This Do-it-yourself projects category features a collection of DIY free woodworking plans to build playhouses, childens clubhouses, playgrounds and kids play forts, from woodworker related web sites. The woodworking information found on these sites range in quantity and quality.
Using what ever scrap wood or pallets etc you have on hand, you can build a kids backyard playhouse. Isn't this one awesome!!! Follow along at the link to see how he went about building it.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for an outdoor play structure for children. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
Everyone-young or old-needs a place to call his or her own . . . and for the tyke of the house, what could be better than a toy chest that also serves as a desk or bench? This convertible piece of furniture will offer a cavernous storage space for treasures.
A single page PDF documents showing the basic blueprint of a 25 ft by 42 ft club house. Layout includes a kitchen, fireplace, studwall, gable roof and raised wood floor. PDF number 5603.
Tackling a little project like this may inspire you to build a full-size cordwood house, including design features, personal innovations, masonry mud recipe.
Playground Equipment, Ladder, Wagon, Swing, Teeter totter, Sand Box. PDF number 6317.
Free plans at the link to build this 6 x 6 foot outpost playhouse. Perfect size for the backyard.
Here is the original article from the March - April 1959 Deltagram Rockwell Manufacturing Company - A Deltacraft Publication.
Wow, I would have loved having a rocket fort for the backyard when I was a kid. This is a big project but well worth it for the kids to use their imaginations. Free plans and step-by-step instructions are available at the link.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a playhouse for the backyard. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a childs teeter totter. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
How to build the ultimate backyard playset for your children, including diagrams, photographs, materials list, instructions. ...
This sturdy tetter board makes the small children happy both indoors and out. The material used was hardwood such as birch but pine will do almost as well.
These instructions are part of a full downloadable plan-set that can be purchased. This excerpt is to give an insight into what is involved in the making of the Kids Play Cottage before purchasing the full plan-set.
This kids climbing wall is easy enough to build and perfect for keeping them entertained outside. Follow along at the link to see how it was built.
Besides being adorable, this indoor playhouse is sized similar to a play tent for children. Build it for a playroom, bedroom or just about anywhere in the house really. Click the link to view the free plans and step-by-step instructions.
These play houses were designed to be cut from whole sheets of plywood, probably inch or so. They can be put together with hinges to make them collapsible, or with 1 inch x 1 inch corner pieces for a permanent setup. The windows can be closed with Plexiglass or screen or left open, and the roofs can be finished with tar paper, or merely painted.
A fort that will provide hours of fun for kids young and old! This detailed plan-set with step-by-step instructions is in both metric (mm) and imperial (inch) dimensions. The design includes a trap door entry, a climbing wall, a swing and there is also a slide installation guide.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a seesaw for children. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a childrens playhouse with swings, slide, rock climbing wall, and tool work station. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
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This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a childrens playhouse. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
Build an outdoor playhouse such as this tree fort using these free woodworking plans.
Designs for eight different playgrounds - baseball, tennis, badminton, horse shoes, croquet, volley ball, basketball and football.
This link is more of a how-to with a kit purchased rather than actual plans.
Four pages of design and construction plans for play ground equipment such as a swing, a wagon, gym set, sand box and more.
Step-by-step guide to building this inside playground for children, including materials list, diagrams.
This castle playhouse is designed to be easily assembled and disassembled, allowing it to be put up at will then taken down and stored in a narrow space.
Build this backyard playhouse using these free woodworking plans. Be sure to follow through to part 2 and 3 to complete the project.
Build this three sided playhouse which is simple and unique. This play fort measures 10 feet long, 10 feet wide and 7 feet tall with three entrances. Download the free plans at the link.