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Welcome to our on-line store featuring Google Checkout. We offer a variety of hand-made Play Accessories for sale and all 59 beautiful, non-toxic, Tung-oil Stain Colors, plus useful Color Supplies. NEW: now on sale for the first time are Barbara Butler Plans, "Build-It-Yourself" BIY Parts and Kits (with more to come in the future).
Introducing our new Build-It-Yourself division for those of you who want to build your own play structure! For 20 years, Barbara has been revising and refining her selection of parts to use in her play creations. Some items are specially made by us while other items come from various manufacturers. All have been tested and judged by us to be the best available. More BIY parts will be added as we expand. Have any questions? Email us at parts @ barbarabutler.com.
BIY 800: Set of 4 Rock Climbing Holds $36.00
Specially formulated for exterior application on 1-1/2" lumber. Includes exterior bolts, t-nuts and an additional hole for attaching a screw in order to ensure the rock hold stays fixed in all types of weather. Comes in set of 4 in varying sizes to enhance the challenge & fun.
Time to create order (not including shipping time): 3 work days.
To order stain color of your choice: Select your stain color from our Color Store and order a 4 oz bottle.
BIY 801: Flagpole with flag $97.00
Flag Pole made from fir lumber arrives stained in Parsley, with Rampant Lion's flag (as shown), and rigged with rope & hardware so that kids can manually raise & lower flags safely. Dimensions: 1-5/6" diameter x 96" long.

Time to create order (not including shipping time): 3 work days.
To order in different color, please call 415.864.6840
BIY 802: Flag - Lions Rampart $39.00
Dimensions: 12” x 18”. Made from 100% heavyweight nylon fabric specially treated to minimize sun and chemical deterioration. This single reverse flag is dyed and finished with strong canvas headings, brass grommets and brass rings.
Time to create order (not including shipping time): 2 work days.
BIY 803: Flag - White Surrender $39.00
Dimensions: 12” x 18”. Made from 100% heavyweight nylon fabric specially treated to minimize sun and chemical deterioration. This single reverse flag is dyed and finished.
Time to create order (not including shipping time): 2 work days.
BIY 804: Flag - Pirate's skull & crossbones $39.00
Dimensions: 12” x 18”. Made from 100% heavyweight nylon fabric specially treated to minimize sun and chemical deterioration. This single reverse flag is dyed and finished with strong canvas headings, brass grommets and brass rings.
Time to create order (not including shipping time): 2 work days.
BIY 805: 6" hinge (1 pair) $18.00
Steel powder-coated black exterior grade hinges, used for doors and shutters.
Time to create order (not including shipping time): 2 work days.
BIY 806: 4" hinge (1 pair) $14.00
Steel powder-coated black exterior grade hinges, used for small shutters and cabinets.
Time to create order (not including shipping time): 2 work days.
BIY 807: (1) magnet + (1) single stop $34.00
Stainless steel magnet comes with a redwood "stop" (ground smooth and unstained) that allows the magnet to work with doors and/or single shutters built with a ½" safety gap.
Time to create order (not including shipping time): 3 work days.
To order stain color of your choice: Select your stain color from our Color Store and order a 4 oz bottle.
BIY 808: (2) magnets + (1) double stop $58.00
The Double Stop is as above except it is used for Dutch Doors and/or for a pair of shutters.
Time to create order (not including shipping time): 3 work days.
To order stain color of your choice: Select your stain color from our Color Store and order a 4 oz bottle.
BIY 809: 1 Door knob (unstained oak) $5.00
Comes with (1) hanger bolt for attaching single knob to door frame at least 1.5" thick.
Time to create order (not including shipping time): 2 work days.
To order stain color of your choice: Select your stain color from our Color Store and order a 4 oz bottle.
BIY 810: Set of 2 Shutter knobs (unstained oak) $9.00
Comes with (1) dowel screw for attaching knobs back-to back on a single ¾" wide shutter. For a pair of shutters, order 2 sets of knobs.
Time to create order (not including shipping time): 2 work days.
To order stain color of your choice: Select your stain color from our Color Store and order a 4 oz bottle.
BIY 811: Spring Hinges (1 pair) $18.00
Black, powder-coated exterior grade Spring Hinges, lightly spring-loaded for self-closing gates and doors.
Time to create order (not including shipping time): 2 work days.
BIY 812: Doorknocker $35.00
Petit 4” black powder-coated doorknocker (solid brass). Attaches with 2 screws (included).
Time to create order (not including shipping time): 2 work days.
BIY 815: Mailbox (unstained) $139.00
Redwood mailbox (ground smooth and unstained) attaches to the inside of the playhouse to catch incoming mail. Dimensions: 8” wide x 17” high x 2” deep. Works with a 5” wide mail slot opening.
Time to create order (not including shipping time): 2 work days.
To order stain color of your choice: Select your stain color from our Color Store and order a 4 oz bottle.
BIY 813: Window Grates $350.00
Grid of ¼" square welded metal rods, powder-coated black, fitted for a 22" wide x 27.5" high opening. Attaches with 8 screws (included) to your 1.5"  wide framing.  Framing not included.
Time to create order (not including shipping time): 5 work days.

Custom sizes are available - please call for quote. Note: Custom-sized window grates are not returnable.
BIY 823: Jailbars $115.00
Set of 3 black powder-coated steel jailbars. Includes (2) redwood (ground smooth and unstained) upper and lower window plates which are pre-drilled to hold the jailbars in place. Fits a window 12" wide x 27-1/2" high x 2-5/8" thick.
Time to create order (not including shipping time): 3 work days.
BIY 814: Crazy Bars $145.00
Heavy duty, powder-coated round metal bars with flattened & curved ends. Attach with 4 screws per bar (screws included). Each bar is 1"x1"x31" long. Intended for use on a 24" opening, attaching to 3-1/2" wide posts on either side (posts not included). Color: flat black.
Time to create order (not including shipping time): 3 work days.

Custom colors available for $120 per order additional. Please call to place a custom-color order (not returnable).
BIY 816: Finial ball $12.00
3”x 4” turned ball top (unstained) with base. Includes 1 center dowel screw for attaching to post tops.
Time to create order (not including shipping time): 2 work days.
To order stain color of your choice: Select your stain color from our Color Store and order a 4 oz bottle.
BIY 817: Small Door Handle $4.00
Black powder-coated door handle for use on the inside of the door (2 screws included). Dimensions:  ¾" x 1" x 4-3/4" long.
Time to create order (not including shipping time): 2 work days.
BIY 818: Large Outdoor Handle $9.00
Black plastic steel core outside grab handles to use at openings (2 screws included).  Dimensions: 1-1/4" x 2" x 11" long.
Time to create order (not including shipping time): 2 work days.
BIY 819: 16" booty (the standard) $138.00
Made from 1/8" steel tubing, powder-coated black. The redwood post is routed, inserted into the boot and then bolted to the boot. The assembly is set in concrete. The boot protects the post from rot while allowing the concrete to finish below grade. It also makes the structure very moveable if needed: unbolt the post and remove the structure. Post is not included.
Dimensions: 5" x 5" x 16" high.
Time to create order (not including shipping time): 3 work days.

BIY 821: Angled Rung ladder $995.00

For a 7' deck height. Dimensions: 4" x 24" x 126" long.

4x4 redwood lumber with 1-5/16" wooden rungs, built to fit inside a 24" opening. The sides of the ladder run long. They are routed at the bottom and inserted into our 16" metal boots for sinking in concrete post hole footings (boots included). Buy handles separately.

Color: Shadow

Shipping is included in the above price ($170 value.) Your ladder will be shipped to you via Freight Delivery.
Time to create order (not including shipping time): 2 - 4 weeks.

To purchase in a different color palette, please call to place your order.

BIY 822: Straight Rung Ladder $995.00
For a 7' deck height.  Dimensions: 4" x 24" x 144" high.

Built for a 17" opening, this ladder attaches to the outside of the deck railing posts.

The sides of the ladder run long. They are routed at the bottom and inserted into our 16" metal boots for sinking in concrete post hole footings (boots included). Buy handles separately.

Color: Ruby red

Shipping is included in the above price ($170 value.) Your ladder will be shipped to you via Freight Delivery.
Time to create order (not including shipping time): 2 - 4 weeks.

To purchase in a different color palette, please call to place your order.

BIY 826: Swing Hangers (1 pair) $32.00
Galvanized Iron Ductile Wood Beam Swing hangers with steel pivot bolt and bronze bushing for durability. Requires (2) hex bolts per hanger to attach it to your swing beam (hardware not included.)
Time to create order (not including shipping time): 3 work days.
BIY 825C: Baby Swing Seat-green $74.00
Full bucket baby seat (weight limit: 85 lbs.) comes with 3-strand nylon rope and 24” of chain for easy adjustment.
Color: green.
Time to create order (not including shipping time): 3 work days.
BIY 824B: Belt Swing-green $39.00
Polymer injected molded seat (26"L x 5.5"W) comes with 3-strand nylon rope and 24” of chain for easy adjustment.
Color: Green
Time to create order (not including shipping time): 2 work days.
BIY 827: Turbo Tube Slide - 7' deck height $735.00
For 7' deck height. Assembly required. Instructions included for making the wood entrance and exit support.
Color: Green
Time to create order (not including shipping time): 3 work days.
Prices do not include shipping and handling charges unless specifically noted as included. Click on the "Add to cart" button to obtain shipping & handling charges. Please note: pricing and availability subject to change without notice. See How to Order for Refund, Cancellation and Shipping Policies.
To request more information:
Email: information @ barbarabutler.com
Phone: (415) 864-6840
Fax: (650) 877-7223
325 South Maple Ave. #37
South San Francisco, CA 94080