Fixing aluminium monkey bars to climbing frame

[AlanB1976]

Hi all
Following on from another discussion, I've got a climbing frame where I want to add some monkey bars. I've got some existing wood that I would prefer to use for the additional side (as it matches the frame perfectly and saves me some bucks) and I have bought some 1-1/4" aluminium tube for the rungs. I would like some advice on the best way of fixing?
Do you think a 1" (25mm) deep hole in each side for the bar to be glued in will be sufficient for the weight of a kid? If more is needed, I may have to get additional timber as the one side that exists is only 70x70mm. Else, any other ideas for fixing them?
Thanks
Alan

 

[Burnerman]

Obviously, the deeper the tubing is set into the side pieces the better, but 25mm should be just fine.
More importantly perhaps, what is the wall thickness of the aluminium tubing?
John

 

[AlanB1976]

I got 14swg (approx. 2mm). The tubing feels very strong and I can't imagine a kid bending/denting it, especially while 2m in the air...... although with kids, anything is possible.

 

[Burnerman]

It's possible the tubing may flatten and bend a little so maybe construct the frame so replacement is possible.
John