The pictures below show the completed gym, along with some fairly
detailed construction photos. Using these photos and a basic
understanding of woodworking, you too can build your own play-gym!
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Completed Play Gym - The boxes stack nicely in quite a few configurations |
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This shot shows how 1/2 size and full size blocks stack together |
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The slide is topped with 1/8 inch hardboard - this stuff is great! |
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All of the pieces for a single full-sized box |
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Another view of all the pieces |
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Close-up of the smaller pieces |
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Another close-up of the smaller pieces |
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Dimensions of the top (where the kids stand) |
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Dimensions of each of the 4 side pieces |
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Close-up of the 'stacker pieces' before routing |
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All 4 stacker pieces after routing |
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Another picture of stacker pieces |
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Layout lines show how small pieces are glued to the larger piece |
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After the small pieces have been glued to all 4 sides |
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Close-up of how the pieces are glued together |
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Connecting all 4 sides together |
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Top-down view before the top is put in |
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One completed box ready for painting |
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