Apr 15, 2007

Metal Slide (in lieu of a staircase)

This metal slide was made from a tubing skeleton, skinned with 20-gauge sheet metal. There was no drawing for this. I was given the length and the width of a room and the rest was for me to decide. The finish on the slide is not unlike a custom autobody finish. Much bondo and filler were required before painting and wet-sanding multiple coats of clear coat. As you can see, the slide is fairly large, and in this matter, the slide has one joint, which is mechanically fastened. The installation of this project was not easy. A very small space was provided for the top half of the slide. It was hoisted into place with a system of pulleys. Yes, it is indoors! The owners clock how fast their children ride with a speed radar mounted on the wall.

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