Suspension Bridge Breakdown

Of all the ways to get to a treehouse, suspension bridges are arguably the most fun. Their playful bounce perfectly matches the adventurous spirit of treehouses. Today, we're breaking down the techniques we use to build our bridges-join Charlie Spitzack as he walks you through the design and build process.
Please note that this is not a formal instructional guide-this is simply an educational overview of the techniques we use. We strongly advise consulting with a structural engineer if you plan to build a suspension bridge.
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[@bobdoets]

Cool! What type of machine do you use for that extreme hair growth?! Just joking everything looks awesome! ♥️🌍

[@NelsonTreehouseSupply]

It's in the tool bin right next to the board stretcher!

[@bobdoets]

NelsonTreehouse HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@mcmc8496]

NelsonTreehouse Sorry, I didn't tell anyone, but I borrowed the Board Streacher and the Sky Hook from the job box, I'll try to get em back before you need em again...

[@decuevas244]

Just found you!!!! Freakin Awesome!!! Carpenter for 37yrs! Always wanted to do treehouses. Just got lost along the way, life and all... thanks so much!!!!! david

[@shodan96]

We used this video to build a 60 foot version between two trees in the backyard. Awesome family project. Thanks for the vid.

[@NelsonTreehouseSupply]

That is awesome!

[@alabastardmasterson]

I hope you didn't contact an engineer. Seriously, those dudes suck

[@DDuckHip]

Wow Amazing!!

[@samsworldofrations6996]

Great job 👍

[@BillyNeverDies]

"Are the scissors broken in house house, son?" -Ron Swanson

[@jeremiahjackson117]

That’s one AWESOME SHOP! Never seen a greenhouse shop before! What kind of plastic/glass/material are used for the panels?

[@mandykal]

My friend wearing the gloves is good for protection of chemical, but a respiratory mask is even better because you do inhale those microscopic chemical dust from the wood cut.

[@naz_car2135]

Woah

[@mikehobbick8480]

Great Thanks for sharing. What did you use to seal the cut and hwy no glue. Thanks

[@dennismckenize4712]

love your bridge can you tell me what was the cost. would love see how you got uprights on the cable. I worked a way to do it. thanks

[@JohnLaveyGWS]

Spitz you're hilarious. What's up with your forearm ink? I dig it.

[@dennismckenize4712]

do you have plans for this bridge?

[@filofiler228]

What angle did you use for the longer vertical?

[@mikehobbick8480]

Great Vid, What was the end grain sealer you used, All I can find is anchor seal and it looked like you were using the same stuff wood is pressure treated with. And why no glue?

[@spin230]

I use flex seal to treat end grain

[@hunterbancroft290]

Why the cuts before routing? Does it tend to wander too much?

[@NelsonTreehouseSupply]

Exactly! It's much easier on the router bit as well. Pressure treated wood isn't as soft as cedar!

[@bellast370]

wire rope wear what kind? and what size?

[@samtbarber1]

1/2". The channel for the cable is 5/8ths for movement so just smaller than that so it doesn't slide around everywhere.

[@samtbarber1]

And generally just steel cable.

[@thefreedomwarrior]

Engineer for a tree house. Lol.

[@yelwing]

Start, but no finish😢

[@spin230]

This method sure does seem costly.