Handcrafted Wooden Tree retailer Swing, Natural or Charred, Rope Included

THE BASICS
• Pine wood: 20” long, 7 ”deep, 1.5” thick
• Sealed with four coats of clear marine varnish for superior protection
• Personalized engraving available (see drop-down box for adding)
• 5/8” ProManila ropes attached to seat
• Ready to hang
• Choose rope length in drop-down box
• Two extra feet of rope added for tying knots

Welcome to Hogan Tree Swings!
As you look at the information below, don't miss what separates these swings from all the rest.
SUPERIOR PROTECTIVE SEALANT.
Our four coats of marine varnish far outlast other sealants, which need to be reapplied once or twice each year. Our quality ProManila rope is rot-resistant and lasts at least three times as long as natural Manila rope.
Thank you for taking a look at our durable, low maintenance swings. Let us put in the extra effort so that you don't have to!

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THE SWING: DOUBLE-ROPE TREE SWING
Each face is sanded smooth, with every edge rounded and hand-sanded. The charred finish is burned with a flame to bring out the grain pattern of the wood. The swing board then receives four coats of outdoor sealant to protect it from the elements. I use a satin marine varnish for excellent, long-lasting protection. This sealant outlasts spar urethane or Thompson's water seal, requiring less maintenance.

THE ROPE
ProManila is a synthetic polypropylene rope that is smooth to the touch, strong, and resistant to rot caused by moisture. I use a tan proManila that has a natural look. It has a 465-pound safe work load.
Two 5/8” proManila ropes are eye-spliced to each side of the seat for maximum strength and security. When you choose the rope length in the drop-down box, this amount of rope is attached to each side.

Natural manila rope is available upon request. It has a 330-pound safe work load and usually needs to be replaced sooner than the proManila. If you prefer the natural manila, simply comment in the “note to seller”.

HANGING THE SWING
To find the correct length, measure the distance from tree limb to where the seat will hang and add the circumference of the limb. I will add 2' extra to give you plenty to work with for your knots. A commonly used knot for hanging swings is the running bowline knot. A link to instructions for this knot will be included with your swing. No hardware is needed to hang your swing. If you prefer hardware, you will need to purchase it yourself. The running bowline knot can be tied around a tree limb, around a beam, through an eye bolt, through a carabiner, etc.

RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE
Maintenance, similar to that needed for other outdoor wood structures, will greatly extend the life of your swing. Reapplying new outdoor sealant when needed will go a long way in keeping the wood from weathering. While this marine varnish is expected to provide great protection for several years, it will not offer unlimited protection from the elements. If you see that the sealant is retailer breaking down, you may give it a light sanding and add new varnish. Applying with a poly foam brush works great.

ENGRAVING
Available for purchase in the "Rope Length & Custom Engraving" drop-down box.
**For CUSTOM ENGRAVING, please expect 3-4 days to be added to shipping time. Please specify wording in a note with order. Also specify one or a few of the fonts that you like from the list in the photos. Next, you will receive a proof for your approval. Please add Etsy to your contacts so that my correspondence does not end up in your JUNK MAIL**.

WARNING & DISCLAIMER
Your swing will require proper installation and maintenance. Hogan Tree Swings accepts no responsibility for the hanging, use, safety, or maintenance of your swing. It is your responsibility to inspect the entire rope swing before each use, including the rope, which will deteriorate and weaken over time. Weakened rope can snap, fray or break, causing a person to fall. If worn or damaged parts are found, contact Hogan Tree Swings at hoganwoodworks [!at] gmail.com for replacement. Installation over a hard surface such as concrete, asphalt, or packed earth may result in serious injury or death from falls. Do not hang the swing from an unhealthy tree that is diseased, damaged, or unstable. Improper tree selection may cause product failure and injury or death.

By purchasing this swing, you accept all associated and inherent risks with installing and using the swing. Activities involving the installation and use of this swing are inherently hazardous by their nature. Poor installation, poor site selection, inadequate rider instruction, poor adult supervision or improper use can cause severe injury or death. With this purchase, you are accepting full and unconditional responsibility for proper installation and use of this swing.

I appreciate your interest in Hogan Tree Swings.

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Sincerely,
Terri Johnson