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Lightweight Concrete Planter

Step-by-step build — 3 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Cut the plywood

    Cut the basic pieces with a circular saw guided by the Kreg Straight Edge Guide.

    Lightweight Concrete Planter — step photo 2
  2. 2Cut the top

    Cut a circle in the top with a jig saw, then cut it in half to get two panels that can go around the plant.

    Lightweight Concrete Planter — step photo 3
  3. 3Assemble and apply concrete

    Screw the 1-1/2" wide strips to the narrow side panels to make ledges for the top and base plates. Use pocket holes to attach the side panels to make a square plywood tube. Coat the entire outside with feather finish concrete mix.

    Lightweight Concrete Planter — step photo 4