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How to Build a Cardboard Pirate Ship
Mr. McGroovy's Cardboard Pirate Ship Plans illustrate simple, easy techniques for building a cardboard pirate ship playhouse using Mr. McGroovy's Box Rivets™ and 7 of your own large boxes.
Requires one (1) Rivet Project Kit to build (see below).
This cardboard pirate ship can be built using refrigerator boxes, washer/dryer boxes, wardrobe boxes, or even dishpack boxes. Also see How to Get Free boxes.
Approximate size if built with...
- Refrigerator boxes = 6' x 18'
- Washer/dryer boxes = 5' x 15'
- Wardrobe boxes = 4' x 12'
- Dishpack boxes = 3' x 8' (toddler sized!)
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Simple, Yet Ingenious!
Mr. McGroovy's Box Rivets™ are inexpensive plastic connectors that make building fantastic creations quick & simple.
Learn how Box Rivets work...
Box Rivets are reusable...
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Project Plans (Download)-Pirate Ship
Download Mr. McGroovy's project plans to print yourself. All plans are Adobe .pdf format and can be viewed/printed using Adobe Reader.
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The Vault: Download All 17 Project Plans
8.5 MB download includes all 17 project plans. A $60 value - save 60%! All plans are Adobe .pdf format and can be viewed/printed using Adobe Reader.
$24.95
Rivet Project Kit
Plans must be purchased separately. Boxes not included.
Includes 100 of Mr. McGroovy's Box Rivets™ (200 pcs.) plus instructions.
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For more information on rivet size see rivet dimensions.




