swing). I put a cross piece between the legs on each side using the same length 2x6 wood at the same distance from the bottom of the legs. That way I knew both A-frames had their legs the same distance apart. I wanted to add the cross brace anyway for a little more reinforcement. I cut the cross brace so the ends had the same angle as the legs. If you didnt use a cross brace, you wouldnt have to cut any wood at all. The 4x6 didnt have as much play, but slid on easily. The 2nd bracket had the weight of the legs pulling on it so I couldnt slide the 4x6 through by hand. A rubber mallet had it easily moving down the 4x6 though. With the 10 legs, it took some effort to stand it up. I tried by myself at first, but eventually my wife helped and we had it standing up. I am glad I went with 10 legs as I wanted that extra height to get a nice big arc for more thrilling swinging. I highly recommend securing the legs into the ground with some method. I went with concrete. I had several people caution me against putting the legs in the ground because they can rot fairly quickly. I used Simpson CBSQ44-SDS2 4x4 holders that let you sink a metal U shape in the concrete and then provide a metal plate for the 4X4 to sit on on. They are pricey, but worked out nice. I sank them in the concrete at an angle so the metal plate met the 4x4 legs squarely. Now that the legs are in concrete, the swing set is very stable. It is up to you to decide how long you want the 4x4s for the legs and 4x6 for the main beam. I think 10 is great for the legs (actual height will be a little less due to the angle they are at). 8 wood be OK. If you put the legs in the ground, you would have to subtract that from the height. For the 4x6, I saw a wide range of recommendations from no longer than 8 feet to up to 12 feet. I found several commercially made swingsets/kits that used a 12 4x6 so I went with 12 and I am glad I did. 12 feet gets used up quickly with a few hanging items. The legs of the A-frame angle out (not just to make the A-shape, but also in the outside direction). This makes it so you can hang a swing on the 4x6 right at the bracket and have plenty of side to side room so you dont hit the legs while swinging and you get a little sideways. I put a rope right in the middle of my 4x6 and put all my 240 pounds on the rope. I couldnt see the 4x6 bend at all. That gives me confidence that three kids swinging (even with their dynamic load) would not stress the 12 4x6. Overall I think these are excellent brackets. They are a little pricey since you have to buy two, but they are built well and make swing construction easy. Edit: over a year later these are still working great. I added some monkey bars next to the swing set and touched up the stain (Behr 3330 stain/paint Redwood color) on the swing when I stained the monkey bars. Picture added.

This product was a time and life saver. My son and I had the task of building a swing set for my grandson. At first, we were trying to figure out angles for the wood. We thought we had solved everything but when we tested the structure, we were not sure if it was sturdy or safe for a one year old. I remember seeing these brackets on YouTube and decided to check Amazon. Well, we ordered and a few days later, they were at our house. We assembled the swing set . Everything went well. I only gave it four stars on the sturdiness because I noticed when we were tightening the screws, the metal deflected a little but that’s just the grandfather in me. The parents were pleased and our grandson loves his swing

We wanted a swing set for our daughter but did not want to pay the ridiculous price for a full ready to assemble kit. This kit was very easy to assemble. The biggest issue is there were no instructions on my box, but it was pretty easy to figure out. It fit 4x4s for the legs and a 4x6 for three beam very well. It is sturdy enough to support the combined weight of two adults and a toddler (in our case close to 600lbs) with no signs of stress at all. I purchased this set over others because the build looked solid (and it is) and they price was right. I am very pleased with this purchase.

For what a metal swingset cost you can use these brackets and treated lumber and get 30 years for the same cost. This kit requires no cutting if you use the recommended lengths. you basically need a hammer a decent rachet and a 1/2 socket . 1 hour of time. 4x6 are not easily easy to come by I used two 2x6x10s for my top beam I glued the boards and sandwiched them. Its so heavy I cant see flipping it but concrete the legs inbthe ground would be wise

These are the best brackets you can use. I have assembled two sets for our house and the assembly is easy. You may have to shave some wood off of the beam but it is not that difficult

This product works great, appears to have a good coating and came with hot dipped galvanized lag screws to prevent rust when used on treated lumber. I had read reviews from people who couldnt slide this onto cedar lumber. That is because cedar comes in full 4x4 dimension, whereas treated lumber is called 4x4, but is actually 3.5x3.5 nominal dimension.

If you follow the instruction and purchase the correct lumber you’ll have a very sturdy swing-set frame in 20 minutes.

These brackets are exactly what I needed to quickly get a swing set together for the visiting grandchildren.

Overall, I’m extremely happy with these brackets! We now have an awesome double swing set for just over $200, all in. However, there are a few things people should know - 1) The 4”x6” beam will not fit into the bracket, without some work. I used an old school wood hand plane to shave the sides and edges, until the bracket fit, using a rubber mallet. Not easy. The 4”x4”’s slide in, no problem. 2) The recommended 4”x4” leg length is 8’. Unless you have small children, go longer. I used 10’ 4”x4”’s, which put the crossbeam at 9’ high, when fully constructed; the higher the pivot point of a swing, the more fun it is “for the kids”! Also, on this point, the chains for a standard 66” chain swing will need to be extended a little, to your preference and need. I just added one locking carabiner to each chain. 3) Space the swings out to avoid collisions. I wanted a double swing for my two boys, so I went with a 10’ crossbeam. The swings are 24” apart, with 24” between the chains. There’s ample distance remaining between each swing and the frame. The distance between the chains can be narrower, but I wanted the swings to be more comfortable and less “pinchy” than others I’ve used. 4) Anchor that thing down! I drilled 1/2” holes at an angle, about 4” up from the bottom of each leg, then pounded a 3’ length of 1/2” rebar through each, until flush. Safe finish for toes/ankles and that thing isn’t moving one bit, even when adults are swinging at full height. 5) A few other tips - a) Sand and stain/paint the lumber before constructing it. b) Use heavy duty, rust proof, swing hardware if you want it to last; lots of good options on Amazon. c) Construct the crossbeam first, brackets and swing hardware, before attaching the legs. d) Get a ladder and another adult or two to help tip it upright. I climbed a ladder with the crossbeam, raising it over my head, while my wife and son pulled the legs to the ground. Be careful! Have fun!

This is a great kit and I recommend the 3-piece the best as you get more flexibility in what swing features you want to add. Overall, the hardware is great, bolts provided are excellent, and easy to assemble. Great price also.