The Bench Lid Sandbox project was shared by Mr. Brandon Heyer, the Skills Training Apprenticeship Carpentry teacher at the Individual Learning Centre in School District 63.
These Bench Lid Sandboxes were a big hit and the project was featured in Victoria's Times Colonist Newspaper.
Access paper plans using the “Download Project” button below and watch "Step by Step Tutorials" using the video link under the project photos. Thank you to Mr. Heyer for sharing this project with us! Download Project
These Bench Lid Sandboxes were a big hit and the project was featured in Victoria's Times Colonist Newspaper.
Access paper plans using the “Download Project” button below and watch "Step by Step Tutorials" using the video link under the project photos. Thank you to Mr. Heyer for sharing this project with us! Download Project
Tools & Materials
Material List
- (2) 8' 2" x 8"
- (6) 8' 1" x 4"
- (1) 8' 2" x 4"
- 4 sets or 8 total galvanized hinges
- 2" and 3" expoxy deck screws
Tool list
- Tool use is shared in the video link above.
Procedure
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Base is 2" x 8" material / Connections to be made with three 3" deck screws -
Boards are 1" x 4" material / Connections to be made with two 2" deck screws / 1/2" spacing between boards -
Build two of these, one for each side / Fasten the boards 1/2" apart to the 2 x 4 with 2" screws -
Lay each bench seat down with 1/2" gap between boards / Attach 4 hinges between the secured deck board and the bench seats / Inset the hinges at least 4" from edge using 5/8" silver screws -
Attach the boards to the 2 x 4 from underneath using 2" deck screws / Attach 2 more hinges to the opposite side the 2 x 4s are on / Keep 1/2" spacing between boards -
Sandbox with lid