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How cool is this? Let the
kids fly high in a red-hot plane
or grab a little air by petal power
A
ll kids love swings, but not all backyards
have the right tree to accommodate one
- so why not build your own? This set is
designed for one swing, but you have a choice of
two seats - a pretty flower or a Red Baron biplane.
This swing is intended for kids under five years old
and the seats simply clip on and off, so you could
easily build both types if you like. All up, the cost
should be about
S250.
Before you start, it’s a good idea
to check with your local council as to whether there
are any restrictions on swings. This project is just over
2m high, so it shouldn’t present any problems.
You also need to consider the depth of the holes in
the ground. As this swing has only one post on each
side, each needs to be embedded to a depth of 900mm,
so check with the Dial Before You Dig service first.
Visitwww.noo.com.au for more information.
M easurem ents in mm
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Item D
40mm grid
GATHER YOUR SUPPLIES
■
A
Posts (2) 150mm-dia x
3m H4 treated pine
■
B
Beam (2) 140 x 45 x
2200mm treated pine
■
C*
Plane seat 400 x 350
x 17mm CD plywood
■
D*
Main wing 450 x 110
x 1 7mm CD plywood
■ E*
Tailplane 290 x 110
x 17mm CD plywood
■
F
Front struts (2) 1
90 x
100x1 7 mm CD plywood
■
G
Fuselage 190 x 120 x
1 7mm CD plywood
■
H
Back struts (2) 1
90 x
60 x 17mm CD plywood
■ I* Flower seat 380 x 380
x 17mm CD plywood
■
J*
Flower back 380 x
320 x 1
7mm CD plywood
■
K*
Flower sides (2)
170 x 1 70 x 17mm
CD plywood
* Starting size before
cutting to length or shape
Item E
40mm grid
YOU’LL ALSO NEED
Concrete (6-8 bags); spare
timber props and pegs; exterior
PVA; 45, 75 and 90mm screws;
100mm batten screws; Dulux
1
Step primer, sealer and
undercoat; Dulux Weathershield
Low-Sheen acrylic in Five
Star (orange), True Red and
Emperor Jewel (purple); pigtail
swing hooks, each with 1
washer and 2 nuts (2); stainless
steel snap hooks (2 for each
swing seat); 10mm soft-braided
polypropylene sash cord (8m
for each swing seat); duct tape
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BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS, APRIL 2011 bhg.com.au
