Book 3 — Child’s Swing Built of Pipes in Narrow Space

This Substantial Swing Guards the Youngsters from Injury by Brushing against the Brick Walls

A narrow space between two city houses was used to erect a swing, as detailed in the illustration. A piece of 2-in. iron pipe, A, was cut 1 ft. longer than the space between the walls. Two pieces of 2¹⁄₂-in. pipe and a 2¹⁄₂ by 2¹⁄₂ by 1¹⁄₄-in. tee, as shown in the detail, was slipped over the 2-in. pipe, which was built into the walls. A 1¹⁄₄-in. pipe, B, 20 ft. long, bent as shown, was joined to the tee, and a seat, C, was attached. The construction of the seat is shown in detail, being fixed to the wooden part with washers, nuts, and a threaded nipple, D. A cushion and a removable safety bar, E, were also features. This swing is safer than one of rope, and will stand much greater wear.—James N. Reed, San Francisco, Calif.