DIY Playset and Swing Set with swing, climbing holds, climbing net, trapeze bar, and slide.
0The video showcases the DIY play set and swing set I built for my kids to play on. I have included the features, build quality, prices, labor time, cut list, construction method, and tools used.
Features - slide, climbing net, climbing wall, climbing slats, rope climb, sand, swings.
Build quality - far higher than store bought, this uses big 4x4 posts to hold up the weight. Everything is treated so that it will last far longer outdoors.
Construction method - Started by building the 12' long 4x4 posts and attaching them to the 4x4 deck supports. Then I dug holes 3' deep for each post to sit in. The deck is 5' off the surface and the railings around the deck are 4' higher still. I used temporary 1x2 wood to brace the posts in place while I leveled them out and refilled the holes. I just used rocks to fill the holes instead of concrete so I can move the structure later. Next I put on the 2x4's that brace the structure on the bottom and the cedar climbing slats on the back side. Then I put on the cedar deck, and the railings and slats. The final component was attaching the slide, climbing holds, and other features.
Labor time -4 hours shopping, 2 hours staining, 16 hours framing, 2 hours attaching slide and holds and net.
Tools used - levels, hammer, cordless drill, framing nailer, knife, measuring tape, cordless circular saw, shovel, pickaxe, framing square.
Supply materials - 3 1/4" framing nails, 3 1/8" exterior deck screws, 4x - 12 ft 4x4 treated, 2x - 8 ft 4x4 treated, 8x 8 ft 2x4 treated, 26x 8 ft 5/4" x 4" cedar decking.
Youtube won't let me put the links in here, but I have the links to the slide, climbing holds, net, etc on my site here - https://joelx.com/diy-playset-and-swing-set-with-swing-climbing-holds-climbing-net-trapeze-bar-slide/16394/