Putting together a swing set requires a lot of special equipment and tools to ensure that it is done correctly. You should not have to worry about having the right tools to get the job done. These tools are the essentials for putting any swing set together. S Hook pliers open and close S Hooks, so you know these hooks will safely attach your swings together. An Allen wrench helps tighten and loosen shackles and shackle pendulum swing hangers for easy maintenance. With these special tools you are also helping to vandal proof the hardware of your swing set.