This is a recent project to replace an older cedar swing set that had to be replaced. I saved the Slide, See-Saw and Swings from the old playset. Also added a couple more things from a swing company. As the grand kids get older we can add a Zipline or Waterslide from the upper level if I am allowed. ;)
I used pool noodles to cover areas that they could possibly hit their heads on. I've got close to 5 hundred dollars in Bolt and screws into it. The farm trailer in the first pic was my workbench. What an asset that thing was.
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That's awesome. Any kid should be thrilled with that!
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One of the towers and mid section.
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Great job! I first thought the farm trailer was a trampoline they could jump on from the fort. :o
The rabbit and noodles are nice touches. The Chevy bowtie is a nice touch. The birds maybe struggle with the neighborhood!
Wonderful job you are up for granddad of the year.
Wow thats great.. Im feelin like a slacker for not getting my kids fort finished now.
Those were 15 minute birdhouses. :)
The top of the first tower they can go left or right, then the other side tower.
Stairs and Sandbox under the Stairs. The sandbox is a hit.
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Nice! I'm sure you're the cool grandpa!(https://forestryforum.com/board/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
Thanks!
I've got one that loves Cranes so made one out of PVC. It's a work in progress. I made a Crank from an old table saw angle degree handle that had stripped. It's working but they haven't figured it out yet. I'll probably try a fishing reel next. It was originally down in the sandbox but there wasn't enough room in there for it so I moved it up top.
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You have palms in your garden??
It looks like in Costa Rica!(https://forestryforum.com/board/Smileys/default/cheesy.gif)
Yup, got a few of them. Coconut, Royals, Queens and what I call Christmas Palms.
I had to take down my biggest Coconut tree this year because it was a danger to walk under if a Coconut fell. Hated to do it but really had no other choice.
That's awesome, Mooseherder!
Some good ideas there.
That should keep some grandkids occupied for a good long time. That's really nice Moosehearder.
Wow Sir, that is an awesome project. You are a Good Granddad. 8)
That is just outstanding and creative. Love it!
A zip line into the pool would be the 'cherry on top.'
They make you tag them?
Is it a portable play station?.....If so, you ARE the coolest and most well known man in Florida. 8)
Wow ! VERY NICE .
You win so I'm not going to enter this contest !
We were watching an episode of the show Maine Cabin Masters where Ashley made a Xylophone from wood scraps and my wife said I should make one with the pieces of leftover Bamboo from past projects. I made it and put it up next to the sand pit.
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That's going to be a lot of fun for the kids. Good job. I'm sure you've got something planed to keep the cats out of their sand box.
Quote from: Dakota on November 23, 2018, 07:54:37 AM
I'm sure you've got something planed to keep the cats out of their sand box.
Rifle? :D
Just kidding, could not resist.
Thats a great Fort!
I made a Plane from some pt fence board scraps for the fun of it.
It made flight trials today. Have to touch and dress it up a little more.
Flying Hair Maiden Voyage - YouTube (http://youtu.be/Qz6PfPgzc9A)
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