Table of Contents
- 1Introduction
- 2Dimension plans
- 3The pieces - cutting list
- 4Wood & wood size explanations
- 5Step 1. Attach base pieces [b] to upright pieces [a]
- 6Step 2. Add base pieces [c] and [b2]
- 7Step 3. Tie it all together (optional)
- 8Step 4. Prepare the beam
- 9Step 5. Attach the beam to the Stand
- 10Step 6. Make the seat frames
- 11Step 7. Add the seat handles & pads
- 12Step 8. A bit of paint if you like, and the pad bolt
The pieces – cutting list
| Wood cutting list | ||||
| ID | Stock size | Length | Qty | Tasks |
| a | 2×6 (150mm x 50mm) | 24″ (610mm) | 2 | round the top cnrs |
| b | 2×6 (150mm x 50mm) | 25″ (635mm) | 2 | |
| b2 | 2×4 (100mm x 50mm) | 16″ (407mm) | 2 | round the top cnrs |
| c | 2×6 (150mm x 50mm) | 28″ (710mm) | 2 | |
| d | 4×4 (100mm x 100mm) | 11ft (3350mm) | 1 | round the bottom cnrs |
| d2 | 2×4 (100mm x 50mm) | 20″ (508mm) | 1 | round the bottom ends |
| e | 2×6 (150mm x 50mm) | 20″ (508mm) | 2 | rip to req’d width |
| f | 2×6 (150mm x 50mm) | 18″ (457mm) | 4 | angle and round the ends |
| g | 2×6 (150mm x 50mm) | 10-1/2″ (267mm) | 2 | cut to plan |
| h | 2×6 (150mm x 50mm) | 10″ 254mm | 2 | rip to req’d width |
| i | 2×2 (50mm x 50mm) | 14″ (355mm) | 2 | round the handles |
| j | 1/2″ (12mm) plywood | 13″ (330mm) | 2 | cut to plan |
| k | 1/2″ (12mm) plywood | 18″ (457mm) | 2 | cut to plan |
You will need
Wood
• 4×4 (100mm x 100mm):  1 @ 11ft (3350mm)
• 2×6 (150mm x 50mm):  27ft (8m) in total, allows for a little bit of wastage.
• 2×4 (100mm x 50mm):  4½ft (1.4m) in total, allows for a little bit of wastage.
• 2×2 (50mm x 50mm):  28″ (710mm) in total.
• 1/2″ (12mm) plywood:  1 piece 18″x36″ (460mm x 920mm) allows for a little bit of wastage.
Other stuff
• 1 only 1/2″ (12mm) galvanized bolt 9″ (225mm) long with nut and four washers,
• 2 only pad bolts,
• 3-1/2″ (90mm) wood screws,
• good exterior wood glue,
• 1 only piece of galvanized or copper tube (pipe) 8″ (200mm) long with an inside diameter of 12 mm (1/2″) (optional),
• 2 only 3×7 (75mm x 175mm) galvanized tie plates and suitable nails (optional),
• 3ft (900mm) of galvanized strap and suitable nails (optional),
• 4 only galvanized hurricane ties 4″ (100mm) long, and suitable nails (optional).
Note:Â The optional items mentioned above and shown in the pictures below depend on how strong you want the seesaw to be.
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