Eye Screw

Single Rope Swing Hanging Hardware Kit Includes:

1 - Stainless steel lag eye bolt 3/8" diameter by 4 1/2" long

1 - 1/8" pilot hole drill bit

Double Rope Swing Hanging Hardware Kit Includes:

2 - Stainless steel lag eye bolts 3/8" diameter by 4 1/2" long

1 - 1/8" pilot hole drill bit

***To ensure the safety and integrity of hanging hardware this item is non-returnable.

Hanging your tree swing

Most arborists agree that the best way to hang your tree swing is to insert a stainless steel eye bolt into the branch. This will ensure that the rope is not rubbing the branch and potentially causing damage to the tree.

Using the 1/8" pilot hole drill bit - Drill a hole into the branch and insert the eye bolt into the pilot hole, screwing it in. Since this is just a pilot hole to guide you, it will be difficult to screw in. I always use a screwdriver to give the added leverage needed. Just put the screwdriver through the eye of the screw and use each end as a handle to twist your eye screw into the branch.

Once your eye screw is securely installed in the branch, slip your rope through the eye hole and tie a knot that is large enough that it will not slip back through the eye hole. Now slip the rope through the hole in the swing seat, set the desired height, tie another knot so the rope will not slip back through and Happy Swinging!

Before you hang your swing, explore all the different hanging options available and review our step-by-step video guides for setup tips and helpful installation reminders.

Our unstained swings are treated with a protective coat of Thompson’s® WaterSeal to help shield them from the elements. Like all natural wood products used outdoors, some upkeep is needed to keep them looking and performing their best. Depending on your local climate, reapplying Thompson’s or a similar water sealer a couple of times a year is usually sufficient. However, in more extreme conditions—such as high humidity, intense sun, or dramatic temperature swings—we recommend applying a coat of spar urethane. This finish offers added protection by allowing the wood to better flex and breathe with seasonal expansion and contraction.