Want to know how to build a treehouse? If you’re looking for tree house plans to build an awesome one for your kids, then follow this DIY tutorial video!
How to Build a Treehouse
It’s every kids’ dream to have a treehouse. I can still remember the fun memories I had with my siblings growing up playing in our treehouse like it was yesterday. It was so much fun. In my opinion, if you have a big sturdy tree in your yard or homestead, it’s an opportunity for a woodworking project. So if you have kids or just want a nice place to hang out, build a DIY treehouse. It will be worth it!
FIRST Watch this video by Wranglestar. Then follow along below!
If you’d like to watch how it’s done, watch this full video tutorial from Wranglerstar:
What you’ll need to build a treehouse:
- tree bazooka
- air pump
- strings
- helmet
- ropes
- rope box
- hole saw
- torpedo level
- ratchet
- breaker bar
- chainsaw mill
- meter
- minimill
- drill
- hand gloves
- safety glasses
- ear muffs
- welding machine
- saw
- tap and die set
- ladder
- strap
- speed square
- hammer
- rubber mallet
- crescent wrench
- socket wrench
- reciprocating saw
- reveal square
- crow bar
- pencil
- squangle
- combination wrench
- grinder
- chain
- axe
Materials:
- tree
- 3×8” wood
- 3×6”wood
- 1/2 inch plywood
- 2×6 wood
- 2×4 wood
- sidings
- plywood
- metal roof
- old window and door
- hinges
- lag bolts
- bracket
- washers
- turnbuckle
- nails
- hurricane clips
- cable clip
- cable wire
- farrells
- spring
- electric tape
- pulley
- strings
Step 1. Select and prepare the tree
Prepare tree bazooka and rope.
Step 2. Treehouse Foundation
Make the water pipe bracket. It’s very important that you do this part correctly since this is what will give support to your treehouse.
Step 3. Treehouse Flooring
Tips on installing and putting the floor deck here.
Step 4. Treehouse Door
Step 5. Treehouse Wall and Window
Here is how the installation of wall was made.
Step 6. Treehouse Roof
Building the rafters can be seen here.
Install the sidings and roof.
Step 7. Treehouse Railing
Railings are made of cable wire that has a 6″ spaces in between. Check here on how this was done.
Step 8. Treehouse Stairs
Watch here how the stairs was made.
And you’re done! You and your kids can now enjoy your brand new treehouse!
Here’s the video again:
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Originally posted on May 7, 2016 @ 3:00 AM
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