How to Build a Planter Box
THE MATERIALS:
6 ea.
2 ea.
2 ea.
1x6
1x3
2x2
6'
8'
4'
#1 Cedar Fence board
Tight Knot Cedar
Tight Knot Cedar
THE BOX:
Cut 6 pcs. 1x6's to 60" (save the end cuts)
5-5/8"
60"
12"
Cut 6 end cuts to 11-1/4"
5-5/8"
11-1/4"
Ends of box
Cut 2 of the 6 to measure 11-1/4"x4-13/16"
4-13/16"
11-1/4"
8" 8"
Cut 2x2's
8"
8"
11-1/4"
1 pc. =
8" 8"
1 pc. =
Screw
=
4 pc. 8" - 1 pc. 11-1/4"
=
2 pc. 8" - 2 pc. 11-1/4"
11-1/4" 11-1/4"
1x6's to 2 x 2's
Bottom (inside):
Sides (inside):
1x6's
60"
11-1/4" 2x2
1x6's
60"
8" 2x2
Screw sides to bottom and ends to sides and bottm (I use GRK #8x2" Climatex Plated screws)
2x2 8"
5-58" x 11-1/4"
Section View
4-13/16" x 11-1/4"
2x2 11-1/4"
How to Build a Planter Box
THE TOP:
2 pcs. 1x3 8'
Save for the feet
of the planter box
61-3/4"
45˚ mitered
corners
16"
15"
Screw top to box
Screw 2 pcs. 1x3 15" near each end on the bottom of the box for the feet .
15" 1x3
60"
Drill several 1" holes in the bottom for drainage.
Secure fine mesh screen over the holes to prevent soil from washing out.
PLANT & ENJOY!