Teeter Totter - The Woodcrafter Page© 2004

Band saw the various pieces to the correct shape and sand off all the sharp edges. The horse heads were cut from 3/4" plywood and fastened with glue and screws to the teeter board.

Picture of teeter totter pivot detail. .

This sturdy tetter board makes the small children happy both indoors and out. The material used was hardwood such as birch but pine will do almost as well.

Band saw cuts.

The base is fastened together with glue and screws and the cross support that the teeter board pivots on is a 1" harwood dowel.
Seal twith one or more coats of shellac and then leave natural or paint to suit.

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*********** WARNING***********
Read my page on safety before building this item.