If you've been looking for a swingset or do-it-yourself options online, you know the possibilities are overwhelming and often over budget. Every manufacturer has a story of how they did the same type of search, got frustrated and eventually came up with the best playset. As a long time installer of manufactured play equipment, it was my experience that they were all the same with subtle variations in engineering or wood types. They did have one thing in common though, they all had terrible installation instructions. My DIY playset plans were developed from practical experience using other manufacturers instructions as a guide on what not to do. My do-it-yourself story of how each of my playset designs are found below along with general information about each design.
For complete information regarding wood list, fastener list, minimum use area, add-on plans or to order plans and get an instant PDF download, please visit OtterWorksUSA.
Plans are not available from Jacksbackyard.com and any questions or concerns regarding one of our playset plans please email vaughn@otterworksusa.com.
For complete information regarding wood list, fastener list, minimum use area, add-on plans or to order plans and get an instant PDF download, please visit OtterWorksUSA.
Plans are not available from Jacksbackyard.com and any questions or concerns regarding one of our playset plans please email vaughn@otterworksusa.com.
Endeavor Playset Plans
The Endeavor DIY Playset is designed for smaller backyards
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Apollo DIY Plans
The Apollo. It's a short Triton designed for smaller yards.
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Triton Fort Plans
The Triton. My flagship design that will provide years of enjoyment.
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Gemini Swingset Plans
The Gemini. The largest playset design available for the DIY'er
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Modular DesignAll 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, DIY inclined rock climbing wall plans, and four point glider mount plans are included with base fort plans. Monkey bar plans are also available for continued upgrades throughout the life of the playset.
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Easy to UnderstandThese plans are designed for the novice carpenter! The specs in my build-it-yourself plans maximize wood use, so you'll find there is a minimal amount of waste. Plans include safety information, complete wood list, hardware list, detailed drawings, color pictures, and text information. The mental effort will be within minimal limits while the physical effort will be worth it.
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Choose Your MaterialsLumber cost will vary depending on the wood you choose. Any type of wood can be used, but check with your local lumber professional for types appropriate to your climate. Please don't write and ask how much the lumber cost. My response will be, "One million dollars". Use the appropriate wood list from OtterWorks USA to get approximate cost in your area.
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Swingset Add-on Plans
All Swingset DIY Add-on Plans can be Purchased and Downloaded from OtterWorksUSA
Clicking on the Add-on Links Above will take you to OtterWorks USA
Home made wooden playsets and swingsets, while designed and built with the best intentions, are under or over-engineered, made with entrapment areas, exposed bolts, or inferior hardware. Why do more work than you have to? All of my DIY playset plans are refined for simplicity and voluntarily meet or exceed all safety standards set forth by the American Society for Testing and Materials and the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
There are several options on the internet for build your own DIY 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 most of the information is geared mainly to commercial equipment, it does have recommended guidelines for a safe playground for residential use.
There are several options on the internet for build your own DIY 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 most of the information is geared mainly to commercial equipment, it does have recommended guidelines for a safe playground for residential use.