How To Make: DIY Bridge Simple Tire

Bridge Simple Tire

This video provides an example of how you might go about building this playground element. For full instructions click on the link below to find the downloadable, pictorial step by step plans on Playground Ideas' website.

Design Description:
This design is a fun and easy to build element that can also be linked with other structures.

Building Steps:
1. Dig holes for each of the tires to sit in. The outside 2 should sit 60cm above the ground. The next 2 in should sit 40cm above the ground and the centre tires 20cm above the ground
2. Drill holes and bolt 2 bolts between each of the 8 top tires.
3. Lay the top tires on top of the tires in the ground. Drill and bolt 2 bolts on angles between the top tires and the tires in the ground.
4. Bolt the bridge at both ends onto the platform or other equipment it is connecting.
5. Cut or drill holes for drainage.

Materials:
15 car tires
44 bolts and nuts

Tools:
Spade
Drill
Craft knife
Spanner

If you like this element, please check out these elements below as well:
Wonky Wood Climber
Basket Swing
Swing Seat Simple Soft
Swing Seat Flat Woven

Disclaimer:

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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 skill methods.

About Playground Ideas:
Playground Ideas is an Australian non-profit organisation that equips anyone, anywhere to build a stimulating space for play using only local materials, tools, and skills. Through our open-source website and DIY plans, we have supported over 2,147 communities in 143 countries to build play spaces, impacting over 1,000,000 children.

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Music Credits (YouTube Audio Library):
Show your Love by Otis McDonald
Raw Deal by Gunnar Olsen
Cielo by Huma-Huma