Apr 24, 2021
Wood is a little soft
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this sandbox for my 6 year old and 4 year old. And honestly for the space we had to allow for it it is the perfect size. The 2 of them can easily play at it together which I was worried about.
It went together pretty quickly and easily taking a total of about an hour to build. My real concern is with the wood quality. A lot of the wood pieces I received were way too soft for the screws I was given. I hand screwed every screw to avoid over tightening and it still didn't help. The screws were tearing right through the wood.
I do love the idea of the awning coming down and doubling as a tarp but the actual execution of it didn't work out too well. Even with my man and I sliding it perfectly in sync it never wants to move up or down properly. And the handle in the middle is almost impossible to use for it. If you can get it to move right though it is a nice feature.
Ultimately I got this sandbox as a sandbox for my kids and it does work as a sandbox. They do love it and it does keep the sand inside nicely. I do wish the quality of the wood was a little better but it's ok for now.
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