Build A Sheet Metal Slide

In a similar vein think about melamine or a section of old kitchen counter top.

Build a sheet metal slide.

Extend the sheet metal slightly further than the length of the slide and bend it around under the plywood. 1 4 cold rolled steel plate one piece 7 x42. Mine is a little different because it is all metal. 1 4 inch 0 6 cm steel plate with bracing will enable you to bend 14 gauge galvanized steel sheet metal in lengths up to about 3 feet 0 9 m which is the size and specification for the project described in this article.

I needed to put a drawer on my welding cart and thought what better thing to make as my first instructa. Also add a metal tube at the top of the hole above the slide itself for the child to hold onto before sliding down. Screw the sheet metal down into the plywood using an electric screwdriver. Paint the wooden structure of the slide into a bright color to match the brightly colored plastic slope element.

Cover the raw edges with a 1 by 2 piece of lumber. Cut the sheet metal to size with tin snips. How to make a metal drawer. In this instructable i will be showing you how to make a metal drawer for whatever you need.

Select materials that will be strong enough for your needs. 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. Treat the wooden surface of the structure with wood primer and wood paint of your choice.

Think of things like sheet metal masonite or plexiglas. Measure the height of the slide frame incline and its width with a tape measure. Here are some materials used to build this particular brake. Sheet goods are nice in many ways because they diminish the fastener problem as they can be glued down.

Wrap the rails in sheet metal making sure the sheet metal is tucked under the rails.