Badger Basket Cedar Sandbox with Lid & Benches - Outdoor Wooden Sandbox for Kids with Folding Cover - Large Backyard Playset (46.5 x 46.5 x 9.5)

I bought this sandbox kit about a month ago. After reading the reviews, I was skeptical about the quality of the hardware. Maybe the company has changed what they use, but the hinges we received are definitely sturdier than tin. They seem to be very thin stainless steel. I felt no need to replace them. The kit was easy to build; everything fit together just as it was meant to. I used hand tools to assemble everything, as the cedar is so soft that I was afraid my drill would strip out the screw holes easily. My kids, ages 8 and 6, fit in the sandbox together with plenty of room to dig and play. I appreciate that this sandbox has no bottom because my kids wanted the sand to be deep enough to dig tunnels. I leveled the ground under the sandbox, left a large foundation around the edges, and dug out the ground in the center for 2.5 to 3 feet to make the sand very deep. We have had a lot of rain over the last month and the sandbox is still in great shape. The benches are a nice feature, and the cover keeps my cats out of the sand. My kids absolutely love it!

I ordered this as a birthday present for my 3-year-old grandson. I was a little hesitant, because many of the reviews had commented on how flimsy the hinges were. So before starting to put this together, I decided to buy replacement hinges that would be heavier-duty. Well, no luck there! Because the holes were all pre-drilled, and the little hinge had to fit on the end of the 1 X 2 brace, there just weren't any hinges available that would have worked. So the day we were going to start putting it together, we spent half the day running around looking for hinges, but in the end, we decided we would just use the hardware it came with.I was so pleased at how easy this sandbox was to assemble. My daughter and I (and believe me, we are not DIYers) had it completely assembled in a couple of hours. It was easy cheesy! All the holes lined up exactly right, and it was easy to screw the screws into the right place. I say that, and normally I am the queen of stripping screws, so I was VERY pleased.The sandbox seems sturdy, and the boards are nice and smooth, so no worries about splinters in little legs.We finished it off by "painting" a water-seal product all over it. As soon as that dries completely, we are going to staple a landscaping black cloth stuff (what is that stuff called???) to the bottom so that water drains through. The box says it will hold 750 pounds of sand. We did find a sale on playground sand, so we bought six 50-pound bags, which I think will be enough, but if it's not, we can always go back and buy a couple more bags.The benches, when closed to form the lid, seem to be heavy enough that they won't blow open in a storm. All in all this seems like a great product.

I was just searching for a cheap plastic sandbox and thank goodness I found this instead! It costs little more than what I thought I would pay and it is worth every cent. Things to note..size is great for 3 children to play in..we had 3 kids toddler - teenaged in it over the weekend and all were happy. Hinges may be a little flimsy but they work very easily and opening and closing the lid is no trouble. The sandbox looks beautiful and natural- not like temporary plastic junk. We are seriously pleased and i have been telling everyone I know about it. And free shipping -totally worth it!

Love the design of this sandbox, keeps the neighborhood cats out but is not plastic!! It blends into the landscaping, too, as opposed to the green turtles! Ideal size for one child or two small children and easy to assemble. The hardware does seem a little on the flimsy side, but we installed the factory hardware and will replace as needed.Edit 12/28/2012: after a full summer of use we did have to do some hardware upgrades. It's an inexpensive thing to do so it doesn't affect my overall rating, but given how short-lived the hinges were I'd recommend saving yourself some time and get heavier hardware right off the bat.Edit 4/17/2016: this has survived 5 Minnesota winters and is now ready to be passed on for the next young family to enjoy. It didn't receive heavy use but has stood up well. Would definitely recommend this product!

This sandbox has been great so far. It was easy to put together and my daughter loves to play in it. I love that the benches fold in for a cover, however, it doesn't keep the sand from getting wet, which is somewhat annoying, but it doesn't bother my child. I would recommend this. I am a larger person - 6'3 and 220 lbs and I am able to sit on the bench, although it's not comfortable, but at least there is a seat. The back rest probably wouldn't hold up if I leaned back.

I literally just finished building this sandbox so I can’t yet speak to its durability and how long it will actually last but my first impression is it’s great quality. It took me about an hour to assemble while also chasing my toddler around the yard. So if I had been kid free I could see this only taking about 30-40 minutes to fully assemble if you’re using a drill like I was. It’s heavy, feels sturdy and looks great. We plan on putting a layer of weed barrier underneath so that nothing starts to grow into the sandbox once it’s in the yard, and weed barrier won’t trap any moisture so any water that may get in there will still be able to drain just fine. There’s a lot of negative reviews and honestly I’m not sure why. All the pieces came fully intake, I had no issues with any wood splitting or anything like that. The screws felt fine and did their job. Didn’t feel cheap at all. The hinges for the doors are a little less than good quality but you can easily replace those if they happen to break down the road. So all in all, at first glance this product is 100% worth the price