Diy Balance Beam Legs

To build the balance beam you will need six 8 foot 2.

Diy balance beam legs.

Legs were coated with wood glue and screwed onto the bottom of the balance beam itself. Instead i came up with the idea to make a balance beam for my little gymnastic girls. One in the center and then one on each end. Drill pocket holes into each of you 2x4 1 foot sections.

Glue the six 8 feet 2 4 m wood. Use a minimum of 3 legs. First build the legs. I used a drill and a staple gun but already had those things on hand.

From watching olympic gymnast simone biles on the television to running flipping and twirling all around our living room my girls love everything gymnastics. Wash the entire surface area of each wood piece. You will want to line up and position the 15 inch piece flush with the edge of each of the 24 inch bases see below. Purchase the required lumber from your local hardware supplier.

Center and secure your 15 inch pieces to the 24 inch pieces. They are designed to be long enough that additional vertical legs can be added in the future if a higher beam is desired. A good friend of mine approached me about making a balance beam. I was so happy to take my plans to menards and find out that all of these materials only cost 30.

Secure with decking screws from the bottom. Use soap water and a washcloth sponge or coarse brush to scrub the. Balance beam bb8 12 padded suede 8 foot balance beam tan with 12 riser legs read what customers say about this beam this balance can ensure both the comfort and safety as it comes with a wood construction. Making the beam 1.

How to build a raised balance beam for 60. Mark the center of the 24 inch pieces the bottom bases. You will only need 3 5 of these. Glue up some 2x4 s and attach some legs and boom.

Instructions cut your 2x4 wood into 1 foot sections for the legs. Click thumbnail to view full size sanding one of the legs.