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An elevated cedar garden box on 4x4 legs that BOLTS together with threaded inserts — knock-down for winter storage — with a 1/4" hardware-cloth floor that drains and defeats burrowers.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 4 | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 30" | 4x4 | ☐ |
| Sides The shopping list is EXACT — if kerf forces 47-7/8", fine, but all matching cuts must match. | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 48" | Cedar 1x8 | ☐ |
| Ends 24" keeps the box within one width of hardware cloth. | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 24" | Cedar 1x8 | ☐ |
| Floor slats | 6 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 24" | Cedar 1x3 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4 post, 10 ft, fir or cedar All four legs. Fir is cheaper and 'lasts nearly as long' — the source's words. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Cedar 1x8, 12 ft (Cedar) Sides and ends — exactly enough; mind the kerf note in the cut list. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Cedar 1x3, 12 ft (Cedar) The six floor slats. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Hardware cloth, 1/4" mesh, 24" x 50" 1/4" holes SPECIFICALLY — 1/2" mesh lets the dirt through. A 25-ft roll floors six boxes. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Hex bolts, 1/4-20 x 2", with washers | 16 each | ☐ |
| Threaded inserts, 1/4-20 E-Z LOK style. These are the knock-down system — machine threads that never strip out. | 16 each | ☐ |
| Exterior screws, 1-1/2", self-tapping, star drive The floor slats. | 12 each | ☐ |
| Staples | 50 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.