Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 2: Making a log
• Part 2 of 2: Fitting the sports equipment base
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

For gymnasts of all ages, mastering a sports equipment such as balance beams is an essential skill. Novice athletes learn agility and balance, more advanced athletes hone their skills by performing complex gymnastic exercises. After reading this article, you will learn how to assemble gymnastic beams on your own and enjoy training at home.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Making a log

1. 1 You will need the following materials. Six pine planks 8 feet (2.44 m) long, one by two inches, four planks 12 inches (30.5 cm) long, two by four inches, and four planks 24 inches (61 cm) long, two by four inches.
   • In the "What you need" section, there is a complete list of materials and tools that you need to purchase in a hardware store to make a sports equipment.
2. 2 Wash the boards on both sides with detergent and water. In order to thoroughly clean wood products, use a sponge and rags or a hard-bristled brush. If the surface is dirty and uncleaned, this will affect the effectiveness of gluing the elements of the future sports equipment.
3. 3 Glue together six 8-foot (2.44 m) planks. Arrange the boards vertically to overlap. Glue the longitudinal (wide side) of the board with wood glue (preferably waterproof), then attach the next board with the longitudinal side. Repeat the same procedure for subsequent boards to glue them together. Do not regret glue and lubricate the boards thoroughly to give strength to the structure to be glued. Let the glue dry before proceeding to the next step.
   • At the end of this work, you should have one large log, 8 feet (2.44 m) long and 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide.
   • The side with a width of 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) will be the top of your future sports equipment.
4. 4 Secure the boards while the glue dries. It is best to use clamps to secure the wood pieces to be glued tightly. If there are no clamps at hand, lay the structure horizontally, with the wide side of the boards on the floor, and place something heavy on top and wait until the glue is completely dry.
   • It takes 24 hours to dry completely.
5. 5 Sand the surface. After the glue is dry, remove the clamps or weight from the structure and sand the entire surface of your future gymnastic equipment.
   • In order to make the surface absolutely smooth and even, use a grinder or sandpaper.
6. 6 Attach the galvanized steel brackets to the resulting bar. Screw the holding brackets (screws can be supplied with the brackets) to the bottom of the block about 12 inches (30.5 cm) from the edge of each side.

Part 2 of 2: Fitting the sports equipment base

1. 1 Attach the supports to the timber. Four planks 12 "(30.5 cm) long, two by four", secure to the brackets using 4 screws for one support. You will need 16 screws to secure all the supports.
   • For one support, one bracket is a corner with four screw holes.
2. 2 Add a base for the supports. Attach a 24 "(61 cm) long, two by four" board to the bottom of the legs. You will need 4 screws for one support.
   • This will ensure the stability and reliability of the structure.
3. 3 The finished structure can be upholstered in synthetic suede. Prepare a thin strip of suede that matches the length and width of the log. Glue the fabric to the log so that it covers the entire surface.
   • For best results, use a wide piece of material so that there is enough for the bottom and the holding corners are also covered.
   • Allow the glue to dry completely before using the balance beam.

Tips

• If the gymnastics beam is going to be used indoors, you may need to glue additional pieces of fabric to the underside of the beam supports. In order to avoid scratching the floor when using the projectile.
• When buying lumber for a gymnastic beam, be sure to measure the length. The same length is a prerequisite for the successful assembly of the gymnastic balance beam.
• Requirements for the quality standards of the gymnastic balance beam. 16.5 feet (5.02 m) long, 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide, 4 feet (122 cm) high from the floor. If you need a sports equipment of exactly this standard, follow our instructions, but use materials that correspond to the standard length of the equipment.

Warnings

• Carefully check and test your new gymnastic equipment before moving on to training. To avoid injury during exercise, make sure the product you assembled is strong and reliable.

What do you need

• Detergent and water
• Six 8ft (2.44m) planks, one by six inches
• Waterproof wood glue
• Clamps or heavy load
• Sander or sandpaper
• Galvanized steel brackets and screws
• Four planks 12 "(30.5 cm) long, two by four"
• Four planks 24 inches (61 cm) long, two by four inches
• Screwdriver
• 32 screws
• Synthetic suede (optional)