



Eastern Jungle Gym Easy 1-2-3 A-Frame 2 Brackets for Swing Set with All Mounting Hardware, Green
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carl gerhardt
> 24 hourThis is simple to install on main beam, sturdy, will last a long time.
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TC
> 24 hourOverall these are good if you want something heavy duty. These do include hex bolts. I have seen some reviews saying not right bolts but they are correct. I purchased the additional middle extender and used 4x6x8 rather than 6ft. When you account for how much space the bracket takes up on the 4x6 it makes more sense if you have the space to go to 16ft in length. I am waiting on one more swing and I’m putting a large saucer swing at end. The other reason I went to 8ft is because this would make a great change over later to add a nice hammock! The only call out is all the 4x4 uprights slipped right in with ease. The 2 4x6x8 needed some shaving down and a little sanding. I put this up myself with zero help. You will need an adjustable ladder to accomplish alone. Start on the 4x6 mounting first. Once those are on measure and mount swing hardware. Then start with the 4x4’s. Get 2 on and lift up the swing having ladder near you. Slide ladder under opposite end to hold the swing up. It was fairly easy from there.
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martin kolakowski
> 24 hourGood price , perfect for doing swing project and super heavy .
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wat3rdog
> 24 hourOpted for 10 ft 4x4s which gave me around 9 ft of clearance to remove my truck shell. Needed a way to remove my top. Straps for now. Will be using rope pulleys to then lower and store out of the way. Large swing on order for dual purpose use. Thinking about building another for the smaller kiddos.
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Miranda Hunsucker
> 24 hourEasy to install and so far so good in the west Texas winds
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Kelvin McLaughlin
> 24 hourThese are amazing.
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Simple, yet complicated.
> 24 hourI had two problems. The first was just a mistake, I was sent a single bracket when I ordered the set of 2. This was resolved through an return, but I had to hassle with sending one of the brackets back. Im surprised there was not a better way to just have them send me a second bracket. I guess I should have called or chatted with Amazon rather than just creating a return. The second problem and one that other people have had from the reviews was getting the 4x6 through the end of the bracket. I bought a pressure treated 4x6x8 from Lowes to build the swing set. I was able to get both ends in the bracket, but it was very snug. I used a rubber mallet and a block of wood, the first side took quite a bit of hammering, but it went on with relatively no issues. The second side however, once the bracket was about 6 inches on I could not get it to budge with the mallet. It wasnt coming off either. I decide that the weight of the 4x6 would help me so I stood it on end, laid piece of 4x4 on the ground and repeatedly lifted and dropped the end hitting the 4x4 piece to prevent damaging the bracket or the concrete. I probably looked ridiculous, (but my kids thought I was pretty awesome haha). This worked very well until I got to the last 2 1/2 inches. At that point I hit another stopping point. Even dropping it like this would only move it millimeters. Of course at this point I realized maybe I should have done a little more prep, but the first one went on okay so I really thought I could get the second one on as well. Honestly, Im stuck right now. I want to get the 4x6 fully into the bracket, but Im trying to figure out how to do this with the last two inches. It wouldnt be that big of a deal, but I want the wood behind the full welded portion of the bracket to prevent any wear from twisting. Its probably okay honestly. Today Im going to try to get some oil through the bracket and see if that will get things moving again. So if you actually read this, take my advice and prep the end of the wood if its a snug fit (file/sand/chisel). It might seem like it will go on at first, but once you get it on, if its tight, its impossible to get off. Ill update my review if Im able to get it to work with the oil. Unfortunately with my schedule that will have to wait until closer to the weekend. Update: I was finally able to get the bracket all the way to the end of the beam. I first shot some oil into the back of the bracket and set the 4x6 up so that the end that had the oil was facing up allowing the oil to run down the seams between the 4X6 and the bracket. I then greased the remaining portion inside the bracket. I used a drill in the corners where I could see the 4x6 was rubbing against the bracket to relieve some of the pressure (but the drill bit only went so far). I waited for a few hours to let the oil settle in and then tried again. It still took an enormous amount of force, picking up and dropping the 4x6, but it started moving again. Im relieved I was able to get it to work, but yeah, this project was supposed to be easy!
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James s
> 24 hourI seen one guy post that they were machined poorly but slide onto treated wood no problem
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Crystal
> 24 hourAfter only two years with a playset from another company, (you know them over priced kits you buy with the flimsy wood) we tore it down and decided to build a DIY playset for our kids that would actually last. We knew we wanted to build a swing set separate from a playset. In making sure it was done right from the beginning, we read through the product specifications, questions and comments section beforehand to make sure we ordered the correct wood as part of our research. We bought our pressure treated wood from Lowes, 1-4×6 and 4-4×4×8s as their wood meets the same true measurement requirements. We are completely satisfied with our purchase and will purchase from them again in the future! The package arrived promptly and parts were in great condition, the wood fit perfectly! All in we spent less and have a stronger longer lasting swing than anything you could buy pre-manufactured. Seeing how easy this was, we are on to the play tower next! Doing it all DIY im the future!
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sarah harte
> 24 hourAdded this to our large solar array for some outside fun. Used Home depot Prowood pressure treated lumber. Went with a 12 foot 4x6 that is attached to an existing 6x6 and the other end is supported by 12 ft 4x4s buried into the ground about a foot. The top beam extends about 32 inches through the a frame bracket for the trapeze. The swings are a little tight with the two swings and I should have went with a 16 ft top beam. The bracket slid right onto the wood with no issues. I was expecting to have to plane the wood a bit based on reviews but that was not needed. Took maybe an hour to assemble and dig my holes to get it level. Seems to support my 200 lbs at full speed swinging no problem. The 6x6 is anchored in several hundred lbs of concrete though. You probably want anchors if you are building a free-standing frame.