How to Build Your Own Climbing Wall: Illustrated Instructions And Plans For Indoor And Outdoor Walls (How To Climb Series)

The purpose of the second edition of “How to Build Your Own ClimbingWall” is to take the DIY home climbing wall project a step up in designand complexity. This edition gives dimensions and cut sheets along withangles if applicable so the average climbing-wall-building DIYer can puttogether an interesting and challenging home wall. Each pictured wall isaccompanied by a construction plan.I highly recommend this book to anyone ready to build their ownclimbing wall. Save yourself all the Googling of every question aboutconnections, fasteners, anchoring, lumber size, compound angles, andfitting irregular shapes. The cost of this book is a fraction of the cost of aclimbing wall. It’s not just about cost—you will save time with ready-to-goplans. One more shameless plug: Look up the cost of one climbing volume.For less than a tenth the cost of one climbing volume, you get five volumeplans.I’ve worked in engineering and construction management my entirecareer. My climbing wall experience—the tips and tricks, designs, andmethods—was gained while attending the school of hard knocks. I’velearned a thing or two and am passing it along here. I’ve done my best togive you the resources you need to save some time and money and make anawesome climbing wall. Contents Preface Introduction Chapter 1 Planning and Designing Define the Purpose Construction Drawings and Model Materials and Tools Chapter 2 Climbing Wall Construction Anchoring the Wall Leveling the Wall Constructing the Framework Construction Techniques Adding Features, Texture, and Holds Install Climbing Holds Chapter 3 Using Your Climbing Wall Fall Zone, Maintenance, and Safety The Gear You Need Climbing Games Routesetting Chapter 4 Climbing Wall Construction Examples Building a Small Garage Climbing Wall Building an Adjustable-Angle Climbing Wall Building an Outdoor Climbing Wall Chapter 5 Climbing Wall Plans Plan #1: “Staggered” Plan #2: “Wings” Plan #3: “Sections” Plan #4: “Corner” Plan #5: “Fun in the Sun” Plan #6: “40-Degree Wall” Chapter 6 Climbing Volumes Volume #1: “Spear” Volume #2: “Pyramid” Volume #3: “Hip” Volume #4: “Hex” Volume #5: “Kite” Appendix A: Rise-Run Chart About the Author If you want to get a total body work out, climbing is the way to do it, and building your own climbing wall allows you to train and have fun any time you want, rather than having to drive to a climbing gym during open hours. How to Build Your Own Climbing Wall provides the essential information you need to plan and construct your own indoor or outdoor climbing wall, including step by step instructions, equipment lists, information on how to make your own holds, and specific building plans and design ideas for making your climbing wall make maximum use of the space you have. "Author Steve Lage shares construction examples, plans, and dimensions for six climbing walls and five wall features of various shapes ("volumes"), all presented with ... clear, computer-aided design graphics.... The construction difficulty ranges from easy to advanced as Steve shows how to build corners, anchors, overhanging angles, and curved shapes. Also included are bonus plans for two outdoor walls"-- Amazon.com "How to Build Your Own Climbing Wall provides the essential information you need to plan and construct your own indoor or outdoor climbing wall"-- Provided by publisher