Building a large sandbox with bench seat lids

This is a nice 4' x 4' sand box with lids that open to bench seating.  This was inspired by some other DIY projects I found.  I did this using all scrap materials.

Step 1: Getting materials ready

the list
* 18 - 4' 2x4's  TOP AND SIDES
*6 - 45" 2x4's   ENDS
*4- 2' 2x4's    LID STRINGERS
*4 - 9" 2x4's   BENCH LEGS
*8 - 10' 2X4'S    SIDE TIES
*4 door hinges 3 1/2"
24 1 1/2" exterior screws
exterior 3" screws 
finish of choice
weed barrier
staples
1000lbs of play sand or commercial sand

Comments

[CJSudduth]

This could work too for a garden ... be protected from the winter or to start planting early ..

[jessyratfink]

That's fantastic - what a great design!

[Kiteman]

Congratulations on your first Instructable! You should mention it on the Rewards for New Authors page!