Build A Sheet Metal Slide

Wrap the rails in sheet metal making sure the sheet metal is tucked under the rails.

Build a sheet metal slide.

Here are some materials used to build this particular brake. 1 4 inch 0 6 cm steel plate with bracing will enable you to bend 14 gauge galvanized steel sheet metal in lengths up to about 3 feet 0 9 m which is the size and specification for the project described in this article. Think of things like sheet metal masonite or plexiglas. I needed to put a drawer on my welding cart and thought what better thing to make as my first instructa.

Select materials that will be strong enough for your needs. Supremetoys metal swing n slide with a trapeze and glider swing sets for kids outdoor backyard playground teeter totter swingset outside new 4 2 out of 5 stars 44 250 67 250. 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. How to make a metal drawer.

Cut the sheet metal to size with tin snips. Also add a metal tube at the top of the hole above the slide itself for the child to hold onto before sliding down. 1 4 cold rolled steel plate one piece 7 x42. Mine is a little different because it is all metal.

In a similar vein think about melamine or a section of old kitchen counter top. Measure the height of the slide frame incline and its width with a tape measure. Cover the raw edges with a 1 by 2 piece of lumber. Paint the wooden structure of the slide into a bright color to match the brightly colored plastic slope element.

Make side rails out of 4 by 4 lumber. Cut the sheet metal to fit in between. In this instructable i will be showing you how to make a metal drawer for whatever you need. Screw the sheet metal down into the plywood using an electric screwdriver.

Extend the sheet metal slightly further than the length of the slide and bend it around under the plywood.