Wash the entire surface area of each wood piece.
Diy outdoor balance beam.
Professional balance beams are manufactured using a variety of synthetic material in addition to wood.
Making a balance beam.
Next build the balance beam base.
Remember to measure twice and cut once.
I used deck screws for this because they eliminate the need.
Use a jump rope or long rope to create a balance beam line.
Purchase the required lumber from your local hardware supplier.
I purchased an outdoor sponge padding.
Making the beam 1.
Begin by making your lumber cuts using your miter saw.
To build the balance beam you will need six 8 foot 2.
4 pieces of 7 4 1 wood 3 yards soft padding.
Keep the small remaining piece.
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Generally a professional beam is approximately 16 feet long 4 inches.
2 4x4x8 wood 1 piece uncut 1 piece cut in 2 pieces of 2 4 pieces of 10.
Use this beam at no real risk of you toddler falling and getting hurt.
I read an article at balanced and barefoot about the importance of getting the kids moving and why they fidget.
Glue the six 8 feet 2 4 m wood.
Safety gloves glasses miter saw jigsaw chalk line tape measure spirit level carpentry pencil drill machinery and drill bits.
Make the balance beam lines bend and curve to really challenge balance.
Keep the small remaining piece.
This is a simple diy balance beam for toddlers to practice balancing which is a major gross motor skill for every toddler and preschooler to learn.
For the legs we used 2 4 s.
I was so happy to take my plans to menards and find out that all of these materials only cost 30.
Use sticks and twigs to make a balance beam in the grass.
However since we are building one for home use or at best for practice we will concentrate on making a beam with a pure wooden base.
Use soap water and a washcloth sponge or coarse brush to scrub the.
Skip the chalk and make a balance beam with the cracks that are already in the sidewalk or driveway.
Diy balance beams instead i came up with the idea to make a balance beam for my little gymnastic girls.