Diy Balance Beam Legs

Center and secure your 15 inch pieces to the 24 inch pieces.

Diy balance beam legs.

Mark the center of the 24 inch pieces the bottom bases. I used a drill and a staple gun but already had those things on hand. Glue the six 8 feet 2 4 m wood. To build the balance beam you will need six 8 foot 2.

They are designed to be long enough that additional vertical legs can be added in the future if a higher beam is desired. Instead i came up with the idea to make a balance beam for my little gymnastic girls. You will only need 3 5 of these. Drill pocket holes into each of you 2x4 1 foot sections.

Glue up some 2x4 s and attach some legs and boom. Use soap water and a washcloth sponge or coarse brush to scrub the. Use a minimum of 3 legs. Both girls began competing with a local gymnastics club.

Secure with decking screws from the bottom. 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. Click thumbnail to view full size sanding one of the legs. Instructions cut your 2x4 wood into 1 foot sections for the legs.

Legs were coated with wood glue and screwed onto the bottom of the balance beam itself. 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. From watching olympic gymnast simone biles on the television to running flipping and twirling all around our living room my girls love everything gymnastics. I was so happy to take my plans to menards and find out that all of these materials only cost 30.

Making the beam 1. Attach the 2x4 s to the 8 foot beam. Wash the entire surface area of each wood piece. A good friend of mine approached me about making a balance beam.

How to build a raised balance beam for 60. Purchase the required lumber from your local hardware supplier.