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Free plans to build a cedar planter using a cedar fence picket! This is a step by step woodworking plan for beginners.
Dimensions
Dimensions shown above. Suitable for one small plant.
Preparation
Shopping List
- 1 - 1/2" thick x 6 feet long cedar fence picket (you can make two planters from one fence picket)
- 1 1/4" brad nails
- Exterior rated wood glue
Cut List
- 2 - cedar fence pickets @ 5 1/2" long - shortest point measurement, both ends cut at 15 degrees off square, cut ends are NOT parallel to each other (shorter sides)
- 2 - cedar fence pickets @ 6 1/2" long - shortest point measurement, both ends cut at 15 degrees off square, cut ends are NOT parallel to each other (longer sides)
- 1 - cedar fence pickets @ 5 1/2" long (bottom)
Tools
Instructions
Step 1
Attach one long side to two short sides, keeping outside top corner flush and outside edges flush.
Step 2
Then attach remaining side.
Step 3
Set bottom inside the planter. I choose not to attach because it will be easy to remove soil from planter with removable bottom. You could also nail the bottom in place through the sides.
Finishing Instructions
Preparation Instructions
Fill all holes with wood filler and let dry. Apply additional coats of wood filler as needed. When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in the direction of the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Vacuum sanded project to remove sanding residue. Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces as well. Wipe project clean with damp cloth.
It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed.
It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed.
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Room
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Comments
jaimecostiglio
Wed, 02/13/2013 - 15:34
Too darn cute!
Ana those are fabulous, makes me want to make a bazillion! And I spy a little something in the background - it looks great with the banquette in its new home.
Ana White
Wed, 02/13/2013 - 16:25
Thank you Jaime! The pillow
Thank you Jaime! The pillow is one of our favorite things in our home! Thank you it is beautiful and we've received so many compliments on it! I'm a little ashamed that we still haven't put the hinges on the gray cabinets and photographed and posted plans - my bad! - hopefully very soon!
For those of you wondering what the heck we are talking about - the gorgeous pillow on the bench in the video that says WHITE is handmade by Jaime. I promise I will get you beautiful photos soon when I post the gray cabinet plans.
Thank you everyone for the plan love - this was a really fun easy project, and if you have kids, you could predrill holes and use screws so they could assemble their own planters! Hope to see lots of brag posts!