DIY Plywood Herbs Grow Box

DIY Plywood Herbs Grow Box
I cook every day and use a lot of basil. I made this grow box with reclaimed wood to have fresh basil all year round. You just need to know how to prune it! I ended up with nearly five hours of footage for this project but managed to shrink it down to 20 minutes. A few steps were done off-camera.
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Timeline:
00:00 Overview of the drawer/vase pieces (sawn off camera) and assembly
00:11 Applying epoxy glue
00:19 Inserting screws (later hidden with glue & wood dust)
00:26 Mixing wood glue and wood dust to fill gaps
01:10 Letting the drawer/vase sides dry
01:10 Removing dried glue
02:10 Rasping sharp edges
02:32 Burning the edges
02:46 Cutting the bottom of the drawer/vase
03:38 Gluing the bottom with epoxy
04:12 Adding weights
04:26 Gluing two wood sticks on the bottom to support the side pieces
04:54 Shaping the sticks
05:19 Testing the fit and sliding action
05:40 Drilling a center hole for water drainage
06:08 Removing the top layer from the remaining plywood pieces
06:50 Planing the rough edges on the base
06:54 Retesting the drawer/vase fit
07:10 Inserting screws & assembling the side walls
08:10 Mixing wood glue and wood dust to fill gaps
08:36 Marking the shape for the four LED lamp holders
08:57 Cutting the four corner LED lamp holders
09:07 Stenciling the word "Herbs"
10:01 Marking the outline of the letters
10:07 Removing dried glue & wood dust before painting
10:33 Painting the letters
11:44 Marking areas for aluminum tape
12:04 Covering the side walls with aluminum tape for better light diffusion
12:30 Carving the letters
13:06 Sanding and smoothing sharp corners/edges
14:01 Burning the wood with a propane torch
14:15 Quick cleanup
14:22 Mixing wood glue & white paint
14:37 Making a small brush
15:28 Painting the letters
15:50 Sanding
16:31 Scratching the wood to add a rustic look :-)
17:30 Applying varnish
18:19 Adding a layer of woodchips
18:30 Adding soil
18:49 Connecting the LED driver to the light
19:09 Connecting the power cable to the driver
19:17 LED light driver specifications (still frame)
19:19 LED light specifications (still frame)
19:23 Testing the light
19:35 Installing the LED light on the grow box
19:46 Showing the LED light on
19:56 Final result
Gear I Use:
Cameras:
♦ Nikon D800
♦ Nikon D800E
♦ iPhone 7
♦ iPhone 13mini
Lenses:
• Nikon AF 24-70mm f/2.8
• Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8
• Nikon AF 50mm f/1.8
• Nikon AI 55mm f/2.8
• Nikon AF 20mm f/2.8
Tripod:
• Manfrotto 055
• Beike 03 Ball Head
• Shawe Gooseneck Phone Holder
Lights:
• E27 Lighting Lamp Bulbs 135W 5500k
• 40 LED Dimmable Clip-on Light + Remote Control
• A Led circular light with magnifying glass
• A small bedside light with orange filter to warm up my craft
Disclaimer:
These videos are for entertainment purposes only and are not intended as tutorials or “how-to” guides.
I do things my way, which may not always be the best way, and often improvise when I don’t have the proper tools. You might spot a few mistakes here and there.
Please always wear safety glasses and gloves for your safety.
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Good Job!!!