This is a video about a DIY swing set build. This was my first wooden swing set build ever and it came out great. You can see what I did to build mine to get building ideas and tips to build your own swing set. My video shows what I did to construct the frame, attach the swings and anchor the swing set into place. I used only wood, mostly 4x4 lumber and one 4x6 plus various screws to hold it all together (scroll for all materials). It's really strong and will probably hold 200 to 300 hundred pounds of kids or maybe one 200lb adult. I'd avoid much more than that at full swing forces.

The AFrame is 4x4x10s with 30 degree cuts at the ground side and 60 degree cuts at the beam side and I chopped off pointy edges. I put the lap jointed 4x4 beams at the top, 2 feet down from the top crossbeam and 4 feet up from the bottom. Gussets were 4x4s improvised not measured. It's a simple design, modify however you like. Standard swings typically need 18 inches between holes and 12" clearance on either side minimum (I prefer 18 inches and that's what I did). My large swing required 46" minimum between holes (I did 48") and 24" of clearance.

Timestamps:

0:00 Into
0:26 Making Swing Set 4x4 AFrame Legs
1:50 1st Cross Beam
4:02 Adding a 2nd Crossbeam
4:48 Installing Swing Set Hardware on the 4x6 Beam
6:17 Assembling the Swing Set (by myself)
7:20 My Big Mistake
8:13 What is Racking?
8:23 Making & Installing Angle Braces or Gussets
9:54 Moving the Swing Set
10:18 Anchoring & Leveling the Swing Set
11:30 Installing the Last Cross Braces
11:52 My Mistakes making the Swing Set (& Fixes or Not)

I used Southern Yellow Pine Ground Treated Lumber for the Swing Set Frame...

1 x 4x6x12
4 x 4x4x10
4 x 4x4x8

3/16 in. 27/8 in. HeadLok Star Drive, Flat Head Wood Screw (12 Pack)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/FastenMas...

I had some from another project I stretched, so I only used one box. If you do it like me, than you'll probably need 2 boxes.
HeadLok 41/2 in. Heavy Duty Flathead Fastener (12Pack)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/FastenMas...

Deck Plus 10 x 31/2in Wood To Wood Deck Screws 55Count
(I used deckmate, but Home Depot was out. Here's what Lowes has.)
https://www.lowes.com/pd/DeckPlus10...

Waterproof Wood Glue
Titebond III 16 oz. Ultimate Wood Glue
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Titebond...

Swing Set Anchors (I'm not real confident in these, let me know if you find something better.)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Creative...

Swing Set Hangers
https://www.homedepot.com/p/65inSc...

Flat Swing: (This thing rocks, worth the price)
https://www.playsetparts.com/moldedf...

Saucer Tree Swing, 40 Inch, 700 lb Load (looks like what I got, but what we have is not on Amazon anymore. I call BS on 700lb weight limit. You'll have to compare as I have no idea if this brand is any good.)
https://www.amazon.com/SONGMICSSauce...

People who inspired me:

I want to give credit to April Wilkerson for the idea of using lap joints on a Swing and for showing how to properly fit them with jumping. Here's her build of a porch swing:
   • DIY Porch Swing Frame  

And Shopfix for the idea of putting the 5 degree marks to angle the legs slightly. Cool idea. Here's his simple A Frame DIY Swing Set build. Worth a look:
   • How to Build a DIY Backyard Swing Set  

My legal disclaimer.

DIY and Home Improvement involve risk of personal injury and should be done with care. Please adhere to all safety recommendations from material and tool manufacturers and check your local codes. Some work may involve permits and it is your responsibility to comply with your local building officials.

My videos are for entertainment purposes only. Although I hope you learn something, I'm not a professional and you are responsible for making sure you know what you are doing before taking on any home improvement task. If you do something dumb that results in personal injury or property damage, that's on you. I'm in no way responsible for your workmanship and results if they are terrible, or even if they come out great. That said, I wish you much success in your DIY projects.