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Driftwood Dream Playground

Our driftwood playground is finally complete…for now.

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The latest addition is a child-friendly ‘bridge/ladder’ over a roofing iron fence from the pigpen to the playground. How appropriate!

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Talk about a design challenge: making an overpass that is kid-friendly but pig-proof.

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All of the playground equipment is made from New Zealand native hardwood. The swing set is held together with galvanised threaded rod.

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It is a good example of chainsaw joinery.

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The wood is rock hard. I dulled the chainsaw blade in 15 minutes. The swing  will easily last for decades.

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And fun was had by all!

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Peace, Estwing