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Rio 2016 on Channel 7

Obstacle course

Catch all the incredible athletic performances of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on 7, 7TWO and 7mate, plus the ‘Olympics on 7’ app. Coverage starts with the Opening Ceremony on 6 August.

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emember the exhilarating performances you watched in the Olympic Games as a kid? With all eyes on Rio come 6 August, it’s your kids’ turn to be amazed by the athletes and aspire to the gold! You can keep the dream alive with this obstacle course inspired by The Olympics. Start off with a sprint, head up the ramp, down the frame then up the climbing rope to ring the bell. Encourage them to beat their best time and invent new games. Who knows? You may see them on the podium one day!

go for gold! Kids

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Go for gold course diagram

Ramp

1670

Climbing frame

800

1000 Black post

Beam 1125 Blue post

Black post

Red post

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950

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Climbing frame diagram

Cargo net

Support block

Capping

Ramp Small wall panel

Pipe flange Pipe Bar block

Leg

Brace Large wall panels

Brace

Cross rail

Leg

Climbing rocks

OBSTACLE COURSE Gather your supplies n Posts 90 x 90mm x 3.6m (3), 90 x 90mm x 2.7m (1) and 90 x 90mm x 2.4m (1) H4 treated pine n Pipe 25mm dia. x 1.8m (1), 25mm dia. x 2.4m (1) galvanised steel pipe n Sleepers 150 x 50mm x 2.4m (4), 200 x 50mm x 1.8m (1) and 200 x 50mm x 2.4m (1) treated pine n Plywood 610 x 18mm x 1220 marine plywood (3) n Timber 90 x 35mm x 2.7m (1)

Components (See diagrams, page 2 and above) n Black post (2) 90 x 90 x 3150mm H4 treated pine n Red post 90 x 90 x 3150mm H4 treated pine n Blue post 90 x 90 x 2500mm H4 treated pine n Beam 90 x 90 x 1395mm H4 treated pine n Leg (4) 150 x 50 x 1822mm treated pine sleeper n Brace (2) 90 x 35 x 800mm H3 treated pine n Small wall panel 400 x 800 x 18mm marine ply n Large wall panel (2) 610 x 800 x 18mm marine ply n Cross rail 90 x 35 x 800mm H3 treated pine n Bar block 150 x 50 x 500mm treated pine sleeper n Capping 200 x 50 x 850mm treated pine sleeper n Ramp 200 x 50 x 2362mm treated pine sleeper n Support block 90 x 35 x 200mm H3 treated pine ▲

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You’ll also need Tape measure; set-out paint, post-hole digger; builder’s square; spirit level; quickset concrete (2 bags per hole); power saw; drill; 150, 75 and 50mm galvanised batten screws; undercoat; Dulux Weathershield Low Sheen Extra Bright Acrylic in Black, Hot Lips (red post and ramp), High Blue (blue post and frame capping), Golden Banner (climbing frame) and Green Grass (climbing panels); painting equipment; flange to suit pipe (6); hacksaw; 5 and 12mm drill bits; 25mm galvanised metal screws; Swing Slide Climb climbing rope, swing hook and brass bell, climbing rocks (3 packs) and cargo net (2); mitre saw (or sliding bevel and protractor); combination square; power plane; construction adhesive; long 5mm drill bit; 5mm stainless steel eye straps (18); 12mm synthetic rope

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n When using power tools, wear all safety gear required. For more information, refer to your equipment pack instructions. n Cut posts to length after installation. n Undercoat all timber prior to applying top coats. Tint undercoat to grey for better coverage of top coats.

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Here’s how Posts, bars and climbing rope STEP 1 Using set-out paint, mark post positions using dimensions on Obstacle course diagram. Use post-hole digger to dig 800mm deep holes for each post. STEP 2 Place 2 sleepers on ground in a T shape so edges of sleepers are offset from centres of holes by 45mm. Use a builder’s square to ensure angle between sleepers is 90°. Place 1 post in hole at junction of sleepers so sides of post meet edges of sleepers. Use spirit level to make plumb then use quick-set concrete to set in position. Repeat to install all posts. STEP 3 On what will be ‘blue’ post, measure 1700mm up from ground and mark. On 1 ‘black’ post, measure 2350mm from ground and mark. Use spirit level to transfer this line to other ‘black’ post and red post. Use power saw to cut off top of posts at levels marked. Tip Mark level around all sides of posts, as you will have to cut from both sides with saw to get through full depth of post.

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STEP 4 On 1 end of beam, to create decorative end, measure 60mm from end and mark. Cut through beam at 45° from this mark to cut off corner. Repeat for other end of beam. Place beam on ‘black’ posts so ends overhang posts equally. Predrill and attach beam to posts using 150mm batten screws. STEP 5 Undercoat and paint posts, allowing to dry after each coat. STEP 6 On blue post, mark 200mm from top and transfer this level to black post. Place pipe flange on black post so centre of flange meets mark. Predrill and screw flange to post using 50mm batten screws. STEP 7 Use hacksaw to cut pipe to fit between blue and black posts. Slip flange over 1 end of pipe. Insert other end in flange on black post and position on blue post to meet mark made in Step 6. Predrill and attach flange to post. STEP 8 Use 5mm bit to drill hole in side of flange. Screw through this into pipe with 25mm metal screw to stop pipe from spinning in flange. Repeat for other end of pipe. STEP 9 Repeat Steps 6–8 to attach pipe between red and

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black post, positioning pipe 300mm from top of posts. STEP 10 Drill 12mm hole through centre of beam. Attach climbing rope to swing hook, push hook through hole and use spanner to tighten. Attach bell to post near climbing rope. ▲

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Climbing frame STEP 11 On 1 end of sleeper, for leg, mark 70mm from 1 side. With mitre saw at 17°, make angled cut from this mark back towards side you measured from. Tip If you don’t have a mitre saw, use a protractor to set your sliding bevel at 17°, mark end of sleeper and cut using power saw.

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STEP 12 Use combination square to draw square line along leg (to the edge) starting from beginning of angled cut on end. Cut along this line. STEP 13 Along side of leg you measured from in Step 11, mark a point 1800mm from angled cut. Cut across leg here at 17° in the same direction as the angled cut.

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STEP 14 Use this leg as a template to mark out other 3 legs and cut. Chamfer edges of legs using a power plane. STEP 15 On 2 legs, spread construction adhesive along cuts done in Step 12 (top of legs). Bring together, predrill using long 5mm drill bit then screw through join using 150mm batten screws. Tip To easily screw in long batten screws, use low-speed setting on your drill. STEP 16 Cut brace for legs with 17° angled cuts at each end that go in opposite directions across timber. Centrally place across leg assembly 1100mm from top. Screw to legs with 75mm batten screws. STEP 17 Repeat Steps 15–16 to create second leg assembly. STEP 18 Undercoat and paint leg assemblies, climbing wall panels, cross rail and bar block, allowing to dry after each coat STEP 19 Lay leg assemblies on sides. Place small wall panel on sides of assemblies so edge is flush with tops. Predrill, countersink and screw panel to assemblies using 50mm batten screws. Repeat to



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attach large wall panels to same side of assemblies. STEP 20 Prepaint then screw cross rail to inside bottom edge of legs on opposite side to climbing wall. STEP 21 Place climbing frame in position (see course diagram page 2). Position climbing rocks on climbing wall panels in a random pattern. Predrill and attach using supplied fittings.

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STEP 22 Secure cargo nets to sides of legs using eye straps. STEP 23 Screw bar block to inside of legs 400mm from top. Repeat Steps 6 to 8 to attach pipe between block and black post. STEP 24 Chamfer edges and prepaint capping. Screw to climbing frame so it overhangs equally on sides and at ends.

STEP 26 Place ramp against side of climbing frame 50mm from top. Place support block hard under ramp, remove ramp and screw block to side of frame. Reposition ramp and screw through frame into ramp. STEP 27 Drill 12mm hole through frame above ramp. Tie knots along rope then thread end through hole. Cut rope to length then knot on inside of frame. Burn cut end of rope to prevent fraying.

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STOCKISTS Bosch Australia, bosch-pt.com.au: Power tools. Bunnings, bunnings.com.au: 90 x 90mm treated pine post, $15.27/m. 150 x 50mm sleeper, $9.90/2.4m. 1220 x 610 x 18mm marine ply, $50. 90 x 35mm treated pine, $3.94/m. 200 x 50mm sleeper, $9.90. 5mm wire eye strap, $18.32/ pk12. 25mm galvanised steel pipe, $21.99/2.4m. Pipe flange, $4.49. 150mm galvanised batten screws, $15.10/pk25. 75mm batten screws, $15.50/pk25. 50mm galvanised batten screws, $11/ pk25. 25mm galvanised screws, $4.20/pk30. Swing Slide Climb products: 2100mm climbing rope, $38.45; swing hook, $11.25; brass bell, $23.69; climbing rocks, $22.90/pk5; cargo net, $115. 12mm rope, $32.47/15m. Dulux, dulux.com.au: 1 Step Acrylic Primer, Sealer & Undercoat, $67.90/4L. Weathershield Acrylic Low Sheen Extra Bright, $71.90/2L. Stanley, stanleytools.com.au: Hand tools.

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Photography John Halfhide, Getty Images; projects John Rae; diagrams Stephen Pollitt

STEP 25 Chamfer edges of ramp. Cut through ends at 45° ensuring angles at each end go in opposite directions. Prepaint.