How to Make a Trampoline Wrestling Ring for Cheap
Obtain a decent sized trampoline., Go to your local lumberyard a get about 4 or 5, 6 x 6 pieces of plywood (if a 12 x 12 trampoline)., Place the boards together., Cover it with a big tarp, or some type of canvas. , Make the ring post and ropes: Get...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Obtain a decent sized trampoline.
There are two options for plywood use: a) Cut to where it looks like a skateboard ramp to put around the edges to have some what of a "hard" wrestling ring. b) Lay the pieces of plywood across the trampoline until you can get it to where it looks like a square. (preferred way) , There is a variety of ways to keep the boards together:
Put small 2 x 4's on the bottom of the trampoline and nail through the trampoline.
Put the 2 x 4's on each outside part of the plywood were there is a gap and lay the board across the plywood and nail that to it. ,, Dig 4 holes about 2 feet (0.6 m). deep, so you should have 2 feet (0.6 m). underground,
1.5 on the side of the ring, and
4.5 feet (1.4 m) for ring ropes, which equals 8 feet (2.4 m). , Be sure to wrap the cable around the turnbuckle.
You can spray paint the ropes any color, black looks the best! For ropes, buy 12 turnbuckles, and you will need 6 cable stoppers which are 40 cents apiece. -
Step 2: Go to your local lumberyard a get about 4 or 5
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Step 3: 6 x 6 pieces of plywood (if a 12 x 12 trampoline).
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Step 4: Place the boards together.
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Step 5: Cover it with a big tarp
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Step 6: or some type of canvas.
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Step 7: Make the ring post and ropes: Get sturdy 8 feet (2.4 m) wooden or metal poles.
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Step 8: Add the ropes: Get garden hose and run cable through it.
Detailed Guide
There are two options for plywood use: a) Cut to where it looks like a skateboard ramp to put around the edges to have some what of a "hard" wrestling ring. b) Lay the pieces of plywood across the trampoline until you can get it to where it looks like a square. (preferred way) , There is a variety of ways to keep the boards together:
Put small 2 x 4's on the bottom of the trampoline and nail through the trampoline.
Put the 2 x 4's on each outside part of the plywood were there is a gap and lay the board across the plywood and nail that to it. ,, Dig 4 holes about 2 feet (0.6 m). deep, so you should have 2 feet (0.6 m). underground,
1.5 on the side of the ring, and
4.5 feet (1.4 m) for ring ropes, which equals 8 feet (2.4 m). , Be sure to wrap the cable around the turnbuckle.
You can spray paint the ropes any color, black looks the best! For ropes, buy 12 turnbuckles, and you will need 6 cable stoppers which are 40 cents apiece.
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