How to Build Trampolines
Trampolines are excellent stress busters and a thrilling, fun-filled way to keep you and your kids fighting fit. If you’ve got enough space around your backyard lawn, a strong back, muscular strength and a little patience, you’ll find that building a trampoline isn’t too difficult. However, it will be useful to get two or three friends as strong as you because this will make building one even easier in fact this is something you must do.
Things You'll Need
- Trampoline parts (complete set)
- Muscle strength
- Endurance
- Helpers (at least three)
- Patience
Instructions
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Visit a reputable, sports goods store and purchase your trampoline kit from the DIY products section. Check that all parts and the instruction manual are included in the box, before you leave the store.
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The best place to build and locate you trampoline is on the lawn of your backyard. Make sure that the location that you choose has enough space around it and is not too close to a wall or any hard structure.
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Remove all trampoline parts from the box and lay them out in an organized manner. Then read the instructions manual carefully to unsure that all parts are placed in the sequential order specified.
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Trampoline legs are those that are bent at a 90 degrees angle and are generally short in length and heavy. Take these legs from the parts laid out earlier and set them aside in a group.
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Select the long, curved parts of the frame which contain holes at either end. The number of these parts will depend on the size of the trampoline you’ve chosen. For large trampolines, the number is generally around six to eight parts.
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Match each leg with the long frame parts that you selected earlier. Then assemble the safety net frame. To complete the frame, apply a lot of pressure by using a rubber mallet to hit the joint seams. Once you hear the seams snap into place, it will indicate that the trampoline frame is safe and ready.
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To add springs to the trampoline frame, first allow them to hang freely towards the ground. If you’ve chosen a model with the trampoline bed that is fitted with hooks, ensure they are face down when pulled into position. Now, stretch the bed taut under the frame work and hook it to the springs of the frame. It is extremely important to avoid improper stretching of the springs or ripping of the grommets. This can be done by following the advice specified for this stage in the instruction manual.
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Tie the net securely to the trampoline frame. Then, install the safety padding that encompasses the net. These will ensure your safety and that of your kids, family and friends. Get ready to make your first jump or tumble.
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Tips & Warnings
Try to invest in a popular brand of trampolines, as it may offer you more safety and better quality.
Check whether you have insurance coverage before you assemble your trampoline.
Do not attempt to assemble the trampoline yourself, as it is a highly strenuous exercise that may cause muscle strain or a serious back problem.
Get a few friends to assist you.
Avoid trampolines that do not provide a safety net to reduce the chance of injuries.
