DIY Wood/Metal Raised Garden Beds

[@PatriotDIY]

BUILD PLANS HERE: etsy.me/3K1t2va

[@Vergazillion]

Copied SimpsonSaysDIY and charging for them. Crazy.

[@PatriotDIY]

@Vergazillion I've never heard of Simpson Says...........this is a very common way to construct a garden bed so im sure you will find plenty of people building them this way....., BUT YES I'm charging for it because I spent several hours making the plans, several hours building the boxes, several hours fliming and editing the video and several years in college for the graphic design degree where I learned the design software , cad software and editing softwares used to create the 20 page digital plans......and if someone wants to benefit from all of that by using my plans to build their own....I deserve to be compensated for it. I don't know what you do at your job...but I bet you your boss trades you money in exchange for the work you do....nothing different here

[@RobertSchwartzLive]

You are entitled to make a few bucks from your hard labor! Thank you! @@PatriotDIY

[@mbolzies]

And well worth the few dollars to benefit from your hard work, @patriotdiy. I purchased and used your plans this weekend. Saved me all the extra obligatory trips to the hardware store and I finished building two of them in a day. Thanks!

[@lindabell125]

You tube also pays you for your videos the more subscribers the more money they pay as with comments. All the people I watch to not charge you for DIY not subscribing.

[@nataliemills6644]

Great design and build video and what a great dad you are! Loved seeing the kids and the dog.

[@davidboese5159]

My son, is now 50, and he is still building things today…fondly , remembers helping a lot, when he was younger.

[@debbysteelebsn2987]

Love it when the kids want to help

[@debbysteelebsn2987]

Making memories ❤

[@johnusmc6]

Great Video ... and watching you with your boy made it even better..... Thanks

[@bwilcox7232]

I saw beds like these years ago. The difference in theirs and yours was that theirs had legs raising the beds even higher. Perfect for someone who has a troubling back and knees. I was excited to see your "how to" video. I have been talking to my husband about this for some time. He can now see that it really is possible!

[@JenSmithlaurelqueen]

Thanks for an excellent video! Good luck with the garden! Lovely to see the children learning along with you!

[@joiwash93]

I just purchased the plans to build a bed for my mother. Thank you for sharing!!

[@brandonwebster3336]

This was a very helpful video. Not a lot of filler content or crazy tools used. Just a simple demonstration of how to build a simple project. The video doesn't omit helpful details (like using clamps when screwing the sides together). One thing I did differently was to put wood preservative on the cut ends of the pt lumber. Also I used a miter rather than a butt joint for the cap, and built it in place rather than separately. This made things harder than they needed to be, and probably those miters will open up soon with all the weather this thing will get. So build the cap like the video shows.

[@ryansmidt6831]

I was planning to miter the corners on mine. Why would the corners open up if you mitered them instead of butting them together like in this video?

[@jacobduncan5319]

Just like I built mine 3 years ago- still standing strong!

[@MoriahL-xu8tu]

I am going to buy the plans and work on building them this winter. If I can remember I will post a picture when the whole garden is is filled beds. It’s kind of a big garden 🤩

[@cumargeeddi8013]

Thank you for Metal raised garden beds from somalia

[@pjsolarz]

Great helpers you've got there.

[@facingfacts7830]

Beautiful! Looks stronger than the prefab types online...love the wood frame. Makes it so much more natural looking. I've hesitated buy the kit types just because I didn't like all that metal and how it would look in my yard. This is so nice, thank you! Its probably cheaper as well to make yourself.

[@judykay6253]

What about adding a sheet of wire hardware cloth on the bottom to keep out gophers and other burrowing critters? We've had issues with them digging underground into our boxes where they will eat the roots of plants, etc.

[@andrewhayes2773]

I can’t speak from experience because I’m in a region without gophers, but I’ve heard of gardeners in the Midwest having success with this approach.

[@clintandtracyevans9538]

Diablo makes a metal cutting blade for your circular saw that is awesome! Cuts fast with no heat and no rough edges.

[@geneyealvarez2639]

Great project 👍🏼

[@carlschnackel3051]

I've built two of these, and I'm in the process of building two more. I did make a few changes however. Lumber is so outrageously expensive right now, that I opted to use landscape timber instead. The thickness and width of the timbers is not as uniform as the dimension lumber, but it's treated and it should last much longer. I even went to the trouble of painting them before putting the steel onto them. The landscape timber makes them very heavy, but they're much sturdier then if they were built with 2x4's, since the landscape timber is an average of about 3 inches by 3.75 inches. Compared to the 1.5 x 3.5 of the construction lumber. They should last for years, especially since I painted them.

[@wyosundancer]

I like the idea.

[@bobsondugnutt7526]

job well done sir

[@kimopenheimer8924]

Nice garden.✨

[@lenniemakeup629]

great video thanks

[@theworkingpourbar189]

This was great. Thank you for all the links.

[@tedpechie6642]

Great video. Good footage and description

[@PilotGT]

Great video! Thanks for posting. When you mentioned using treated lumber I kinda cringed thinking it would be best to avoid the chemicals used to treat the wood from getting into your soil and ultimately into your vegetables. Then while watching the install of the metal panels saw there was very little soil in contact with the wood. Well done. Again, thanks for posting.

[@PatriotDIY]

Yeah it's mostly the metal contacting the soil. Also in the early 2000s they stopped using harmful chemicals in treated wood. The teared lumber you find in Lowes and Home depot are now safe for garden beds. Thanks for watching!

[@PilotGT]

@@PatriotDIY that’s good to know. I didn’t know the treated wood process had changed. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@mf-yr8cf]

@@PilotGT They basically just inject microscopic copper particles into the wood now.

[@roseanneworfolk4680]

Great idea

[@Nutswoodworking]

Well done 👍👊

[@GarrysGarcia]

What do you think about using 5mm thick polypropylene sheets instead of galvanized steel sheets?

[@CrustyAbsconder]

I have lots of hardwood-mulch or access to cheap mulch. Can I put that at the very bottom ??

[@PatriotDIY]

@@CrustyAbsconder yes!

[@melchlepp]

Really nice beds you built. Glad to see the kids got involved :). I'm curious as to your reasoning for making the ends 43" instead of 48".

[@PatriotDIY]

To save on wood...for the top ledge to be 48 with a 1in overhang l, the sides had to be 43! 43"+(1.5"x2)+(1"+1")

[@melchlepp]

I should have done the math. That was my guess.

[@williamtaylor2412]

love this

[@lolatraylor]

What gauge metal panel did you use?

[@ChienNguyen-cd4ud]

This is beautiful, my only concern is the rust. Wouldn't the metal panel end up rusting because of all of the moisture?

[@PatriotDIY]

Possibly, but since it is roofing, it is galvanized and coated and designed not to rust. It will rust eventually but it would likely take decades for that to be a real issue.

[@KrazyKajun602]

Great video, Do you have a approx cost of material, I know it can vary on a person's area.

[@PatriotDIY]

@@KrazyKajun602 Around $100

[@KrazyKajun602]

@@PatriotDIY thank you.

[@kenchan529]

Nice Build! I am however curious, as I've seen different corrugated roofing builds and noticed that your design laid the corrugated roofing horizontally, where as others have built their's with the roofing vertically. Have u noticed a difference in the build and on the external effect of water or drainage / moisture / wood rot ? Short term the build horizontally is easier as it doesn't require cutting the corrugated roofing as frequently to panels, but didnt know if it was a design consideration.

[@PatriotDIY]

Horizontal vs vertical is mostly cosmetic. But I think horizontal works better for the design and is alot less cutting

[@reaganjohnson447]

What saw did you use to cut the corrugated metal? I looked through the list of tools but wasn't sure which was the metal cutting saw. Thanks for the video!

[@PatriotDIY]

In the video I used an angle grinder with a cutting wheel. Regular Tin snips work great too

[@grassrootsgardening]

Awesome video, thanks!!

[@GurcharanDhillon]

What about corners? Did you use any kind of metal/Tin sheet inside where long and short sides meet?

[@PatriotDIY]

No

[@mayaloveflying]

Hi, I purchased your plan and am putting together my materials list. Can you tell me what gauge your corrugated panels are? Also did you use the Kreg XL pocket hole screws?

[@PatriotDIY]

Not sure about the gauge, it's from Lowes. And I used the regular Kreg jig, not XL! Thanks for purchasing the plans, enjoy

[@mayaloveflying]

@@PatriotDIY I've read that the joins using the XL pocket hole screws are stronger. What are your thoughts on that?

[@PatriotDIY]

@@mayaloveflying regular exterior 2-1/2 pocket screws work fine. The XL stuff is really for use with large beams 4x4, 6x6 that kinda material

[@carmannorfleet8732]

Great video! Do you have any concerns about the soil contacting the small amount of exposed PT lumber in each corner with regard to soil contamination? Thanks

[@PatriotDIY]

No

[@TheMochs85]

Hey! Where do you get your corrugated panels from? I'm in Chicago and having a hard time finding it. Thanks!

[@PatriotDIY]

Local home store like Lowes or Homedepot it's actually corrugated roofing

[@romeopapa1]

Thanks!

[@PatriotDIY]

Thank you!

[@mwood728]

I've seen similar designs where the bed is placed on top of decorative bricks on the bottom, creating a barrier for the wood from standing water on the ground. Do you think this is worth the extra cost of the bricks?

[@rodrogers6895]

Yes, I’ve done it for several years and it helps to keep them from rotting

[@thomfoote6779]

No weed block?

[@BearmanTN]

What is the depth of the pocket holes?

[@PatriotDIY]

Set the jig for 1.5" material

[@williammeyer7357]

Where can I buy the 26” metal sheets and what gauge is it as well?

[@PatriotDIY]

Lowes or home depot, it's corrugated roofing. Not sure of the gauge

[@williammeyer7357]

Thank you

[@neosym57]

Hi! Build plan link doesn't seem to work. Where can I find these?

[@PatriotDIY]

It's working on this end! Go to the PatriotDIY etsy page

[@ricklatham7495]

One thing you don't show is trimming of the metal material approximately and inch lengthwise. All the standard metal I found at Home Depot and elsewhere was wider than 26".

[@PatriotDIY]

You shouldn't need to do that, most home depot carries 25.75" www.homedepot.com/p/8-ft-Corrugated-Galvanized-Steel-31-Gauge-Roof-Panel-13513/202092961

[@ricklatham7495]

@@PatriotDIY Their website shows they are 25.75, but every piece of galvanized I bought at Home Depot measured exactly 27". I mounted them and ran my saw around the edge of bed, smoothed with rubber mallet, and then covered with top edge. Built 5 boxes this way.

[@PatriotDIY]

@ricklatham7495 I dunno man! Every one I've ever bought was just under 26

[@alexh6737]

What size head did you get for the deck screws

[@PatriotDIY]

Not sure either 9 or 10

[@alexh6737]

You think a 2x6 would work for the top for more of a seat? Or would it be too much leverage.

[@jasonfuchs4868]

How do yo7 set the jig up correctly for this

[@PatriotDIY]

Just set the bit and the jig both to 1.5" material

[@bethsmith6566]

Do these metal boxes get too hot for the plants?

[@PatriotDIY]

No

[@genelloliver2754]

Will the soil cause the inside metal to rust?

[@PatriotDIY]

Maybe eventually. But galvanized metal should hold up for a long time

[@ricklatham7495]

Where was the link to the pocket hole jig?

[@PatriotDIY]

In the description

[@SpexyGameNFT]

how much do you think is the total cost of this 😁

[@PatriotDIY]

$100

[@danielfaul4799]

I don’t understand why my top cap won’t cover the sides. I did my beds 8x2 instead of 8x4 and my top cap won’t over lap the 8ft side…. Only the 2 foot. How can I fix this ?

[@danielfaul4799]

I built them just how you did in the video.

[@PatriotDIY]

Sounds like you just need to make the ends of your top cap longer. If your base is exactly 24" wide, your end pieces for the Top Cap should be 26" long for a 1" overhang.

[@mrplisken1100]

Great video - Wondering how many folks caught your G19 (Sig man myself). Thank You.

[@DOA-SPACELY]

How many 2x4 is it 11?

[@PatriotDIY]

11

[@truelight8550]

How expensive are these?

[@PatriotDIY]

To build? About $100 in material

[@MikeGacioch]

Why do you fill it with logs and brush?

[@PatriotDIY]

Mainly to take up space so it doesn't require as much dirt but also, those things will break down over time and feed nutrients to the soil

[@MikeGacioch]

Thank you!

[@priscillaarbanas5125]

What are the dimensions of the corrugated panels?

[@PatriotDIY]

The panel comes in 96"x26"

[@priscillaarbanas5125]

@@PatriotDIY Thank you

[@Ghouldann]

Currently in the process of building a couple of beds just like these. Were you ever concerned with the inside corners where the metal doesn’t seal? I’ve been worried about the potential for leaking water leading to prematurely rotting the boards from the inside. Don’t know how to address this, other than maybe some food safe silicone caulk?

[@jboyinja]

Galvanized angle flashing.

[@jamesstandley4584]

Ice and water shield roof underlayment

[@garyhoffman9084]

I bought your plans. I am going to be building a couple of raised beds using galvanized corrugated steel with cedar for the frames. They need to fit on the south side of my house and there are some obstructions that I am working around. Two will be 3’x4’x26” and one will 2’x4’x26”. I have the plans but my question is what gauge metal are you using. Home Depot has 31 gauge, but it seems very flimsy. I can get 26 gauge at a local building supply but the cost will be more. Once I have these built and filled with dirt I do not want them to bulge our in the middle.

[@PatriotDIY]

I used the one from home depot

[@michaelmilton4427]

Great video. Nice gun. You must live in Tennessee or a non-liberal state like California. Blessings to you

[@ryansmidt6831]

Why did you decide to change the ends to the inside rather than how you have them in this video?

[@PatriotDIY]

Looks better and ends up requiring less wood if you are building multiple

[@karasmidt2813]

I had the same question and why cut off 5 inches at 43" wide? Why not just keep the ends 48" since the extra cuts would just up going to waste?

[@PatriotDIY]

@karasmidt2813 because it ends up taking less lumber in the long run. If the ends are 48 and you want a 1in overhang on the top cap you'll need 2 50" peices at the top cap. This way the total length of the ends are 46" then a one inch overhang for the top makes it 48"...this way the top cap requires only 3 2x4s instead of 4. I also thinks it looks better from the front done this way. Ultimately it only saves you 1 2x4 so it's up to you.

[@joewhitt2394]

I would definitely not suggest using treated lumber near things you plan to eat. It’s toxic

[@PatriotDIY]

No it's not! Since the early 2000s they stopped using toxic chemicals to treat common construction lumber per the EPA

[@leokelly359]

hey were you spying on me because I built a couple of these a few years ago

[@PatriotDIY]

Lol

[@ThePriceIsRising]

Those concerned about treated wood and galvanized metal being used for vegetable gardens. LoL. Do y’all know how much pesticides are used in store-bought vegetables and fruits? And yes, organic food gets sprayed too. Besides that, do you know how many different chemicals are in your car, that you breathe in every day? Between toxic plastics to toxic carpets. What about in your home? Most laminate flooring has crazy chemicals in it. Curtains, more carpet?😂 The least of your worries is a garden bed. Everything is trying to kill us.

[@trinityestrada9588]

I would prefer to use metal connectors instead of inserting those screws on a 45 degree angle…looks dangerous.

[@PatriotDIY]

They are called pocket holes, it's a normal practice, especially in cabinet making. The jig drills a perfect hole for the screws, and the pocket hole screws are designed specifically for that. But metal brackets would work, just likely be more expensive