On Fri, 24 Mar 2006 10:24:06 +0000, Chris Bacon
wrote:

I'd like to make a children's sand pit, maybe 6' x 8'
or similar. Any hints or suggestions? I was thinking
of sinking it 1' or so into the ground, and building
up sides with timber.


A better idea is to build it as a frame with short legs in contact
with the ground and an internal base, raised slightly from the ground
and made by butt joining some pressure treated boards together - deck
boards are reasonable for this. You could also make the sides from
them. The advantage is that it will drain properly and if you place
the legs on small paving slabs, won't rot very quickly either.

Some kind of a cover to prevent the local pussycats visiting it would
be a good idea.


If you want something a bit fancier , then this is another idea

http://www.newyankee.com/getproduct3.cgi?306




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..andy


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