Garden Planters With A Bench Seat That Anyone Can Make!! Planter Box Garden Ideas!

Good man John, the bench is definitely strong enough anyway 💪

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Cheers Tommy 🍻

[@coachciaran56]

Hey John great to see you back working on garden projects! I robbed your planter design and used it to create planters with concrete anchors hidden in them, which held up supports for a pergola in an area where digging a foundation or anchor bolts were not an option!

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Great to hear you got some use from the planters video Ciaran. I'll have more garden projects soon.

[@keggyification]

I dunno John what with Tommy designing my workshop bits and you designing my garden bits I think I've got a design masterclass all for free I just hope the 2 of you don't mind a bit (or a lot) of plagiarism by me 😜 Really nice and simple project that even a klutz like me should be able to put together easily enough. Thanks for the videos.

[@samuelgardiner6504]

Thanks John. I gave up woodwork 30ish years ago because of life,family and work. I've been getting back into it since our first granddaughter came along. Love your video's and the planter boxes are great. I've forgotten a lot so it great to have reminders and you're also teaching me sooooo much. So thank you. Also thanks so much for your recommendation for tommy. Love his channel and love being there from the start. Cheers Sam

[@denischadwick4558]

100% agree Tommy was a great recommendation more people should know about his channel 👍

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

That's great to hear, I'm glad you are getting something from the content Samuel. Tommy's tips are gold!

[@johncallaghan8854]

Just added Tommy too, Slainte

[@cuebj]

Snap!

[@paulbrennan9193]

@@JohnMcGrathManInShed now that Tommy has a nice selection of videos for different tastes maybe give him another recommendation 🙂🙂

[@PaulSmith-rd8yc]

Sound quite nice John. Also you could always cut some rubber and place under the feet to lift them off the wet floor will keep him lasting a bit longer bit like damp course would do

[@henryng9406]

Awesome dude, I'm building one ASAP. Thanks.

[@robertpearce802]

I love this build, it could be just what I need. I have promised to make a friend two Peter Millard (10MinuteWorkshop) style Versailles Planters for her 70th birthday. However, at the moment the 12mm hardwood ply that I need is not available where I am in the UK (not to mention that fact that the cost of some of other wood has jumped by £20.) I should be able to get the material required for this build. (Or I could just save money by making them out of solid gold.)

[@Woop1111Woop]

This is my next project. I used your design for a mitre saw workstation and it turned out great. I’m a newbie to woodworking and I find your channel a fantastic way to learn. Keep up the good work.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Glad to help!

[@MrMonero]

Is there a list of how many pieces of 2x4, 2x2 & 4x1 were used? I was gonna sit down and do the maths adding up all the pieces but then I thought I would just be easier to ask haha 😂 PS love the channel mate 👏🏼

[@johnvarian7759]

Nice design, built something similar a couple of years back and you’re right non pressurised timber will rot rapidly in Ireland. They need replacing and think I’ll go with your design. Way simpler

[@MCsCreations]

Beautiful work, John! 😃 It really looks great! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@seanmeenan3550]

Hi John simple but good 👍

[@16LoobyLou16]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your accent

[@jimplesh5634]

Hi John, This is a great starter for me as I am a newbie to wood working unfortunately I have a hearing disability if possible can you list the needed materials and the cut sizes for all the legs and such it would be greatly appreciated. thanks jim

[@markgeezey1809]

See what you’ve caused now John🤯. The misses saw this and I decided to make two. Now the the bloody mother-in-law is on my back to make her one 😵🤣🤣

[@Sirtep2k]

What an accent 😂

[@garypalamara4520]

Thankyou I just made one for my front yard ...appreciate the awesome tutorial made it easy to build thanks

[@wormbore]

Wow perfect projekt 👍😊

[@Diggar72]

Great Job John. But gee wiz you made it look so easy now my wife wants 2 of them lol

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

🤣🤣 no problem Kyle

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Looks great 👍

[@The_man_himself_67]

I made a raised bed for my mother in law to grow some veg. I used pressure treated timber. I'm sure it will be ok. Hehe!

[@garypalamara4520]

Thankyou for the awesome details I built one Thankyou

[@sandyfleming9490]

I built a small planter from the planter video. I will definitely be building this! I think 1 side would be for plants the other side for a possible water feature...

[@cuebj]

My favourite finish at moment is Cuprinol wood preserver for rough sawn wood. Works great on treated timber. Various shades though I'm keen on black at moment. I'm thinking of using different colours, eg for verticals and horizontals

[@SamanthaCoolBeans]

Ooof 5:26 don’t do that again John, naughty naughty! 🪚🦾

[@paulbrennan9193]

Nice project John I can feel the ants crawling on me already 😂😂😂

[@MannyOnePointFour]

Great work John, liking this project. Can’t be dealing with bees in stereo though - hate the buggers!! 🤣

[@andrewtowell5655]

Brilliant Thank you so much,looking forward to having a go 😊

[@Kelly-mx7vi]

What if you wanted to grow Vegetables in your boxes ? Untreated wood ? cloth instead of plastic ? seal with ? thanks

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Its best to go with un-threated wood for growing vegetables, I'm no expert on this so you will need to do a bit of research

[@yokolokomofo]

How much of each wood did it take to build this

[@myfaceback100]

Great build you just give me desigh for under a old oak tree What is find is great is to screw a small piece of plastic timber To the bottom of the legs to keeps them off the ground and also paint them with some bitchumen paint.

[@cuebj]

Heavy duty adjustable castors work well, especially where ground not flat. Will make a BBQ workstation along these lines, likely with power for fridge or coolbox

[@heykevwhatyouup2]

Nice work tree tums up 👍👍👍😁

[@guybowers9094]

Very nice project and functional

[@keithwilliamson236]

Where can I get the plans for this?

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

I don't have plans but its very a very simple construction, just work with the dimensions of the space you want to put it in .

[@keithwilliamson236]

@@JohnMcGrathManInShed Thanks. I was writing down the dimensions as you went along. Great build.

[@michaeldonaldson4538]

I'm getting married in 2 week and decided I am going to make this as a wedding gift for my partner. Cheers John.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Congratulations Michael! Have a great day.

[@markgeezey1809]

Hi John, hope all is well fella? Need some advice, made one of the planter seats/boxes and another 4 single planter boxes the way you did in your video and they have come out great. However after staining them and letting dry and then turning them over to stain the bottom of the feet and in between the legs. I turned them back over after 24 hrs and noticed the mitres had opened up in some cases by a few millimetres. I presume this was down to the wood maybe being still slightly wet from the stain and then the heavy weight of the planter being upside down and pushing on the mitred border, which has obviously opened it up. Do you have any advice on how to fill these openings as they look awful and especially after me trying so hard initially to get a really tight mitre! I don’t really want to take them apart and recut the mitres if I can help it? As I did join the mitres using pocket holes and its actually a pain to try and unscrew them out. I did also try putting a screw in from the edge to see if it would tighten the gap up, but to no avail 😩. Any advice John would be appreciated 🙏🏼👍. I know they are only planters and may split over time, but it’s so frustrating as i know it was my fault they opened up so soon. 🤯 By the way one of them I didn’t turn over to stain the feet and the mitre is still spot on. Take care Mark

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

I'm not sure what happened maybe the wood had a high moisture content and has now contracted. If you don't want to re-cut than maybe some fillers if the gap is not to big and re-stain.

[@markgeezey1809]

@@JohnMcGrathManInShed Thanks John, i’ll give that a try. I think it’s due to the weight mate pressing down on the mitres when they were upside down. As they do weigh a fair weight. The only reason I say that, is the one I didn’t turnover the mitres are spot on. I’ll give it a try with filler or maybe some sort of glued splint on the wide ones. Otherwise i think re-mitreing is the only option. 🤯🤣. By the way I have ordered a the metal cyclone from Axminster for my twin motor record power camvac and will let you know if its any good🤞🤞. Thanks again John and look forward to the next video.

[@phil_law]

Nice build mate. I built the large planter last year so I’ll definitely be giving this a go. Cheers!!

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Glad you liked it Phil

[@vespamorelli7090]

Brilliant channel John. Def going to make this. Maith thú 👍🏼

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Go raibh mile maith agat.

[@brianbiggs3484]

Always 👍👍✌️✌️

[@johnnygsdiy1981]

Well done! Stay cool

[@helentew6393]

I love this bench, but what I really need is a tall book case. Any chance you have done this or plan on doing one?

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Glad you like the bench, no plans for a tall book case just yet but it could happen

[@helentew6393]

@@JohnMcGrathManInShed I shall keep watching then.

[@jason-hh6lu]

That was a lovely project. Well done mate. 👍🏻😊

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@מעייןהמלבלבתחייםםםם]

Great job!!! Nice build and explained very clearly!!! Take care!!

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Thanks 👍

[@Woodwork086]

Love projects like these

[@billofalltrades2633]

Great project! Well done! Thank you for sharing 🙂

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Very welcome Bill

[@allanmorgan8056]

Nice 1 John 👍

[@alwil1563]

Great vid and idea. The modular design is excellent 👍

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Glad you like it!

[@philipquinlan1045]

Great project. Very nice choice of wood stain.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Cheers Philip

[@stuartnurse9390]

How are you finding your Ets John?

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Working great 👍

[@judecassidy9338]

Great teacher, clear and enthusiastic

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Glad you think so!

[@DebsHill1]

sorry did you sat it was hot? 🤣🤣

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

It sure is

[@johncallaghan8854]

Possibly the only man with whiter legs than me 😉👍

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

🤣

[@johncallaghan8854]

@@JohnMcGrathManInShed great video John nice solid build