How much kinetic sand can fit in this sand box?
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I would suggest looking up WABA sand and see the weight on their description. I want to say approximately 2 pounds.
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One full container of the official Brookstone sand fits nicely, with room to play and not necessarily spill everywhere.
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Not very much at all. Maybe 2-3 cups without making a mess. I bought it as a gift and didn't realize how small it really was. For the money it was a huge waste. Hope that helps.
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One container/jar of sand is enough for it. They need to make bigger sand boxes! Easier to control kids with this size, though.
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Our instructions say it takes 100 lbs of No. 20 silica sand. We buy two 50-lb bags of filter sand at a home improvement-type store that sells pool supplies.
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You will want 500 to 700 pounds of sand. 10 to 14 50lb bags. We bought 14 and used 11.
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I don't know. I bought the sand box from Brookstone and the sand from another retailer. However, the sand is advertised as never drying out (as is the sand I purchased). What I found though about my version of kinetic sand is that while the sand did not dry out per se, it does begin to harden over time (I've had mine 6 months). I do keep my sand in a covered container when not in use; I'd recommend some kind of covering. I just use a Tupperware container.
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This was for my two year old grandson and since it was only him we got 1 50lb bag of sand. If you had 2 or more childen laying with the sandbox, I would purchase another bag. It will hold 100lbs total.
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I used 2 bags of sand I believe were about 50lb bags. But 1 bag would be fine.
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I gave the sand and the box to my husband at Christmas. He's put a plastic top on it but I'm sure it wasn't necessary. It's not air tight and the sand is just like new. Hope you enjoy it.
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and yes there is from 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inch space from the mesh to the top, which you prob wont need the mesh if you are adding sand? prob?
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Regarding Quality: I would NOT buy the Sands Alive brand at all. It was very disappointing. So I bought Kinetic Sand instead, & it has been a huge hit. Regarding Quantity: 5 lbs filled a 20"x15"x2" tub & cost around $35.00
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I have not filled it with sand yet. I have been using a 50lb umbrella base the few times I took it out this winter for the boys to play.
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I don't know what Kinetic sand is, but no it doesn't fall apart. You can make all sorts of designs with it, castles, tunnels, roads, houses.. My grandkids LOVE it.. I do too, it keeps them occupied.. lol Best thing since sliced bread..
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I put a 50 pound bag and a half of another 50lb bag in ours. That was regular sand.
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The wheels are not wide. If sand is packed hard yes, if not probably less easy.
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I would say one box per child is sufficient. I have 4 children ages 5,3, 2, and 2 and they all have their own box to play with. It's really and awesome molding toy. As a mom, I like kinetic sand so much better than PlayDoh. Kinetic sand doesn't dry out like PD and it doesn't stick to anything and everything like PD does. Such a fun sensory toy for kids of all ages. My husband even thinks it's pretty great :-)
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you can get inferior sand instead, which is all you need for your purpose, from a big box store. Of course you can use this sand i just wouldn't waste it on that use
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Yes! We have it and it is perfect for the sand box! My kids use it all the time. :)
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Sanding disks come in different grits, even 60 and 40 and they take of a lot of material quickly. I have used 150 grit...not sure if you can buy 240???...wear some gloves or attach the guard (if possible because these grinding/sanding wheels are aggressive and will take a slice from your hand if you do not respect it. Also try to use a rubber washer, it flexes while supporting the cardboard sanding/grinding disc. PS there is not such thing as a stupid question!!!!