Today's Deere project, tree house

[plastikosmd]

Didn't feel like hammering wood today. Moved it all under cover w the deere and forks, due to snow coming tomorrow then did some light grading w the oliver

To get it back on deere topic, here is a pic. Amazing the power of the 448 hoe. Popping some rocks to make a wall and skidding them. I need a longer chain for this rock as I couldn't store the hoe and drag rock as 2 things cannot occupy the same space! I often thought about a thumb but frankly for big things like these rocks, it would be in the way

Sled is about 4x6 for reference

 

[tornadowatchranch]

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/projects/139822-utility-pole-fort-begun-pics-2.html

Looks a lot like the one I built...only bigger.

T

 

[plastikosmd]

nice, i plan to roof the square section, although i planned the stairs wrong, will be on the downhill size of the roof, o well. gonna get wet
the triangle section will have fencing like yours between the square and triangle to keep the kids out of it, that will be an open fall to the ground as i plan to have the zip line and climbing wall there. thx for the pics!

 

[plastikosmd]

Climbing wall and overhang done

 

[EddieWalker]

That climbing wall looks like it's going to be impressive!!! I would add some 2x6's to the center, or divide it into thirds to keep the wall boards straight over time. Probably screw in a 2x4 flat to the inside of the wall, then add the 2x6 to the edge of the 2x4 to create a L shape

 

[plastikosmd]

thank you, ya, plan to add bracing just getting it up atm. frankly I have never used a climbing wall or any type of rope/gear/harness stuff so it will be a learning experience

 

[Thall303]

A work of art in the woods !

 

[tornadowatchranch]

I had trouble getting the wire fencing to stretch tight. What I ended up doing was putting it up and then taking a pliers and twisting the wires about 45 degrees each in the direction I wanted the fence tighter. After a bunch of twisting in multiple spots it tightened right up. I can take pics if you want. Send me a pm if you do as I am not on this forum much.

If I was doing it over I would also raise the bottom of the fence about 2 inches off the floor. Leaves blow in every fall and then I have to go sweep them out. I figure wet leaves will promote faster wood rot.

Good luck with your project.

 

[teg]

I had trouble getting the wire fencing to stretch tight. What I ended up doing was putting it up and then taking a pliers and twisting the wires about 45 degrees each in the direction...

You have posted photos of it... there is a row twisted on both sides.
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