Problem: Article: To create a sturdy rope swing you’ll need a 36" 2x8 wooden board. Make sure the wood you use is strong like Oak or Walnut. You’ll also need two seat reinforcements that should be the same type of wood and 4” of 2x8. For a long lasting swing, pressure treat the wood before constructing. You’ll also need the following tools:  Saw Drill Nails Hammer Measuring tape Pencil or marker Lighter or matches Two climbing carabiners Measure 36 inches of 2x8 and mark it. Saw the main seat out of the 2x8 and then measure out two 4” blocks. Saw off your reinforcement blocks. You can also go to the hardware store with your measurements and they’ll cut the dimensions quickly. Align the 4” blocks at the two ends of the main seat so that the corners are smooth. Position the wood so the two reinforcements are underneath the seat. Use your hammer to apply two nails on each side. If you want to be more secure, you can add more nails to the reinforcements. Use a drill to create two ¾” holes on each side. Drill through both the seat and the reinforcements. The holes should be evenly spaced on each side. Use a marker and measuring tape to ensure you create even holes.
Summary: Gather your supplies. Cut the wood. Attach the reinforcements. Drill the holes for the rope.

Problem: Article: A standard tuxedo jacket is a single or double breasted dinner jacket without tails. Browse online catalogs or visit a local menswear retailer to view the different styles.  Double breasted jackets usually have four buttons, and can either have one or two buttons close the jacket. Single breasted jackets should close on only one button. You might find tuxedos that close on more buttons, but those are simply incorrect. Don't wear a tailcoat unless you're going to a White Tie event, which has a similar, yet more refined dress code. Classic black is a good choice for a versatile tuxedo that can be adapted to fit most formal events. A tuxedo is typically made from worsted wool with satin trim on the pants and lapels.  Midnight blue and is a common color for tuxedos as well, because once the evening lights come on, midnight blue can appear to be blacker than black. An off-white or ivory dinner jacket is also acceptable, however generally only when it is warmer out, and everything else in the ensemble is classic. A grosgrain ribbed silk fabric is sometimes used for the lapel and pant legs trim. This fabric provides an elegant touch without as much flashy reflectiveness as satin trimmings. Velour or all silk jackets are also available from some retailers. These non traditional fabrics often appear less formal than the standard worsted wool. The collar, or lapel, around edge of the tuxedo jacket is an important element to the look of the tux. Not only is the sheen of the fabric essential to creating the formal look of the tuxedo, the way the lapels are cut contribute to the look immensely.  A shawl collar is the traditional choice for a tuxedo. Shawl collars are rounded and provide an elegant minimalist look. People with round faces or figures may want to avoid the shawl collar as it may over accentuate these features. A peak lapel has pointed corners that provide a flashy trim to your jacket. Peak lapels are good for men with a smaller frames to help the shoulders appear broader. Try to stay far from any notch lapels. You'll see them popular in the 1920's and now, but they aren't a classic look, and they are less formal than the shawl collar or peaked lapel. Tuxedo shirts vary in style, so it is important to know what will look good as well.  The more informal option is to have a shirt with a pleated front, french cuffs, and a turndown collar (a collar like what is on most dress shirts). The pleated bosom can instead be piqué, a special kind of woven cotton. The shirt can close with studs, or it can close with regular buttons hidden by an extra piece of fabric over the shirt placket. The more formal shirt will have a high wing collar, and single cuffs. This shirt will usually have a piqué bosom that should be starched as stiff as a board. an alternative is to have pleats with this collar and cuff arrangement, just make sure the pleated bosom is ironed crisply, and the collar is very tall. Detachable wing collars can provide a nice crisp formal look.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b6\/1014120-5.jpg\/v4-460px-1014120-5.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/b6\/1014120-5.jpg\/aid1014120-v4-728px-1014120-5.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
Summary:
Pick a jacket that suits your style. Select a color, fabric and trim. Choose a lapel facing. Pick out a tuxedo shirt.