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In this video, master carpenter Nathan Gilbert helps a homeowner and her children by building a large, durable sandbox designed to stand the test of childhood.
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When a homeowner realized her children love to dig, she knew the perfect outside toy would be a sandbox. But, without knowing how to build one that would stand up to the rigors of childhood, she called the team at Ask This Old House for help. As a man who loves to dig himself, master carpenter Nathan Gilbert was happy to answer the call.
Where to find it?
Start by cutting pressure treated 4x6x8 ft stock lumber [https://homedepot.sjv.io/Wy6zy3] to length using a circular saw [https://homedepot.sjv.io/dO9vOQ]. Be sure to use proper ear [https://homedepot.sjv.io/GK0kDB] and eye protection [https://homedepot.sjv.io/55MGb2] while operating power tools.
Create your layout with the cut pieces and check that the ground is level. Soften the grade if necessary using a bowhead rake [https://homedepot.sjv.io/POrgz6].
Use an impact driver [https://homedepot.sjv.io/AWxrzo] to secure the base with timber screws [https://homedepot.sjv.io/Wy6z4n]. Use a tape measure [https://homedepot.sjv.io/rQEBXy] to check that the base is square.
Lay down two layers of weed fabric [https://homedepot.sjv.io/3JA0AX] to keep the play sand [https://homedepot.sjv.io/2aQeaD] from mixing with the dirt. Attach the landscape fabric with a hammer tacker [https://homedepot.sjv.io/nXRv4x]. Use a utility knife [https://homedepot.sjv.io/nLrPLA] to remove the excess landscape fabric.
Add the second course of lumber and secure with 6in. timber screws. To secure the first and second courses together use 8 in. timber screws vertically. Follow the same steps to secure the third and final course. Use a 1/2 in. roundover bit [https://homedepot.sjv.io/55MGMD] to ease the edges.
Fill the sandbox with play sand.
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Materials:
4×6 landscape timbers [https://homedepot.sjv.io/Wy6zy3]
Weed barrier [https://homedepot.sjv.io/3JA0AX]
Timber screws [https://homedepot.sjv.io/Wy6z4n]
Play sand [https://homedepot.sjv.io/2aQeaD]
Tools:
Tape measure [https://homedepot.sjv.io/rQEBXy]
Eye protection [https://homedepot.sjv.io/55MGb2]
Ear protection [https://homedepot.sjv.io/GK0kDB]
Circular saw [https://homedepot.sjv.io/dO9vOQ]
Framing square [https://homedepot.sjv.io/7aGVa3]
Metal rake [https://homedepot.sjv.io/POrgz6]
Impact driver [https://homedepot.sjv.io/AWxrzo]
Hammer tacker [https://homedepot.sjv.io/nXRv4x]
Utility knife [https://homedepot.sjv.io/nLrPLA]
Router [https://homedepot.sjv.io/XY9Jmg]
Roundover bit [https://homedepot.sjv.io/55MGMD]
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