How To Make A Slide Out Of Sheet Metal

Make side rails out of 4 by 4 lumber.

How to make a slide out of sheet metal. Cut the ends of two 2 by 4 boards at 45 degree angles using a saw so when they are placed on the ground they stand at an incline this is. Best i came up with was a large piece of sheet metal over a wooden support with sanded wood trex something over the edges to form sides and to keep the edges from slicing hands. Subscribe my channel for more new videos. I had though of doing something similar once.

Cover the raw edges with a 1 by 2 piece of lumber. Pound on the back of the screwdriver with a hammer to puncture the metal and create an opening for the tin snips. Wrap the rails in sheet metal making sure the sheet metal is tucked under the rails for safety. A slide can be made of most anything that has a degree of slickness if you will.

For dimension and more informat. Punch a starter hole for a circular cutout with a straight blade screwdriver. Sure a person could run down to the store and buy a pre made slide but where is the adventure in that. Making a circular cutout in a duct is simple using the techniques shown in photos 5 and 6.

Extra bonus points if you add a wave to the underlying support. I hope you like this video. Bolt two 2 by 4 boards to the other end of the ladder frame to form a triangle. Cover the plywood with sheet metal.

Cut two 2 foot. Think of things like sheet metal masonite or plexiglas. How to build a metal slide for a playground. Cut the sheet metal to size with tin snips.

Make it long enough to tuck under the plywood on both ends to prevent sharp edges from hurting the kids who play on the slide.