Playsets : ideas and plans for play structures

Chapter 1 Great Places to Play	p. 4
Groundcovers and Edging	p. 6
Accessories	p. 8
Ladders, Bridges, and Steps	p. 10
Swings	p. 12
Climbing Walls	p. 14
Playhouses	p. 16
Playing with a Theme	p. 18
Chapter 2 Planning	p. 20
Assessing Your Needs	p. 22
Buying Components for Your Structure	p. 24
Choosing a Site	p. 26
Playing Safe	p. 28
Building with Kids	p. 31
Chapter 3 Projects	p. 32
Sandbox with Built-In Toy Box	p. 34
A Sandbox to Wade In	p. 40
Teeter-Totter	p. 46
Kid-Scale Picnic Table	p. 52
Simple Swing Set	p. 58
Swing Under Cover	p. 64
A Kid's Retreat	p. 78
High-Rise Playhouse	p. 92
Fort Frolic	p. 108
Cottage Playhouse	p. 128
Chapter 4 Tool and Materials	p. 142
Shovels, Rakes, and Augers	p. 144
Layout and Measuring Tools	p. 146
Carpentry Hand Tools	p. 148
Power Saws	p. 150
Drilling and Shaping Tools	p. 151
Cordless Tools	p. 152
Safety Equipment	p. 153
Accessories	p. 154
Brushes and Rollers	p. 155
Buying Lumber	p. 156
Making a Selection	p. 158
Fasteners and Hardware	p. 160
Framing Connectors	p. 162
Chapter 5 Techniques	p. 164
Measuring and Marking	p. 166
Using a Hammer and Saw	p. 168
Nailing	p. 170
Driving Screws	p. 172
Fastening with Bolts	p. 174
Gluing and Clamping	p. 175
Joinery and Carpentry	p. 176
Basic Woodworking Joints	p. 178
Laying Out Posts	p. 180
Applying Finish	p. 184
Glossary	p. 186
Index	p. 188
Resources	p. 191