PLAYGROUND IDEAS SEESAW FOUR WAY User manual

SEESAW FOUR WAY
Instructions Author: Socheata Kong
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x32 x32 x1x4 x5
Hex Bolt
Paint & Brush
Tractor Tire
Car TireLag Bolts
CEMENT
Truck Tire
Note: Tractor tire can be replaced with a truck tire instead.
Water
Utility Knife GrinderDrill SpadeSpanner Welder
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Please note: All measurements are indicative only. Measurements need to be adjusted according
to context, available materials, tools, and local construction methods.
x4
~5cm / 2”
~5cm
/ 2”
~30cm / 12”
x4
~25cm / 10”
x8
~300cm / 118”
* Steel tubes can be replaced with rebar.
** Unlike normal seesaws, many children can stand on it at once. This needs to be strong hard wood.
x4
B
C
D
E
F
~70cm / 28”
x8
~3cm / 1.2”
A
~24cm / 10.5”
x8
~3cm / 1.2”
~20cm / 8”
~3cm / 1.2”
~16cm / 6.5”
~5cm / 2”
*STEEL TUBE
STEEL PLATE
**WOOD PLANK
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Weld the metal plates from step 2 onto
the metal tube D.
Drill four holes into the metal plates.
Use a planar to clean up the wood and
round off sharp edges.
3.
6cm
/ 2.4”
x4
D~16cm / 6.5”
2.
~25cm / 10”
x8
E
x4
1.
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Assemble and weld all of the metal tubes. Insert metal tube C into metal tube D. Weld tubes A to
opposite ends of tube C, and weld tubes B in a cross between tubes A.
Take the assembled metal piece from step 3 and place it on the wood plank at about center. Use the
pre-drilled holes in the metal plates to mark the wood. Next, drill holes at the markings. Then, attach
the wood and metal pieces together with bolts, nuts, and washers.
5.
6cm
/ 2.4”
16cm
/ 6.3”
x4
x4
B
B
B
C
C
~70cm / 28” x8
A
A A
~24cm / 10.5” x8
~20cm / 8”
x4
4.
x32
x4
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Cut through the tire tread. First, use a utility knife to cut the rubber of the tire tread until you reach the
steel wire. Next, use a thin metal blade grinder to cut through the steel wire. Then, cut the rest of the
rubber with the utility knife. Finally, use a thick grinder blade to smooth the surface. Run your finger
along the surface of the cut to make sure it is smooth.
Cut the sidewalls off five car tires.
7.
Water
x8 x4
6.
x5 x7
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Dig holes to bury the tires into the ground. Tires must be buried at least half way into the
ground to better secure them. The height of the top of the timber to the surface of the ground
should be about 30 cm, which is lower than a normal seesaw.
Dig holes to bury the rebar into the
ground. Next, pour in concrete for
the base. Then, place the rebar into
the hole and fill the hole with
concrete mix.
8.
9.
x5
30 cm / 12”
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Place a cut tire tread over the ends
of the wood planks at each corner.
Then, drill holes through the tire
treads and wood, and attach them
together with bolts and washers.
Using the tire tread that was cut in half,
place the tire tread along the side of
the wood plank for the bumper bar.
Next, drill two holes through the tire
treads into the wood on both sides of
the wood plank. Then, attach the tire
tread to the wood plank with bolts,
nuts, and washers. Tread should be
touching the ground on both sides
when the seesaw is horizontal.
10.
x8
x32
x8
x8
11.
x24
x8
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This element requires soft fall material and cannot overlap with other elements. Please refer to the
Playground Ideas Safety Handbook.
23cm
/ 9”
150cm / 5’
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If you like this Seesaw Four Way, please check out these elements below as well:
Seesaw Four
Way Meg
Balance Seesaw
Hybrid
Flower Rocker
Nursery
Seesaw Single
One Tire
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