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re: OT Parents with an Outdoor Playset I need your advice.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:29 am to Wtodd
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:29 am to Wtodd
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I built something like this for my son several years ago & you can expect to spend all of you "spare" time putting it together for the next month; literally 10,000 nuts, bolts, screws, etc.....but your kids will love it
Read this post and let it sink in before going down the path of building on your own.
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Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:30 am to Grouper Picatta
I think the metal one we played on growing up is still standing and going strong 
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:30 am to Grouper Picatta
What is your budget? I spent about $1500 on lumber and materials and built a set for my kids that was much bigger and sturdier than anything I could have purchased in that price range. If money isn't an issue, then the rainbow sets are pretty sweet.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:31 am to Sid in Lakeshore
Here is a picture of mine, just got finished assembling it.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:32 am to Grouper Picatta
The biggest gripe with getting all together IMO is the wood, it's a cedar that is supposed to weather well and is lighter but would be better if at least certain pieces were a stronger type of wood. If you're handy and have the time, the kit/plans may be the way to go for something long-term.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:34 am to MWP
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I built something like this for my son several years ago & you can expect to spend all of you "spare" time putting it together for the next month; literally 10,000 nuts, bolts, screws, etc.....but your kids will love it
Maybe I can just BS them and say the HOA wont let them have one.
Ill get them some bottle rockets or something
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:34 am to Grouper Picatta
If you build your own, then treat it like a hobby; because it will take quite a bit of time.
I just put together one of the rainbow sets, with help from Dad, and it took us two full weekends.
ETA: And I just remember that Dad was working on it during the week while I wasn't around.
I just put together one of the rainbow sets, with help from Dad, and it took us two full weekends.
ETA: And I just remember that Dad was working on it during the week while I wasn't around.
This post was edited on 3/4/15 at 10:37 am
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:37 am to Grouper Picatta
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:38 am to Grouper Picatta
I'm not very handy at all but I built one myself with a kit that I purchased from Lowes that required me to buy wood. The kit comes with all of the dimensions for the wood and Lowes will cut the pieces for you. I simply followed the step by step instructions and had the whole thing complete over the course of 3 weekends. I had never built anything like that before or since then and it is still standing after 10 years.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:39 am to Grouper Picatta
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Maybe I can just BS them and say the HOA wont let them have one.
but you won't be the hero and Dads love being the hero 
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:42 am to TechDawg2007
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build your own
this, go to the places that sell these and take a few pics, design your own, get kids to help build, great bonding, lots of fun ftw
then after two days on it, they'll never touch it again
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:44 am to jmcs68
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They're going to love it.
For a while, anyway.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:45 am to Spaceman Spiff
Truth
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:49 am to jrodLSUke
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because it will take quite a bit of time.
I did one for my kids over a weekend, probably took about a case and a half of beer, it's not that hard, and you don't need all of the fancy hardware, approach it like building a deck or a fence, except make sure there are no sharp metal edges exposed and you might have to do some planing/sanding in some areas
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:50 am to Wtodd
One more important detail if you go the Toys R Us route, I've put two of them together, and NEITHER had the wood labeled out of the box. On both occasions we had to measure and label all the wood pieces ourselves before putting it together.
And I'll second the missing pieces & unaligned drill holes.
Pay someone to install for you!!
And I'll second the missing pieces & unaligned drill holes.
Pay someone to install for you!!
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:53 am to Grouper Picatta
I'm starting to look at these too
I'm pretty handy and my Dad is a carpenter, so I think we could build one pretty easily, just time is something that I'm lacking at the moment
I'm pretty handy and my Dad is a carpenter, so I think we could build one pretty easily, just time is something that I'm lacking at the moment
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:55 am to Grouper Picatta
We put one together for my brother's kids. It was was very similar to that. It was a kit that came with everything. Only took 1/2 a day or so to complete. Buying your own materials and building it yourself is probably cheaper, but it'll take a lot longer and be a headache I'm sure.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 11:01 am to MSMHater
Wrote a check to Backyard Adventures about 4 years ago and haven't looked back. Both kids have enjoyed the hell out of that thing spending many an hour on it.
It even holds my fat arse up and is just as solid as the day they put it in.
Just make sure the bottom pieces are placed on brick pavers or the soil moisture and your weed eater will tear it up.
It even holds my fat arse up and is just as solid as the day they put it in.
Just make sure the bottom pieces are placed on brick pavers or the soil moisture and your weed eater will tear it up.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 11:05 am to Spaceman Spiff
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They're going to love it.
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For a while, anyway.
I'll admit I've had a little animosity over my 3 year old not loving the play set as much as I think he should. Posted on 3/4/15 at 11:15 am to Grouper Picatta
Build your own out of treated lumber. By far better and cheaper. Google detailed play systems.
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