Backyard Discovery Tucson Cedar Wooden Swing Set Construction & Review 

The slide assembly is what I needed the most 😩

Just got done putting together a very similar set(sans the bench). Took me about 7 hours over 2 days working alone. A couple of tips. Get a table to lay out all the hardware bags. There must of been over 30 separate bags of hardware. They are all numbered. Lay them out numerically. The biggest time putting this up was getting all the pieces of hardware needed during each step. Eg. need 3 from bag 6, 2 from bag 34, 4 from bag 78. Also on some installation steps, you'll need different sized nuts, bolts and washers even on the same piece of lumber. Real PIA and it takes a lot of time to figure out which end of the piece needs what sized hardware. Also lay out all the lumber by letter as well so your not on a treasure hunt when you need pieces E1 and N4 for example because there is a lot of lumber. Tip 2 read ahead on the instructions. Some steps can be left for later. No need to put together the swing part when installing it is about the last thing that is done. Same with the Slide. Like Drew, I had a ton of parts left over. Only thing I can figure is that its more cost effective for the manufacturer to include parts for the largest, most complex model they sell then it is to individualize each hardware set to each particular model. However it was shocking to see all those parts left over. East over $25 worth of hardware if one had to buy those items at Lowes/HD/etc.

Setting up mine now for my boys 8, 3 and 2! Hope it lasts !!!

Thanks for the video. The least quality thing that you speak of, the bench and table side, I eliminated that and put the slide there. Now it's more an L shape set. Thanks again for the video. It was helpful.

Thank you for taking the time to make this. Helped me a lot

Nice job Drew. I’ve now put together about 100 of these, but I remember my first few.

O my gosh they just ordered this for my boys birthday it's just me putting it together thanks really looking forward to it 😭

Thanks for the great video 👍 IAM going to put one of these together soon

THANK YOU!! We made the same mistake with the beam the quick links go into. It was upside down. Couldn’t figure out why I couldn’t make it work until I saw your video!

5:30 Most likely to avoid the maximum 4" spacing for railings. This keeps children from being caught between the verticals.

I agree the packaging is impresive i just got mine delivered

very helpful to watch before setup. Thank you

Thanks , this will save me a lot of time, good job.

I blew one of those big hex bolts out when tightening the main support hinge. The bolt literally snapped under moderate ratchet tightening. I'm glad they did though so I could get some real stainless hardware.

Great video! I'm thinking about getting one of these for my daughter.

Good video for motivation. 1 person, 5 days, about 11 total hours. I'm Less than Handyman status too soooo

Nice video! I feel a lot better now that I know what to expect when I put my sons swing set up this weekend. Also, sweet drone footage!

Omg your video is hilarious. I just built the Prairie Ridge Set we got our 6 year old for her birthday. Let me say, I can take cars completely apart, engines, body and interior you name iit, without instructions. I followed the instructions on this to the best of my ability. My neighbor sat outside on his porch for two and a half days drinking beer and watching me. Is it me or are the instructions very vague? I broke stuff, had to do things twice, remake stuff, gorilla glue stuff, add my own extra bracing and support. You’re correct in saying it’s not made to last the five year warranty.

I bought the Backyard Discovery Oakmont Swing Set, which is fairly similar to this one. I am a bit intimidated as I am not a skilled builder by and means, neither is the hubby. Might have to call my dad to help. I don't know if I would be brave enough to stand on the playset like you did. Ours is only rated for 150 pounds so I fear falling through. Estimates for building the set seem to be between 8-13 hours. Suspicious we will be on the higher end of that.

Thanks for sharing this video we just bought this set from Walmart for $350.00 the 1 we bought dosen't have the sitting bench though. I will be starting construction tomorrow hopefully my assebly will go as smooth as yours.

We just got 4 of these boxes. 😱😱😱😱😱

Thanks for the helpful and insightful video!

That was a great video

good lord.... took me a couple hours by myself... you had an army?!

I've been really struggling with the Rockwall ladder. My instructions say to take the top board off and put the bolts through but they don't screw in at all. Do you have to pre dill?

I have that same exact thing in my backyard

Did anyone have missing parts? The 100 degree angle plates I’m missing? Were they in the large shipping box!? Thanks for help!!!

For those of you setting this up, there is an app with setup by step instructions called BILT

You said it won’t work for my kid and for my grandkid, but they are only 5 years apart.. lol

Thanks.

I got the same one in my backyard I got it in 2001 it lasted 21 years it’s got poison ivy and some cobwebs in it and it’s also rusty and ruined

How's it holding up? I just purchased this for my boys today. Thanks in advance

Is it audiophile quality?

How is it holding up after so many years? Does your kid still enjoy it? Debating on whether this would be good for my 5 year old twins and 2 year old

I have to build one of the biggest ones they have by myself soon. Its going to be a nightmare.

I appreciate the video. I wish it was more of a step by step without the fast forwarding though.

What hardware was used to attach the rock climbing wall?

i'm thinking of getting this for my 4 and 2 yrs old. It's my first time getting any kind of playhouse and concerned about water (rain and water from sprinklers). How do you manage water? Are woods all waterproof? Or did you have to put some kind of glazing or waterproof material? If you did, did you put waterproof material before or after buildling?

How is it holding up I just bought one but it's now 550 smh.

After owning this for a year, would you recommend it? Has it held up well in the elements?

did good

Any issues putting it right on the grass? I guess if it lasts 3 years I’ll be happy.

Great video! I am starting assembly today but I do not have a triangle square is it necessary??

? What tools are needed for the screws tried using drill but cant get it tight

How is it holding up?

Well, I opened the box and passed out for about 2 hours from the volume of hardware. Wrong purchase for me.

Are the directions clear over all or is there a lot of guessing

My husband started about 6 months ago and never came back to finish it

Have you staked your play set to the ground yet? I just finished building mine and was also wondering if I should stake it down.

I'm watching this video to see what kind of shit my wife has gotten me into. I'm none-to-pleased.

How does it hold up against water? More like water sprinkler?

Are these real cedar or china cedar ?

My husband has taken 4 weeks to put this thing together.

Did you have to level the ground? Thanks

How long did it take you to build it

How's the swing set holding up?

this was an absolute nightmare putting this up

This cost $500 now!

Thanks for the video, can you come install mine? 😀

How did you do the slide?

Ummmm can I hire someone lol

This swing set was not worth the money.Chipped wood.You can tear it with your fingernail.Its like saw dust.Holes were not drilled correctly. Instructions a lot left out.Alot of the wooden structure you have to bolt together because it was cut in half to fit in one box making the structure weaker.At least two days worth of drilling because holes are not drilled right and boards are not sizes to fit properly.I hope you don't make the same mistake I did.

What about 50 bucks Cash, if you come and build it for me? XD lool nah just kidding thank you for let me know, i mean i work on construction for some reason i thougth that i need to diggin holes for this, or that it doesnt come with instructions, looks like is as any other dissasemble item that you buy from ikea or amazon so just with patient and reading the instruction you should get it done, specially with one o 3 friends and a couple beers

Hey Bruh, that's cedar, likely will outlive you and even your children if taken care of, might break but won't rot

212 pounds