What sort of materials are necessary and how much do they cost?
      Materials cost will be between $250-$400 depending on the size of the set and the quality of the plywood. A small set takes 3 1/2 sheets of plywood; a large set (all the pieces shown on the order page) requires 5 sheets of plywood. I recommend good quality plywood. Even marine plywood is not too good for an outdoor set. Builder Boards will last for a long, long time so it doesn’t make sense to scrimp on materials. Other materials needed include aluminum for a pattern, the proper carbide router bit, oil finish and hook and loop fastener. How long does it take to construct a set of Builder Boards?       My first set (a small one) took between 60 and 70 hours to construct. Since then I’ve learned some tricks and reduced construction time by half. Half of the construction time (cutting the plywood into strips, making the pattern and cutting the notches) requires a skilled woodworker familiar with power tools. The other half of the labor involves rounding the c
