WOODEN PLAYSETS KITS MANUAL

Measurements for swing hangers – The swing and the trapeze bar are 18″ center to center of each hanger and the platform swing mat is 32″ center to center for the hangers but this may depend on what type of swings you get.We set the beam on a pair of sawhorses to make it easier to manage. You’ll start by drilling holes into the top beam for your swing hangers. All our lumber is pressure treated and came from LowesĭIY Swing Set Instructions and Materials Swing Materials for DIY Swing Set.The middle braces are 2圆x8 and you will need two and you can cut them down to size.The top beam is 4圆x12 pressure-treated lumber.You’ll need help because lumber this long is heavy and awkward when it comes time to put it together. You don’t have to use these brackets but we used them in our playset previously and love the stability they add. Part of the big expense is the brackets for the wood. I want something that I can swing on as well, so we needed a taller and wider set than what you can buy typically. $300 isn’t exactly chump change, but if you compare it to what you can buy, it’s a great deal considering that my kids are older. If you are starting from scratch, expect to spend around $300-400 or so depending on lumber prices and swing prices. The good part about this DIY is we sold our old playset and used that money for the DIY Swing Set so we didn’t have to come out of pocket for much cash. How Much Does It Cost To Build Your Own Swing Set?

WOODEN PLAYSETS KITS MANUAL

With easy to find supplies and a bit of manual labor, you’ll have your own swing set in no time. This DIY Swing Set is the perfect addition to your backyard and will give you and the kiddos hours of enjoyment. So we made a bigger, but simple DIY swing set that’ll be used for years to come. But, they still love to be outside and they love swings. My kids are 11 and 8 and the time has come that they’ve outgrown their playset.

Wooden playsets kits