How To Make A Homeade Gymnastics Beam Off The Floor

Six pieces will make a beam 4 wide which is reasonable for a practice beam.

How to make a homeade gymnastics beam off the floor.

Then use wood screws to fasten four 12 inch pieces of 2x4 planks into the holders for the legs. To make a balance beam first glue six 8 foot pieces of wood together for the top. Instead i came up with the idea to make a balance beam for my little gymnastic girls. I used a drill and a staple gun but already had those things on hand.

Make the balance beam of your comfortable height for easy practice. While gluing the beams for the first time make sure that you are applying the glue liberally. With that in mind we chose to make the beam itself from 1x4 lumber glued together into a beam. Me and my mate making a padded balance beam the timber is hardwood and is 3 6m long and 100mm square the padding is 3mm foam rubber and the covering is sue.

Legs such as they are will be constructed of 20 long pieces of 2x4 lumber sanded smooth and stained. When the glue has dried sand the wood and mount angle holders underneath the ends of your balance beam. If you did please give it a big thumbs up and don t forget to like and subscribe. I was so happy to take my plans to menards and find out that all of these materials only cost 30.

You can also use the additional synthetic suede pieces to prevent the beam scratching your floor.