Local timber, shipped brackets
Shopping lists for Bunnings and Bowens.
These are the timber and materials you source locally. Everything else — brackets, hardware and build guide — comes in the kit. Specs and stock vary between stores, so confirm availability and sizing with your local branch before purchasing.
What the kit covers
These items are included in your kit — do not buy them separately.
| Item | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 8 galvanised steel brackets | Included | Heavy-duty galvanised 3 mm Australian steel plate. Corrosion resistant. One per corner for the octagon pit. |
| Full galvanised hardware pack | Included | All required hardware supplied with spares. Galvanised for corrosion resistance. |
| Build guide | Included | Assembly steps, tool list and octagon layout guidance. |
| Timber shopping lists | Included | Bunnings and Bowens planning lists. |
Bunnings
Bunnings shopping list — timber and ground prep.
For the standard octagon pit: 8 sides of 2.4 m, an 80 cm wall and ~5.8 m across. The lower 60 cm wall option is also supported. Quantities below are for the standard build.
| Item | Qty | Product / suggested spec |
|---|---|---|
| Treated pine sleepers | 32 | 200 × 75 mm × 2.4 m H4 treated pine sleeper (24 for the 60 cm wall) |
| Ground prep — mulch | Varies | Softfall mulch or playground woodchip. Coverage depends on pit area. |
| Ground prep — gravel | Varies | Compacted road base or crushed rock. Alternative to mulch. |
| Timber drill bit | 1 | 10 mm hex-shank auger or spade bit for M8 bolt clearance |
| Socket set | 1 | Basic socket and ratchet set (if not already owned) |
| Marking paint | 1 | Line-marking spray paint for octagon layout on ground |
| String line | 1 | Builders string line for marking out the octagon |
| Spirit level | 1 | 1200 mm level (if not already owned) |
| Tape measure | 1 | 8 m or longer (if not already owned) |
| Shovel | 1 | Long-handle shovel for ground prep (if not already owned) |
| Work gloves | 1 pair | Riggers or general-purpose gloves |
| Safety glasses | 1 | Impact-rated safety glasses for drilling |
Bowens
Bowens shopping list — timber and ground prep.
Same standard build: 8 sides of 2.4 m, an 80 cm wall and ~5.8 m across. The lower 60 cm wall option is also supported. Bowens may offer different timber grades and sizes — confirm with your local branch.
| Item | Qty | Product / suggested spec |
|---|---|---|
| Treated pine sleepers | 32 | 200 × 75 mm × 2.4 m H4 treated pine sleeper (24 for the 60 cm wall) |
| Ground prep — mulch | Varies | Softfall mulch or playground woodchip. Coverage depends on pit area. |
| Ground prep — gravel | Varies | Compacted road base or crushed rock. Alternative to mulch. |
| Timber drill bit | 1 | 10 mm auger or spade bit for M8 bolt clearance |
| Socket set | 1 | Basic socket and ratchet set |
| Marking paint | 1 | Line-marking spray paint for ground layout |
| String line | 1 | Builders string line |
| Spirit level | 1 | 1200 mm level |
| Tape measure | 1 | 8 m or longer |
| Shovel | 1 | Long-handle shovel |
| Work gloves | 1 pair | Riggers or general-purpose gloves |
| Safety glasses | 1 | Impact-rated safety glasses |
Important — confirm specs and stock with your store
Specs, stock and pricing change between stores and over time. Always confirm the spec and price with your local Bunnings or Bowens branch before purchasing. Your quote and kit are not dependent on any specific timber supplier — you can use any timber yard.
The standard quantity (32 sleepers) is for the 80 cm wall. The 60 cm wall option uses 24 sleepers and is priced at $499. If you are using different sleeper lengths, adjust quantities accordingly. The bracket kit works with any standard sleeper size.