Build A Planter Box Bench

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Build a planter box bench.

Using a miter saw cut boards for the seat seat frame planters and inner frame. Use 6 nails to make two connections per level one connection in the middle of each 31 piece. Materials 15 pieces of 1 6 lumber 6 12 pieces of 2 4 lumber 8 1 piece of 3 4 plywood 2 x4 500 pieces of 2 brad nails 100 pieces of 2 1 2 screws wood glue stain. 2 build the bench top frame place two full length 96 2 x 6 cedar boards on their sides about 2 apart.

Set the seat frame pieces on edge with the two sides and a center stringer sandwiched. Make notches for the planter bench end frames make a template to mark the notched joints for the planter bench end frames. The notched joints offer more glue surface assemble more easily and enable use of a more common screw nail size. Attach one level at a time rotating each level 90 so the 31 pieces always sit on top of 24 pieces.

3 pieces of 2 x 6 cedar. Get started building this planter bench and start enjoying your favorite flowers. 3 install the plank braces measure. How to build a planter bench 1 cut the bench top pieces use the black decker 4 5 amp jigsaw to cut the following pieces.

Cut the notches with a jigsaw. Connect the planter boxes. How to build outdoor planter bench 1. Assemble the seat frame.

Using 6 of the squares you just made build 2 planter bases each 3 levels or squares high. What you need tape measure level drill hammer circular saw layout square framing square squeeze or pipe clamps.