I had the string trimmer problem with a swing set. I used a scrap of galvanized sheet metal and wrapped each post. it eliminated the string trimmer damage.
The plans are very good! I bought mine awhile ago and finally started building a couple weeks ago. I've made some changes, but it's turning out great so far!
Suggestions to protect the posts: •Rip small sections of the PVC pipe in half (lengthwise), warm them up a heat gun (outdoors or with proper ventilation) and quickly place them under plywood with heavy weights on top to flatten them. Once flat, heat up them up again and bend them around the posts using clamps to hold them in place until they cool (only takes a few min). Once you have all your pieces, you can trim, shape or paint the pieces before screwing them to the posts. •Alternatively, you can save yourself some time & trouble by using pieces of acrylic sheeting (plexi-glass). It's a bit more expensive than PVC pipe, but it already comes flat, it's transparent and you can buy them at various thicknesses. •Another option is to use some plated (galvanized) sheet metal or angle iron from your local big-box store. The possible concern with the metal is that the galvanized coating may eventually wear away with constant abuse from the string trimmer and/or low PH (acidic) soil/rain. Also, don't forget to grind down any sharp corners/edges/burrs. •The last option is the easiest and cheapest - get some lawn edging and hammer it into the soil around each post. It's not going to be as durable as the other options, but with it's low cost and ease of installation, you can replace it as needed.
Corrugated plastuc/PVC flexible drain pipe. Cut in 6">8" length, cut length once, so can open to wrap around post base. Zip-tie in place. See this often around tree trunk bases @ ground level to protect trees.
I’d suggest vinyl post sleeves and color them close to your wood color. They are cheap and easy and you can always replace them if you cut them at one mitred edge. Just a thought.
I built one in May of 2019 and the kids still love playing on it, great build 🤗🤗🤗🤗
I built the swing set in January 2019 and mine is still holding up great. Great to see that yours is too.
Excellent! I loved the update on the projects. Glad to see they are holding up well.
Yaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyy, I got notified finally. Love this swing set. The grandbabies would love this.
Loved the tour and you explained it very thoroughly. Thanks. If I had young grand kids I would definitely build one.
Love the swing set. So nice you have the plans in the description. Thank you.
I had the string trimmer problem with a swing set. I used a scrap of galvanized sheet metal and wrapped each post. it eliminated the string trimmer damage.
The plans are very good! I bought mine awhile ago and finally started building a couple weeks ago. I've made some changes, but it's turning out great so far!
Thanks for the update Tyler! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
Absolute respect man 👍
For the post protection you can ad a little gravel bed around them keep the trimming away from post
I use flashing to wrap the bottom few inches to protect from the weed eater.
Great series idea! Looking forward to all the other projects.
Suggestions to protect the posts:
•Rip small sections of the PVC pipe in half (lengthwise), warm them up a heat gun (outdoors or with proper ventilation) and quickly place them under plywood with heavy weights on top to flatten them. Once flat, heat up them up again and bend them around the posts using clamps to hold them in place until they cool (only takes a few min). Once you have all your pieces, you can trim, shape or paint the pieces before screwing them to the posts.
•Alternatively, you can save yourself some time & trouble by using pieces of acrylic sheeting (plexi-glass). It's a bit more expensive than PVC pipe, but it already comes flat, it's transparent and you can buy them at various thicknesses.
•Another option is to use some plated (galvanized) sheet metal or angle iron from your local big-box store. The possible concern with the metal is that the galvanized coating may eventually wear away with constant abuse from the string trimmer and/or low PH (acidic) soil/rain. Also, don't forget to grind down any sharp corners/edges/burrs.
•The last option is the easiest and cheapest - get some lawn edging and hammer it into the soil around each post. It's not going to be as durable as the other options, but with it's low cost and ease of installation, you can replace it as needed.
solid, well thought out. as always. keep up the good work.
Corrugated plastuc/PVC flexible drain pipe. Cut in 6">8" length, cut length once, so can open to wrap around post base. Zip-tie in place. See this often around tree trunk bases @ ground level to protect trees.
Very cool swing set Tyler, the video was well done.
Bravissimo Tyler 💯💯💯👍❤️
I’d suggest vinyl post sleeves and color them close to your wood color. They are cheap and easy and you can always replace them if you cut them at one mitred edge. Just a thought.
I used "Australian Beam Oil" there are some different tints available (here in Canada) love the way it looks and seals the pressure treated wood!
Great job,keep it up 👍👍
Is your grass really that green in the middle of January? Aren’t you in upper Midwest? Impressed
Where does Tyler live.?
Have you ever done a dog course? That is next on my list for the spring
Wait only 2600 for thay huge swing set????
thats pre-covid money