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.
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.
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My Playset Design Features and Benefits
After
10 years and 100's of happy families, I can offer a wealth of
expertise for building a beautiful, functional, and resalable piece
of backyard fun. I do not sell play equipment,
however I do offer consultations on what will be the best for your children,
your yard, and your wallet. I can offer information on custom designs or
offer inspections on new or used equipment you are considering buying.
Use my experience
to avoid buying too much or not enough and to help determine what's best
for your family.
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I
give you options. My consultation involves, a phone interview, a family
interview, and a backyard analysis. If your decision is to use one of my
designs, I will provide you with plans, a wood list, parts list, and
the necessary contacts to acquire these items. At this point you can hire a
contractor to build your system.
The
best option is to put my skilled hands to work and let me prep and
assemble your play system for a fee. I offer graduating levels of work
enabling you to save money by altering the amount of detail put into
your project. Build time takes about 2-3 weeks. Consultation is $75.00. If I
build your swingset, I'll waive the consultation.
Why
do I offer my designs to you this way? Wood prices are higher than ever,
steel cost are up, freight cost are up. I do not buy in volume,
therefore my lumber cost, hardware cost, and shipping cost are the same as
yours. By making you do some of the leg work. I am giving you a chance to
save some money by removing my markup. It also eases my office time and
accounting time. Your time involved in ordering these materials will take
less than an hour.
Be prepared. If you are
looking to build a sturdy redwood system, on the same level as the Gemini, be prepared to spend a minimum of
$4000.
