How to convert an old swingset into a guillotine prop for Halloween

Step 9 Mount the blade

Unfortunately, my daughters were eager to help with the final stages of the project and i neglected to take pictures of how the blade gets mounted. I disassembled the prop for storage before i realized my oversight. Once the prop is reassembled I will post explanatory pictures.

I drilled holes horizontally into each side of the blade assembly between the 2x4s. I also drilled holes through the uprights on each side. The holes allow dowel rods to be pushed through the uprights and into the blade assembly, suspending it above the stocks.

The series of holes allows the blade to be positioned at five locations from top to bottom, giving a potential "victim" many photo opportunities.

The last things needed to complete the display are a basket to catch the aftereffects and an executioner. The basket is being scavenged for right now, and I'm in the process of creating a grim-reaper type figure to stand next to the prop.