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30 Minutes
TO COMPLETE
WHAT WILL YOU MAKE?
WHAT WILL YOU NEED?
- 2 10-foot sections of 3/4 PVC pipe
- 6 3/4 PVC T connectors
- 2 3/4 PVC L connectors
- 4 PVC end caps
- 6 golf balls (or wiffle practice style golf balls)
- 3/8 inch diameter rope
- PVC cutter or saw
- Drill
STEP 1
Cut your PVC
Measure your PVC segments for cutting. You will need three 24-inch sections, two 20-inch sections, and eight 12-inch sections.
STEP 2
Build the feet
Take two of the 12-inch sections and push them into the opposing ends of a T fitting. Cap the other two ends of the pipes.
STEP 3
Building up
Add the 20-inch section of pipe to the open end of the T section and another T section to the other end of the pipe. Make sure the new T is turned 90º from the direction the feet are running.
STEP 4
Keep going
Add a 12-inch section of pipe to the T opposite the other pipe. At the end of this pipe add another T.
STEP 5
Last section
Place one more 12-inch section of pipe in line and cap it with an L fitting.
Repeat steps 2–5 to build the other half of ladder.
Join the two halves with the three 24-inch sections of pipe.
STEP 6
Build your bolas
Drill 3/8″ holes in six golf balls. This is a hard step and is best done with a drill press by an adult. Using wiffle ball style balls can eliminate the need for drilling but are very light.
Cut three 24-inch sections of rope and thread a golf ball through each end. Tie off the ends.
STEP 7
Start playing
The idea of the game is to throw the bolas at the ladder and try to catch them on a rung. For a better list of the rules, check out the official rules from laddergolf.com.
WHAT'S NEXT?
For best play you should have two ladders and six bolas. Time to make another set!
Please Note
Your safety is your own responsibility, including proper use of equipment and safety gear, and determining whether you have adequate skill and experience. Power tools, electricity, and other resources used for these projects are dangerous, unless used properly and with adequate precautions, including safety gear and adult supervision. Some illustrative photos do not depict safety precautions or equipment, in order to show the project steps more clearly. Use of the instructions and suggestions found in Maker Camp is at your own risk. Make Community, LLC, disclaims all responsibility for any resulting damage, injury, or expense.
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