Timber used
• (2x4) 50x100 - 3m
• (6x1) 150 x 25 – 10m
I’ve overestimated the 6x1 but there’s nothing worse than making a mistake and then having to go out to buy more or not being able to because it’s gone 4 on a Sunday!
Make the base first, cut the 2x4 into two lengths 1.05m long. Cut 7 lengths of 6x1 to 40cm and then lay them over the 2x4. Screw them down onto the 2x4 using a 40mm screw. You will now have the bottom of your planter together. Basically a slat frame with the 2x4 on their edge as the base.
For the sides cut four lengths of 6x1 to 1.05m and also cut 4 pieces of 2x4 into 26cm lengths. Lay two pieces of 2x4 down parallel then screw the first piece of 6x1 to them at each end. Screw the second piece down; because the 2x4 is shorter the 6x1 will overhang which will help it sit on the base. Once you’ve made one then crack on with the other.
With the base on a bench or worktop put one side onto it and then screw it to the base, at the bottom, straight through into the 2x4 runner, about 3 screws should do it. Spin it round and do the other side as well and you’re nearly done.
At this point you’ve made a U shaped channel and all that’s left is to attach the ends to close it off. Two ways you can do this, measure the ends, cut the wood to size and then screw the two pieces on starting from the top down. The second way is to screw the pieces straight one and then just run your jigsaw down the edge, it’s a lot quicker but you can damage the wood with the jigsaw. For the best finish go for option 1, to be quick go for option2.
BadaBoom you’re done on the construction side of it! Get out the sandpaper and get rid of those splinters, maybe crack open a pot of paint and add some colour? Congratulations you made a planter that’s strong and robust and will bring you some gardening fun.
I did film this and you’ll be able to find it on my YouTube channel or on the day on a budget channel once it’s been uploaded. Hope I explained it easily enough and the pictures are of help.
https://www.youtube.com/user/thepoultrypeople
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Bongo x