Making a Massive Backyard Zipline!
A video on YouTube. In Maker & Builds, a Krater category.
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The creator builds a large zipline platform around a tree, starting with ledger boards and knee braces, then adding decking, posts, railing, and a temporary ladder.
From the video
Answers: How do you build a zipline platform around a tree?
- zipline platform construction
- treehouse framing
- ledger board attachment to trees
- knee brace installation
- decking and railing installation
What it concludes
- Drilling holes directly into a tree is one of the best ways to attach something to it without causing long-term damage because the tree can heal around the hole.
- Wrapping boards or materials around a tree can wear off the bark and should be avoided.
- Using connector screws instead of decking screws provides greater shear strength and reduces the risk of snapping under load.
- Knee braces placed at a 45-degree angle push the load down directly to the center of the tree for strong support.
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