Triangle Swing
Swing with PVC
bottom hung into shape of triangle made from firehose.
Supplies (makes 1 swing)-
- At
least 20 feet of firehose (Sometimes donated by local fire
departments)
-
4 ft PVC (3”-4” dia.) – Must fit inside firehose!
-
2- ½” bolts, nuts, & 4 washers
-
Drill (3/4” bit) and hacksaw
-
Locktight or hammer & chisel to damage bolt threads
Instructions:
Using hacksaw
remove any metal fittings, fixtures, or hose nozzles on both ends
of firehose. Insert
PVC tube inside of firehose and push in until PVC tube is in at
least 4-6 feet into the firehose.
Bring the short end of firehose up to meet the longer end
to form a triangle shape. Drill
holes through firehose and secure with bolt- on bolt insert
washer, 1st firehose piece, 2nd firehose
piece, washer, then nut. Tighten
nut securely and use locktight or damage threads of bolt with
chisel to prevent apes from unscrewing nut and bolts.
Cut the firehose at long end to desired length.
Then hang swing in ape enclosure using bolt, nut, & 2
washers. Remember to
again use locktight or damage threads.