YOU Can BUILD This STUNNING Raised Planter Box // DIY Woodworking 

Can you please tell me the name of the color (paint) I'm part color deficient. Thanks nice Chanel :)

@@anggwapa for sure :) it is ‘Wrought Iron’ by Benjamin Moore

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Thank you for the kind words💕

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Thanks for watching my video Steve and I am glad you liked it. Also thanks for subscribing and the kind words about my shop...my literal home inside my home😀

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching 😊

Thanks for watching. The painted legs turned out nice and if you ever want to change it up in the future you can just repaint them a different color to refresh the garden planter box🎨🖌️🎨

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Thank you. I used landscape fabric, it comes in different thicknesses, the thinner ones are fine. You can get them at most hardware stores.

Great minds think alike 😁 thanks for watching and subscribing, really appreciate the support and kind words.

Thanks for watching, and great question. There is a little breathing room between each board in the bottom, it’s not much but enough to allow any excess water to drain through and the wood to expand with the seasons. You could also drill an extra hole in the bottom if you live somewhere with lots of rain. Happy building:)

The bottom boards are just attached with outdoor glue and Brad nails to the frame (to edge only, nothing in the middle :)

That really depends on the paint you’re using.if your using an outdoor paint no further sealant is required. If I remember correctly, I used indoor paint as I had some left over, not ideal, but sometimes we use what we have ;) so in the case an extra layer of protection is a good idea.

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That is awesome and thanks for sharing! Texas is a great place👍

Spar urethane is great for keeping wood color the longest and it offers great protection against the weather. That being said I wouldn’t use it if you’re growing vegetables in your box, only if it’s for flowers, scrubs etc. If it is for vegetables you can use cedar and not coat it at all, but it will become “silver” within the year. Some love it, others not so much.

@@standishwoodstory Thanks for your response!!! One last question: I built a huge deck with treated wood. Now that it has "dried", I am going to seal it. I do NOT want to stain it but want the natural wood color. I have read that it needs to be stained to keep the U.V. rays from damaging the sealer. What do you think???

The cedar in my area is currently about $12 a board (1”x6”x8’) so overall it cost about $50-$60 in materials with nails, paint and all.

It took about 1-2 hours to make. The cedar in my area is currently about $12 a board (1”x6”x8’) so overall it cost about $50-$60 in materials with nails, paint and all. If you make them in pressure treated wood you will definitely save some money, Especially if you plan to paint them anyways. Have fun building :)

I literally saw your video today and went to get the boards…$26 a piece!! I am so glad I saw this reply about treated lumber. I will use that.

@@thevirtualplumber2148 Good plan! It's crazy how different wood prices are from country to country or even city to city.

@@standishwoodstory You ain’t kidding! 😂. I will email a picture of my finished planter. And don’t laugh, cause this is literally the first woodworking project I have ever attempted. 😂😂

@@thevirtualplumber2148 I would LOVE to see the results, and I am sure it is going to turn out great. Just take your time and enjoy the process.

Western cedar pickets are ideal for this project! I’m jealous that you can get those for $5 a piece in your area. Happy building.

I’m sorry to hear this is your experience, lots of things can affect the life of a planter box. Direct sunlight, lots of constant rain, snow, and the material used. I recommend using cedar or pressure treated wood if not for veggies, always use outdoor glue such as titebond 3 and add several layers of protective paint/finish such as an outdoor urethane. I’ve had mine outside for over a year in all of these conditions (Ontario Canada) and they still look great.

@@standishwoodstory I used pressure treated lumber, Titebond 3 and brads.. They need a good sealer because rain will cause the wood to expand and contract much greater than normal and losen the best of glues you have..I think Thompson water seal should help a great deal..I'm in Florida and they got rain 4 or 5 times before separating in a months time.

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I measured from the very outside corner to corner and then cut a 45 degree mitre inwards.

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Thanks so much - I’m thrilled to hear that you made two, what are you planting in yours?

@@standishwoodstory I'm giving them to my mom for her birthday so we'll see what she decides on. :o)

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Great question! Cedar can definitely expand with water & humidity and also shrink when dry, a little bit of spacing between each board wouldn’t hurt to add in just to be on the safe side but the most important area to have some spacing is the bottom boards for water drainage. Happy building 😁

Thanks for watching James! The paint that I used was "Wrought Iron" from Benjamin Moore

Thanks for paint color, I was looking for stain color as well. Thx @@standishwoodstory

@@jameslikos3726There is no stain color on these, but it was finished using spar urethane which keeps the rich natural color for a very long time.

Awesome. Thank you so much. Look forward to building these!@@standishwoodstory

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Great suggestion, thanks for sharing.

Thanks for watching John and glad you enjoyed the video! You are right that I live in Canada🍁, but my accent is actually Danish and English is my second language:) That definitely explains some of the funny ways (or completely wrong) ways I pronounce words:) Have a positive day!

@@standishwoodstory Danish!? That is so cool. I’d love to visit Denmark one day.

My pleasure, thanks for watching.

Thanks so much :) The liner I got is called ‘Landscape Fabric, gold grade’, I’m in Canada and got it from Canadian tire. I’ve included the link to the stores website, they sell similar products at most Home Hardware stores and garden centres. Just make sure the liner you get is thick enough to last for years to come but still flexible so you can add it easily. canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/landscape-fabric-gold-grade-0591892p.html

@@standishwoodstory Super thanks. Will have no trouble finding it at my local Canadian tire here in Montreal. Will certainly try in making one with reclaimed palette wood. txs again. ;-)

Awesome, I look forward to hearing how it turned out.

Thank you!!

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I used landscape fabric, sold at most home hardware stores. It comes in a roll, easy to staple to the inside :)

Not counting the paint it could be done in about an hour, probably less if you’re batching a few out. Also depends on what tools are at your disposal.

Nope but easy to add for those who need it, just use a drill and add some holes or space the bottom boards a bit more apart.

Good day Sandra! The paint that I used was "Wrought Iron" from Benjamin Moore

Great and absolutely cut it with the tool you are most comfortable with. My miter saw is less then reliable, I’m due for an upgrade 😁

I think her table saw is a high quality machine and her miter saw is a Craftsman (cue trombone waa waa waaaaa). Once she upgrades to a Dewalt, Makita or Festool, she'll be golden.

@@johnmccracken6497 a compound mitre saw is very high on my wish list right now. If you have a model you recommend please send it my way cause lord knows I need an upgrade 😂

@@standishwoodstory I have a Festool Kapex miter saw but those are very expensive. Another great one is by Makita - no deflection in the blade, which is key. I've heard good things about the DeWalt miter saw as well. Good luck!

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Indeed

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Agree that the video did not make this apparent, adding spacing between the bottom boards is also a great way to ensure proper drainage. Either way lots of options pending on what your planting and where you are placing these. Have fun building :)

@@standishwoodstory no love? lol

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Your most welcome, thanks for your order :)

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Thanks! The painted legs really makes the planter look beautiful 👍

I’m happy to say that close to a year later, with the boxes left outside in rain, shine and snow, these boxes are still holding up great with the combination of Brad nails and outdoor glue.

@@standishwoodstory OK. Thanks for the update. Glad to hear it. I’ve built many, many cedar boxes like these and have always used stainless steel screws. Good job, they look great!

Thanks so much :)

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It was super easy. Check out the full build plans in the description📑