OUTDOOR
O^9 Secure with
reinforcing bar
Fit one of the 610mm pieces of
reinforcing bar in the predrilled
hole and use a mini sledgehammer
to drive through the timber, the
base and all the way into the
ground. Continue until all the
predrilled sides are done. his
will help secure the timber so it
is not pushed out of place.O^10 Add bocce court surface
Bring in wheelbarrows of decomposed granite. Spread
the granite so that it is 75-100mm deep. Screed the
granite and then check the level. Use a garden hose to
mist the granite, which will help compact it. Use the plate
compactor to compact the surface, mist it again and run
over it 2-3 more times. Invite your friends over, crack
open a beer and toss some balls. ❖WHAT IS BOCCE?
Bocce is an Italian
form of bowls, played
as singles or in teams.
Balls are rolled or
pitched underarm,
with points scored
by getting close
to the jack.Handyman.net.au JULY 2018 113MINI
SLEDGEHAMMER
REINFORCING
BARSPIRIT
LEVEL
HOSEPLATE
COMPACTORDECOMPOSED
GRANITETIMBER
BORDERTIMBER
SCREED