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.
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.
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. |
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. |
Slides, swings, and accessories are easy.. 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.
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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.
Would You Like Buy The Endeavor Fort Plans?
Order today for only $20.95 and get free shipping via e-mail in a
PDF format within 48 hours.
The Story of the Endeavor Fort
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.
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.
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