This privacy planter was designed to look good and hold some plants that will grow taller and smell good. Plus the large cap is a great place to set your drink.
Download the printable PDF of the plans in the "extras" tab
Tools
Kreg Tools
Other Tools
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Jigsaw
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Miter Saw
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Tape Measure
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Drill (cordless)
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Impact Driver
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Sander
Materials
Wood Products
- 1 Cedar Deck Board , 5/4 x 6 , 120"
- 11 Cedar Deck Board , 5/4 x 6 , 96"
- 1 Cedar Board , 2x4 , 96"
- 2 Cedar Post , 4x4 , 96"
Hardware & Supplies
- 116 2-1/2" Blue-Kote Pocket Screws
- 20 1-1/2" Blue-Kote Pocket Screws
- 16 1-5/8" Exterior Wood Screws
- 4 2" Exterior Wood Screws
Cut List & Parts
- 2 Cap , 5/4 x 6 x 57" (45 deg miter both sides)
- 14 Front/Back , 5/4 x 6 x 46-1/2"
- 14 Side , 5/4 x 6 x 11-1/2"
- 8 Planter Base , 5/4 x 6 x 14"
- 2 Cap Sides , 5/4 x 6 x 22" (45 deg miter both sides)
- 4 Posts , 4 x 4 x 40-1/4"
- 2 Supports , 2 x 4 x 46-1/2"
Directions
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Assemble Sides
Assemble the sides by drilling pocket holes and attaching using 2-1/2" pocket screws.
Drill extra pocket holes at the top for 1-1/2" long pocket screws. These will be used to attach the cap.Note: You can download a printable PDF of the plans in the "extras" tab
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Assemble Box
Assemble the box by drilling pocket holes and attaching using 2-1/2" blue-kote pocket screws.
Drill extra pocket holes at the top for 1-1/2" long pocket screws. These will be used to attach the cap.
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Install Supports
Install the supports by first drilling pocket holes in each end and attaching using 2-1/2" blue-kote pocket screws and 2" exterior wood screws.
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Install Planter Base
Pre-drill and install planter base using 1-5/8” exterior wood screws. Space boards approximately 3/4” apart. (Spacing is just to allow for drainage and not crucial)
Staple plastic to the sides, then overlap weed barrier and staple it to the bottom to retain the soil but allow for drainage.
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Assemble Cap
Drill pocket holes and assemble the cap using 1-1/2” blue-kote pocket screws.
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Attach the Cap
Use existing pocket holes to attach cap with 1-1/2” blue-kote pocket screws.
