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Jack's Backyard
DIY Endeavor Wood Fort/ Swingset Plans
Use my do-it-yourself plans to make this cool
fort/ swingset and beyond!
My
Endeavor do-it-yourself wood fort/ swingset plan
is featured in a Better Homes and Garden DIY book called, "Playsets".
This design is also featured on the cover of the book. In the
book, they refer to it as "Fort Frolic". I would have never come up with frolic! I have to admit,
it sounds fun! In your search for a good set of plans, keep in mind, you
won't find another set of plans endorsed by Better Homes and Garden.
My Endeavor Do-it-Yourself Fort/ Swingset Plans
Do Not Include Lumber, Slide, or Hardware.
The Endeavor Fort Design Features:
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4' deck height with the ability to
add more climbing features in the future.
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4' x 5' platform deck gives your
kids 20 sq ft of elbow room.
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Over 6' headroom from deck to peak
of canopy.
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Top rail is 8' high. Peak of canopy
is 10'6" high. Conforms to most deed restrictions.
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Designed for an 8' slide and ladder
instructions are included.
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Swingset add-on mounts at 7' for
lots of swing action in a smaller area.
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Optional sandbox area or add a
picnic table.
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All wood a-frame design with 4" x 6"
swing beam
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All recommended hardware is heavy duty 1/2" or 3/8" carriage bolt or hex
bolt.
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Designed for durability, strength,
and peace of mind.
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Easy to move. Breaks down into
movable pieces and easy to reassemble.
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The Endeavor Fort DIY Plan Features:
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Detailed drawings, color pictures,
and text information.
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Safety information, useful tips, and
hardware sizing charts.
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Tool list, hardware list,
fastener list, and
wood list.
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Add-on plans for a swingset will
teach you to add 2, 3, or 4 swing positions.
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Easy to follow do-it-yourself
add-on plans for a picnic table and inclined rock wall.
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Designed
in my backyard for smaller yards.. The Endeavor was born in Houston, TX.
("Space City USA") It was named in honor of our American astronauts and the
endeavors they represent in America. Once you see your child rocket to the
moon, swing through the jungles of the Amazon, or find treasure in the sandbox,
it will be easy to see how a playset can help your children develop imagination
skills, confidence, coordination, and physical agility.
The
Endeavor Fort/ Swingset had humble beginnings.. It was my first fort design. It was one of my typical frankenstein designs.
Made up of spare parts from swingsets I'd repaired, it was made more for the purpose of making something from nothing rather
than making a profit. I had to reverse engineer it based on the wood that was
available. I thought it would be cool for my kid to play on. I spent days
sweating in the hot Texas sun building this monstrosity. I removed nails,
cut off broken ends, and selected wood with the end result in mind. I
put my heart in it... I routed the edges, pressure washed the parts, sanded and
sealed the set... My son thought is was the coolest. I won't lie... I sold it.
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Don't
hate... I sold it with the promise I would make a bigger and better one.
(For more about that promise look at the Triton.) The family who bought that
first frankenstein fort sent me a friend and I made another with new lumber.
Soon I made another and each time one was made, the design was refined. It
didn't have such a noble name then. I called it the "fort". Over the
years, I'd put together many DIY kits for families and found the instructions
to be difficult at times. It occurred to me that knowledge was power! I could
utilize my experience to write a plan for a clean, easy to build, easy to move,
and inexpensive playset.
Just the ticket for the novice
carpenter! My instructions show step by step, how to build a great playset
for your family. I'll include plans for a swingset add-on, inclined rock
wall add-on, and picnic table add-on. I've refined my specs for
maximum wood usage. You'll find there is little waste. The mental effort will be
within minimal limits while the physical limits will be worth it when the kiddo's are swinging for the stars.
Any type of wood can be used.
Check with your local lumber professional for
types appropriate to your climate. Lumber cost will vary depending on the wood
you choose. Please use the
wood list to get
approximate cost in your area.
If you have a playground
manufacturer close by, all components from other companies will fit my
design. This can save you the costly expense of shipping a slide. You can
also use slides and swings from Lowe's, Home depot, etc. You can also find
everything you need on Ebay. Approximate build time 8-11 hours. Total
cost using pressure treated lumber and accessories available from most home
improvement stores will run $650-800.

The Endeavor Wood Fort
Features and Benefits
Click Here to See What Other Parents Think
Click Here To See Wood List
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Click on links below to see actual
footprint and
recommended minimum use area |
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Endeavor
Fort with no swings and 8' slide |
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Endeavor Fort with two swings and 8' slide |
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Endeavor Fort with three swings and 8' slide |
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Endeavor Fort with four swings and 8' slide |
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