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Great swing for the price. We still have it a year later and sit on it regularly.

Great swing. We bought this to put at the end of our property near the river. The chains were a little short for where we were putting it; but were the right size for the metal frame we have another swing on. So it will work just perfect for any porch swing frame. We hung this one from a tree so we just added a little more rope before the chains started to get the height we wanted. Holding up beautifully. We pained ours with a marine outdoor paint because it will be in the weather, but still holding up great.

Beautiful....bought this for my grandmother fir her birthday and for mothers day....I snuck over to her house on my lunch and put together in 30 minutes. All without breaking a sweat. Instructions quick and easy....and the end result is amazing and beautiful. Yep its a swing but thus product has great craftmanship.

Very beautiful and sturdy swing. It's comfortable and my wife is already enjoying her birthday gift. The color was great, but of course my wife wanted it red, so I painted it and now she loves it even more. The chains were too short and I had to go buy longer chain, but that's ok it was worth the smile on my wife's face when she came home and saw her new porch swing.

We bought this and put it up right away! For $99 and free shipping, this is a fantastic swing (I think a lot of consumers need to adjust their expectations...we want everything for next to nothing). Yes, the instructions aren't the most user friendly, but if you tap into your Lincoln Log days, you can figure it out without problem. As other reviewers recommended, we cut a scrap piece of wood to fit under the middle part of the butt area for extra support (it did feel like it needed it)and now it is as sturdy and comfy as can be. It does help to have two people to put it together (as with most assemble yourself things), and we threw a couple pillows on it and now have a cute little front porch swing in Juneau!

The swing came nicely packaged in the box with enough protection to keep the product from shifting or scratching during transit. The directions were easy to undertand, but did lack some visuals. Despite the lack of visuals, there are not very many steps and it is pretty intuative to put together. The only issue was that there are two seat supports, as mentioned in an earlier review, that are not mentioned at all in the instructions. Simply take the wood screws, align the seat support brackets underneath the seats and screw them in. I did not drill pilot holes, I just used very low RPM on my drill to ease the screws in and had no problems with any splitting. I placed the two supports about 1/3 of the way in from each side to make them symetrical. The finish on the swing looks great, it comes with the chains to hang it, so the only thing I needed to grab at the hardware store were some hooks to hang in the ceiling of our porch. Overall, I would say this is a nice swing and a very fair price for the quality.

Met all expectations and was easy to assembly and install.

Absolutely love it! It was my Mother's Day present and after some paint and pillows, it looks great!

Easy to assemble, perfect size and the wood smells so good I'm not going to paint it! We find this swing to be sturdy and well built.

Awesome and inexpensive!

You really can't beat this deal. I ended up painting it a gloss black and it covered well. When I first sat on it (135 pounds) it made a cracking sound, but I think it was just settling. Now I use it all the time. The chain is gold which I thought I wouldn't like but I don't really notice it. It was easy to build

This swing was just what I wanted and it's held up this summer to a lot of use.

nice

While it's not the BEST quality, it certainly provides an excellent porch swing for such a low price! I had a bit of trouble getting the pieces all in the correct places, but with a bit of trial and error I got it put together rather quickly. I hung it on an old play set in lieu of the swings and it looks great! I would say it's really only meant for one, maybe two people, as it's not incredible sturdy. Long story short, you get what you pay for and this swing is definitely worth the price.

Really cute for front porch I wish it said the dimensions of the chains because we had to go to Home Depot to buy the chains since they are too small. So be aware that you might end up spending a little more due to also buying the hooks to hang it with. But other than that the wood seems decent. Just noticed the price went down we actually got it for $100

The installation instructions (one page with three simple illustrations) left steps to the imagination, including not even mentioning some pieces or distinguishing where the small two bolts go (hint, the front-facing slat). I'm dinging a half star for the instructions. If you've ever assembled IKEA furniture, you'll be able to do this.Assembly took less than an hour and it's easily a one-person job. I don't recommend using power screwdrivers as you'll either strip the soft screws or over-tighten. All parts were included and the package arrived undamaged.I replaced a rusted out metal swing with this wood swing. The old metal stand was still good so this worked well with it. I saw several reviews mentioning that the included two chains weren't long enough. They were plenty long with extra links for my installation as you can see in the photo. I guess if you were hanging this from a porch ceiling then it might be tight or a little short.The look of the wood is nice, but I do have concerns about the long-term durability simply because it's wood. The lack of a mid-point support structure under the bottom seating slants concerns me and there was a bit of creaking when I first sat down on it (hey, I'm not THAT heavy), but it held up fine. As this swing will be open to the elements, I'll probably invest in a cover for the rainy Pacific Northwest winter or just detach it and store it on my covered back porch (how ironic).

OK. So the swing seems to be pretty good for the money. We bought our last one from Garden Ridge for a little less, but it wasn't coated. It had like a preservative stain, but no coating. Anyway, this one looks like it will hold up a little better.Here's the main problem. Just like the other reviewers stated, the chains are waaay too short. They are not even the same as the ones in the picture. The swing only includes 2 chains, and you are supposed to hang the swing from the middle link on each side. If you did that, the chain would only rise to the sitter's head. So unless you are a parakeet, this won't work for you.Fortunately, we still had the ones from the old swing. But why would they do this? If they want to save the $0.35 on the needed chain links, why not just sell it without the chains at all--and mention that clearly in the listing. Either way, you are not hanging the swing without some extra chain.The only other problem is the single 3x5 sheet of instructions, which consists of three illustrations without any actual instructions. It just slows you down a little.

I love this bench! An incredible bargain, and it is so much more comfortable than the old-fashioned cast iron-ended bench it replaced because of the depth of the seat and the angle and height of the backrest - all perfect. It was very easy to assemble. Mine did not have the extra support pieces that other reviews mention, and I don't see any need for additional support for the bench slats, so I wonder if the specs have changed (more substantial slats). The finish is not great - almost poor - but I planned to add my own coat of marine varnish anyway since I'm hanging this under a tree, vulnerable to all weather. I love that it came with high quality hardware including long chains and all the S-hooks needed.

a little uncomfortable

I'm really enjoying the swing.

Good thing

Just as advertised and very easy to assemble. Recommend you stain the chair before assembly.

Good not super strong

I got what I paid for

It was a lot smaller than what I was expecting and the chains are just a little too short but it can hold two average sized adults on it. It's a very pretty swing and i use it frequently. It's just on the small side and feels like it's trying to bend under heavy weight.

This swing is nice looking and cheap but there are some cons to consider if purchasing. The chain that comes with the swing is useless. It is much too short to hang anywhere. This is a shame since the color of the chain matches the swing better than the current one I have. I bought a swing hanging kit from lowes and the chain that is included in the kit works well for hanging. You get what you pay for with the wood, it is pretty in color but flimsier than what some more expensive swings may come with. Still it is holding up to a good amount of weight without breaking or cracking. Our swing did have a small crack in one of the more decorative pieces of wood so it does not harm the function or integrity of swing but I know from reading other reviews that this is a common problem. Overall I love the look of the swing and for the price I paid I am happy with what I received but it was annoying having to buy a new chain in order to hang it. I recommend it To those looking for a cheap pretty swing but if you have some extra cash to spare I would recommend investing in something else that may hold up better over time.

Well this little guy could have had 4 stars with just an adequate set of instructions! Nothing but pictures. I am an adequate wood worker but a rather accomplished assembler :). For those with experience in assembly of boxed furniture, piece of cake. If you are not, you might need guidance. First of all, you will need to stop by your lumber yard/hardware store for a few things:1. a bottle of Loctite thread locker (I recommend blue so you can replace boards if you need to)2. some dark Old English for touch ups3. a small flat L bracket with 1/2 or 5/8 screws.None of the nuts on this are nylock (locking) nuts nor are there any lock washers. Use will loosen your bolts if you do not take steps with some Loctite. As with most boxed furniture items, dings occur. I have a few dings on mine so I used a little dark Old English and they disappeared :). The design is pretty straight forward and nice except for a pinch point in the middle of the front of the seat. The have a long vertically mounted board under the front of the seat's beveled flat board and I had quite a bit of bowing in mine. Just a note here, they have all of the seat boards marked with a B, make sure you keep the one and only B board with a beveled edge for the front of the seat. I put a small L bracket in (drill pilot holes to prevent splitting) to eliminate the pinch point and add a nice bit of additional structural strength.All in all, with a little extra effort, this is a nice little seat that you can make a great little seat with just some very minor attention to details.

I bought this swing eight months ago and about 4 of those months the swing is outside 24/7 and across the street from the ocean. And the other 4 months the swing is in a closed storage building. Considering these elements the finish has held up well, the wood is sturdy and it looks attractive still. Two adults can comfortably swing. The reasons for only 3 stars is: the chain and the instructions. My handyman put it together and said the directions were sadly inadequate. The chain was also inadequate and in our case unusable. It is too short. We bought a porch swing chain replacement set at a hardware store and that added $25 to the price of the swing.

Overall the swings look great and get the job done. You will have to purchase some small links of chain and the corresponding hardware to hang the swings. The build instructions could be a little better but if you have a bit of common since you can figure it out. Also, the swings are just big enough to seat two normal sized people. I am happy with the swing.

I read all the other reviews and I'd have to agree with them. Some said they got an extra piece of wood which many ended-up attaching under the seat for extra support. They were lucky, beings I didn't receive that. I'm afraid that if someone heavy sits in the middle section of the seat, one might hear some boards cracking. I just may buy something extra for more support under the seat.I'd say the pictorial instructions are poor and leave you wondering if you're assembling it correctly. Having said that, the assembly was easy and thanks to a customer's picture of the final assembly, I was able to figure it all out.It's a good product but not great.

I purchased this on Amazon fully knowing the criticism of the swing. My expectations were tempered. It is a "budget swing" if that can be a thing. It is well packaged with most everything you would need to mount it to your porch. The wood is thin and it has been stapled together in many areas, which depending on your use and the condition you receive it may require some reinforcement with screws. Mine arrived intact, well packaged, and ready to assemble. I painted the swing and assembled it. The hardware was sufficient and the swing is nice and looks nice. It is relatively small, so if you are of larger carriage I would recommend only one at a time. If you weigh more than 220 lbs, I would not swing high. If you are looking for something primarily decorative and don't want to spend much, I'd recommend this swing. If you spend hours vigorously swinging on your porch, look elsewhere.

Not very please with how this swing is put together (the parts that are already assembled - the back and the seat bottom). It appears to be stapled together instead of screws or nails. It was easy to assemble with the proper tools on hand. It is hanging on my front porch for now but I will be looking for a better quality swing. You get what you pay for with this one.

You get what you pay for. Don't expect this to hold more than small children and puny adults. One at the most and two is pushing it. It's made of matchbook sticks.

Beautiful product but concerned about it's durability. When sitting alone in the swing (I am only 125lbs) the wood cracks as though ready to break. When sitting with someone else the swing makes louder snapping noises along the wood being sat on. Hoping it gets us through the summer at least.

If you are looking for a sturdy swing, this is not going to work for you. I'm not a heavy person and the slats gave (to point of almost breaking) so you really have to be careful. It also contained a little sticker stating it was made in China. I ended up keeping it, figured it would be cheaper to just replace the slats if they do break.

I was happy with the quality for the price. It seems just as sturdy as items available at local stores at higher prices. What I don't like about it is that the seat is not very deep. I'm short (5'4") and I find the seat so-so as far as comfort to sit on. I don't think a tall person would be comfortable.

I ordered two of these swings. They arrived right on time BUT one was totally fine. The other not so much. Part of the swing was broken and we got no hardware with it. We got the chain to hang it with but nothing to put the swing together with. No not only was the swing a little broken but no hardware to put it together. Not too happy right now

The wood if of very poor quality. There are rough spots on the seat that catch on your clothing and plastic wood filler was used in spots to smooth out blemishes. It was overpriced for the quality.

Very very poorly built. The wood stain doesn't match in color at all. The back compared to the seat looks completely different. The manufacturer uses way too much glue. The glue oozes out of the pockets where the wood meets the top and bottom of the back rest. Overall I'll never buy anything from this company or manufacturer.

I purchased 2 of these to go at either end of my herb/flower garden. I did not expect them to be the best quality or finish being they are so inexpensive. They are not actually inexpensive they are cheap. Gaps between pieces due to poor craftsmanship and the gaps are filled with wood putty. Very poorly made.

We have had this for a while and have only been able to use it a few times. It's really only made for one person. It's cheaply made and not very sturdy (I only weigh 135 lbs and my husband 170). We have been trying to resell it locally but no luck. Bummer b/c it was expensive and we wish we had just returned it from the beginning.

After one week of use the boards became loose and barely stayed on. Needed to drive more nails into it to make sure the swing didn't fall apart. Recommend to the manufacturer to use better nails to secure boards to the swing.

This is a pretty flimsy swing. Good for small kids or adults under 150 lbs. it says it can hold 400 lbs but I would not test that. Light weight too. The wood is extremely light, but it is a $40 swing. We put it up and immediately my husband said that when we get another swing at least we got the chain! He does not expect it to last long. And if this were an outdoor, in the elements swing, it would indeed not last at all. Too flimsy.

Not durable. The chains are not long enough. The wood takes several coats of paint and the weight of this is more suited for a child than an adult. Would not recommend this for anyone over 200 pounds. Would not recommend this for high wind or distances that require more chain to install. Will be selling this in the next garage sale.

This is not the bench that your grandmother had when you were young. It works just fine but it is pretty light and Not ideal for large people

I returned this swing. It's not poorly made, it's actually put together quite well, and the chain and other hardware was of good quality, but the wood used just felt a little too flimsy to trust in a long-term outdoor application. Would be great for kids or low-traffic areas or decoration.

I know you get what you pay for but this swing was such poor quality that it's not even worth the price. The panels were all poorly fit together with some sort of peeling glue. Frankly I could build a better swing with no previous experience with wood-working! Such shoddy craftsmanship and shipped poorly too. We barely unpackaged it before realizing we'd have to return it. No way it could support anyone without snapping in half. We simply pushed on the bars and they almost broke with that minimal weight. Don't waste your time buying this product.

Just unpacked the swing and the back is not assembled very well. Not very good manufacturing quality control. Gaps are showing between the frame and supports. Everything else in the box looked good. Pictures included. Will be sending it back.Replacement swing showed up today(Aug 17) and was damaged. Rejected the delivery. Picture included. Box looked like it had been through a grinder and the wood was damaged inside the box. Amazon is 0 for 2 on this product. Guess I'll have to start looking someplace else for a porch swing, not sure Amazon can deliver one in one piece.

Very poorly packaged. Lucky nothing was missing considering all of the holes in the box. Backrest assembly had completely fallen apart. I ended up gluing and reassembling it. Chain is way too short to hang the swing at a useful height. Cheap junk!

This swing is not made well. The wood does not fit together and have a smooth look. It comes with very short chain and more must be added unless you want to climb in to it off a ladder. The wood seems weak as well. I sanded it down and painted it white hoping to improve it and feel that I wasted my time. It may last 1-2 seasons. I wish now I had of paid more and received a better product. I would not recommend this swing to another buyer.

Very poor quality. Broken wood, poor wood putty job connection inner pieces of back rest, overall I'm highly dissatisfied with quality/workmanship.

Yes, I know this is an inexpensive swing, and you get what you pay for. Having said that and having spent $100 on this, I still don't feel I did. The fit and finish is terrible. The bottom seat boards were so warped, a couple of them were bowed almost an inch out (and one bowed outward, the other bowed inward). The pre-assembled pieces have huge gaps between the parts, and it looks like the manufacturer attempted to fill them with putty after the finish was applied. Speaking of finish, it is very poorly applied- the thing looks used although it is brand-new. Lastly, the chains were way too short. The ceiling on my porch is 8 feet, which is pretty much standard, and I would've needed at least another 2-3 feet of chain on each side to hang it properly. I doubt there are very many porches with 6-foot ceilings, and the manufacturer calls this a porch swing. The hanging hardware also does not include springs.

Very cheap swing. I returned it for a full refund. The return experience was great though!

This swing arrived broken.. and they wouldn't accept a refund.. so I fixed it with my own money.. and let me just say this is the most unsteady swing ever... when I swing in it .. it wobbles and I am scared of falling out..

Wish I had spent the time to read reviews. This is a very bad buy. If you weigh 100lbs you may be safe. Flimsy is an understatement. Don't waste your time on this item. Spend a few dollars more and get the better one

This one is so junky - I returned it. Spent almost as much on return postage than the item cost new.But it is way too lightweight to consider hanging it under my tree, or even sitting on it.

Extremely poor quality and will not support the 500lbs as stated on the descriptions. The wood is very thin and rickety. The screws go directly through the wood and stick out on the other side. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS ITEM!

Item broke within the first day after installation. Had daughters (2 & 5) swing and they were fine, but as soon as adults sat on it, it broke. Returned item, had to pay return shipping ($25.00).