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Decent playset but read my instructions. You've been warned.
It's a decent playset, but as the person putting it together you will pull your hair out finding the correct screw length and board so here are some tip (that's not specific to this set. All large wood sets are like this).
Step 1 - Throw away all wood screws. They are cheap and break off either during assembly or during use later. Also there are an unnecessary variety of lengths.
Step 2 - Go to your local hardware store and buy a 5lb box of 1 inch deck screws with a torx (star) head and a 5lb box of 2 inch deck screws with a torx (star) head.
Step 3 - Get a person who will organize and pull the next piece in advance for you.
Tips -
- If you have basic carpentry skills (can use a circular saw), but think this will save you time buying a pre-cut kit, YOU"RE WRONG.
- Read the instructions while you wait for delivery.
- Put the bay windows and roof on LAST no matter what the directions say.
- If you don't own one, buy a cordless impact driver for all screws, bolts, etc. Once you've used one, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.
- Anything that is already nailed together, add a screw to each piece.
- The stain won't last more than 1 season. I added a good stain to anything that was sun exposed before assembly.
- If you install a piece in the wrong direction and don't realize it until later, just drill new holes, don't waste your time taking it apart.
- Buy some longer anchors - I bought these - https://smile.amazon.com/ShelterAuger-4-Piece-Anchor-Tie-downs-30-Inch/dp/B000N50L4C
June 2018 · Toys and Games · verified purchase