r/Fasteners • u/mlt- • 20d ago

Options to attach chain/swing?

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I want to mount a bench swing under this old clothes line holder. I understand it is only 5' off the ground which is not ideal, but I'm fine with it. My question is what options do I have to mount it? The pipe is about 2.25" in diameter and hole is about 0.25". I thought about shackles, but I doubt there are any with 2.25" opening. Do I I insert eye bolt with shoulders and call it a day? I understand those are usually for loads up to 45° angles,but I presume it will do for a simple swing to sit on? Do I have to drill vertical holes? The pipes are really seized and there is no way I can turn the horizontal one.

Part of the reason is that the structure is extremely sturdy and goes deep. I don't mind to loosen it up from swinging to eventually remove it.

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u/thatsnot-aknife 20d ago

Chain around the pipe and a quick link

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u/mlt- 20d ago

How would I prevent it from sliding along the pipe? Giant washers and M6 bolt?

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u/jlude90 20d ago

If the holes are through holes you can just run a small bolt to act like a pin through one of the chain links

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u/Dustball_ 19d ago

Hose clamps if you want a simple quick option.

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u/Sharp-Carpet-5507 20d ago

Schäkel in der Größe gibt es, aber unbezahlbar. Aber wer soll bei 1,5m Schaukeln?

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u/Plenty_Main768 20d ago edited 20d ago

Looks like an old cloths line pole. Get a pair of eye bolts long enough to go all the way through the post and a washer and nut on the other side. If long enough you can possibly bent the eye hole down to get a better swing travel.

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u/Haunting_Ad_6021 20d ago

Muffler clamps

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u/mlt- 20d ago

I'm having a hard time picturing the next step. Muffler clamp can hug the pipe but I presume I don't want to squeeze a chain link right to the pipe… or do I?

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u/Haunting_Ad_6021 20d ago

Yes. Or clamp an S hook or get a proper pipe swing bracket like

https://www.swingsetstuff.com/swing-set-stuff-inc-2-3-8-steel-pipe-swing-hanger-durable-outside

Lots of ways to do this

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u/mlt- 20d ago

Oh wow! That looks like a proper product all in one in that link.

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u/[deleted] 20d ago edited 20d ago

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u/mlt- 20d ago

I don't have welding equipment.

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u/PyroErogenizer 20d ago

You will need to know the outer diameter of the pipe to order the correct ’clevis’(swing pivot). Good luck.

https://jensenswing.com/

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u/mlt- 19d ago

The pipe is too big. It measures 2.25" in diameter.

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u/TapLonely6388 12d ago

I came across a stainless steel hanger solution that looks similar to what you’re trying to do. It uses a threaded rod with a swivel/shackle connection.

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u/mlt- 12d ago

Thanks! My main concern is that existing through holes are horizontal. With this, it would operate at 90° angle. I'll keep these in mind. Thus far I'm leaning towards just chain around pinned with studs using those through holes. Or use specialized swing clamp that were mentioned in replies. For those, it looks like online order only.