DIY Cedar Herb stand Video

Here is a "how to" on building this cedar herb stand. I build about 20-30 of these a year. It can be built in various depending configurations depending on what materials are available. I make them in two tier, three tier, and in 24 inch tall, 36 inch tall and 48inch tall versions. This was built from 5/4x6, 5/4x4, and a few pickets. I often swap the 5/4x6 for 2x6 cedar. At the time of this built the total cost was $102 dollars with some wood left over. I hope you enjoy.

[@markjohnson8390]

Just discovered your channel and I'm liking the the things you're making and the way you're filming it. I'm in England but you're ideas would be popular here too so I'm inspired to use your ideas and designs. Thanks for sharing and I hope you'll be building more.

[@garagesaws5729]

Thank you so much. I like simple projects. I'm learning as well. I'm working on another flag at the moment and finishing up a few small things. Hopefully have a little bit of new content shortly. Hope you tune in...

[@mikeleblanc9103]

Great looking planters! Great video! Only suggestion I would make is to use a 1/4 round router bit and soften the tops of the legs.

[@garagesaws5729]

That's a great idea, actually, and now that I'm thinking about it would be great for the bottom of the legs. I do it on the bottom of my legs when i remember. Helps keep the edges from splitting when you drag them.

[@JackieCreeks]

Great video, as a woman I know I can do this because of how you explain it. That You because I am building my garden out this winter and summer, I want it to be my happy place. Will send a photo this summer 2024 for my new garden channel.

[@garagesaws5729]

Thats awesome. It really is a simple build and looks good, I plan to make a change on the inside corners of the planter boxes to make sure it last longer. Mine is 3-4 years old and still standing, so thats good. The neighborhood cats love to lie in them. lol

[@DIGOLOGIST]

Great build. The fence looks really nice too. I would put some waterproof sealant on them and sell them for around $250. That sounds like a great deal. Thanks for the video.

[@jwbnscacpt]

Nice! I’m going to use this rough idea to make one a little more upright to go against a wall on the side of my garage. Thank you! New sub

[@garagesaws5729]

Yep. I had someone ask for one last year. If I remember correctly, I made it tiers taller and was a leaner. Please report back. Good luck. I've also thought a hanger would be cool-something that hung from a tall fence. That way, you wouldn't lose real estate under it.

[@Platoon2014]

Thanks man. Great video. I'm going to make four of these and give them as a gift. I will check out your channel.

[@garagesaws5729]

I appreciate that. Report back. Let me know if you hit a problem. I didn't explain well enough. Goof luck.

[@rayansandysteward7474]

Awesome job ! Looking forward to seeing more videos from you !

[@shedmusic735]

I appreciate hearing your thought process. Nice project.

[@garagesaws5729]

Thank you. I keep it pretty simple. I have so much fun making these and I think the price I ell them at is fair. People who buy them love them.

[@eldersamuel340]

Dude!!!What an awesome video.Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@garagesaws5729]

Thank you so much for the comment. This stand is my favorite project of the year. I can make about 5-10 in a weekend if its my main project for the weekend. I usually make them through the week after work and then post them on the weekends. Sell out usually.

[@glenncook8140]

Great Video. One question...Did you think about drilling some drainage holes in the bottom of each box? I can't wait to build one for my wife...

[@barnegatbaywoodworks8728]

Nice work and informative video thanks for posting

[@justicedog3696]

Thank you for the video. What do you think about attaching the boxes to the legs without a shelf underneath?

[@b3arwithm3]

Nice design. I think your stand is sturdy enough without the 4 horizontal pieces connecting both sides (for the boxes to rest on)

[@garagesaws5729]

Not necessarily. The only thing holding the boxes together are 1 1/4" screws going into 5/8 picket. It wouldn't take much racking for it to twist. If i was going to make an adjustment id probably add 1'' square stock into each corner to add longer screws. Perhaps then. I want to put together a video on searching for discounted lumber. I buy my cedar for usually around 70% off. So ill get 12' 5/4x1's for like 3-4. Realistically it may only cost an extra $6 for me to add all that lumber and I think it makes it very sturdy. Thanks for the input. I try and read all the comments. I been super busy as of late.

[@b3arwithm3]

That's a nice discount you got there. Where I am, the price of lumber is ridiculous. The 5"x6' picket fence is over $5. Even SFP 2x4 are $4.50.

[@user-xx9go1ob9r]

I just accidentally found your video and I'm intrigued with your projects but I have a question. Do you drill drain holes in the herb boxes? I'm also thinking these could be built to fit plastic or even metal planting trays inside to help make the cedar last even longer. Just a thought. good job, thanks for sharing

[@garagesaws5729]

I do predrill. As soon as the wood splits you need to make a new hole. Ive found taking the time to predrill works best. There isnt much meat there. The idea of plastic containers is a great idea.

[@johnperry9558]

What size screws do you use? How far up the legs do you measure to put the shelves? Thank you for the video! Nice to know people don’t always expect to be paid for helping others.

[@garagesaws5729]

I placed the bottom box like 4-6" off the bottom. What ever I do on the bottomw i match on top. then split the difference. I advertise as 48" tall but at an angle. Depending on the piece you start with I sometimes fudge the numbers. A ten footer works but an 8 footer wont. Just have fun with it and learn from the first one. When I make a few they are all the same. The next time i make them they are different. Hope that helps

[@garagesaws5729]

Oh i forgot screw size. I usually use 2" or 2.5" for all the structural stuff. For the boxes, I use 1 1/8". I think I'll be adding a wood piece in the corners. I feel like I'd like a little more bite in the corners than in between the 5/8" picket.

[@ernii8326]

Nice fence build! Have a video on that build?

[@garagesaws5729]

Lol. I do not. two years ago i used my vacation time and a pallet of leftover pickets from planter builds and decided I need a fence. Ive never built a fence so I decided thats what i need in my life. Since I was doing it myself I made the nicest fence I could. The top caps are 2x6. I found the idea while looking at pinterest. I seen a really nice privacy fence. I kinda of copied and upgraded features and just made it shorter. My side fence is nice too. It transitions from a 4' to a 6' so I have some diagonal sections that grow in size. My neighbors love it. Most importantly so do I.

[@markfields9841]

The boxes would be a great use for pocket holes and screws.

[@markeastridge9649]

Why specifically?

[@garagesaws5729]

Actually this year ill make some updates. Because the boxes are always wet from soil screws my come out easier than you may think. Im thinking off using an additional square piece in the corner to have more for a screw to bite into. Not sure if that makes sense or not.

[@kristinmcclary7194]

Do you go back in and add drainage holes for the water? Paint with any wood preserving oil? I am in Portugal and starting some raised beds. Love your design on this herb planter.

[@garagesaws5729]

Hi. I do not paint or stain. I hate when I stain and someone makes comments about stain leeching into soil. Or if I paint a project people want it a different color. Ive learned to just make everything "ready for paint or stain" I be like "enjoy painting or staining with your kids". Its never really worth my time. Id say the best thing possibly to preserve would be to line with plastic but Ive heard people say that that will trap moisture and promote rot as well. I do not add drainage wholes because there is a long gap between the bottom piece and the side pieces. When you assemble them you could have anywhere from a 1/4 inch to and 1/8 gap. wish I could add pictures.

[@wesleygestring2529]

What size drill bit did you use and what size screws did you use?

[@mrmyblessednest1722]

Great build and video! Your explanation of what you’re doing is great! I’m assuming if you’re making that many each spring that you’re selling them. If so do you mind sharing how you are getting for them?

[@garagesaws5729]

Most of what I build falls in the 100-200 range. I've found it doesn't matter what I build its more about how much people are willing to spend. I build with different material depending on what I find. Helps me keep the cost down while providing something that looks good for someone. I get a lot of requests for custom stuff. That's where the price has big differences.

[@mikeleblanc9103]

Do you have plans?

[@terryjohnson9082]

Design question - why don't you build the shelf as the bottom of the box rather than having the extra pieces?

[@garagesaws5729]

You could however the boxes are made from cedar pickets. not much wood there for screws to hold up the weight. IMO. I usually take a picture of myself standing on the shelf and add to my for sale ads. I weigh 250. Same with my box planters. I stand inside them sometimes. Same with my cornhole boards. I stand on top of them. Just like any client to know its built to last. Thanks for the question.

[@terryjohnson9082]

@@garagesaws5729 Thanks!

[@garagesaws5729]

@@terryjohnson9082 I was thinking about your comment some more. I've been building this planter for 4 years now but had to think back. Originally the idea was to build the planter with shelves and make boxes with handles that could be removed. Like rope handles or something. At the time it was harder to think about how to make all that happen so I made the boxes and just screwed them to the shelves. Determined it really strengthened the structure of the planter. I just been rolling with that since. haha. just thought id add that to the thought. Have a good day...

[@roccod1018]

Nice build. Just wondering if you're still able to get cedar pickets?

[@goodgoat3096]

Cedar pickets are still available although the price is up. Note carefully the EXACT sizes.

[@garagesaws5729]

I haven't looked in about two months bust haven't heard anything. Id expect to find them. Is there a shortage i'm unaware of?

[@garagesaws5729]

I usually buy my pickets when I find them sifted through and in the cull lumber pile. Three years in a row Ive been able to buy a pallet with tons of pickets for sometimes less then a buck a piece. I would say on average I can build this stand for about $40. If I bought everything full price would be around $75. I have note looked at prices this year however. I started a new job April 1st and its put a damper on my garage time. I have a few projects i need to put together in the editing department and Ill be sharing soon.

[@signet9542]

What angle do you have your miter saw set to for the legs?

[@garagesaws5729]

Sorry it took so long for me to reply Ive been busy with a new day job. I just realizes I had comments. I used 10 degrees. Its easy because it works for the box ends and for the legs.

[@tomnotebaart9086]

@@garagesaws5729 I'm confused. I thought you said you used 22.5 degrees for both the legs and the box ends.

[@garagesaws5729]

@@tomnotebaart9086 Thats correct. The legs are 22.5 and the ends of the boxes have the same angle.

[@randyscrafts8575]

It's four tiers. This is your video.....right?

[@garagesaws5729]

yep

[@jamchloe99]

Do you have an online store where you sell these?

[@garagesaws5729]

I do not. I make them in the spring time. I make between 30 and 50 of these. I just build in my spare time and use the money to buy more material haha make more stuff

[@carrangil]

Nice work…Shouldn’t cross your arms when using saw though

[@garagesaws5729]

Yes safety first. Getting used to a camera in my way is its own thing. I'm working on it though. Thanks for the concern. Ear protection, eye protection. Im trying to work in an apron. Its all about a pattern.

[@ClydeFollett-ck2hd]

You don’t need to show drilling every screw hole

[@gaylaschneider-bolte4629]

Scroll on if you don’t need to see it but some of us are more visual and don’t want steps skipped.