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!
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