(I) MATERIALS/SUPPLIES
-Trampoline Frame (14 ft. In diameter or bigger)
(4 each) Curve Pieces w/ T-fittings;
(4 each) Curve Pieces w/o T-fittings;
(8 each) short leg pieces/crossbars and leg bases;
-(4 each) 6-in x 8-in x 8-in Standard Cored Concrete Block
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Standard-Cored-Concrete-Block-Common-6-in-x-8-in-x-8-in-Actual-5-625-in-x-7-625-in-x-7-625-in
-(2 bags) 50-lb Fast Setting Concrete Mix
-(1 each) Professional Flat Red Spray Primer (Actual Net Contents: 15-oz) https://www.lowes.com/pd/Rust-Oleum-Professional-Flat-Red-Spray-Paint-Actual-Net-Contents-15-oz/
-(1 each) Stops Rust Satin Dark Brown Spray Paint (Actual Net Contents: 12-oz)
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Rust-Oleum-Stops-Rust-Satin-Dark-Brown-Spray-Paint-Actual-Net-Contents-12-oz/
-(1 roll) 15-ft x 2-ft Galvanized Steel Welded Wire Garden Welded Wire Rolled Fencing
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Blue-Hawk-50-ft-x-2-ft-Galvanized-Steel-Welded-Wire-Garden-Welded-Wire-Rolled-Fencing
-(1 bag) 30-Pack 8-in Nylon Cable Ties
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-30-Pack-8-in-Cable-Ties
-Metal screws
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-7-x-1-2-in-Socket-Hex-Drive-Sheet-Metal-Screws-100-Count
(II) TOOLS
-Shovel
https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-10-75-in-Wood-Compact-Digging-Shovel
-Steel Snips
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Fiskars-1-in-Forged-Steel-Snips
-Pliers
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-8-IN-SLIP-JOINT-PLIERS
-Ladder
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Werner-6200-7-ft-Fiberglass-Type-1A-300-lbs-Capacity-Step-Ladder
-Level
-Measuring Tape
-Metal Saw (jigsaw with a metal blade)
-Metal Blade
-Screw Driver
-Drill Bits (for metal)
(III) INSTRUCTIONS
A) PRE-FIT ASSEMBLY/MEASUREMENTS
1. In a large flat open space, put together curve pieces (8 each) of the trampoline;
Note: Instead of connecting the pieces into a circle, make two half circles and connect them with the crossbars/short leg pieces (4 each) into the T-fittings to build a double arch;
2. Once the double arch is put together, measure the following for installing the bases as shown on Photo1 below;
D1= distance from end-to-end
D2= distance between the two arches
3. With a jigsaw with a blade suitable for cutting metal, cut the narrow ends of the legs (one on each side of the arch) shown on Photo3;
B) PREPARING FOR THE BASES
1. Based on the measurements taken on Photo1, dig holes for each of the arch legs; make the holes a few inches deeper and bigger than the size of the concrete blocks.
2. Mix concrete with water per the manufacture’s instructions.
3. Pour a few inches of concrete mix into each holes;
4. Set the concrete blocks in each hole—ensure right distances and levels are achieved;
5. With a rubber mallet, hammer-in short leg pieces into the center of the blocks to desired height—ensure the legs are straight and level with each other and are of the right distances per measurements from Photo1.
6. Fill the concrete blocks with mixed concrete; any excess mixed concrete can be poured around the concrete blocks for stability; cover holes with dirt as necessary;
7. Let the poured mixed concrete dry and cure per the manufacture’s instructions (usually 48 hours);
C) ARBOR/DOUBLE-ARCH ASSEMBLY
Note: Prior to assembly, ensure the concrete has cured properly per the manufacture’s instructions;
1. Start with the two legs (without T-fittings) at each opposite ends of the double arch shown on Photo5; Attach these two legs at each of the designated leg bases;
2. Attach the next curve pieces (with T-fittings) to the opposite legs that were attached to the bases shown on Photo6;
3. Attach the crossbars (4 each) into the T-fittings on the two curve pieces attached above—see Photo7;
4. Attach the next curve pieces (with T-fittings) into the crossbars shown on Photo8;
5. Attach the last two curve legs at the opposite ends of the double arch/arbor into the bases and into the arch.
6. If necessary, drill holes for screws on each of the connection joints shown on Photo10 below to secure each piece of the arbor;
7. Drill holes for screws on the connection at the bases to secure the arbor on all four legs as shown on Photo11;
D) PRIME/PAINT
1. Prepare arbor to be primed/painted by removing loose rusts and debris on the metal surfaces;
2. Use spray primer—ensure to get a good coverage on all surfaces; let it dry per the manufacture’s instructions;
3. Once the primer has dried, spray with choice of paint suitable for metal surfaces. Let it dry per the manufacture’s instructions.
E) INSTALL FENCING MESH
1. Measure from the bottom crossbar to the top crossbar (M1) for the length of fencing mesh needed to cover the half top portion of the arbor; measure from arch-to-arch (M2) for the width—mine came out to 24 inches (the mesh I used is 24” wide and didn’t have to cut for the width);
M1= distance from top-to-bottom crossbar
M2= distance between the two arches
2. Flatten the fencing mesh and lay it flat on top of the arch—secure with nylon cable ties and pull tight with a pair of pliers;
3. Repeat for other half of the top portion.
ENJOY!!!
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Any suggestions, corrections, help and input to improve what I have now on the site is very much Appreciated! Thank you very much!
You rocked it !! Excellent instructions and very creative concept !
Very clever and useful! Thank you for sharing!