Carbonized fir wood gives this A-frame swing stand its charcoal finish and its resistance to cracking, warping and splintering after a season of weather. The frame measures 6 by 4.5 by 5.5 feet and carries a rated capacity of 880 lbs, enough for a two-person porch swing, a hanging egg chair, a hammock chair or a child swing seat hung from the two heavy hanging rings on the reinforced top beam. Dual side bars tie the legs together and tightened screw connections lock every joint, which keeps the A-frame from racking or walking across the ground during a hard push. Water-based paint seals the timber without the strong solvent smell of oil finishes, and the splinter-free surfaces stay comfortable for bare hands and legs. At 33 lbs the stand can be positioned by two people in a backyard, on a patio, beside a fire pit or under shade trees, and the seat of choice is purchased separately.