since my yard is not exactly flat, I would like to use a thick ply board as a base to create a level base...any ideas?
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This Matt is really, really thick! I have used it on my asphalt driveway with no problem at all.
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A flat surface would be preferable. You need to fill the base with sand or water for stability.A SLIGHT hill shouldn't make it impossible to play just maybe a little more challenging! It's a fun game. This particular model is shorter than I expected, more suitable to kids height but adults can play too. Enjoy!
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I would highly recommend a sturdy platform of wood, concrete, or patio blocks but a well tamped and leveled gravel foundation would work. The floor is flexible and snaps together and acts as a base for the walls so it must be stable and level. Hope this helps.
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You can also attach it to a 2' x 2' board. That board can be portable. Try to use a decent wood board if you need it portable.
1934339
If you had real level ground you possibly could use it outside, but the way the legs are made you could only use on level ground.
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I do not believe that you can use composite decking (as was my original hope) as the dimensions are just different enough. Perhaps someone handier could make it work?
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Probably not the best option because the surface of this is not flat. I would suggest you get a dolly that has flat legs. For planters these work great.
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We have it on a deck, but only because we had that portion of the deck built stronger. The builder doubled up on all the supports beneath and made the deck level, which is also not normal. Level surface is very important wherever you go with it!
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I would build a concrete form (wooden box ) to bring the concrete base for the pole up to the level you need. It would be a good idea to put in a few pieces of rebar to ensure strength.
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If you intend to add wheels you need to make a base out of pressure treated lumber and attach the wheels to the base. It is a simple project and your local bigbox home improvement store will make the cuts. You can use 3/4 inch plywood or 2 by 4s. The planter is not strong enough or designed in such a way that you can simply add wheels.
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I would not recommend it. Even though it is pretty solid, it would be too hazardous to move it without something breaking or falling apart. You build it from the base up and it needs really good support at the base to hold it to the ground when it is windy. I used 4 x 4's as my base which were anchored into the ground with "rebar". The frame of the unit is then screwed to the 4 x 4's. If you dig out an area first and get it level, you can pour sand in it and use paver blocks to make a nice floor too. Good luck!
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I just put a rag under it while on a flat hard surface, so that it doesn't move. You could use anything really, and there's indepedent adjustable bases on here if you really want to have a base.
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I have the Metolius simulator on it, and it's pretty heavy. I personally would not trust a thin piece of plywood because that plywood should support your weight + the holds and the board. The board is probably around 5-10 lbs.
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I was not successful in doing so. I tried several times to do as you tried to do without success. No way could I three leveled together. In its recommended configeration I couldn't complete turns within an acceptional radius without crashing into the curb. The kit is hanging in my garage collecting dust. Thinking I might try making a garden cart from the pieces. Would appreciate any design ideas.
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I have not tried that yet but, was thinking you would need a rug to put down first to give it some stability, or cardboard. Something to create more of a flat surface.
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Yes. The instructions called something like 1.5 feet above the ground and that's what I did. After completion I wished I had gone taller. It's hollow and the taller your 4x4 the more stable your post.
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I guess the cement blocks would work but I would recommend against it. The shed has to be in a completely flat surface, and who knows if you can achieve that with the blocks, plus assembly of this thing is a little hard, so once you assemble you're gonna wanna leave it like that forever. What I did is that I build a deck and put it on top of it, it costs a little more but it's worth it. You can build the deck with a few cement blocks to hold the wood, and the actual wood (it obviously has to be at least 8 x 10), with the help of friends won't take too long.