Bouldering Wall

Spontaneous Projects is a chronicle of all of my projects, a reference for me, and a way to prevent others from making the same mistakes. 

Now that I've been stable in one place for a year or two, don't look to be moving soon, and have the space and cash, I've built a small bouldering wall.

Size and Style

I wanted a small, but effective training wall to help build strength and endurance primarily. To accomplish this, I decided on 3 standard plywood panels at 45 degrees. This gives a climbable surface 2.4 by 3.6 meters. 

It's freestanding, and remarkably stable with a little bit of bracing, be aware that it is HEAVY, the framing and surface alone is over 100 kg. 

Plans

The backing for the wall itself, all 2x4

The sides, These designs were modified to allow a 'door' that could be walked through as seen in the pictures

Materials list

Quantity	Use	Comments
3	Wall face	Sheets ply 21mm, 1200x 2400 mm
7	Vertical framing	90x35mm x 3.51m
2	Top and bottom framing	90x35mm x 2.4m
300		T-nuts
2	Legs	90x45mm x 3.6m
2	Legs	90x35mm x 2.4m
2	Legs	90x35mm x 1.2m
2m		tensioning strip
14		3 way grips
14		strip nails
3	Roofing	Corrugated iron
4	Roofing	70x35 non struct 2.4m

Total cost ~$1000 AUD, plus holds.

I've got a variety of holds from Big Red Holds and Uncarved block, both of which have a  great texture and feel, and are available in Australia