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The "Tilt-a-Crack"
Here's how to build a tiltable climbing wall with an adjustable
crack.
For about $75 more in wood and
hardware, you can build a tiltable climbing wall with an
adjustable crack. Just take two 4x8 climbing panels (see single panel), and mount them in a tiltable 10' wide
frame. Build the frame using 2"x6" lumber to give the
panels enough room to slide. The frame requires diagonal bracing
to keep it rigid. Send me email if you want more
info...--Karl (karl@climerware.com) Parts required for
frame: Two 4'x8' climbing
panels WARNING:
CLIMBING IS INHERENTLY DANGEROUS. THE OPINIONS AND DESIGNS
PRESENTED HERE ARE MY OWN AND DO NOT CONSTITUTE A RECOMMENDATION
OF OR ENDORSEMENT FOR ANY PARTICULAR OR GENERAL USE.
Two 10' lengths of 2"x6" lumber (for top/bottom)
Two 8' 3/8" lengths of 2"x6" lumber (for
sides). Extra 3/8" height lets panels slide.
Two 9'5" lengths of 2"x4" lumber (for front
frame top/bottom).
Two 8' 3 1/2" lengths of 2"x4" lumber (for
front frame sides)
Two 8' lengths of 1"x12" pine shelving or plywood
(for crack faces)
Four 5' 7" lengths of 2"x4" lumber (for
diagonal back braces)
Four 15"x15" triangles of 3/4" plywood (for
front corner braces)
Four 8' lengths of 2"x4" lumber (for side braces).
Adjust length for desired tilt.
Lots of 2 1/2" deck screws, etc.
Six 4" bolts, each with two washers and two nuts, used
for tilt braces.
Four metal brackets for attaching 2"x6" lumber to
fence posts
Wooden shims for making crack parallel (insert under a panel)
Four 4" clamps (place shims at panel top corners and
clamp panel to frame)