Build A Sheet Metal Slide

Think of things like sheet metal masonite or plexiglas.

Build a sheet metal slide.

1 4 inch 0 6 cm steel plate with bracing will enable you to bend 14 gauge galvanized steel sheet metal in lengths up to about 3 feet 0 9 m which is the size and specification for the project described in this article. I needed to put a drawer on my welding cart and thought what better thing to make as my first instructa. Make side rails out of 4 by 4 lumber. In this instructable i will be showing you how to make a metal drawer for whatever you need.

Wrap the rails in sheet metal making sure the sheet metal is tucked under the rails. Screw the sheet metal down into the plywood using an electric screwdriver. Mine is a little different because it is all metal. In a similar vein think about melamine or a section of old kitchen counter top.

Cover the raw edges with a 1 by 2 piece of lumber. Sheet goods are nice in many ways because they diminish the fastener problem as they can be glued down. Cut the sheet metal to fit in between. Also add a metal tube at the top of the hole above the slide itself for the child to hold onto before sliding down.

Extend the sheet metal slightly further than the length of the slide and bend it around under the plywood. Place it on top of the plywood. Select materials that will be strong enough for your needs. Cut the sheet metal to size with tin snips.

Treat the wooden surface of the structure with wood primer and wood paint of your choice. Measure the height of the slide frame incline and its width with a tape measure. How to make a metal drawer. Supremetoys metal swing n slide with a trapeze and glider swing sets for kids outdoor backyard playground teeter totter swingset outside new 4 2 out of 5 stars 44 250 67 250.

Make it long enough to tuck under the plywood on both ends to prevent sharp edges from hurting the kids who play on the slide.