Cedar Planter Box

[@DecayOrganic]

Same as other comments. This is by far the best planter box design. Looking forward to building this. Thank you

[@lgmnowkondo938]

You have taken the raised planter to a new level!

[@Foleywoodworking]

lgmnow kondo well thanks. Appreciate the compliment.

[@alandavis7030]

@@Foleywoodworking when do you think the plans for this planter will be available? It’s exactly what I am looking for

[@Foleywoodworking]

@@alandavis7030 shoot me an email and I will send you the plans I do have. they are not complete but I will be happy to send you what I do have. [e-mail]

[@gnt256]

best planter i've seen on youtube bro. cant wait to build this. look forward to the plans being available

[@ericwilson3711]

Just wanted to say well done, nice to see someone build something like this that's held together with more than brad nails and glue heh

[@ericwilson3711]

Also, did you consider using a single 4x4 for the corners instead?

[@martinoamello3017]

Pretty slick..I've made a ton of smaller planters with a very similar design. I find it a lot easier to assemble the panels first with a spot of glue on the edges, clamp them down then trim them to fit for the corners. No problem with expansion even here in South Carolina.. By the way, cypress is a great wood for planters as well. Cypress is pretty much bullet proof when it comes to both moisture and even contact with wet soil. The stuff takes forever and a day to even begin to rot..

[@dsslimone]

Nice job, well designed and excellent build quality. 🙂

[@deblang9964]

Awesome better than any others I've seen ....please even the simplest or beginning of plans be enough to get most of started making . Lumber list very helpful ...thank you sooo much for sharing !

[@Foleywoodworking]

I do have a sketch file that is very rough but I'd be happy to send it to you if you think it'll be useful. shoot me an email at [e-mail] if you want me to send it to you.

[@thomaskleven8314]

5/8 mortise bit?

[@vincentsimmons1794]

Nice planter. One question, why didn't you make one lengths for the shelf supports at 7:22 and 8:18? Also, awesome workbench!!

[@Foleywoodworking]

Vincent Simmons it was just because that was the length of the scraps I had on hand. Since it was never going to be visible I just used what I had in the scrap bin.

[@Lutzboater]

Any videos planned in your future?

[@TacticalDingus]

I don't see any plans on your website for this particular build! is there some place I can find it?

[@mikemerc74]

Hey Foley do you have plans for the planter box?

[@bryanlee4755]

Like others have already commented, this is an excellent design and your carpentry skills and techniques make for a well executed piece. I have shown this design to my better half and she has requested that I build her one. So, I have gone over your KZbin video numerous times to develop my own set of drawings. Before I go down to buy the lumber I have a couple of questions, if you can spare the time to answer. 1. What dimension is the top trim piece? It looks like 1 x 4, or is it 1 x 3? Whatever it is, it certainly puts a nice finishing touch on the planter. I'm just finalizing my plans and knowing this dimension would be helpful. 2. Did you find the bottom fence boards strong enough to support the weight of the soil. I know you used a treated wood framework to support the fence boards, but I still have some concerns. When I have built planter liners before, I always used cedar 2 X 4 for the bottom. Expensive overkill maybe? 3. I have a planer, but not a joiner. I assume use were using the joiner to square up the cedar stock and take any twist out. Would using just the planer be enough? Kindest regards.

[@Foleywoodworking]

Bryan Lee seriously the best part of posting these videos is learning when others find it useful in some way. Here are the answers to your questions. 1. The top trim is 1x4 2. So far the bottom has been perfect but I next time would probably beef it up slightly and use 5/4 deck boards. 3. I used my planer simply to take off the rounded corners so I could make the joints between the stiles and rails flush. Totally Not necessary. Good luck to you.

[@bryanlee4755]

Foley Woodworking Thanks for you reply. I have completed the build. I went with 1x3 for the top trim and 5/4 deck boards supported by 5 2x4 cross beams laid on their side for support. I also use my planer to dress the trim. Next step is to apply 3 coats of Cetol to protect the cedar and enhance the look. I have also elected to use pond liner ( with drainage). One problem that I had was that fence board cedar was wetter than I thought and I now have cracks between the boards that were tight joints two days ago! I guess I should have waited a few days to let the fence board dry out. Oh well, it still looks good. I will forward a photo of my version of your planter as soon as I have completed the Cetol. Thanks for your inspiration and willingness to share.

[@Foleywoodworking]

Bryan Lee awesome. I seriously want to see the pics. I’m planning to make some more of these so I’d love to see how yours turned out.

[@smattt]

I see you don't have the plans up yet - could you provide the details and count of the lumber used? From what I see, to my untrained eye, 2x4s and 1x6s are all you've used, correct? Brilliant design, btw. Of all the videos on youtube on planter boxes, I liked yours the best.

[@smattt]

1x4 for the trim as well. I did just see your comments with another gentleman from about a year ago. I went ahead and drew this up in SketchUp and have my cutlist all figured out. With lumber prices being what they are, I am considering making the bed shallower than your design to save some money. One question - did you use plastic or fabric liner at the base and sides of the bed? If so, did you end up drilling holes in the base fence boards to allow for water to flow through?

[@Foleywoodworking]

@@smattt I did use a fabric liner at first but changed to a plastic liner after the first year to keep the wood a bit more dry.

[@smattt]

@@Foleywoodworking I realized too late that I incorrectly identified the 2x6 boards as 2x4s but I'm going with it anyway as it doesn't look too bad. I've got all my pieces cut, now just have to router out the dado for the rails and then put everything together. Did you apply any finish at the end? What would you recommend?

[@Foleywoodworking]

@@smattt Eventually I did apply a coat of thompsons water seal which has done a pretty good job at keeping the orange tones of the Cedar.

[@smattt]

@@Foleywoodworking Thanks.

[@stevewallace2849]

Since you have not poste the plans, can your provide the general dimensions for this box?

[@Foleywoodworking]

shoot me an email at [e-mail] and I will send you the plans. they are not 100% complete but it should give you enough info to build one of your own.

[@michaeldigiantomasso9614]

⁠@@Foleywoodworkingvery well built planter. Is it possible I can get a copy of your plans as well?

[@tomgburklin1112]

good job, I like your build

[@spalmer6887]

Very nice. I would like to make a couple of these. Anyone know the dimensions?

[@Foleywoodworking]

If you shoot me an email though my website I'd be happy to send you the beginning of the plans that I started for this build. it's not much but it should get you started and hopefully help a little. foleywoodworking.com/contact-us/

[@spalmer6887]

Foley Woodworking I just you my email. Thanks

[@TheSusy22]

You did such an amazing job I want to purchase one from you! I dont have all the fancy tools you do. Any chance you are selling custom orders?

[@SuperGuibou]

Thanks for the example! I built one using yours as a reference. Everybody loves it :)

[@gregguarino563]

I don't know if I'll get a response this late, but just a few pocket screws are sufficient for the weight of the dirt?

[@Foleywoodworking]

Greg Guarino yeah so far it’s still holding up.

[@MDmountain505]

How much do you think the wood cost for this? What are the rough dimensions?

[@roberttdaniels3857]

Beautiful piece. Would be quite simple if you have a shaper, planer, router table etc. to work with. Still very nice.

[@MelGibsonsFist]

Looks great, now how to build this with just a circular saw and a hammer...

[@hussainwalli867]

This is beautiful. Still 3 months until the snow is gone, but I need to have planters ready to go by then! Are the plans available soon?

[@Foleywoodworking]

Honestly I have been a slacker but I do plan to (pun intended) to make build plans for this planter box. Unfortunately, I am not 100% sure when I will be able to carve out time to make them in the next couple of months as I my calendar is pretty full at the moment.

[@Foleywoodworking]

Just an FYI, I am also looking into finding someone who can possible create plans for me so I can continue to focus on building actual projects and can release both videos and plans at the same time.

[@robcastagna7483]

Do you put a plastic liner in it and fill with dirt?

[@Foleywoodworking]

I put filter fabric in it so the water could still drain through the dirt.

[@acorder2006]

are the plans available? I dont see them on your website. Also I currently only have access to a circular saw. can this project still be done easy enough?

[@Foleywoodworking]

I do not have the plans on my website. I started to design them and simply got busy with other projects and work. One day I do hope to finish them.... I just dont know when that will be. I think if you could do most of this project with a circular saw if you simplified a few of the steps. One thing I would suggest is rather than cutting a dado in all the rails to simply attach the panels to the back of the rails.

[@DraganBakema]

Wow

[@mikeb3010]

Unfortunately it’s just a glimpse, not quite sure what your intention is?

[@chichichinelo]

This was very helpful, thanks!

[@mannyfilmsinc]

Great video.. was it all cedar? is this lumber from HD?

[@Foleywoodworking]

Manny Yabar yup all cedar from Home Depot.

[@martinoamello3017]

I'm curious. I make cedar and other types of planters all day for sale and there's a considerable amount of work and money that goes into each one. If you had to add up all the man hours and material cost how much would you have to charge for such a planter? I build mine less than half the size with a LOT fewer steps involved and still barely break even on the price and have to take into account wear and tear on myself and my equipment.

[@chrishoman8841]

Very nice, but too complicated for me. I don't have all those fancy tools.

[@karlshereif4689]

DIY i see but first i have to buy 100k equipment to be able to make planter box and save couple$$ yeah this is brilliant

[@Foleywoodworking]

Lol! The tools I’ve acquired over the years definitely make easier but think most of this could be built with a Circular saw, palm router, drill and of course a Krey jig.

[@karlshereif4689]

@@Foleywoodworking you're doing great job no doubt but i watched the video based on DIY. In my head was I'll be using basic tools 😁

[@josephguidry3540]

Lord it’s savings over the long run

[@stefanv6605]

I should have taken wood shop in high school rather than choir. I thought I'd meet chicks in choir....but I coulda been making cedar planter boxes instead.

[@Losbitiboys4441]

Whats the purpose of a video 100 miles per hr

[@everettbonds8613]

What parents secretly do?

[@woodperfect]

What is the point of doingbthese fast forward video's usekess to begiñers learning

[@Foleywoodworking]

I mostly publish videos to show how I made something and how simplest it was. Ultimately I just hope that it sparks and idea or gives someone the confidence they need to tackle a similar project.

[@smattt]

You can slow down the video to a quarter of the original speed. I'm almost done building this planter after watching this fabulous video and drawing up my own plans in SketchUp. Just have the supports, deck boards and trim to go.