Diy outdoor balance beam

DIY Balance Beam - The Chirping Moms

Ever since we went to the circus this spring the cowgirls have wanted a tight rope {yes one way up in the air}...ha ha yeah right, that's not happening {at least one of the cowgirls has received my coordination}. We compromised with a balance beam. They were on board {yay, much safer}. The hubs is such a softy and can't tell the girls no {I on the other hand do it all the time} so he whipped it out in no time {less than a half hour from start to finish} here is a quick photo tutorial of what…

Follow these easy steps and keep kids and pets entertained outdoors with this DIY backyard obstacle course that includes ramps and balance beams.

My daughter has been doing gymnastics for the last year. She really wants to improve to go up a level and in order to improve she needs to practice. One of the two pieces of gym equipment she has been asking for was a balance beam. Sturdy balance beams start around $180-$200 on the web. I couldn’t find any nearby on Craigslist. During my research, I’ve figured we can build a gymnastics balance beam that stays low and is used for simple practices. Materials: 2 4x4x8 wood 1 piece uncut1 piece…

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We spend a lot of time in our back yard. I am always looking for fun outdoor toys. When we are at the park, Maggie & Alex love to walk around the perimeter of the park & "balance" on the ledge. I decided I wanted to try & make them a balance beam for the yard. I was going to just buy a piece of wood, but wanted something a little sturdier & higher off the ground. With my husbands help, we came up with a great balance beam for the girls. He put it all together for them & even spray painted it…

We showcase Rockwell's 20v Drill Driver and show how to build a balance beam for $30. Super simple instructions and makes the perfect gift for a child.

A good friend of mine approached me about making a balance beam. Seemed easy enough. Glue up some 2×4’s and attach some legs and boom! Balance beam! But as I got into it I began to realize there was going to be a kid jumping up and down on this thing repeatedly, so I wanted it to be sturdy and safe. So this is how I did it.

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We're lucky to have lots of playgrounds in walking distance, but there's one that my kids would choose over the others 9 times out of 10. It doesn't have the biggest slide, and it's not the newest or fanciest. Instead, it's one with plenty of dirt, big logs and rocks to jump off, a tunnel that looks like a fallen tree,

Easy DIY balance beam with some height for about $10. (2) 2x4's cut 6 ft (buy 8ft pieces) the additional 2 2ft (3) or (6)for additional sturdiness 8 inch pieces. Plywood cut 2ft wide and 6inches across. 21/2 and 3 inch wood screws. Sand edges smooth. Attach legs to one 2x4 with 3inch screws and then attach 2x4's to each other with 21/2 screws. Attach base and done.

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This post will show you how to build a DIY balance beam for your toddlers to enjoy in the backyard! This is a simple and inexpensive project to bring joy!