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DIY Balance Board

June 22, 2015

Summer is finally here and I’ll do anything to keep my kids busy outside so today I’m sharing this diy balance board made from scrap wood.  So I can’t take full credit for this project, I found my inspiration here, but I did write up plans for my version below.
diy balance board

A DIY tutorial to make a balance board. Easy to make wooden balance board provides kids with a fun challenge.

kid on balance board
low profile
I made quite a few of these balance boards for birthday gifts last week and a few to keep for my kids.  You can paint the tops with fun colors and designs to keep it interesting.
painted top designs
And I definitely recommend using this balance board outside or on a rug/carpeted surface.
board dimensions
Click here for a PDF version of these plans.

Supplies:         

  • 2 – 2×4 @ 10” (rockers)
  • 1 – 2×3 @ 13” (rocker support)
  • 1 – ¾” plywood @ 13” x 19”                      
  • wood glue
  • 3” & 2” wood screws

step 1

Step 1: Using a jigsaw cut arched rocker shape.  Make 2. 

wooden rocker shapes
Be sure to predrill countersunk holes for the screws at center.
step 2

Step 2: Attach rockers to center support using glue and 3” countersunk screws.  This creates the base support.

balance board underside support
balance board step 3

Step 3: Apply glue and layout rocker piece onto plywood top centering on all sides.

balance board step 4

Step 4: Carefully flip over and attach top using 2” countersunk screws.

Then sand well and paint as desired.

Diy balance board free plans
For more diy kids toys click on the picture to take you to the post:
diy big kids see saw
portable lego trays
diy tic tac toe game with box

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  1. Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says

    June 23, 2015 at 2:09 AM

    This is such a fun idea! I think my husband would love it as much as my son.

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  2. Dean says

    July 4, 2015 at 2:38 AM

    My 7 year old daughter and I built one of these this morning. She loves it! Thanks for the idea!

    It was such a hit that my 14 year old son built one this evening.

    Reply
  3. Jacob Rice says

    October 20, 2015 at 8:14 PM

    I made one of these and both adults and kids can't get enough. We have even made up games to play with the board. Great idea and great free plans! Easy to build no matter how big or small you want the board!

    Reply
  4. Mary Taylor says

    May 4, 2016 at 1:07 PM

    Thank you for sharing these! especially the balance board. I'm in Physical Therapy now and I use these at the center where I go. Now I can make one and use it at home. Thank you again!!

    Mary

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