Bound 3-in-1 Wood Plyo Box - (30/24/20-24/20/16-20/18/16-16/14/12) -Training, MMA, or Plyometric Agility - Jump Box, Plyobox, Plyo Box, Plyometric Box, Plyometrics Box

My (16/20/24) plyo box was well-cut and properly pre-drilled. The screws were ~2" long and extras were provided, along with the appropriate drill bit. I assembled it, using the very nice instruction sheet, using only a small ratcheting screwdriver (pictured) and my physical weight, to press pieces flush. I'm an average size woman, and not a woodshop master, but it couldn't have taken me more than 30 minutes, which was mostly b/c I was too lazy to find my drill. I found it easiest to start by connecting the puzzle pieces of the sides flat against the ground, using my knees to press them together, and leaving sufficient wiggle room that I could hinge them upright after they were already connected, then use my body weight to press them flush. Otherwise you'd need a rubber mallet (which I was also too careless to find.) This plyo box does not have internal braces, as some do, but it is plenty strong. I did some research on the topic and determined that reinforcement was probably a bit overkill. This thing would be very hard to break indeed. I did not receive a tube of glue in my package, as another reviewer mentioned, which is fine, as it is not mentioned in the product specs, but it would've been cool to be mentioned (as optional) in the instructions, as I would've glued mine if I had thought of it. Like I said, I'm not an experienced builder.

I thought this is just a box. It's much more than that. It's just a plyo box, right? How hard can it be to fabricate it, ship it, include instructions and hardware, right? Well, BOUND just proved exactly how high you can go in thoughtfulness and quality of product - I AM EXTREMELY IMPRESSED. - First, the box comes in pieces (the smaller ones come with 6 flat pieces, I think that largest one comes with a 7th piece for support inside) - they are laid flat inside a cardboard box -- but the cardboard box is inside another cardboard box, just to make sure it doesn't get dinged or scratched when handled through the shipping companies - Then, the wooden pieces themselves are very accurately grooved/machined to fit snuggly and precisely with each other. Light taps from a rubber mallet push them in and they fit without a hitch. Not having a rubber mallet on hand, I just struck them repeatedly and gently with the palm of my hand (I don't recommend it though) -- they fit perfectly - They even include a full-size container of wood glue to hold the pieces together while you screw in the screws - but that was not even needed -- still, though, I'm impressed with them including the wood glue - Then, the instructions. They are printed clearly, with nice English that's also casual and fun to read - Lastly, the hardware. Oh my god, I have **never** seen wood screws like these. They are SUCH HIGH QUALITY, so easy to screw in, and fit perfectly. BOUND EVEN INCLUDED SPECIALIZED BIT FOR YOUR SCREW DRIVER (WHAT MANUFACTURER DOES THAT?! AWESOME!!!) - To put the icing on the cake, they even included **four extra screws** just in case! Seriously, I have never seen an assembly-required product of higher quality or thoughtfulness --- thank you BOUND! P.S. I accidentally ordered the smallest box but wanted the biggest one, I am proceeding to buy the biggest one immediately from BOUND.

I usually don't do reviews but thought I'd share my experience. I ordered two boxes the 12/14/16 and then the 16/20/24. When the boxes arrived, I started with the smaller box. It was very easy to put together and took about 20 minutes. Although the instructions said you needed a rubber mallet to hammer the pieces together, I was able to use my fists and that worked fine. This box is rather small but I got it for my wife and it works great for her. When I opened the shipping box for the 16/20/24, I had a few boards badly damaged. I emailed the company and they promptly sent me replacement boards which I was very pleased with the service I received. I weigh 250 lbs and this box is plenty sturdy for me and gives adequate surface space to jump and step on. I'd recommend this product because of it's quality and ease of putting together along with the company's service in making things right.

Looks exactly like the pictures. From the packaging to the fit of all the parts I was impressed with the quality. Each piece fit snugly and perfectly with only one corner that protrudes a tad and will need to be sanded. Pre-drilled holes aligned perfectly and the extra screws were a nice consideration, as was the included drill bit. I'm very pleased with this 16/14/12 box which is not only a functional exercise tool but attractive as well. I have it in my living room as a makeshift bench when not serving exercise duty. Definitely use a rubber mallet (no hard pounding necessary) and a power drill. You will be amazed how easy it all comes together.

I have a cheaper plyobox (see earlier review) and enjoy using it so decided to get a nicer plyobox, the Bound has great reviews so I decided to buy it. The Bound ply wood box is very well-made, strong and sturdy. I use the box to do Bob Backlund style step-ups for my cardio at home. It has 7 thicker layers of plywood glued together to make each panel (my cheaper box has 10 thinner layers). See attached photos. The Bound box is cut to an exacting fit, I tried putting it together without a rubber mallot (which I don’t have) but ended up having to use a small rubber dumbbell to lightly pound the pieces in place. This is great, because the Box felt sturdy even before putting in any screws. I used a manual screwdriver and it took a while to put together, about 90 minutes total, however I’m 45 years old and tend to take my time doing things. It would take much less time with an electric screwdriver. The box is unfinished wood, so I will probably add a thin layer of wood seal... I would like to know how long the box will last getting sweat on it and dirt etc over time. This box feels very strong and well made and I highly recommend it.

We purchased this box for our home CrossFit gym. It took me 30 mins to finish putting it together. I used my own wood glue that I knew would work. Positives: it's strong and study and has accurate dimensions. It's easy to put together. I did not see instructions. The fittings are a bit tight where I had to bang them together w a soft hammer, but that's what you want...some might see this as a negative. Negatives: the screw head is a special square bit, so you have to have that in your power drill armory....luckily I did. The plywood chips fairly easily (we've been using this box for over 4 months). I wish they did a better job in either the sanding process or perhaps better quality control of the actual wood. (The last comment is why I gave it 4 stars)

Assembly went extremely well. The pieces are made to fit exactly perfectly if you tap them in with a rubber mallet. And banging away leaves no marks. The instructions are easy to understand; it might have been a little easier if they had marked the boards by the letters that correspond to the letters used to identify the pieces in the instructions. But with a little bit of lining things up, seeing which pieces matched which other pieces - it's quite easy to understand. There are only 3 pairs of boards, and worst case if you mis-match you can tap them out again with the mallet. I assembled the whole box, including the excellent internal support boards, and then screwed it snug. The screws are solid, the square-bit heads are perfect, the bit they provide is exactly right, and most of the time i could sink each screw on one go. Sometimes it took two, but that could just be the angle i was standing or kneeling at with those. Each board has 7 layers of plywood, there is no warpage of any kind, and the box is substantial. The handles openings are very helpful to move the box around. These are thoughtful folks; they include a tube of wood glue; i think it fits together just fine without the glue. Since i may be moving in a year or two and might need to disassemble and reassemble, i skipped the glue, but it's there if you want it. There's no doubt this is a solid box that will withstand some jumping and leaping exercises. It's heavy enough to hold up well over time, and light enough to move around a room.

Just put my box together. I read some reviews that said it was difficult/issues with assembly. I wore a pair of work gloves, just in case, and had it put together in less than 20 minutes. It's awesome and sturdy and I will be ordering the next size up when I am ready. For now, the 12 inch side is enough. I have small feet, so even the narrower side is plenty big (and stable for me). The wood is nice and I love the fact that is natural. Love the smell of fresh cut wood! Don't think you can go wrong with this box.