How to Design and Build Children's Play Equipment/05934 (Ortho library)
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| Rating | : | 4.40 (918 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0897210751 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Very Limited" according to microjoe. I really hate to give any book a negative review, but this book is very short and limited, showing only Very Limited microjoe I really hate to give any book a negative review, but this book is very short and limited, showing only 4 play structures to build. They each have big moveable sections which are supposed to be fun for kids to rearrange their play structure. It is a good concept but these pieces are big and a kid could get injured very easily by dropping one on themselves or another child. Contrary to the books description, this does NOT include plans on building a climbing net or a climbing rope (which wa. play structures to build. They each have big moveable sections which are supposed to be fun for kids to rearrange their play structure. It is a good concept but these pieces are big and a kid could get injured very easily by dropping one on themselves or another child. Contrary to the books description, this does NOT include plans on building a climbing net or a climbing rope (which wa. "Have used the play gym plan for twenty years works great" according to Laurie Smith. We used this book and built the play gym back in 1989, we bought a slide and attached it, and swing seats and it worked great. Also later attached a climbing wall, and tire swing. The only issue we had was with the wood screws on the dowels. It has now served well over twenty children (we are foster parents), much bigger than typical play structures, and more durable. It had removable parts but no one has ever been injured as a previous reviewer was concerned over. Great buy for the money,. STEVEN GARDNER said Dad's project. I given this book in hopes of helping me build a play area for my son. The book was informative, but it did have limited ideas for play areas. It was a good reference tool, but again iI am looking for another book with more options and building ideas for the weekend builder.
. Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Publishers Weekly Prefaced by a useful analysis of children's activity needs and their different abilities in successive age groups, this book offers plans and detailed instructions for building outdoor play and exercise equipment. Information on materials, tools, construction and safety factors is supplemented by line drawings and color photos. Traditional itemsslides, swings and ladderare included, but most projects shown are not commonly found in playgrounds. They are innovative and geometric, calculated to intrigue adults as well as
Four custom-designed play structures, with swings, slides, climbing ropes, nets, fitness equipment, and more, are profusely illustrated by plans, materials lists, and careful, step-by-step instructions make it possible for you to build them yourself.. You can create play environments that will capture the imagination of your children or grandchildren for years