Started this project last month and we're almost done. Got 2x8s, rope, decking boards, the whole deal. My 8yo and 6yo have been helping and learning so much. They're more careful with tools than I expected honestly. Planning to get it weather sealed this weekend and maybe add a rope ladder. Cost me about 400 bucks total which seemed reasonable. Anyone else built one of these?
We do a ton of outdoor stuff here in Portland with our three and honestly projects like this are where the magic happens. Your boys are gonna remember this forever.
This is awesome man. My son's only 1 so I'm living vicariously through posts like this. Those memories building something together are gonna stick with them forever.
That's the kind of project that keeps kids off screens and actually teaches them something real. Nice work getting them involved at those ages, that takes patience.
This is the kind of project I live for. The memories you're making are worth way more than the lumber cost. Post pics when it's done, I'd love to see how it turns out.
Dude, safety gear question - are you using harnesses while you're working up there? Just thinking about the boys watching and learning from what you do.
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That's awesome man. How far up are you planning to go? I built one with my kids a couple years back and the best part was watching them feel like they accomplished something real, you know?