Jack's Backyard
DIY Gemini Wood Fort/ Swingset Plans
Use my do-it-yourself plans to make this
cool fort/ swingset and beyond!
Designed
in my backyard for bigger yards and greater adventures.. The
Gemini was born in Houston, TX. ("Space City USA") While American astronauts
and the endeavors they represent inspired me, I named this one for the
Gemini Space Missions. Too
cool and what a great name! Once you see your child rocket through the
galaxy, 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. This
playset plan is the most versatile and provides the best options for add-ons
that appeal to older climbers.
My Gemini Do-it-Yourself Fort/ Swingset Plans
Do Not Include Lumber, Slide, or Hardware.
The Gemini Fort Design Features:
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Two playdecks. The Launch Pad - 5' deck height. The Sky Deck - 7' deck height. |
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Two 5' x 6' platform decks give your kids 60 sq ft of elbow room. |
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Over 6' standing room in Launch Pad. Over 5' in the Sky Deck. |
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Tallest peak is 12'6". Top rail is 10' high. Conforms to most deed restrictions. |
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Designed for a 10' slide, 14' slide, or a spiral slide. Ladder instructions are included. |
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Swingset add-on mounts around 8' high for lots of swing action. |
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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 Gemini 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. |
I've been in the process of updating the Gemini plans.. My copier took a dive and I’m forced to send out plans in a PDF format that are less in quality than I would like to send out. The plans are great, just not pretty. I’ll included a bonus set of monkey bar plans to make up for the quality. I think you’ll be able to see the difference between the monkey bar plans and the Gemini plans.
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 18-22 hours. Total
cost using pressure treated lumber and accessories available from most home
improvement stores will run $1000-1200.
Would You Like Buy The Gemini Fort Plans?
Order today for only $24.95 and get free shipping via e-mail in a
PDF format within 48 hours.
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I will be on vacation June 29 - July 8, 2009. Plans will not be delivered during this time. If you're wanting to build a DIY Gemini Fort for the Fourth of July weekend, you will need to order plans no later than June 28, 2009. There will be no exceptions. Have a great Holiday!
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| Gemini Fort with no swings and 10' slide |
| Gemini Fort with two swings and 10' slide |
| Gemini Fort with three swings and 10' slide |
| Gemini Fort with four swings and 10' slide |
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 swing set add-on, accessory arm
add-on, inclined rock wall add-on, and picnic table 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 Gemini Fort Plans?
Order today for only $24.95 and get free shipping via e-mail in a
PDF format within 48 hours.
I will be on vacation June 29 - July 8, 2009. Plans will not be delivered during this time. If you're wanting to build a DIY Gemini Fort for the Fourth of July weekend, you will need to order plans no later than June 28, 2009. There will be no exceptions. Have a great Holiday!
The Story of the Gemini Fort
The Gemini Fort/ Swingset Is the only one I did not make for my son.. It was my fourth fort design. This was not a typical frankenstein fort. After making several of the initial Endeavor designs, the Drozd family comes along and wants one bigger. I liked the challenge and made the first Triton. I called it the, "big fort". Can you feel the creative flow? This ended up being the fort made to replace the one I sold from under my son's nose. You can see his smiling face with a group of his neighborhood friend's to the right. I won't lie.. I sold this one too.
Don't
hate... I promise, he's had about 20 forts in his life. Each time I sold one
I made a bigger and better one. The family who bought that
first "big fort" sent me a friend and I made another one. Soon I made another
and each time one was made, the design was refined. The Triton ended up
being the flapship fort/ swingset design. Like the Endeavor, word traveled
fast. Before I knew it, the Triton began to dominate and has made many
families happy. 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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United Lumber Co. is a business that makes Houston feel like a small town. Redwood, cedar, or any type of wood. They want you to have the best lumber for your DIY project. Put the quality of service and product before the price.
Call Gilbert for information.
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Bolt Depot is an excellent source for fasteners for your DIY project.
You can trust these professionals. They want you to have the best hardware for the job and will ship anywhere in the U.S.
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