Assembling a Cedar Playhouse / Playset; Backyard Discovery Skyfort 3
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- In this video I attempt to assemble a Backyard Discovery Skyfort 3 playset. It is cedar construction with two slides! One is a tube slide wow!. What could go wrong? This is a brief outline that may help you assembly your play set /swing set. It includes a few tips, tricks and things to avoid along the way. I included a product link to the item I purchased below. This is an affiliate link and I will receive a small commission if you purchase the item.
Backyard Discovery Skyfort Playset:
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Speed Square:
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Raising / Leveling the Area / Ground:
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Thanks for the video! It’s always great to see someone else do it first. Starting ours next week. Much appreciated.
You are welcome! Organization is key, to creating a seamless project. I walked around a lot searching for different pieces and parts before I discovered it. Thanks for watching and best of luck on the assembly! You'll be the hero in your children's eyes! 👍😁
@@FlatThunder You are so correct. And oh, the hardware…. 😂
You sir, are going to heaven. Thank you.
Thanks! I think anyone willing to purchase and assemble one of these will likely be joining me (if I ever make it). Thanks for watching and building a fun playset for your kids! 👍😁
Thanks! I will be building this soon. I appreciate you taking your time to show the build. I wish the best to you and your family.
Thank you so much for helping support the channel! It takes a lot of effort to record and produce these videos. Ask any questions you may have and I will try my best help answer them. You are about to have some really happy children! Best of luck on the build and thanks for watching! 👍😁
I like your idea of using a square whether or not it is in the instructions.
I am set in stone to start next weekend, wish me luck, I have watched this video 10 times today,lol, thanks for making it
You are welcome! Feel free to ask any questions and I can try to answer them to the best of my ability. Your kids will think you are a hero! Happy Building and thanks for watching! 👍😁
Assembly for this starts 0800 tomorrow morning. Thanks for the heads up and tips! I’ll definitely watch this video as I complete my build. Thank you
You're welcome! I'm excited for the little ones looking forward to a new playset. My Daughter loves this thing! Best of luck on the build and thanks for watching! 👍😁
Thank you for posting!! We will begin assembling our grandsons tomorrow! We did a smaller one before and definitely organization of pieces was a key! 🤞
You are welcome! I'm sure you can accomplish this without many issues. Thanks for watching and sharing! You will be the #1 Grandparents in the neighborhood! 👍😁
So, I just finished building this and will answer a few common questions and give tips.
First off, at the start there are so many bags of hardware and so many pieces of wood that I suggest you take out all pieces and organize them if possible.
Secondly, make use of their given tools. There is a useful plastic measuring guide and a stop tip for screws that will save you time
Lastly, pay attention to the details of the manual. So many parts where they need to be facing one direction or it says to make sure the .25 inch longer side faces one direction, which was tough to eyeball
Overall, it took 30-40 hours with mostly me, but help on parts that require a second person. If you have someone who wants to help a little, give them the tube slide as a task because it took forever.
Agreed the tube slide really threw me for a loop.... Thanks for watching and sharing! 👍😁
I can't believe you made it thru the tube slide! Hey, you should consider adding those screw in earth anchors to keep that thing in place, especially the A-frame on the end.
Hi Chuck! I agree it needs some anchors on the A Frame or she will walk all over with the swings installed. I believe the kit has some hidden anchors left in the box. Me Too! I had to safety test it at least one round! I was surprised how smooth it was! Thanks for watching 👍😁
Soooo sweet to see her help you!!! 😁 Looked like a nice day to assemble it. I see you got a drone! Great job Andy!! 🙂👍
She is daddy's little helper! The weather was perfect, but a little on the toasty side. Thanks for watching my old friend! 👍😁
We had a very similar model and it was nice watching you build yours. Dude, that tube slide is a pain in the butt. I'm on day 3 tomorrow and hope to be done with it. 🤞🤞
The tube slide was definitely the most confusing part of the instructions! You can do it! Thanks for watching and being your children's hero. 👍😁
We just got one like this. I appreciate the content. You did a great job
Thanks you! Good luck on the assembly process. You will be a hero in your kids eyes! Thanks for watching! 👍😁
Thanks for taking the time to do this video. Great job. About to start assembly now. God help me! Ha.
You're welcome! The first time your kids smile and laugh while playing on it will make it all worth it! My kids love this thing. Happy Building and thanks for watching! 👍😁
Husband and friend are on day two of this build. Your video was helpful on what to lookout for. Hoping it is completed today, our 3yo is chomping at the bit to go down the “swide” he saw in the garage!
That's awesome! I just took a ride down the 'swide' with my 3 year old earlier today. She thanked me for building it 😁. I'm sure your kids will love it and I'm happy I was helpful. Thanks for watching 👍😁
What box that have the manual in it? I just bought but want to open all the boxes. Thank you
@@ekinzhung5630 sorry I don't remember which box. I think it is in one of the thicker longer rectangular boxes from the video footage. Best of luck on the assembly process! Thanks for watching 👍😁
Awesome video! Thank you!
Welcome! 👍😁
Nice video 👍🏾 great music
Thanks and thanks for watching! 👍😁
Another good video well you had help with that one 👍 👏
Thanks Donnie! She might lose a few bolts, but she's the best helper I could ask for! Thanks for watching! 👍😁
My husband with some help, has been working a week now, but in winter and only had a few hours.
It's a challenge! Hopefully some of my tips prove to be helpful. Thank you for making some kids Christmas extra special! They'll love it! 👍😁
Just bought a house that has one of these in the backyard… they did not Re stain it over the years (it will rot so keep on that every year) and needless to say it’s going to be replaced. Not looking forward to building this. 😅
I will be Thompson Water sealing this unit before this winter..... Happy building and thanks for watching! 👍😁
did you consider adding the adhesive to all the wood on wood areas ? like all the wall slats? Just asking if set feels loose I saw that on some reviews
I only added it on the stairs and, I believe, the roof sheeting. I think it could be added anywhere on the assembly without much issue. The difficult part is it's messy and it will squeeze out at the joints. Thanks for watching! 👍😁
Is there a list of all the tools you used for the project? Or extra things you would recommend outside of what the directions suggest?
I don't remember if I discussed any specialty tools outside of the directions in the video. I think some tips are in the video relating to tools. You will need a cordless clutched drill driver with the correct torq bits. Get multiple torq bits as I broke several on this build. A manual ratchet that can drive torq headed screws will be helpful on the ones that are difficult to drive. I prefer to use a larger speed square for ease of operation. I also drove some of the hex screws with the cordless drill, so get a socket adapter. Bring some organization and patience! Thanks for watching! 👍😁
Love it!
You'll have to test it out sometime. Thanks for watching! 👍😁
How much did you tighten the nuts and bolts around the tube slide? I noticed cracks in two of the sections, but I’m not sure if I overtightened or if they were there already. Last thing I have to do, just waiting now for the replacement pieces to be delivered!
I only used a 1/4" drive ratchet and tightened them by feel. If they are too tight it will promote cracking during thermal expansion / weathering. Make sure you have the metal support rings in position. The instructions on this curvy tube were a little tricky. Thanks for watching! 👍😁
Hi mate, thanks This is going to help a Lot. Can I ask what square you used as this will be a crucial tool ?
I added a link to a speed square I would purchase in the description, the one shown in the video was received as a gift years ago and it is an off brand. Thanks for watching and best of luck on the build! Your kids will think you are a super hero once it is complete! 👍😁
Speed Square: amzn.to/4aoPOsK
Thanks for sharing! I’m “researching” (procrastinating) on assembling this right now. How many hours total do you think this assembly took?
You're welcome! It took two full 12-14 hour working days, plus a couple extra hours, for me to complete. The extra was the finishing touches; anchors and rubber mulch. Thanks for watching and best of luck on the assembly! 👍😁
Watched the whole thing just to see how the little cove and swing attaches to the side and you skipped that part
Oops, I can snap a photo of the tube attachment if that's helpful. The tube slide was extra confusing. Thanks for watching! 👍😁
How many days was this build
Two 12-14 hour days, approximately.
So I'm working on the swing piece and I can't get those lock nuts to tighten down at all which leads me to believe there has to be something else that's supposed to be there
Any suggestions
On the metal brackets of the A-Frame? I had a similar issue. I removed each barrel nut and bolt (one at a time) threaded them together free hand and ensured they screwed in while out of the swing set. Try using a bench vise to hold the barrel nut while performing this operation. It takes a lot of torque. It's either paint or an intended interference. I could not tighten them without this step. Good luck on the assembly! I'm sitting in the fort now! Thanks for watching. 👍😁
Do you happen to know that type of screws came with the kit for assembly? Like T25 or just standard Phillips
Sorry, I meant to measure them yesterday but got sidetracked. They are a combination of different drivers. The main bits are torque style and require a lot of force. I broke multiple in the assembly process. Thanks for watching 👍😁
What’s the length and the width of this
Physical playset approximately 19' 6" wide (tube slide to end swing support) x 16' deep (straight slide end to rear steps). Thanks for watching 👍😁
Man I could use a reply quickly we are in the middle of building ours now and we went to put in the pre-assembled floor panels and they are not lining up at all with the floor slats we are considering just starting new holes in the floor panels because no matter what way we flip them It’s still off quite a bit
It could be they are flipped or configured incorrectly. I had to drill new holes in several of my planks because some of the support boards warped. Drill new holes to match the centerline of support boards underneath. It shouldn't hurt the planks. Thanks for watching and best of luck on finishing the build! 👍😁
@@FlatThunder we ended up just moving every single floor board holes over half an inch for every single one because the floor brace board weren’t lined up with the pilot holes pre drilled so we just did it our own way floor is done now we’re doing the brackets and beams also having trouble there too
@@brodyrichard263 that's how I would have fixed it. The posts on top of the deck are difficult because they can be rotated the wrong way. I had to redo a few of mine more than once. You got this! 👍😁
Great video!!! Thank you! How long did it take you to assemble? My husband and I will complete this job together.
Thanks! Two full 12-14 hour days were required for the assembly process shown in the video. I still need to install anchors, hang the swings and bed the area with rubber mulch. Total to complete start to finish ~36-40 hours. Thanks for watching and best of luck on the assembly! 👍😁
@@FlatThunder awesome thanks so much! We pick up the swing set tomorrow, and plan to just dive right in!😅 please make of video of how you decide to lay your mulch around the swing set. We’re thinking about possibly doing that as well! Thanks for an awesome video!
Also, how did you determine which part was the front of the set before it was completed? I want our set to face our sliding doors, but I’m not sure how I will know if the front is facing me or not😂😂.
@@tiffanygianino5998 Hi Tiffany! If you look at the larger 4x4 posts one has a metal name plate affixed to it. I also 'think' this is the longest single post of the main structure. When facing the front of the playset; looking at the straight slide and rock wall. The post mentioned will be the front corner, closest to you, with the metal plate facing the right towards the swing set area. I opted for some rubber mulch. I still need to complete the area, but so far I have the mulch around any fall points of the fort ie slide exits, rock wall and ladder areas. It's fantastic, but expensive. Stay positive and patient and you will tackle this project with ease! Thanks for watching 👍😁
@@FlatThunder you’ve been such a huge help!!! Thanks so much!!!
I bid to put one in professionally, so this helps.
It took me around 30 hours, give or take, to fully assemble this unit. Organization is your friend. Thanks for watching! 👍😁
How did you get the roof screwed in so easily? I can’t get a good angel on the screw and keep stripping the screws
You got the right idea, it's all about obtaining the correct angle for maximum screw engagement. I think I also used construction adhesive on the slats. Use a clutched screw gun to avoid over torquing. The wood is soft cedar. Thanks for watching and happy building! 👍😁
@@FlatThunder Much appreciated!
Oi bruv, What model clutched screw gun did you use? And any other specific model tools for this job you'd recommend? I need to buy some stuff. Thanks mate!
@@private1321 I use DeWalt branded cordless power tools, but any equivalent clutched drill / screwdriver should work. Get an assortment of bit's for it too. I think I broke a few drivers on this project. That is the main tools required aside from a few basic hand tools; maybe a couple hand wrenches and a ratchet. Thanks for watching! 👍😁
So I apparently went wrong somewhere. Not sure where but not all of the holes for the deck are lining up. Do you think it’ll be ok if I drill the holes that line up, then make my own wholes for the rest?
Tiffany I had a few holes that were misaligned on my build too. You could try flipping the board set, end for end, for a potential better fitment. Drilling new holes is better than missing the board or splitting the wood from being too close to an edge. Happy building! 👍😁
@@FlatThunder thank you. The holes going around the parameter aligned just fine, but going the ones going down the middle did not, so my husband made new holes. I think things should go smoothly now. Is there anything else really troubling from here on out that I should be prepared for? I know the tube slide is time consuming, I think we got that figured out though!! Thanks!!
@@tiffanygianino5998 that's great! The tube slide was confusing, but doable if you study the pictures closely. I recently installed all the ground anchors. Those were troublesome due to my rocky soil. The best method I found is to pound a rod or screwdriver, the same diameter as the base rod diameter of the anchor, into the ground first. This creates a pilot hole and lets you know if a large obstruction is in the way. You inquired about how I bedded the area. Check out my Facebook and or Instagram page. I will have a few pictures posted in the next few days. Your kids are going to love this play set! Cheers 👍😁
@@FlatThunder awesome!!! Thanks for the info! So the rest is pretty smooth sailing until it’s time to anchor? We have most of the bordering completed, so now we’re pretty much filing the gaps with the boards. Can’t wait to have this thing finished!!!! I’ll be looking out for how you bed the area on Facebook? Is your name the same?
@@tiffanygianino5998 easy pezzy! Yes, check or search Flat Thunder on insta or FB. Cheers, 😁
I just bought one. Gotta put it together on Christmas eve, it's gonna be 11 degrees in Ga. I'm worried we're not gonna get it done. How long did it take you?
Someone's going to have a great Christmas! It will take more than a full day to complete. Merry Christmas and thanks for watching! 👍😁
What was your method for putting the crows nest up? Did you stand on the deck and reach around to it, or did you use a ladder? Thanks!
I believe I balanced it on top of the swing beam via a ladder and then achieved the final position by reaching thru the opening on top. It was a little tricky getting it over the swing beam. I was partially laying on it to get it to pop into position. Watch your fingers! Also pro tip throw that picket guide away. I tried to use it and confused myself. Ended up removing and repositioning the railing vertical bars in the crows nest. Oopsie! Nothing beats a tape measure and a square! Happy Building 👍😁
@@FlatThunder awesome!!! Thanks!!❤️
Can you comment on the status of the wood after 9 months? My concern with buying one is the quality of the wood and how long it will last. I'd love to build one for my girls though.
Build it! They are only little for a short time.... It shows some signs of wear in high traffic areas. I believe the wood will withstand the weather, but the stain will need to be touched up. I did not do it this year, but plan to weather seal it with clear Thompson's before next winter. Probably will touch up the stain color every couple years. Thanks for watching! 👍😁
@@FlatThunder "They are only little for a short time..." Amen brother. That is my motivation. I got a different set but my motivation to get it assembled is how quickly my boy will grow up. Hope everything works out well for you and great video!
@@JAG777 everything is going well. I was playing in the playset this evening and even took a slide with the kids! Nothing better than spending quality time with your kids. I hope you get to enjoy the playset with them as much as possible. Cheers! 👍😁
the straight slide didn't come with it?
It was a separate loose piece of the package. They likely forget to include it in your shipment / pick up. It is part of the assembly. Thanks for watching and good luck finding it! 👍😁
How much is it
In the $2k USD price range. I don't remember the exact amount, but I think my purchase price was around $2200. Thanks for watching! 👍😁
$1600 at Sam’s club 😎
Your wife's a lucky woman. Unfortunately, my wife chose poorly and when I start building this next week, I'm sure it'll turn out janky
I read this one to her and she laughed..... Thanks! It was a challenging project due to the number of pieces and the tube slide was a real head scratcher. Thanks for watching and best of luck on the assembly! 👍😁