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A simple square planter box on 2x2 legs, built entirely with pocket holes and a slatted bottom, sized shorter or taller with the same basic construction.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 18" | Pine 2x2 | ☐ |
| Sides Or 16 pieces of 1x4 at the same length if substituting. | 12 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 15 3/4" | Pine 1x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Bottom slats | 10 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 15 3/4" | Pine 1x2 furring strips, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x6, 8 ft 3 - 1x4, 8 ft can be substituted for the sides instead. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x2 furring strips, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 2x2, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Craft finials Optional decorative leg caps. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1-1/4" pocket hole screws | 1 box | ☐ |
| 1-1/4" brad nails | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Hardware cloth, tar paper, or plastic liner Keeps soil from working through the slatted bottom. | 1 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: Pine, 1x6, 8 ft, 1-1/4" pocket hole screws
Build two identical end panels from the side boards, joined with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws. Sides can be built shorter or taller than shown — the construction is the same regardless of height.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 2x2, 8 ft, 1-1/4" pocket hole screws
Attach the 2x2 legs to the two end panels while they're still flat — this is easier to do now than after the sides are on.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 1x6, 8 ft, 1-1/4" pocket hole screws
Attach the remaining side boards to join the two ends into a box, using pocket holes and screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Pine, 1x2 furring strips, 8 ft, Craft finials, 1-1/4" brad nails, Wood glue, Hardware cloth, tar paper, or plastic liner
Lay the 1x2 slats across the bottom for drainage. Line the inside with hardware cloth, tar paper, or a plastic liner before adding soil to protect the wood. Add optional craft finials to the tops of the legs. Sand and finish.