Comments on: Horseshoe Pit Details

By: The Kraftsman

The Kraftsman — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:37:36 +0000

Any type of screw that is rated for exterior use can be used. I used 2″ screws to attach the 5/4″ decking to the frame work and 3″ screws for the frame work.

By: Dylan

Dylan — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:02:42 +0000

what type of screws did you use?

By: The Kraftsman

The Kraftsman — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 19:56:09 +0000

Dylan and Jamie, The platform does take a beating when a wayward shoe misses the pit, but the decking material seems to hold up very well. If you stain the decking you will most certainly notice any damage done by a miss directed shoe. If you let the decking just season naturally it will be less noticeable.

The shoes may take a good bounce when they hit the decking. This is one reason why I created such a large backboard. Make sure your on-lookers and anyone throwing the shoes keeps a safe distance when they are on the receiving end.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:31:34 +0000

Does the wood take a beating form the horse shoes hitting them (platforms and front included)? Especially in my yard a lot of players are just playing for fun and do not have a great amount of experience?

By: Dylan

Dylan — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 15:35:03 +0000

A friend of mine told me that there should not be anything in front of the pits. Have you had any trouble with the front side getting hit with the horseshoes? there will be kids also playing with it, would you advise not having it there? I would be able to redesign it with out it.

By: The Kraftsman

The Kraftsman — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 01:25:11 +0000

Dylan, Thanks for your interest in the plans. Each one of the pits cost me roughly $100, but that was using all new pressure treated lumber. If you have any scraps around from a previous project that would certainly help to reduce the cost. Visit your local lumber yard and let them know what you are planning and maybe they would donate some of the supplies.

For the sand I just used bags of play sand. The same sand you would use in a sand box. Make sure to also build a cover for the pits to keep the local cats from using it as a litter box.

Good Luck with your project !

By: dylan cook

dylan cook — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:39:46 +0000

the plans look great. I an planing on making a set or pits, if not two for my church as an eagle project. I would like to know,
1. about Who much did it cost for all the wood and sand.
2. What type of sand did you use?

By: The Kraftsman

The Kraftsman — Thu, 06 May 2010 11:53:03 +0000

Cory, Thanks for visiting! The distance from stake to stake is 40 ft. This is the regulation court size.

By: Cory

Cory — Thu, 06 May 2010 02:21:08 +0000

How long of a distance did you make the playing field? (how many feet from stake to stake?) I know the regulation is 48 ft, but yours looks like it may be shorter?

By: Prolawn

Prolawn — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:08:50 +0000

Thank you so much, Great information… You keep writing and I’ll keep reading.