SIDE C
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SIDE A
SIDE D
(Can be substituted with side B
if climbing wall is not required)
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Quantities and Cutting List
NOTE :
TIMBER USED SHOULD BE MINIMUM H3.2 TREATED NO1 DRESSED AND GAUGED.
Timber sizes referred to on this plan are the size of the timber once it has been dressed
and gauged, eg. 100x50 rough sawn timber is approximately 90x45 after it has been
dressed and gauged.
2400
90 x 90 POSTS X4
1590
S W IN G E X T E N S IO N
1590
3000
90 x 45 FLOOR JOISTS X2
90 X 70 leg x 2
2800
2400
90 X 45 top beam x 1
90 x 90 ROOF BEAM EXTENSION X 1
90 X 90 top beam x 1
1590
1500
88 X 32 DECKING X 18
90 X 90 top beam cross member x 1
500
1590
50 X 50 pegs x 2 Rough Sawn
150 X 25 ROOFING PLANKS X 20 Rough Sawn
487
960
1200
90 x 45 collar tie x 2
GALVANISED CUP HEAD COACH BOLTS
10mm X 220 mm x 2
10mm X 150 mm x 1
10mm X 160 mm x 2
10mm X 180 mm x 2
PLUS WASHERS x 7
70 x 20 BALUSTRADES X 24
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90 x 45 FRAMING X 12
1200
90 x 45 RAFTER X 4
704.6
1870
90 x 45 COLLAR TIE X 2
LADDER
600
1250
90 X 45 BRACE X 4
GALVANISED CUP HEAD COACH BOLTS
450
90 X 45 LADDER X 2
50 x 50 PEGS X 4 Rough Sawn
455
10MM X 130MM X 28
10MM X 100MM X 4
10MM X 120MM X 2
WASHERS X 34
NAIL PLATE X 2
88 X 32 TREADS X 3
18MM PLY SHEET X 1
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You'll be surprised how quick and easy this structure comes together.... and how satisfying the results are!
Familiarise yourself with the Fort Plans.
Plan your playground area! Swing and climb components and accessories can be added to the play fort
as part of the initial construction or at any time in the future.
If you have your play fort configuration and playground area well planned, the play fort structure can
grow with your children.
Choose your build options.
You can order timber pre cut to size from your local timber merchants. Or cut wood to size yourself.
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3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
SIDE B
1
Build A Safe Play Fort
To avoid fingers getting trapped:
No gaps or holes between 8mm and 25mm.
To avoid head neck, or torso traps: No gaps or holes
between 90mm and 230mm.
Check all openings on the play set such as between
ladder rungs, posts and railings. Check for any sharp
points or edges on the play set that may cause injuries.
To maintain the safety of your play set regular
inspections must be undertaken. Inspect for any
damage and splinters. Loose connections, fasteners
and shackles: tighten or replace if necessary.
The play set must be securely anchored to prevent it
from turning over. If soil conditions allow stakes to
be pulled out, cementing will be required.
Swing Seats should have a ground clearance of not
less than 350mm when laden.
Consider shock-absorbing protective surfacing
Under and around your play equipment.
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1
1
Plan Guide
SIDE C
SIDE D
SIDE A
2
Assemble sides A,B,C and D.
It is a good idea to build the frames B and D up on blocks so your hand can reach underneath to place
nuts and washers.
Place all the posts (1) together and measure and mark sides B and D,
Measure and mark rafters (3) to suit roof planks,
Measure and mark framing (2) to suit balustrades and posts.
Drill all the bolt holes to 11mm. Counter Sink bolt holes to 15mm deep, 25mm wide.
Make sure nuts or bolt threads or nuts do not protrude more than 8mm (collar tie bolts, threads and nuts are out of
harms way and do not need to be counter sunk.)
Fix the plywood sheet to the posts using 50mm screws at 150mm spacing.
Once your four sides are prepared as shown, stand sides B and D up and join together with sides A and C.
Complete your play fort by adding floor, roof planks, ladder and beams.
Peg into ground and make sure all bolts are tight.
Note: The deck height on these plans will suit the most commonly available playground slides. ie.1200mm.
(We have playground slides available to suit deck heights from 900mm to 1500mm)
Before you build your fort choose a slide to suit you and your family and adjust the deck height on the plans accordingly.
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Play Safe
Do not allow children to wear bike helmets or
clothes like hoodies with long neck drawstrings
or straps on play sets.
Attaching cords or ropes of any kind on play sets
may be a strangulation hazard.
Anchor climbing ropes at both ends.
Smaller children may need to be supervised around
climbers and swings and made aware of swing
clearances. Ensure your children and their friends
know how to play appropriately on and around
play sets.
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Only your personal use of this plan is permitted, which means that
you may access, download, or print for your personal use only.
Commercial use of any sort is expressly prohibited.
SHEET 3
1590
2
2
980
7
960
7
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SIDE A
70 x 20 BALUSTRADES X 6 cut at 45*
2
450
Ladder placed later
11
50 x 50 PEGS X 2 Rough Sawn
10MM X 130MM CUP HEAD COACH BOLTS X 6
WASHERS X 6
2
11
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SHEET 4
SIDE B
USE NAIL PLATE
2400
ALLOW FOR BEAM
1
90 X 90 POSTS X 2
12
1590
00
4
3
3
2
90 X 45 FRAMING X 3
3
90 X 45 RAFTER X 2
704.6
45
45
90
2
7
3150
4
90 X 45 COLLAR TIE X1
1
600
45
2
1870
90
45
1
6
6
980
6
90 X 45 BRACE X 2
960
7
70 X 20 BALUSTRADES X 9 Cut at 45*
2
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45
1200
1500
1590
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10MM X 130MM CUP HEAD COACH BOLTS X 8
10MM X 100MM CUP HEAD COACH BOLTS X 2
WASHERS X 10
NAIL PLATE X 1
SHEET 5
SIDE C
1590
10
90 X 45 FRAMING X 3
°
45
600
6
90 X 45 BRACE X 2
960
2
7
70 X 20 BALUSTRADES X 9 Cut at 45* Remove 4 or 5 Balustrades from cutting list if adding a slide.
980
7
2400
2
10
6
90 X 90 ROOF BEAM EXTENSION X 1
Optional Beam. Not suitable for hanging swings on.
Suitable for hanging: Delta Trapeze, Delta Rings,
Rope Ladder or Fireman Pole.
Remove from cutting list if not required.
450
1160
6
11
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2
50 X 50 PEGS X 4 ROUGH SAWN
2
11
11
10MM X 130MM CUP HEAD COACH BOLTS X 6
WASHERS X 6
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Note: If you do not want a climbing wall on your play fort
substitute side D with side B (sheet 5) and adjust cutting list to suit.
SIDE D
2400
1
ALLOW FOR BEAM
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USE NAIL PLATE
90 X 90 POSTS X 2
00
1590
12
4
2
3
90 X 45 FRAMING X 3
3
1200
45
°
3
90 X 45 RAFTER X 2
90
2
45
704.6
980
3150
4
1
5
90 X 45 COLLAR TIE X 1
1200
1
1870
980
1870
90
2
90
2
10MM X 130MM CUP HEAD COACH BOLTS X 8
10MM X 100MM CUP HEAD COACH BOLTS X 2
WASHERS X 10
NAIL PLATE X 1
1500
1590
5
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18 MM PLY SHEET X 1
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MID FLOOR
ROOF
470
USE NAIL PLATE
1500
470
DECKING (18)
LAID ACROSS
or use ply wood
16
15
470
16
1590
1590
15
ROOFING PLANKS 150 X 25 X 20 Rough Sawn
16
FLOOR JOISTS 90 X 45 X 2
1590
17
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DECKING 88 X 32 X18
( or use ply wood )
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SWING OPTION
2800
500
90
500
45
500
500
500
2
24.5* cut
4
1
2320
6
1
1
3
Optional Brace
24.5* cut
5
2370
5
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66* cut
2800
1
90 x 70 leg x 2
Note: Legs are 3000 long on cutting list to allow for uneven ground surface.
45
66* cut
2800
2
90 X 45 top beam x 1
90 X 90 top beam x 1
487
4
24.5* cut
90 X 45 collar tie x2
2480
3
90 X 45 brace x 1
Optional : Extend length if ground surface uneven.
500
5
6
1500
90 X 90 top beam cross member x 1
50 X 50 PEGS X 3 rough sawn
10mm X 220 mm CUP HEAD COACH BOLTS x 2
10mm X 150 mm CUP HEAD COACH BOLTS x 1
10mm X 160 mm CUP HEAD COACH BOLTS x 2
10mm X 180 mm CUP HEAD COACH BOLTS x 2
PLUS WASHERS
Bolt Top Beam Cross Member to Play Fort side B
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455
345
1250
45
16*
Cut
150
300
90 X 45 LADDER X 2
1250
455
300
88 X 32 TREADS X 3
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Ladder
10MM X 120MM CUP HEAD COACH BOLTS X 2
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