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Step 1
Cut your 2x4s
These will be used to build the frame of the rebounder
- Cut two 10-foot 2x4s in half
- Cut two 8-foot 2x4s in half
- Result: 4 - 5 ft boards, 4 - 4ft boards
Tip: Lumber length can vary slightly. I keep it simple. Measure the length of what you have and cut it in half.
Step 2
Cut the front upright angle
To create the correct lean for the front of the rebounder, cut a 10-degree angle on the bottom of one of your 8-foot 2x4s.
- Measure 5/8 inch up along one edge at the bottom
- Draw a straight line from that mark to the opposite corner
- Make the cut
After making the cut, use the board you just cut to mark and cut a second 8-foot 2x4
Step 3
Cut Rear Supports
To create the correct lean for the front of the rebounder, cut a 10-degree angle on the bottom of one of your 8-foot 2x4s.
- Take one 5-foot 2x4 and use it as the base
- Position the angled upright so the 10-degree cut sits flush against the base
- Take another 8-foot 2x4 and use it to connect the top point to the end of the base, forming the support triangle at the angle you want for the rear of the rebounder. Between 5 and 6ft is good.
- Mark the underside of that board at points A and B (see photo)
- Make the cuts
- Use the board you cut as a template and cut the angles in a second 8-foot 2x4
Step 4
Assemble the side frames
Once all angled cuts are complete attach the tie plates
- Assemble the frame as you did before but now make sure all of your angled cuts sit as flush as possible.
Note: the bottom board does not get attached. It is only used to align the vertical supports.
Where the rear support meets the vertical board, attach a tie plate
- Use the 1in screws
- Before putting the second tie plate on, place the board from the opposite side of the frame on top of your vertical board. Mark this spot to make your alignment more accurate when attaching tie plates on other side.
- Attach the remaining tie plates. Each side of the frame will have two tie plates, one on the inside and one on the outside.
Now you are going to use two 4ft 2x4s to join the left side of the frame to the right side. The objective is to connect point A to point A on both sides and do the same for point B.
Yo! If you have tried to get by with any help, now you need to ask someone. It'll be quick.
- Position each frame long side down. The rear angle will be up in the air.
- Screw a 4ft 2x4 to point A on both frames. The top of the rear support.
- Screw a 4ft 2x4 at point B on both sides.
Note: For now, you only need one screw at each intersection. You can reinforce with more screws later.
