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A
picture tells a 1000 words so we've attached the drawing of a basic
climbing wall.
Click image above to view a larger version
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(right-click and choose "save target as")
Depending
on where you want to build your wall your design will probably differ
but it will give you a good start. Try and use existing structural
components in your garage or house such as stairs or beams.
An
indoor wall is much better as you can train when the weather is bad
and your wood will not get damaged by the elements. Essentially follow
the following procedure:
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Invite
all your mates around, get some nice cooldrinks and crank up some
cool music.
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Drill
a 200x200mm matrix of 10mm holes and then bang your M8 galvinised
t-nuts in the back of your wooden panels (interior pine ply 18x1220x2440mm)
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Start
with the bottom kickboard. Bolt 2 horizontal beams on the wall using
countersunk holes and M10 rawl bolts. Then using self taping 50mm
screws screw the kickboard on. A 500mm high kickboard is advised.
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For
a 2440mm wide wall, build 3 frames using 114x38mm rough pine beams.
Bolt the beams together with M10x90mm cup square bolts or using beefy
gangnails.
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Using
stout steel brackets and M10 rawl bolts bolt the 3 frames on the wall
so they will act as "ribs" to support the panels.
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Screw
the panels on the frames using self taping screws. Place the panels
horizontally. A vertical section is recommended at the top of 500mm
high and is also attached using self-taping screws. You may need to
reinforce the corner between the panels with a block of wood screwed
behind, between the frames.
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Buy
some mattresses to soften your falls.
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Bolt
on all those groovy GeckoGrips and get cranking!
Please Note
This is only a guide for building a climbing wall and GeckoGrips takes
no responsibility for any incidents if your wall has not been built
strong enough. Please consult a structural engineer if you are not sure.
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