Sandbox

This is the first project I ever built based on plans drawn up by someone else.  The Boyz needed a sandbox, and I couldn't find anything store-bought that was elevated to let the sand dry once it got wet.  I remembered watching Norm Abram build what I was looking for on the New Yankee Workshop, and purchased the measured drawing for ten bucks.  The sides, standards, and roof structure are all made of red cedar, while the decking and feet are made of pressure treated yellow pine.  The only thing the drawing did not cover was the way he attached the cover to the roof with only staples & hot glue.  My mom was kind enough to sew the gable ends onto the center piece for me, which I think is a cleaner-looking way to do it anyway.

Last update: Sunday, December 19, 2004