DIY Plant Stand | Easy To Make Step By Step Tutorial

[@danalaniz7314]

Thanks for mentioning the alternative of using sandpaper to round the corners and square up the top. Makes a big difference to people like me that are just starting out and don't have all the normal tools.

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Hey Dan! I always try to give alternatives, for that exact reason. I appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback!

[@mickey7718]

I built two of these for both corners of our large outdoor patio. They turned out looking great.......thanks so much for the video.

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Of course!! Glad to help!

[@renewyourmind1815]

This is a nice plant stand! Great build! My husband is getting handy with projects & considering I'm up to 50 plants this would be great! Rubber trees, peperomia, lots of hoya, monstera, pothos, fiddle leaf fig, snake plants, tons of ivy, string of hearts, string of hooks, string of pearls, venus fly traps, spider plant, jade & many more! I need more places for them all lol thanks for making this detailed video!!

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Renew Your Mind glad to hear! I have some more plant stuff coming, feel free to subscribe and keep track. Check out the propagation wall video too!

[@renewyourmind1815]

@@aaronfixesstuff - Great! Will do!

[@elsievaenz9531]

I want this ... it’s beautiful just the process and seeing the time spent and love that went into it I wish I had this and enjoy looking at it

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Wow! That was one of the nicest comments I’ve gotten! I really appreciate you taking the time to say that :)

[@clifflyons3612]

Nice project. I have only two minor suggestions. I would have purchased a 1 x 12 pine board and trimmed it down to the 10-inch size. The second would have been to coat the wood with a clear waterproofing agent to prevent water from being absorbed into the bare wood when someone waters the plants.

[@annrh4264]

I absolutely loved your video. you show and explain so well for us dummies . thank you

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Thank you so much!! I try to make all of my videos that way. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@HelenMichellecupcake]

I do like this design style !!

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Thank you! Years later and I still love how it looks, especially with all the plants on it!

[@patribarrett4783]

I would like to see more of the end product. Just to see how it looks and fits in real life... not just as a clickbait. But it's Beautifully made!

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Thanks for the compliment! One of the biggest struggles as a creator is how long to make the videos. Unfortunately once the video is posted, it can’t be edited so I can’t add to it anymore. I promise to you that I would never use clickbait on any of my videos.

[@patribarrett4783]

@@aaronfixesstuff No worries... you're a great creator! It didn't seem that long to me. 😊

[@aaronfixesstuff]

@@patribarrett4783 thanks 😊

[@margiewalker1808]

Love it.

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Thank you so much!!

[@IronHeel]

You can buy a right angle bit (dewalt makes one for $14-20) that can drive pocket screws in tight spaces.

[@Exodus_Johnson]

Looks great. I'll be making something similar!

[@Exodus_Johnson]

You get a thumbs up just for all the effort you went through to put those pocket screws in with a ratchet spanner.

[@aaronfixesstuff]

@@Exodus_Johnson thanks! I had to get creative. I since bought a right angle attachment that fits in tight spaces. Highly recommended!

[@radiantfibers2699]

Omg gonna have to make this for our new space!!! 😍☘️🤩

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Radiant Fibers yes! It looks so good too!

[@danmiceli4709]

Great build! I would like to see a little more about the actual finished product though Question for ya: is there a reason why the pocket holes had to be drilled from underneath? I know it's generally to hide the holes, but wouldn't the platforms end up hiding them if they were on top anyways? Should be a lot easier to get the drill into as well

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Thanks! That’s a good point, I didn’t think about that. But yeah, the pocket holes can be on top because they will be hidden by the platform.

[@danmiceli4709]

@@aaronfixesstuff cool thanks! I'm just getting into this stuff so I wasn't sure if I was overlooking something

[@aaronfixesstuff]

@@danmiceli4709 nope not at all! Honestly a lot of feedback is just people being mean, trying to point out flaws. But every once in a while, people comment with some tips that I did not think of. I love those because it makes it easier for everyone else!

[@aaronfixesstuff]

@@dropndeal I agree! That comment just made my day. Thank you!!!

[@TheAdhdGardener]

Nice. Id try this using thick branches(damn that gave me a great idea) may I suggest providing a items list for your projects in your description

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Great idea! I'll get better at that :)

[@lindabismuth6377]

clear instructions! great idea!

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Linda Bismuth thank you!!!!

[@mariaphilomena1422]

Love the funny faces! Nice job!

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Thanks! 😄 It's my "focusing" face.

[@canigetabeer5188]

I love that it’s a corner piece and obviously very well-made. Did you attach the tabletops? (The video stopped before completion.). If so, were you able to just use wood glue or did those need to be screwed? Thank you! 😊

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Initially I didn’t, but then I ended up just glueing the tops onto the frame. And yes, I now have it in a corner and it looks great!!!

[@John-gm8ty]

for the love of the cracken, get a push stick or three and a grrrripper (or similar) for your table saw and stop using your hands like that when cutting. please. fingers and bits never work as well when they get reattached..... (if they can be)

[@aaronfixesstuff]

John I totally agree! I actually have one but could not locate it for the life of me! 🤣🤣🤣

[@John-gm8ty]

@@dropndeal enter the obligatory pineapple brain.

[@Char209]

Great job 👍

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Thank you so much!

[@yoajp]

i wish i could see the styled finished product in a video still. only can see it on the thumbnail in the search results/your page.

[@SXYKITTEN1974]

Omg. I have 8 2x2 and 9 1x3, lol guess what I am about to do after I subscribe to your channel? Lol, I’m making these!! The only difference I’m not doing tiered yet, I need to figure plant spaces first. Lol Ty for the awesome plans

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Tanesa Sanchez looks like you have all that you need :) Thanks for subscribing, much appreciated! Reach out if you have any questions!

[@SXYKITTEN1974]

Awesome!! What grit sandpaper would you suggest?

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Tanesa Sanchez depends on how rough the wood is. If it is, then I’d start with 120, and then do a pass with 220.

[@SXYKITTEN1974]

Perfect thank you for the plans and advice. Much appreciated.

[@scottmohan1779]

Hey Aaron, this plant stand is really beautiful - I love it and am building one now. I was wondering if you kept the table tops loose or if you attached them, maybe with shorter pocket screws from the inside of the supports? Thanks!

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Scott Mohan thanks, and thanks for watching! I did not secure the table tops because if they get stained from the water, they can easily be replaced. I was also too lazy to seal it 🤣

[@aaronfixesstuff]

You can definitely secure it with screws, or even just glue it to the frame.

[@scottmohan1779]

@@aaronfixesstuff great thanks!

[@infinitarts5490]

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[@thatoneguywins1234]

I have a question about the small pieces, so you have the 4 36in pieces 2 24in and 2 12in then there's 4, 7 and a 1/4in pieces on the 36in piece are the 6 small pieces for the 24in and 12in piece the same? Sorry if that's hard to understand lol.

[@scottmohan1779]

Hey Aaron, was wondering if and how you sand the ends of the table legs and supports. I've noticed that I end up with slightly contoured ends, which then leads to gaps once I've glued and screwed them together. Any advice on this problem? Would I be better off leaving the ends as they are after cutting? Or sanding the piece only after it is assembled? Thanks!

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Scott Mohan if you buy nice wood, you shouldn’t need to sand it. Another option is to assemble it all and then sand. That way you don’t get a gap at the seams. Does that help?

[@scottmohan1779]

@@aaronfixesstuff yes, thank you Aaron. I also realized I can sand the splinters from the saw from the long edges and leave the ends as they are.

[@SXYKITTEN1974]

Hey Aaron I got little sidetracked on my plant stand making, but just wanted to ask you what size pocket hole screws you used. I bought the pocket hole jig yesterday (didn’t realize finding one would be a task) lol. I have 1-1/4” will that suffice? Thanks for the help.

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Tanesa Sanchez 1-1/4 should be long enough. I’d recommend adding wood glue in order to make a stronger connection.

[@SXYKITTEN1974]

Thank you again. Will do. :)

[@joycelarson178]

Love it! If I didn't kill indoor plants I'd want you to build me one!!

[@aaronfixesstuff]

joyce larson thanks!!

[@gainswithkathy]

Is your wood purchased as treated wood already? I want to keep this outside but last time the wood I used to make a garden bed rotted! Any tips?

[@aaronfixesstuff]

The wood I used was not treated because it will be indoors. You can make it out of treated lumber and put it outdoors, but it will probably not be as pretty. You can also seal the wood of you want to go that route. Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@glodilocks33]

Use cedar for outdoors.

[@ront7208]

Looks great do you have the plans for this?

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Ron T thanks! All the measurements are in the video. Let me know if you have any questions about any of them :)

[@jonathanfung2395]

Thanks! Looks great. Cool DIY weights as well!

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Jonathan Fung thanks for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed!

[@lindseymoore7186]

Do you have a video how to do the screws on the inside like you did in this video by chance? I'd like to see a close up 💙

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Lindsey McNeal do you have the jig already, or do you not have one?

[@davidbell31]

You don’t show how you attached the tops to the frame. Brad nails? Screws? Or just glue?

[@davidbell31]

Cool idea by the way

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Thanks for watching, and I appreciate the kid words! I actually forgot to post that. The reason I spaced it out because I first treated the tops with clear polyurethane, to seal them. I then put some glue and let it set. Honestly there is not only “one right way” to do it. They don’t even need to be secured on there.

[@1252PFC]

What is blue lines on the table saw? Paint or tape? And why needed? Thanks

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Good question. It is tape. And I put it on there to protect the wood from scuffs.

[@santoshkumarhiremath1679]

Could you please help me with the glue used? Thank you

[@aaronfixesstuff]

It was just regular wood glue.

[@maureengiroux8281]

So what wood screw length did you use

[@stephanyr6473]

Do you think this could be made with pallets ?

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Not really. The legs would be too thin. The wood on pallets is less than an inch thick. These legs are two inches. Also the wood quality on pallets is not great.

[@jamesrichardson8938]

How did you attach the tops?

[@aaronfixesstuff]

I just put a few dabs of wood glue.

[@micheleh5269]

what kind of work bench is that?

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Pegasus by Worx.

[@viviyenvu3620]

Very good...can you make me one?

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Viviyen Vu depends where you live.

[@glumGlumm]

$50 seems steep for plant stand diy.

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Julian you can make it using cheaper wood. I just did it with more expensive wood. I’m sure you can make it for a third of the price.

[@elizabethbatchelor3068]

Too complicated for me. Can you ship me the wood with the pocket holes and let me just put it together? Lol

[@aaronfixesstuff]

Haha. Depends. Where do you live?

[@elizabethbatchelor3068]

@@aaronfixesstuff Senoia Ga. prob no where near you!!

[@aaronfixesstuff]

@@elizabethbatchelor3068 ah yes. I’m in CO, so unfortunately not :)

[@elizabethbatchelor3068]

@@aaronfixesstuff well it was worth a shot! 😁

[@aaronfixesstuff]

@@elizabethbatchelor3068 if you ever move to CO, just let me know 😝

[@ifrahyusufmohamed6631]

A

[@bryanesmith8739]

Your camera person needs a tripod,.

[@kimhavey7850]

How did you attach the tops?

[@aaronfixesstuff]

I just used wood glue to attaché them.