Building the World's Greatest Swing Set | Part 1

[@cameronbarksdale7631]

It's so nice having your kids help out on the project. It's just so heartwarming.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks....always good to hear!

[@_the_wife_3323]

Your kids are lucky to have a Dad like you.

[@emgeezef]

Crying because I wanna do this 😭😭😭 God bless you. Such lucky kids.

[@joemomma7]

The little kids working together is about the best thing in this video. Well the cutest. Great video

[@judsonkr]

Love the way that you have your kids out there running around. They will remember this much longer than they would remember some video game that they might otherwise have been playing.

[@Yackhammer75]

Tyler I like your videos and your projects are pretty cool,especially this swing set. My absolute favorite part is how you let your kids help and play while you work. No better way to get them involved and some great life lessons they will always remember. You're a pretty good Dad. Keep up the good work and the videos coming.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks David, glad you enjoy the videos. Kids are around and why I do this....they should be a part! Thanks for the sub!!

[@chomp7927]

Just bought these and started working on this this past weekend. Shortened the bride part to 10 feet, and using 3 inch screws in most places which is strong enough for this build. Will be using something bigger for the bridge part though, probably lags. With a shorter bridge and not doing the whole side piece for the twisty slide we're looking around $800-900 or so for the lumber and screws, and this is using a 10% military discount, just in case someone was wondering what the cost of just building it's base costs. Also, the plans use a lot of 8 foot 2x6's, you can save money and waste by buying primarily 12 foot 2x6's and cutting them down

[@chomp7927]

Also, this is not a 2 day project for a single person lol. That being said, we got about as far as this video goes in about 3-4 hours on day one with 2.5 people working (Dad is disabled so only has one good arm lol). This was helped going quicker by doing all of the cuts first using a mitre station and stop blocks to make quick repeated cuts, and having my dad mark out and pre drill holes where needed. Do all your cutting first then putting together the frames goes very quick. You don't need to predrill but it makes things easier and helps prevent cracking even more.

[@harringtondave10]

Great job T. I loved the fact you got the kids and the whole family involved. At lease the kids won't become video Zombies!!! Families like yours is one thing that makes our country great and why I spent so much time in the Mid-East to help protect our country and keep it free. I THANK YOU!!!! for being the father and husband you are and an example to all of us.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Dave! Comments like this keep us going.

[@harringtondave10]

I am looking forward to video number 2.

[@afpwebworks]

I love how the kids are involved in building it too. They'll remember that for ever. This is a great family project, that the kids will love for a long long time.

[@gbjones54]

Tyler I love how the little ones want to help and be involved. Those are great lessons that are being learned right there. I miss those days but now I get to try again with the grandkids. Keep it up Dad.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks for the kind comment Gary! They love being out there so put them to work!

[@YuraKvadrat132]

All the best for children! Bravo. You are a Super Father.

[@MrPoppadog1955]

great job Tyler, your kids will love it forever.

[@DontTreadOnMeToo]

Nice work! And what great memories with your kids...they will always remember when Dad built the swing set for them...outstanding!

[@lynnweber2738]

The one thing I love seeing on your videos, besides the build of course, I something I don't see. I never see your kids sitting on the couch with a phone or tablet in their little hands. Every video I see your kids in, they are out and about being active. Good job!!

[@DIYTyler]

Am glad you appreciate seeing them Lynn!

[@DanoG-xf7jb]

Very nicely done my friend. And I love to see a dad working with his kids.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks for watching and commenting!!

[@williammcfarlin9487]

Great to see the family helping out!! Fantastic structure!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks man!

[@Lutzboater]

You sure have a great crew helping you on this wonderful swing set. I bet the little ones couldn't wait for it to be finished.

[@GEK69NY]

Tom P I guess that's why the try to hurry up daddy. Cool thing..

[@DIYTyler]

Yep, they were excited and are very happy to have it now!

[@alohaxocarol9308]

Nice job tyler!

[@truthbtold9794]

After I saw the Towers go up I had a million ideas. Thanks for sharing. Great job with editing as well.

[@bradleyjeffers8851]

This is amazing. You do awesome work. I watched both parts with my 3 year old and she’s excited to help me build it. All I need to do it purchase your plans. Keep up the great work!!!

[@tonybp965]

What state do you live in? You have not only beautiful kids, but a really nice patch of land. You and Jay Bates were my first ventures into woodworking. I learned so much from you two 'WoodStars'. Great family. Your reward is in the faces of your children.

[@awesome493]

Fist off, wow your grass! You can tell you live in not the South. Second, I started building this playground during Covid. It took 2 months to find all the lumber, then the kids and I started to build it and the HOA did not like the height... So knocked it over, spent months negotiating with the HOA, finally got a plan approved. One level but three towers wide, the third tower turned into a playhouse. Thanks for the plans! It took 48 weeks from when we first started to try to buy wood till done but it is awesome!

[@TheHayes32]

Your children, especially your daughter, make great helpers.

[@DIYTyler]

Yes they do, thanks for watching!

[@juancox1797]

Tyler you are great!!! I bought the plans and built it myself!! My kids are loving it!! Thanks for your project!! It was much more time than 36 hours though... it was a lot of work, but enjoyed every moment!! 👏👏👏👏 keep more projects coming!!

[@TheCHRISCaPWN]

I would think you could charge much more than 15 bucks for the plans! You're always providing at a great rate. Kudos, and well done on the build.

[@DIYTyler]

Want people to build it though! Thanks for watching Chris.

[@BlackForestDesigns]

Just finishing my version of this playset. Awesome plans. Well done Tyler. The problem now is: my grandkids never want to leave! I'll have have my video up soon!

[@BlackForestDesigns]

By the way - cost of lumber way up in this past year. This build cost me $3,400!

[@djAnakin]

Ya, Tyler, we're gonna need you to go down the tubey slide. Looks like so much fun!

[@DIYTyler]

It's a good time!

[@MrBubbajohnson1]

Looks Awesome Tyler ! Lucky Kids!

[@ryanrich4596]

Great job Tyler. It looks great. I love having my kids help out building stuff when they can.

[@GEK69NY]

Kid's help, always brings love to the project..

[@DIYTyler]

Yep...thanks for watching!

[@thecreativetake]

The monkey bars are a great way to connect towers. Cool Build!

[@DIYTyler]

And a bridge....don't forget about that!

[@boxmfg]

Supernice!! I think mom and dad are going to enjoy it as much as the kids....

[@DIYTyler]

Yup!!

[@ewijntuin]

Nice. Hope I have enough room at our new house. Great to see you kids help with the build. Handsome kids

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks!!

[@Westsidewood]

You always make the most amazing projects. And I love the level of family involvement. Can't wait for part 2.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks!! Part two this week!

[@NoNaaaaaaaaaaMe]

Kgmir Ckz

[@CardinalSignsIncGainesville]

We bought the plans and built the set, great videos and plans, thanks!

[@GuysShop]

Super cool Tyler. That thing is a huge! What a great thing for the kids, and it looks like they were a big help building it too!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks guy! You will have to come check it out one day!

[@CrownMountainWoodworks]

I just bought your plans for the play set. Can’t wait to get it built for my boys over the next week! Thank you for putting so much detail into the plans too. It helps immensely!

[@TXGladiators]

How has your purchase of DIY plans worked out. Have you finished the project?

[@jifi-0178]

Totally lucked out a) flat space in the yard for all that stuff (saved on prep) b) helpers big and small. You're little boy even had his choice of JDs to sit on for play driving. (Do I hear sponsor opportunity? HA). Well done. Looking forward to part 2.

[@DIYTyler]

Wonder if anyone from JD is watching!!

[@jasonheath5306]

Amazing build! I would have to colonize half of my neighbors yard to build this, but the idea I had in my head was similar to this with the bridge and monkey bars with the swings. That thing looks like it can withstand a tornado.

[@gbjones54]

How cool is that. Best house in the neighborhood for sure.

[@DIYTyler]

Yessir!

[@mjj1587]

Awesome build man! I love that you used all screws on this when you could have easily saved some money and used nails in many areas - going to make it last a lifetime!

[@DIYTyler]

Go big or go home!

[@roosterandco]

I used structural screws on our (much smaller) playhouse/swingset, they're awesome. I was wondering about the screws on the joist hangers though. I've always seen those nailed in. Are you thinking nails would back out with weather exposure? Or just easier to standardize the fasteners?

[@weston0614]

Yes your work is awesome but those kids!! They’re so stinking cute. It’s amazing how helpful they are.

[@lesthanzero]

Great job!! This is an excellent video setup for the project. Thanks.

[@mineradjustments6094]

Just bought your plans lumber and accessories. Super excited to start this project. Wish me luck

[@ethelcervales6085]

Just a perfect shed building guide

[@-DIYPRO-]

All the dislikes are people that have never build anything and thought you'd send them pre fabed play houses! That is one sweet build.

[@mramanya]

We can certainly tell where the kids got their good looks from. :-)

[@DIYTyler]

Yup....Fine mommy!

[@matt_williams1015]

#epic swingset! I'm quite impressed it only took you 30 hours to construct this. I assembled a kit and it took 8+ hours with the help of my dad and a friend and yours is like 3 times the size!

[@DIYTyler]

A guy at work got a kit, way smaller than this, and it took him about 18 hrs to assemble. I hope that people realize that! Thanks for watching Matt!

[@tonybp965]

Ty, have the kids engrave their names on one of the posts. 25 years from now, they'll look at it with fond memories.

[@DwoodStudios]

Love it Tyler!!! Always enjoy the family atmosphere and your build flow!!!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks man!

[@pyrojoe1404]

What an awesome build, I'm buying this today which is going to be a whole lot better than buying one of those prefab kits

[@mayarandmaryam7999]

ur so lucky to have a dad like him

[@lloolliippoopp000]

Well I'll need space for this thing and an engineering degree to finish or start this build. My wife said I'm good at building other jobs but I'm not this good lol... one day fellas great job Tyler looks awesome

[@DIYTyler]

You can do it....all easy cuts!!

[@uknowulikethat4042]

you have to be in the good books for this, nice job

[@EEBeagles]

Dude, God Bless you and your Beautiful Family. I love working with wood and I honestly can say that, you do Great work. Keep it up, I sure do enjoy your channel.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks!!

[@roosterandco]

So cool, wish I had room for such a castle! I love the QR code idea to link off to the video.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Josh!

[@durasux99]

Looks like you have a good labor force there!

[@dannyboy8067]

Gotta love it when things go together as planned. Nice build man

[@hanksme3]

I would say your daughter is pretty good helper

[@DIYTyler]

She very much is, thanks for watching!

[@davidj.gallardo4553]

Tyler your video is perfect!!!

[@pickoutdoorgear6618]

Wonderful!

[@js8039]

Good gravy man! You may as well have Michelangelo come in and paint the ceiling. That's a great play house.

[@DIYTyler]

lol!

[@dylangriffith6662]

Superb build. Cant wait for part 2

[@DIYTyler]

Few days!!

[@burketw01]

Beautiful Build!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks man!

[@geekpicks4460]

Such a cool build Tyler! Already looking forward to part 2.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks man!

[@edisonpiwoodworks2748]

Envy of the neighborhood I bet! I can imagine that cordless miter saw was awesome on this build

[@DIYTyler]

It was the best tool for this build....the stand too!

[@iamspeare]

I have that stand for my own miter saw and love it, very well done

[@christaylor7511]

Just bought the plans. Material gets delivered tomorrow. Pictures and comments to come. Cheers!

[@roo375]

How'd it go?

[@amberyocom9161]

How'd it go man?

[@barstad-9591]

Your assistants are adorable.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks!

[@margem4754]

Love your little helpers!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Margaret!

[@adityajulien8110]

Great job Tyler.... i'm your fans from Indonesia

[@kenchiyoriyoshi4384]

Definitely going to make something like this. Time to bring out my autocad.

[@DIYTyler]

Have plans on my website!

[@QualityAnimations]

that's a serious build

[@QualityAnimations]

well done

[@bill-chichi9701]

Man, that is one awesome swing set. Looking forward to part two.

[@DIYTyler]

Few more days!!

[@ΓΕΡΑΣΙΜΟΣΣΤΡΑΓΓΑΣ]

It is the greatest for sure , well done I liked the whole idea and the absolutely genius plan of the structure. So many kinds can play there and have fun . Congratulations to you (and the co workers Of course) keep be creative

[@shalomriv]

Loved the video. Don't have kids yet, but I loved the video!

[@DIYTyler]

Build one now or you won't have time!!

[@GrubWarp]

I just had a dream about building a big wooden playground in my future backyard and here I am haha

[@DIYTyler]

Lol! Hope I can help make your dreams come true!

[@martinbrace7195]

Looking awesome man.

[@patrickniemczyk6192]

Great jobTyler... I watch all your videos and really enjoy your skills and presentation. Keep up the great work Sir!!!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Patrick!!

[@kevink4202]

What a great video. Thank you DIY Tyler!!!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks for watching Kevin!!

[@dalewilliamson1125]

Awesome build Tyler!!

[@denno021]

I'm so jealous of your yard, that grass is fantastic! Oh and great project :)

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks man!!

[@ashunderwood88]

This is awesome! Shoot I want to play on it too!

[@SCRAPWOODTOCRAFTWOOD]

Awesome build looks really good

[@moondustlisa4164]

Aawww, you're kids are super cute 😊

[@kauairootsohana]

Brother this is so beautiful!!!! Thank you so much for posting this and inspiring dads around the world!!!! Too bad here in hawai'i this lumber alone would be like $800🤣. Ke Akua pu

[@nathanwight1336]

Great looking swing set!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Nathan!

[@krystinasaragos1535]

Is that your backyard??? Wow!!

[@bellevuesnekkeri]

You better score some daddy point with this one Ty. Fort Giannattasio is awesome. Love the comment from the little one at 15:20 "great job mam" when Mrs G rules the monkey bars. Looking forward to part 2

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Roy! Kids and everyone else that comes by has been loving it so far!

[@chrismiller8421]

The little girl says "great job mom" not mam... Awesome build brother

[@fabianmorales7259]

💪💪💪💪

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome job Tyler! 👍

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Fred!!

[@MakingAndFixing]

Your little helpers are awesome. :D

[@crickittorres8077]

Amazing you rock

[@frankrehmann740]

Tyler, It looks great. I look forward to part 2. I couldn't tell if you spaced your decking boards out. Many years ago I did a deck and wish that I had left a little extra space between the decking boards for seasonal expansion. On recent projects I found just using some framing nails as spacers saved me a lot of time tightening and replacing deck boards at the end of each summer.

[@DIYTyler]

I put them right next to each other, have found in the past that they shrink down and never expand again.....natural gap in a few months!

[@katyapetrova2375]

Good Job

[@MP-sn4kw]

Made my own design a little smaller, bridge to two 5’ platforms.. -just wanted to say it would probably cost 5k or more for this build with the price of lumber theses days. Looks great love the videos.

[@Aziiio]

Amazing video!! I also love how you went through the entire process of this build and showed the work!

[@mariah4451]

Wow. Absolutely amazing - can't wait for part 2. I loved your little helpers :-)

[@DanPrudlow]

Wish I had a yard big enough to build something that size. 👍🏻

[@kylecheramie2193]

Wish i had a yard lol

[@Volte6]

This is terrific! I would leave room for expansion, maybe to ultimately end up with a horseshoe shape.

[@DIYTyler]

Bigger is always better!!

[@DucPhan20]

aweeeeeeee I love your kids!!!

[@snoshjimon]

yer killin it

[@Wordsnwood]

Your wife helped, AND owned the monkey bars!? She rocks. Great build, Tyler

[@DIYTyler]

Ye she does! Thanks Art.