Diy Balance Beam Legs

They are designed to be long enough that additional vertical legs can be added in the future if a higher beam is desired.

Diy balance beam legs.

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. Use a minimum of 3 legs. Purchase the required lumber from your local hardware supplier. Both girls began competing with a local gymnastics club.

Instructions cut your 2x4 wood into 1 foot sections for the legs. Making the beam 1. One in the center and then one on each end. Instead i came up with the idea to make a balance beam for my little gymnastic girls.

Attach the 2x4 s to the 8 foot beam. To build the balance beam you will need six 8 foot 2. Drill pocket holes into each of you 2x4 1 foot sections. Center and secure your 15 inch pieces to the 24 inch pieces.

Legs were coated with wood glue and screwed onto the bottom of the balance beam itself. First build the legs. How to build a raised balance beam for 60. Glue up some 2x4 s and attach some legs and boom.

Glue the six 8 feet 2 4 m wood. From watching olympic gymnast simone biles on the television to running flipping and twirling all around our living room my girls love everything gymnastics. A good friend of mine approached me about making a balance beam. 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.

You will only need 3 5 of these. Wash the entire surface area of each wood piece. I used a drill and a staple gun but already had those things on hand. Click thumbnail to view full size sanding one of the legs.

I was so happy to take my plans to menards and find out that all of these materials only cost 30. Submitted by anonymous not verified on thu 01 31 2019 14 49.