Build A Sheet Metal Slide

Paint the wooden structure of the slide into a bright color to match the brightly colored plastic slope element.

Build a sheet metal slide.

Mine is a little different because it is all metal. Here are some materials used to build this particular brake. Make side rails out of 4 by 4 lumber. Wrap the rails in sheet metal making sure the sheet metal is tucked under the rails.

Extend the sheet metal slightly further than the length of the slide and bend it around under the plywood. Cut the sheet metal to size with tin snips. Cut the sheet metal to fit in between. Also add a metal tube at the top of the hole above the slide itself for the child to hold onto before sliding down.

Place it on top of the plywood. Make it long enough to tuck under the plywood on both ends to prevent sharp edges from hurting the kids who play on the slide. Supremetoys metal swing n slide with a trapeze and glider swing sets for kids outdoor backyard playground teeter totter swingset outside new 4 2 out of 5 stars 44 250 67 250. Select materials that will be strong enough for your needs.

Treat the wooden surface of the structure with wood primer and wood paint of your choice. Cover the raw edges with a 1 by 2 piece of lumber. Sheet goods are nice in many ways because they diminish the fastener problem as they can be glued down. In this instructable i will be showing you how to make a metal drawer for whatever you need.

Screw the sheet metal down into the plywood using an electric screwdriver. Think of things like sheet metal masonite or plexiglas. 1 4 cold rolled steel plate one piece 7 x42. I needed to put a drawer on my welding cart and thought what better thing to make as my first instructa.

How to make a metal drawer.