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Two differently-sized 1x3 frames wrapped in fence-picket paneling — knock-down by design, since skipping the glue lets both planters break flat for winter storage.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small frame sides | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 20" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Large frame sides | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 26 1/4" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Frame ends | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 18 1/2" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Large frame top caps | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 26 1/4" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Small frame top cap, side | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 21 1/2" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Small frame top cap, end | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 18 1/2" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Panel boards | 12 | 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 31 1/4" | Fence pickets, 5-1/2" wide x 1/2" thick, 6 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x3, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Fence pickets, 5-1/2" wide x 1/2" thick, 6 ft | 6 each | ☐ |
| Galvanized finish nails | 40 each | ☐ |
| Exterior wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
| Exterior screws, for the knock-down joints | 20 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft
Build two frames per planter — note that the two planters are sized differently from each other. Use pocket holes and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft
Add the 1x2 top caps to each of the frames.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Fence pickets, 5-1/2" wide x 1/2" thick, 6 ft, Galvanized finish nails, Exterior wood glue
Attach the picket paneling to each frame, starting in the middle and working outward, with galvanized finish nails and exterior wood glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Drill Bit Set. Materials: Exterior screws, for the knock-down joints
Predrill holes and attach the four finished panels together with screws to form each planter box. Skip the glue at this joint on purpose — it's what lets the planters break down flat for winter storage.