Swingsets?

Blackvelvet

I want to get DS a swingset for Christmas he loves to swing and slide and I know I'm not going to have the energy to walk the 3/4 of a mile to the park next spring. So I want it to be good for a 3-6 year old.  DS has no fear so I know it's not going to be to big for him.  Plastic is not an option.  I like the wood ones but also worry about what it's treated with

Dobie_Mama

What about metal? I assume the seats/slide would still be a plastic or rubber, but you'd have the same issue with a wooden set.

My best suggestion would be to check CL and the like regardless of what you buy. Reusing is always a plus.

Blackvelvet

I started looking last spring I have put want adds on craigslist and been searching just about every day but have not found one set.  I also tried rummage sales this last summer.  Buying new has been the result, no local stores sell them soit's online shopping. :-(

Dobie_Mama

Well that just stinks! We have a FB yardsale group and I swear there are probably 5 or so swingsets posted a week.

Do you have local lumber stores? What about buying one of those kits that has the plans and the swings, slides, hardware, etc. but you buy your own lumber. At least that way you could shop around for lumber and research what different types are treated with.

MelissaMiso

I like this idea

Blackvelvet

I'll try the lumber store next week they are closed on the weekends after October 1 (can you tell I live in the boonies?)

kdello

Yep, you can buy swingset plans on ebay for cheap, maybe ten or twenty bucks. Then you can purchase the lumber yourself (whatever type you choose) and build it.

 

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