How to make a simple planter box
This planter box is both a simple and inexpensive project to undertake. It is constructed solely of ex 100 x 50 gauged tanalized radiata (finished, dressed or gauged size is actually 94 x 46). The longest length of timber required is less than 500mm.
About the timber The 94 x 46 gauged tanalized timber used for this project is readily available at any timber merchants. Rough sawn tanalized timber can also be used if a more rustic look is required. Rough sawn (commonly called 'sawn') timber is less expensive than gauged or dressed timber. If sawn timber is your preference, make allowance for the size difference (width and thickness), for example, sawn timber would be 100mm x 50mm, compared to gauged timber 94mm x 46mm.This planter box is both a simple and inexpensive project to undertake. It is constructed solely of ex 100 x 50 gauged tanalized radiata (finished, dressed or gauged size is actually 94 x 46). The longest length of timber required is less than 500mm.
The Plans
| The Material and cutting list |
| The Instructions |
| Step one | Pre-cut all the timber to the lengths as stated in the cutting list above |
| Step three | Nail the 2 front walls (d) to the two side walls (c). |
| Step four | Make up the floor by nailing the base pieces (b) to the runners (a) and insert the floor into the bottom part of the front and side walls so that the runners are protruding 20mm below the walls. Fix by nailing through the front and side walls into the base. |
| Step five | Nail the capping (e) to the top of the front (d) and side (c) walls |
