Antique Tractors Forum

johndeerefan · Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 8:24 pm Post subject: Custom Kid Wood Playland

I started this project about 2 weeks ago. I decided I could use materials left over from building the house and build a custom playland a lot nicer, sturdier, and cheaper than the ones you buy from Lowes, Wal-Mart, or online. I figure I will end up with around $300-$400 in it, but it will be a lot better than the ones you buy for $1200-$2000. The entire structure is bolted together for easy disassembly so I can sell it when the kid outgrows it.

So, here is a couple of pictures from a week ago to start with. I built all pieces in the garage, then used the little Kubota with a front end loader to move them to this location. I then bolted all the different assemblies together and started putting on the siding. I now have all the siding completed, ladder installed, slide installed, window and door casings in, and the fascia boards on.

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Farm Collection - 1969 John Deere 4000 Diesel, 1956 John Deere 520, 1947 John Deere Model A, 1951 BF Minneapolis Moline, (2) IH 1086's, 2001 Kubota B7500.

Kidranger · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:08 am Post subject:

Nice job! Itll be a great fort or place to sleepover in. I had one that my neighbor built and didnt want- so pop went and brot it over to the backyard- we kept it for quite a few years , i never did sleep in it tho- was too hot in there- was before we thought of putting an ac unit in there i guess.

If we had still kept it, it woulda made a great storage shed for my spare tractor parts-lol!
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johndeerefan · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:20 pm Post subject:

Updated Pics

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Farm Collection - 1969 John Deere 4000 Diesel, 1956 John Deere 520, 1947 John Deere Model A, 1951 BF Minneapolis Moline, (2) IH 1086's, 2001 Kubota B7500.

bettyp · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 2:35 pm Post subject:

Good deal . Any child would love to play on that .
Looks great& strong
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petra79 · Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 2:43 am Post subject:

Very impressive. Keep up the nice work.
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1958 - Ford 861 Powermaster
1979 - A/C 712 Shuttle
1974 - A/C 712 Shuttle
Little Genius #8 single 16" on steel

johndeerefan · Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 12:29 pm Post subject:

It's actually finished now minus staining it. I'll post pics later this week.
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Farm Collection - 1969 John Deere 4000 Diesel, 1956 John Deere 520, 1947 John Deere Model A, 1951 BF Minneapolis Moline, (2) IH 1086's, 2001 Kubota B7500.

johndeerefan · Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 12:58 pm Post subject:

All finished except for staining. We are going to add more swing items as the boy grows. He is too young for most play sets.

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Farm Collection - 1969 John Deere 4000 Diesel, 1956 John Deere 520, 1947 John Deere Model A, 1951 BF Minneapolis Moline, (2) IH 1086's, 2001 Kubota B7500.

BigDaveinKY · Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 1:34 pm Post subject:

Looks great Tim, the youngin's should enjoy that for years to come. Wink

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petra79 · Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 8:44 pm Post subject:

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Ron

1958 - Ford 861 Powermaster
1979 - A/C 712 Shuttle
1974 - A/C 712 Shuttle
Little Genius #8 single 16" on steel