How to Build a Climbing Wall

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Lay a 4 foot (121.92 cm) by 8 foot (243.84 cm) piece of plywood flat on the work surface.

   Butt them up against the ends of the 7 foot (213.36 cm) support pieces.
   
   There may be a slight overhang, this is acceptable. ,, Climbing rocks can be purchased at most home improvement stores or ordered from outdoor play equipment suppliers. ,,, Lay 1 of the 12 foot (365.76 cm) 2 inch by 4 inch (5.08 cm by
   10.16 cm) lumber pieces flat on the ground and drill a 1/4 inch (.635 cm) hole 8 inches (20.32 cm) from the top in the middle of the board.
   
   This is board A.
   
   Drill 6 holes, 1/4 inch (.635 cm) deep, at 3 inch (7.62 cm) intervals starting 8 inches (20.32 cm) from the bottom, up the middle of the board.
   
   Lay another one of the 12 foot (365.76 cm) 2 inch by 4 inch (5.08 cm by
   10.16 cm) lumber flat on the ground.
   
   Drill 6 more 1/4 inch (.635 cm) holes at 3 inch (7.62 cm) intervals starting 8 inches (20.32 cm) from one end, up the middle of the board, stopping 8 inches from the other end.
   
   This is board B.
   
   Run a 1/4 inch (.635 cm) bolt through the end hole of board B into the bottom hole in the side stud of the climbing frame and fasten with a nut.
   
   Board A should point away from the front of the climbing wall.
   
   Run a 1/4 inch (.635 cm) bolt through the end hole on the opposite end of Board B in to the single hole on Board A (not 1 of the 6 holes at the opposite end of the board) and fasten with a nut.
   
   Run a 1/4 inch (.635 cm) bolt through the end hole on the opposite end of Board A in to the hole at the top of the climbing panel and fasten with a nut.
   
   The completed brace should form a triangle. , When supports braces are attached to both sides, the climbing wall should be standing on its own. , This will adjust the pitch of the wall without disassembling and reassembling the support braces.
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   Step 2: Glue a 7 foot (213.36 cm) piece of 2 inch by 4 inch (5.08 cm by 10.16 cm) lumber to the back of the plywood on each side.

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   Step 3: Glue a 4 foot (121.92 cm) piece of 2 inch by 4 inch (5.08 cm by 10.16 cm) lumber to the back of the plywood at the top and the bottom.

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   Step 4: Flip the plywood over and drive wood screws through the plywood into the support lumber glued to the back at 4 inch (10.16 cm) intervals along all 4 sides.

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   Step 5: Use the hardware provided by the manufacturer to attach manufactured stone hold climbing rocks to the front of the plywood using your own design or the pattern supplied by the manufacturer.

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   Step 6: Drill a 1/4 inch (.635 cm) hole in each side stud of the panel 6 inches (15.24 cm) from the top.

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   Step 7: Drill a 1/4 inch (.635 cm) hole in each side stud of the panel 5 inches (12.7 cm) from the bottom.

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   Step 8: Build the adjustable side support for the first side using the instructions below.

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   Step 9: Repeat to assemble the second brace.

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    Step 10: Adjust the angle of your climbing surface by removing the bolts from the top and bottom of the climbing panel

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    Step 11: tilting the wall and reinstalling the bolts through the various holes in the side braces.

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