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A 6-foot, reach-across-narrow raised bed from six cedar pickets — panelized like a puzzle, with corner posts ripped from a picket if you have a table saw.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side panels Two pickets high per side. Trimming the dog ear? Work at 71". | 4 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 72" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Corner posts | 8 | 5/8" × 1 1/4" × 11" | Ripped fence picket or 1x2 cedar | ☐ |
| End panels | 4 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 17 3/4" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Top trim, sides Optional — cut to fit; use non-dog-eared centers. | 2 | 5/8" × 1 1/4" × 72" | Ripped fence picket | ☐ |
| Top trim, ends Optional — cut to fit. | 2 | 5/8" × 1 1/4" × 19" | Ripped fence picket | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar fence picket, 5-1/2" x 72" (Cedar) Panels, posts (if ripping), and optional top trim. | 6 each | ☐ |
| 1x2 cedar, 8 ft Corner posts — only if you're not ripping them from a picket. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Exterior screws, #8 x 1-1/4", self-tapping, star drive Panel assembly. | 40 each | ☐ |
| Exterior screws, #8 x 2", self-tapping, star drive Joining the panels at the corners. | 16 each | ☐ |
| Exterior wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Garden or concrete stakes A couple per bed, inside the walls, to keep the bottom located. | 4 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.