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A 4-foot sandbox whose lid folds open into two bench seats with backrests — closed, it keeps cats and rain out; open, the kids sit on it instead of in the mud.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long sides | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 47 1/2" | 1x8 | ☐ |
| Short sides | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 46" | 1x8 | ☐ |
| Top planks | 12 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 47 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Armrests | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 7 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Back supports / handles | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 12 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x8, 8 ft The box sides. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 8 ft All twelve top planks. | 6 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft Armrests and back supports/handles. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Exterior hinges Four sets. The moving part of the whole design — buy exterior-rated, not the cheapest card. | 8 each | ☐ |
| Exterior gate handles or rope For lifting the folds. 'Gate pull' is the search term. | 4 each | ☐ |
| Exterior screws, #8 x 1-1/4", self-tapping | 80 each | ☐ |
| Landscape fabric Under the box — drains rain, blocks weeds. Sand not included in the estimate. | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.