Tree Fort TAB Installation Kit - Heavy Duty Hardware for DIY Treehouse & Backyard Playhouse - Perfect for Kids Outdoor Play, Backyard Projects & Wooden Fort Building

Nelson Tree Fort TAB Installation Visual TAB Install Step 1 After establishing TAB elevation and orientation, use the 13/16” Auger Bit supplied in the Tree Fort Install Kit to drill a level hole 8-3/4” into solid wood (excluding bark). *Minimum Recommended Tree Diameter ~10" TAB Install Step 2 Using the Forstner/Custom Pilot Bit supplied in the Tree Fort Install Kit, drill 3” into solid wood (excluding bark). *Be sure to clean the bit and hole often, as woodchips will build up quickly. TAB Install Step 3 Clean out sawdust by blowing through a piece of tubing or using compressed air. Verify that your 13/16” hole is a full 5-3/4” deep. TAB Install Step 4 Screw in the TF TAB until the boss is seated. Allowing for Tree Movement Important Note: When building a treehouse that involves more than one tree, you must allow for independent tree movement and must never fix the trees together with beams or structural components. Our hardware has been designed to allow beams to safely connect to more than one tree, all while allowing movement.