Planter Box
Whether you’re limited on gardening space or looking to keep some herbs outside the kitchen door, a planter box is an effective way to solve the problem. This week’s episode will show you how to create a planter box with a 2 tier frame…
You will need:
Tools | Materials |
PST 18 JigSaw | 18 mm ply wood |
PSR 18 Cordless drill | Box bottom 1000 mm x 600 mm – 1 piece |
PEX 220 sander | Box front and back 1000 mm x 200 – 2 pieces |
PFS 2000 spray | Box sides 964 mm x 200 mm – 2 pieces |
Pof 1400 router | Legs 900 mm x 90mm – 8 pieces |
PTK 3.6 tacker plus 6-8mm staples | Legs 900 mm x 54 mm – 8 pieces |
PMF Multi tool with sander attachment | Leg bottoms 130 mm x 130mm – 4 pieces |
Slats 600mm x 80mm – 8 pieces | |
Slat support 800 x 50mm – 1 piece | |
Pine PAR 50 x 70mm | |
Long Sides 800mm – 4 pieces | |
Short sides 600 mm – 4 pieces | |
Plastic/Weed cloth to line box +/- 2mtr x 2mtr | |
waterproof glue | |
4 x 40mm screws | |
4 x 75mm screws | |
Linseed oil or water-based varnish |
Follow these steps:
- Steps:
- Legs – Join four sides to make a bulkier look (repeat for all four legs)
- Router edges of leg caps and foot pieces
- Attach foot piece and leg cap to each leg
- Cut bottom and top frame to size
- Assemble both frames
- Attach frame to legs
- Attach slats to the bottom frame
- Build the box frame.
- Drill drainage holes for excess water
- Sand and varnish legs and box
- Assemble
- Attach plastic lining
- Fill with potting soil and plant
Take a closer look
Download the layout plan
>> Click here to download the planter box pdf