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A footed cedar planter built as four picket panels pocket-screwed to 2x2 legs — with a false bottom, because no plant needs two feet of dirt.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panel rails Two per panel, plus two spares for the false-bottom cleats. | 10 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 17" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| False-bottom cleats and slats | 5 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 17" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 23 3/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Panel pickets 1/4" shorter than the diagrams to allow for the saw kerf and trimming off the dog-eared ends. | 12 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 17 3/4" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar fence picket, 5-1/2" x 72" (Cedar) Twelve panel pickets from three boards. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft Panel rails, top and bottom. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft False-bottom cleats and slats. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft The four legs. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Exterior pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" | 32 each | ☐ |
| Galvanized nails or exterior screws, 1-1/4" Pickets to rails. | 60 each | ☐ |
| Exterior wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.