Just bought these and started working on this this past weekend. Shortened the bride part to 10 feet, and using 3 inch screws in most places which is strong enough for this build. Will be using something bigger for the bridge part though, probably lags. With a shorter bridge and not doing the whole side piece for the twisty slide we're looking around $800-900 or so for the lumber and screws, and this is using a 10% military discount, just in case someone was wondering what the cost of just building it's base costs. Also, the plans use a lot of 8 foot 2x6's, you can save money and waste by buying primarily 12 foot 2x6's and cutting them down
Also, this is not a 2 day project for a single person lol. That being said, we got about as far as this video goes in about 3-4 hours on day one with 2.5 people working (Dad is disabled so only has one good arm lol). This was helped going quicker by doing all of the cuts first using a mitre station and stop blocks to make quick repeated cuts, and having my dad mark out and pre drill holes where needed. Do all your cutting first then putting together the frames goes very quick. You don't need to predrill but it makes things easier and helps prevent cracking even more.
Tyler I like your videos and your projects are pretty cool,especially this swing set. My absolute favorite part is how you let your kids help and play while you work. No better way to get them involved and some great life lessons they will always remember. You're a pretty good Dad. Keep up the good work and the videos coming.
Tyler I love how the little ones want to help and be involved. Those are great lessons that are being learned right there. I miss those days but now I get to try again with the grandkids. Keep it up Dad.
Fist off, wow your grass! You can tell you live in not the South. Second, I started building this playground during Covid. It took 2 months to find all the lumber, then the kids and I started to build it and the HOA did not like the height... So knocked it over, spent months negotiating with the HOA, finally got a plan approved. One level but three towers wide, the third tower turned into a playhouse. Thanks for the plans! It took 48 weeks from when we first started to try to buy wood till done but it is awesome!
The one thing I love seeing on your videos, besides the build of course, I something I don't see. I never see your kids sitting on the couch with a phone or tablet in their little hands. Every video I see your kids in, they are out and about being active. Good job!!
Great job T. I loved the fact you got the kids and the whole family involved. At lease the kids won't become video Zombies!!! Families like yours is one thing that makes our country great and why I spent so much time in the Mid-East to help protect our country and keep it free. I THANK YOU!!!! for being the father and husband you are and an example to all of us.
You better score some daddy point with this one Ty. Fort Giannattasio is awesome. Love the comment from the little one at 15:20 "great job mam" when Mrs G rules the monkey bars. Looking forward to part 2
I love how the kids are involved in building it too. They'll remember that for ever. This is a great family project, that the kids will love for a long long time.
Just finishing my version of this playset. Awesome plans. Well done Tyler. The problem now is: my grandkids never want to leave! I'll have have my video up soon!
What state do you live in? You have not only beautiful kids, but a really nice patch of land. You and Jay Bates were my first ventures into woodworking. I learned so much from you two 'WoodStars'. Great family. Your reward is in the faces of your children.
Love the way that you have your kids out there running around. They will remember this much longer than they would remember some video game that they might otherwise have been playing.
This is amazing. You do awesome work. I watched both parts with my 3 year old and she’s excited to help me build it. All I need to do it purchase your plans. Keep up the great work!!!
Totally lucked out a) flat space in the yard for all that stuff (saved on prep) b) helpers big and small. You're little boy even had his choice of JDs to sit on for play driving. (Do I hear sponsor opportunity? HA). Well done. Looking forward to part 2.
I just bought your plans for the play set. Can’t wait to get it built for my boys over the next week! Thank you for putting so much detail into the plans too. It helps immensely!
Awesome build man! I love that you used all screws on this when you could have easily saved some money and used nails in many areas - going to make it last a lifetime!
I used structural screws on our (much smaller) playhouse/swingset, they're awesome. I was wondering about the screws on the joist hangers though. I've always seen those nailed in. Are you thinking nails would back out with weather exposure? Or just easier to standardize the fasteners?
Tyler you are great!!! I bought the plans and built it myself!! My kids are loving it!! Thanks for your project!! It was much more time than 36 hours though... it was a lot of work, but enjoyed every moment!! 👏👏👏👏 keep more projects coming!!
#epic swingset! I'm quite impressed it only took you 30 hours to construct this. I assembled a kit and it took 8+ hours with the help of my dad and a friend and yours is like 3 times the size!
Amazing build! I would have to colonize half of my neighbors yard to build this, but the idea I had in my head was similar to this with the bridge and monkey bars with the swings. That thing looks like it can withstand a tornado.
Dude, God Bless you and your Beautiful Family. I love working with wood and I honestly can say that, you do Great work. Keep it up, I sure do enjoy your channel.
Tyler, It looks great. I look forward to part 2. I couldn't tell if you spaced your decking boards out. Many years ago I did a deck and wish that I had left a little extra space between the decking boards for seasonal expansion. On recent projects I found just using some framing nails as spacers saved me a lot of time tightening and replacing deck boards at the end of each summer.
It is the greatest for sure , well done I liked the whole idea and the absolutely genius plan of the structure. So many kinds can play there and have fun . Congratulations to you (and the co workers Of course) keep be creative
Man, I wish this came out last year. I would have built it. I did something sort of similar but a bit smaller. The biggest difference, and problem for me would be my sloping lot. I just dug and poured piers on which to attach the 4x4's and build a level platform at a suitable height. I also put in a climbing wall a slide and stairs, and incorporated a cantilevered "deck" around the play house/fort.
Well I'll need space for this thing and an engineering degree to finish or start this build. My wife said I'm good at building other jobs but I'm not this good lol... one day fellas great job Tyler looks awesome
Beautiful place you have buddy and when you get done this swing set you'll need to build a tree fort in those trees there , with a sip line going to the swing set landing lol
Made my own design a little smaller, bridge to two 5’ platforms.. -just wanted to say it would probably cost 5k or more for this build with the price of lumber theses days. Looks great love the videos.
Ohh amazing.. im guessing you didn't anchor it to the ground right when you first started building it from the ground? Idk probably it be too heavy for it anyways 🤷 unless you did something different I would like to know please.
I know this is way after the fact, but is it okay to use the normal decking screws for the joist hangers like you show? I am building a tower vaguely similar to what you have done here and I want to make sure I am making it properly strong. Thanks!
Just bought these and started working on this this past weekend. Shortened the bride part to 10 feet, and using 3 inch screws in most places which is strong enough for this build. Will be using something bigger for the bridge part though, probably lags.
With a shorter bridge and not doing the whole side piece for the twisty slide we're looking around $800-900 or so for the lumber and screws, and this is using a 10% military discount, just in case someone was wondering what the cost of just building it's base costs.
Also, the plans use a lot of 8 foot 2x6's, you can save money and waste by buying primarily 12 foot 2x6's and cutting them down
Also, this is not a 2 day project for a single person lol. That being said, we got about as far as this video goes in about 3-4 hours on day one with 2.5 people working (Dad is disabled so only has one good arm lol). This was helped going quicker by doing all of the cuts first using a mitre station and stop blocks to make quick repeated cuts, and having my dad mark out and pre drill holes where needed. Do all your cutting first then putting together the frames goes very quick. You don't need to predrill but it makes things easier and helps prevent cracking even more.
It's so nice having your kids help out on the project. It's just so heartwarming.
Thanks....always good to hear!
Your kids are lucky to have a Dad like you.
Tyler I like your videos and your projects are pretty cool,especially this swing set. My absolute favorite part is how you let your kids help and play while you work. No better way to get them involved and some great life lessons they will always remember. You're a pretty good Dad. Keep up the good work and the videos coming.
Thanks David, glad you enjoy the videos. Kids are around and why I do this....they should be a part! Thanks for the sub!!
The little kids working together is about the best thing in this video. Well the cutest. Great video
Tyler I love how the little ones want to help and be involved. Those are great lessons that are being learned right there. I miss those days but now I get to try again with the grandkids. Keep it up Dad.
Thanks for the kind comment Gary! They love being out there so put them to work!
Fist off, wow your grass! You can tell you live in not the South. Second, I started building this playground during Covid. It took 2 months to find all the lumber, then the kids and I started to build it and the HOA did not like the height... So knocked it over, spent months negotiating with the HOA, finally got a plan approved. One level but three towers wide, the third tower turned into a playhouse. Thanks for the plans! It took 48 weeks from when we first started to try to buy wood till done but it is awesome!
All the best for children! Bravo. You are a Super Father.
You sure have a great crew helping you on this wonderful swing set. I bet the little ones couldn't wait for it to be finished.
Tom P I guess that's why the try to hurry up daddy. Cool thing..
Yep, they were excited and are very happy to have it now!
Nice job tyler!
Crying because I wanna do this 😭😭😭
God bless you. Such lucky kids.
Nice work! And what great memories with your kids...they will always remember when Dad built the swing set for them...outstanding!
Very nicely done my friend. And I love to see a dad working with his kids.
Thanks for watching and commenting!!
Great to see the family helping out!! Fantastic structure!
Thanks man!
The one thing I love seeing on your videos, besides the build of course, I something I don't see. I never see your kids sitting on the couch with a phone or tablet in their little hands. Every video I see your kids in, they are out and about being active. Good job!!
Am glad you appreciate seeing them Lynn!
great job Tyler, your kids will love it forever.
Great job T. I loved the fact you got the kids and the whole family involved. At lease the kids won't become video Zombies!!! Families like yours is one thing that makes our country great and why I spent so much time in the Mid-East to help protect our country and keep it free. I THANK YOU!!!! for being the father and husband you are and an example to all of us.
Thanks Dave! Comments like this keep us going.
I am looking forward to video number 2.
You better score some daddy point with this one Ty. Fort Giannattasio is awesome. Love the comment from the little one at 15:20 "great job mam" when Mrs G rules the monkey bars. Looking forward to part 2
Thanks Roy! Kids and everyone else that comes by has been loving it so far!
The little girl says "great job mom" not mam... Awesome build brother
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Super cool Tyler. That thing is a huge! What a great thing for the kids, and it looks like they were a big help building it too!
Thanks guy! You will have to come check it out one day!
I love how the kids are involved in building it too. They'll remember that for ever. This is a great family project, that the kids will love for a long long time.
Just finishing my version of this playset. Awesome plans. Well done Tyler. The problem now is: my grandkids never want to leave! I'll have have my video up soon!
By the way - cost of lumber way up in this past year. This build cost me $3,400!
What state do you live in? You have not only beautiful kids, but a really nice patch of land. You and Jay Bates were my first ventures into woodworking.
I learned so much from you two 'WoodStars'. Great family. Your reward is in the faces of your children.
Love the way that you have your kids out there running around.
They will remember this much longer than they would remember some video game that they might otherwise have been playing.
Looks Awesome Tyler ! Lucky Kids!
Ya, Tyler, we're gonna need you to go down the tubey slide.
Looks like so much fun!
It's a good time!
The monkey bars are a great way to connect towers. Cool Build!
And a bridge....don't forget about that!
This is amazing. You do awesome work. I watched both parts with my 3 year old and she’s excited to help me build it. All I need to do it purchase your plans. Keep up the great work!!!
Totally lucked out a) flat space in the yard for all that stuff (saved on prep) b) helpers big and small.
You're little boy even had his choice of JDs to sit on for play driving. (Do I hear sponsor opportunity? HA).
Well done. Looking forward to part 2.
Wonder if anyone from JD is watching!!
You always make the most amazing projects. And I love the level of family involvement. Can't wait for part 2.
Thanks!! Part two this week!
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Just bought the plans. Material gets delivered tomorrow. Pictures and comments to come. Cheers!
How'd it go?
How'd it go man?
After I saw the Towers go up I had a million ideas. Thanks for sharing. Great job with editing as well.
I just bought your plans for the play set. Can’t wait to get it built for my boys over the next week!
Thank you for putting so much detail into the plans too. It helps immensely!
How has your purchase of DIY plans worked out. Have you finished the project?
Great job Tyler. It looks great. I love having my kids help out building stuff when they can.
Supernice!!
I think mom and dad are going to enjoy it as much as the kids....
Yup!!
Nice. Hope I have enough room at our new house. Great to see you kids help with the build. Handsome kids
Thanks!!
Love it Tyler!!! Always enjoy the family atmosphere and your build flow!!!
Thanks man!
We bought the plans and built the set, great videos and plans, thanks!
Awesome build man! I love that you used all screws on this when you could have easily saved some money and used nails in many areas - going to make it last a lifetime!
Go big or go home!
I used structural screws on our (much smaller) playhouse/swingset, they're awesome. I was wondering about the screws on the joist hangers though. I've always seen those nailed in. Are you thinking nails would back out with weather exposure? Or just easier to standardize the fasteners?
I would think you could charge much more than 15 bucks for the plans! You're always providing at a great rate. Kudos, and well done on the build.
Want people to build it though! Thanks for watching Chris.
Your children, especially your daughter, make great helpers.
Yes they do, thanks for watching!
How cool is that. Best house in the neighborhood for sure.
Yessir!
Tyler you are great!!! I bought the plans and built it myself!! My kids are loving it!! Thanks for your project!! It was much more time than 36 hours though... it was a lot of work, but enjoyed every moment!! 👏👏👏👏 keep more projects coming!!
Kid's help, always brings love to the project..
Yep...thanks for watching!
#epic swingset! I'm quite impressed it only took you 30 hours to construct this. I assembled a kit and it took 8+ hours with the help of my dad and a friend and yours is like 3 times the size!
A guy at work got a kit, way smaller than this, and it took him about 18 hrs to assemble. I hope that people realize that! Thanks for watching Matt!
Beautiful Build!
Thanks man!
Just bought your plans lumber and accessories. Super excited to start this project. Wish me luck
Great job!! This is an excellent video setup for the project. Thanks.
So cool, wish I had room for such a castle! I love the QR code idea to link off to the video.
Thanks Josh!
Amazing build! I would have to colonize half of my neighbors yard to build this, but the idea I had in my head was similar to this with the bridge and monkey bars with the swings. That thing looks like it can withstand a tornado.
Superb build. Cant wait for part 2
Few days!!
Dude, God Bless you and your Beautiful Family. I love working with wood and I honestly can say that, you do Great work. Keep it up, I sure do enjoy your channel.
Thanks!!
Such a cool build Tyler! Already looking forward to part 2.
Thanks man!
Good gravy man! You may as well have Michelangelo come in and paint the ceiling. That's a great play house.
lol!
Envy of the neighborhood I bet! I can imagine that cordless miter saw was awesome on this build
It was the best tool for this build....the stand too!
I have that stand for my own miter saw and love it, very well done
Awesome build Tyler!!
I'm so jealous of your yard, that grass is fantastic! Oh and great project :)
Thanks man!!
Looks like you have a good labor force there!
Tyler, It looks great. I look forward to part 2. I couldn't tell if you spaced your decking boards out. Many years ago I did a deck and wish that I had left a little extra space between the decking boards for seasonal expansion. On recent projects I found just using some framing nails as spacers saved me a lot of time tightening and replacing deck boards at the end of each summer.
I put them right next to each other, have found in the past that they shrink down and never expand again.....natural gap in a few months!
Love your little helpers!
Thanks Margaret!
Man, that is one awesome swing set. Looking forward to part two.
Few more days!!
Tyler your video is perfect!!!
Great looking swing set!
Thanks Nathan!
Gotta love it when things go together as planned. Nice build man
Looking awesome man.
Your assistants are adorable.
Thanks!
Yes your work is awesome but those kids!! They’re so stinking cute. It’s amazing how helpful they are.
It is the greatest for sure , well done I liked the whole idea and the absolutely genius plan of the structure. So many kinds can play there and have fun . Congratulations to you (and the co workers
Of course) keep be creative
What a great video. Thank you DIY Tyler!!!
Thanks for watching Kevin!!
We can certainly tell where the kids got their good looks from. :-)
Yup....Fine mommy!
Great jobTyler... I watch all your videos and really enjoy your skills and presentation. Keep up the great work Sir!!!
Thanks Patrick!!
Awesome build looks really good
How tall is the upper deck? We are building a giant water slide for our pool that has a playset-like structure for the platform.
Awesome job Tyler! 👍
Thanks Fred!!
Man, I wish this came out last year. I would have built it. I did something sort of similar but a bit smaller. The biggest difference, and problem for me would be my sloping lot. I just dug and poured piers on which to attach the 4x4's and build a level platform at a suitable height. I also put in a climbing wall a slide and stairs, and incorporated a cantilevered "deck" around the play house/fort.
Sounds like the World's Second Greatest swing set to me!! lol
Just a perfect shed building guide
Hermoso proyecto, felicitaciones!!
Your little helpers are awesome. :D
Muy buenoooo! Greetings from Argentina!
you have to be in the good books for this, nice job
Well I'll need space for this thing and an engineering degree to finish or start this build. My wife said I'm good at building other jobs but I'm not this good lol... one day fellas great job Tyler looks awesome
You can do it....all easy cuts!!
Wonderful!
This is awesome! Shoot I want to play on it too!
Awesome work Tyler! I can't wait for part 2
Few more days!!
Definitely going to make something like this. Time to bring out my autocad.
Have plans on my website!
Beautiful place you have buddy and when you get done this swing set you'll need to build a tree fort in those trees there , with a sip line going to the swing set landing lol
Yup....my dad keeps telling me we need a zip line. I think the kids have enough to get hurt on!
Wow. Absolutely amazing - can't wait for part 2. I loved your little helpers :-)
Is that your backyard??? Wow!!
Aawww, you're kids are super cute 😊
Made my own design a little smaller, bridge to two 5’ platforms.. -just wanted to say it would probably cost 5k or more for this build with the price of lumber theses days. Looks great love the videos.
Loved the video. Don't have kids yet, but I loved the video!
Build one now or you won't have time!!
All the dislikes are people that have never build anything and thought you'd send them pre fabed play houses! That is one sweet build.
Amazing video!! I also love how you went through the entire process of this build and showed the work!
Looks good except in my climate it would blow over in high winds. i would put the posts in the ground. The flowering trees are nice, too.
Great job Tyler.... i'm your fans from Indonesia
What an awesome build, I'm buying this today which is going to be a whole lot better than buying one of those prefab kits
I would say your daughter is pretty good helper
She very much is, thanks for watching!
This is terrific! I would leave room for expansion, maybe to ultimately end up with a horseshoe shape.
Bigger is always better!!
What kind of wood did you use? Just pressure treated ?
Ohh amazing.. im guessing you didn't anchor it to the ground right when you first started building it from the ground? Idk probably it be too heavy for it anyways 🤷 unless you did something different I would like to know please.
Such a cool build! It's awesome to see the kids helping out and being interested even at such a young age! I can't wait for ours to get here :)
You're gonna love it!!
I know this is way after the fact, but is it okay to use the normal decking screws for the joist hangers like you show? I am building a tower vaguely similar to what you have done here and I want to make sure I am making it properly strong. Thanks!