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Do-It-Yourself Wood Fort Add-on Plans

Build it Yourself Plans

My Endeavor do-it-yourself wood fort/ swing set plan is featured in a Better Homes and Garden DIY book called, "Playsets". Available in stores now. This design is also  featured on the cover of the book. In your search for a good set of plans, keep in mind, you will not find another set of plans endorsed by Better Homes and Garden.

My Do-it-Yourself Fort/ Swingset Plans

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DIY Wood Monkey Bar Plans... This monkey bar add-on feature will help your child develop confidence, coordination, and physical agility. Plans are designed to fit the Endeavor, Apollo, Triton, and Gemini. While the dimensions may not fit your particular fort, with minor modifications, they will fit most structures with 4"x 4" corner post. These plans will give you the information you need to build a great add-on to your existing play structure.

DIY Wood Inclined Rock Wall Plans... This inclined rock climbing wall add-on feature will help your child develop confidence, coordination, and physical agility.  Plans are available for a 4, 5, 6, or 7 foot deck height. While the dimensions may not fit your particular fort, with minor modifications, they will give you the information you need to build a great add-on to your existing play structure. All recommended hardware is heavy duty 3/8" hex bolt for added durability, strength, and peace of mind.

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DIY Wood Universal Swingset Add-on Plans.. For attachment to the Apollo, Endeavor, Triton, or Gemini Fort designs.... If you have an existing fort or playset with 4" x 4" corner post and no swings, this universal swingset add-on plan will give you the information you need to add-on 2, 3, or 4 swing positions. This add-on plan may not fit your particular structure, but it will lend you valuable information on how to construct a sturdy a-frame and where to position your swings.

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There are several options on the internet for do-it-yourself swing set/ fort plans. As a consumer be aware of what you buy. Most are from well known companies that teach you how to make a safe fort/ swing set combination. These professional companies utilize information taken from the Consumer Product Safety Commission Playground Safety Handbook. While it's geared mainly to commercial equipment, it does have  recommended guidelines for a safe playground for residential use.

Home made systems, although designed with the best intentions, are made with entrapment areas, exposed bolts, inferior hardware, or are just plain under engineered. All of my designs voluntarily meet or exceed all safety standards set forth by the American Society for Testing and Materials and the CPSC.

All designs begin as a base fort.  My  instructions show step by step, how to add 2, 3, or 4 swing positions.  Easy to follow do-it-yourself plans for an add-on picnic table, an inclined rock wall, and an accessory arm are also included with all plans. I've also included safety information, wood list, hardware list, detailed drawings, color pictures, and text information. Just the ticket for the novice carpenter!  I've  refined my specs for maximum wood usage. You'll find there is little waste.