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Originally Posted by dmforcier
I wouldn't worry about the loading as much as the lateral stability of the hanger - in other words, the frame. A porch swing can anchor into the ceiling joists. You'll be in a free-standing frame. You may be a subdued swinger, but the kids will be going for height at some point. You'll want a lot stronger frame with a wider leg angle than the one in your original picture.
Might consider tying it to a tree (overhead branch?) for safety.
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I have a picture I need to draw to show how to resolve this how it works and why.
The picture I drew isn't finished and is for lifting not swinging at least I hope not.
As for loading I have seen this things collapse when two grown men sit on the swing.
It is always a hook or eye straightening out.
This reminds me of the time a guy I worked with came over with his wife.
She sat in one of our new lawn chairs and it collapsed due to her 400 pound weight.
They used to make stuff that was sturdy now they dont for the most part.
Then they cover their tails by putting load limits on the product.
Take a ladder for example there is a reason they are red green blue orange and yellow.
Each one has a load limit of 200, 225, 250, 300, 375 respectively.
Worth