Built a raised platform to keep my molding sand from getting soggy

For a while, my backyard sand pile would turn into a mess after rain, making castings come out rough. Over the weekend, I put together a simple wooden frame using leftover planks from a shed repair. I added a slanted plywood top and wrapped it in a cheap plastic sheet to shed water. It was a bit tricky to get the angles right so water would run off, but I managed with a hand saw and some screws. Now the sand stays dry and ready to use, which saved me time on my last project. I even added hooks on the side to hang my riddles and trowels. This small change has made my after-work tinkering a lot smoother. It's nothing fancy, but it feels great to solve a nagging problem.

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olivia_webb1mo ago

Hooks on the side are begging for a full tool wall.

piperward1mo ago

Ugh I feel this. Start with a cheap pegboard, it makes everything SO much easier to find. You'll get the full wall soon enough, trust me.

henry_grant28d ago

Honestly thought pegboards were just for stores. Tried one in my garage last year. Total game changer. Could actually see all my tools for once. That cheap board saved me so much time. Now I get why people go for the full wall setup.