How to make a simple planter box
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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.
In this page
 Planter box schematic
About the timber
The plans
The material and cutting list
The instructions
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Planter Box Schematic
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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.
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The Plans
The Material and cutting list
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ITEM
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MATERIAL / SIZE
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AMOUNT AND LENGTH
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DESCRIPTION
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(a)
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94x46 gauged tanalized pine
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2 @ 282mm
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Bottom runners
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(b)
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94x46 gauged tanalized pine
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3 @ 282mm
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Base
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(c)
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94x46 gauged tanalized pine
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6 @ 360mm
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Side walls
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(d)
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94x46 gauged tanalized pine
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8 @ 360mm
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Front walls
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(e)
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94x46 gauged tanalized pine
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4 @ 470mm (mitre cut each end)
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Capping
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Step one
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Pre-cut all the timber to the lengths as stated in the cutting list above.
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Step two
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Make up the 2 front walls (d) and the 2 side walls (c) as shown in diagram
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Step three
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Nail the 2 front walls (d) to the two side walls (c).
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Step four
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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.
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Step five
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Nail the capping (e) to the top of the front (d) and side (c) walls
All done.
EAZY WITH A Z
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MATERIAL |
AMOUNT |
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94x46 gauged tanalized pine |
9m |
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Nails |
500gm 90mm galv flatheads (you wont need this many nails, but in most suppliers 500gms is usually the smallest pkt available) |
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User comments
Well since this was my first real attempt at building anything, I have to
say I made a good choice. It came out almost perfect (apart from the odd
gap here or there). This is a good project for first timers wanting to get
into the whole building thing. Graig Ross
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