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Directions
Cut four (4) 27" legs from 2 x 3 stock.
Cut four (4) 16 1/2" stretchers from 2 x 3.
Cut four (4) 15" stretchers from 2 x 3.
Use the same construction method for the planter base as used for the base of the table. See details #1,2 and 3 of table base.
Measure down 15" from top for bottom frame of planter base. (See drawing #1.)
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Cut two (2) 15" x 15" and two (2) 14" x 15" pieces from 1/2" CDX exterior plywood. (See drawing #2 and 3.)
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Click here to see a full size view of drawing #3.
Attach the plywood, good side out, to fit inside the frame with 1" #8 screws from the inside out. Two screws per end about 1"
Cut two (2) 14" and two (2) 12 1/2" cleats from 1 x 1 stock.
Attach the cleats flush with the bottom edge of the bottom of the frame with 1 1/4" #8 screws. Three on each side.
Cut a 14"x14" piece of plywood for the inside planter bottom. Drill three 3/4" holes spaced about 1" apart in the center for drainage. This piece is not permanently attached, it just rests on the cleats.
Cut eighteen (18) decorative 10" slats from 1 x 3.
These slats are set evenly on the sides (five on the 16 1/2" sides and four on the 15" sides), glued and attached with two (2) 1 1/4" #8 screws for each slat from the inside of the plywood box into back of slat. Screws are set 1" from top and 1" from bottom.
Cut two (2) pieces 19" long from 1 x 3.
Cut two (2) pieces 14" long from 1 x 3. These will make up the top frame for the planter.
Line up and butt joint these four pieces so they make a square. Inside edge of the frame lines up with inside edge of planter box.
Attach frame pieces to top of planter with ten penny nails and glue.
Click here to see a full size view of drawing #4.
Materials
Part Size* No. Req.
A leg 2x3 27" 4
B side stretcher 2x3 16 1/2" 4
C end stretcher 2x3 15" 4
D side frame top 1x3 19" 2
E end frame top 1x3 14" 2
F decorative slat 1x3 10" 18
G bottom cleat side 1x1 14" 2
H bottom cleat end 1x1 12 1/2" 2
plywood 1/2" CDX (for exterior use)
I inside wall 15x15" 2
J inside wall 14x15" 2
K bottom 14x14" 1
*Note: These are nominal measurements. A 2x3 is actually 1 1/2x2 1/2, a 1x3 is actually 3/4x2 1/2, and a1 x1 is actually 3/4 x 3/4.
Tools
Mallet
Chisel
Try square
Crosscut saw
Cordless drill or bit & brace
Power bore bits
Screw Mate for #8 screws
Cordless or regular screwdriver
Block plane
Framing square
Surform tool or wood file
Claw hammer
Coping saw
Tape measure
Mitre box
Hardware
1 1/4" #8 galvanized screws
3" #8 galvanized screws
10d galvanized finish nails
Waterproof glueMaterials
Part Size* No. Req.
A leg 2x3 27" 4
B side stretcher 2x3 16 1/2" 4
C end stretcher 2x3 15" 4
D side frame top 1x3 19" 2
E end frame top 1x3 14" 2
F decorative slat 1x3 10" 18
G bottom cleat side 1x1 14" 2
H bottom cleat end 1x1 12 1/2" 2
plywood 1/2" CDX (for exterior use)
I inside wall 15x15" 2
J inside wall 14x15" 2
K bottom 14x14" 1
*Note: These are nominal measurements. A 2x3 is actually 1 1/2x2 1/2, a 1x3 is actually 3/4x2 1/2, and a 1 x1 is actually 3/4 x 3/4.
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