Raised Bed Planter Bench | How to | Plans

PLANS are now on my website www.almfab.com...
In this video I build a custom planter bench with a two tear raised bed in the back.
I have been thinking about this project for three years now, and when some friends tore out their deck, and asked if I wanted the cedar, I knew I could finally build it! The total footprint of the piece is 12' x 7'. The bench itself is 9' long. Plenty of room for my friends when I host BBQs.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments bellow. I do my best to answer all of them.
Thanks for watching!
Michael
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[@MichaelAlm]

PLANS are now on my website!! IMPERIAL AND METRIC www.almfab.com/plans/outdoor-planter-bench-imperial-and-metric

[@tbuc2920]

Very nice Michael. I did a two tiered planters on both sides of stairs for my nephew. I told him to fill up the bottoms of the planters with plastic water bottles or any plastic bottle. You do not need to fill the whole planter with dirt as the roots will undulate around the bottles. Keep up the good work.

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Dude, that was cool watching it slowly come together from the ground up! I'm used to seeing things get built in different pieces, this was like watching a life-size Lego set being built.

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks Shaun! Yeah, I was huge fan of Lincoln logs when i was a kid, and it totally felt like that while I was building it. Love these outdoor builds, they are super quick because the joinery is so simple. I saw you posted a chess board build. I’ll looking forward to watching it when I get home! ✌️

[@ΑθανασιοςΓρηγοριαδης-γ1μ]

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[@tharemyhopkins5873]

At BBQ - hey do you have any tomatoes for the burgers? Yeah, just reach behind you! Great build, great edit. Thanks for the video.

[@MichaelAlm]

Exactly! Thanks Tharemy!!

[@fortsawdust8323]

Just came across this video and I'm completely in love with this bench! Watching you work is a zen experience!

[@michaeltranchina6358]

I love the build...But I also really appreciate the time, effort, and skill you put into the videography of your builds, which ironically is completely lost on the viewer...An outstanding blend of the art of design, build, and video production....👏 Bravo!

[@brianrichards9536]

Late to the party here, but man did your build turn out great. Found this searching for ideas for making a garden bed/bench combo for the back yard. Thanks for uploading!

[@HGD70]

That was a beauty of a project and I'm going to have to remember that miter cornet/trim saw technique!

[@WsFood]

The quality of the trees looks so good. Wood feels healthy. like

[@olgahucikova8383]

To je fantázia 👍 💓 takže konštatujem: vy už máte a teraz príďte urobiť mne 😉 žartujem 😀 ale naozaj veľmi obdivujem, veľmi sa mi to páči a samozrejme že by som vyvýšený záhon s lavičkou brala všetkými desiatimi 👏 ďakujem veľmi pekne za video a pozdravujem zo Slovenska 🇸🇰😀

[@curtturtle]

Awesome trick to clean up that mitre with the pull saw. I am stealing that one.

[@franceshaynesdevinelife6874]

I'm sure the people who gave you this beautiful ceder wood was like!! Awww Man, we shoulda kept our deck wood!!😳 You got them skills Man....100% be blessed😍💖👍

[@BruceAUlrich]

Nice one, Michael! I like how you built it all in place, piece by piece, as you went. I like the bench being integrated in it as well.

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks Bruce!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Another amazing video and project Michael!

[@MichaelAlm]

Thank you!!

[@lizfedak5812]

The music and sound FX were epicccccc

[@aimielin3991]

Amazing work and design!

[@realrecognizereal856]

Very nice I would be so proud of my hubby if I was married and he did this for our house👍

[@Woss1964]

Nice job. Love the reclaimed Merc.

[@AdamTrupish]

That's the nicest reclaimed wood I've seen

[@giorgospapafotiou7311]

Nice work!!!!! Greetings from Athens,Greece!

[@paulbnixon]

Wow well done. That looks brilliant

[@NicoleMcGuinness-n9p]

Absolutely amazing. I wondered if you had a step by step written guide with measurements on it available?

[@rockthekg123andshockthecro2]

This is AWESOME! I'm getting my boyfriend to build this for my garden! Thank you!

[@BedfordJoshua]

Coolest lumber hauler (vehicle) award! Edit: Finished the video and that looks great! Good job.

[@MichaelAlm]

Hahaha, thanks Joshua!

[@TheKamiBunny]

AHHH so much free wood. I love it.

[@cinosechizen]

Inspired by this video, currently doing mine Thank you.

[@jeffforbes3772]

Pretty nice! I wish I had friends with decks they need to trash. Thanks for sharing

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks Jeff! I was grinning from ear to ear when the told me I could have the lumber

[@AD-rx9cm]

Love the miter saw work. I’m looking at redesigning my back yard and you just added an awesome idea. Shhhh no one will know lol

[@dwalmop2]

First video of yours I've watched. First thing I notice - I LOVE the Merc Wagon.

[@sureshot311]

This is a fantastic build. The whole look is amazing.

[@gsperanza07]

Hey’ Micheal,Godbless ya’ excellent, excellent, excellent, truly excellent, build , glad to see someone has given hope to someone like me , I lOVE ❤️ DIY projects , and I’ve done everything and haven’t built any poor DIY products and projects, But I won’t attempt an DIY project unless it comes out flawlessly, I tried all else except a little of wood work , But definitely gonna try this , thanks heaps and please keep posting , I’ve subscribed to support you and wish all the other wood work poster’s would take the time to put the excellent amount of effort into the same detail showing ‘ behind. ‘ the seems of hows it’s made , especially the support and ‘ Skeletal frame ‘ which is hard to gauge , especially when looking at other peoples build, trying to work out how they’ve done it , Thank you and Godbless , safe travels Micheal :)

[@modustrial]

Cool build! I may have to borrow some ideas when i get around to building some more on the roof deck.

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks Mike! Go for it!!

[@MichaelAlm]

Marcelo Sands a coating can help, but cedar is naturally rot resistant which is why it’s used for outdoor furniture

[@5wisher5weet]

7:42 Im new to woodworking/deck building but this is a genius idea, so hard to get a perfect join, a thin saw blade to even the gap, I like it

[@MichaelAlm]

Jacob Streiff it’s a good little trick. I learned it from a boat builder. You can use it on all sorts of angles too. That’s where it’s a life saver!! Thanks for watching!

[@pititlaurent4130]

Nice job and design Congrats from France

[@soblu1914]

Nice bench...the song is awesome too

[@Max-ml6rj]

Awesome job...you have a new follower. Cheers from Italy

[@fernandog.aguirre2791]

Simple and great idea! Great! well done, music selection A+!!!!!!!!

[@joelthoenen3733]

Beautiful creation man. I'm trying to convince the wife into letting me build something similar off our back patio to define the yard from the entertaining area

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks Joel! I hope you get to build one. This was really fun, and pretty quick to make.

[@chrisbrodroy1183]

I am an easy dude: I see that mans golden merc, i subscribe! Na, your content is gold too mate! Love it!

[@because._cnc1342]

That looks really awesome 😍 😍 great movie 👋great work 👍

[@MichaelAlm]

because ._cnc thank you!

[@i_smoker_5553]

3:51 i think if you add a piece in the middle down that could hold much better and it won't move , nice work 👍🏽

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks for the advice. Once the seats went on it got pretty sturdy, but if things start to move, I'll add in a cross piece. Thanks!

[@jimmysjoggersvlogs2360]

Wow i love the way Americans do their own diy we Indians have lot to learn on thing i have understood you need to have tools little big working space and knowlege of using the tool and basic education on Carpentery i am sure we can give carpenters run for their money...

[@laynebrandy8458]

Nice trick on the miter that wasn't right!

[@phyllisstein1837]

Very Impressive!

[@yutufyourselable]

Nice car.The golden one.

[@MichaelAlm]

Miguel Angel 😁

[@DennisNestor]

Michael great work. Loving your channel.

[@crossandhammercreations]

Great project and great job editing. Keep up the awesome videos!!!

[@MichaelAlm]

Thank you!

[@Flannelcarpenter]

That Mercedes is putting pick up trucks out of business. Lol. Awesome video!

[@MichaelAlm]

Wagons 4 Life!

[@patriceharmonica]

Off topic, but I love the Mercedes wagon! So cool!

[@TheRenegade2424]

You’re watching a master at work

[@TheMydamaye]

Cool, tomorrows project, but ill do it next yr

[@josh_watson]

I'd like to point out, on this day, 4 years ago, there was sun in Portland. Cheers!

[@g.eranken5909]

Nice Job congrats

[@RoraighPrice]

id have considered utilising the under bench space for some kind of storage. maybe have seat slats lift up to reach the storage

[@jorgelovesgardening]

Oh, I'm doing this at home!

[@rothkunst]

nice projekt greetings from germany

[@MichaelAlm]

Benjamin Roth thank you! Greetings from Seattle!

[@jimbo_t]

WONDERFUL!!!

[@norchild30]

Nice job

[@شرفالدين-س2د]

Good job

[@netplanetgr]

amazing work! :)

[@BenThompsonHistory]

Sweet cameo by Old Gold.

[@MichaelAlm]

Ben Thompson trying to work her into every video 😉

[@mickmcca348]

Excellent build 👍

[@marekdesign9854]

well done

[@Badgerworkshop]

Looks a great place to relax

[@cabman86]

At first I thought I was looking at a segmented raised bed then I went, "OOOOHHHH!"

[@cabman86]

The neighbor is gonna see this and want their wood back.

[@jbynum67]

I like this build but I especially appreciate those soundtracks.

[@LuiCardenasphotography]

Dude.. this is awesome! Great work my friend

[@franklang.5202]

Nice Car in the back.

[@bazkiller]

Brilliant

[@CarlosFlores-di3nb]

hello Mike! i love your job, it's realy realy good! congratulations!

[@TheMakerMonster]

That's one big bench!

[@MichaelAlm]

9Ft! Lying down and there's still room for 2 more people!!

[@TheMakerMonster]

Or two cuddling 4'5" tall couples!

[@michaelredman7451]

Nice miter edge trick. I'll be using it.

[@MichaelAlm]

Yeah! It's super handy. I think it's an old boat builder trick.

[@michaelredman7451]

I bought a Sawmill 3 yrs ago and have never made a piece of anything yet. I live in South East Kansas and we have alot of red cedar here. I think I'll try it with some of that. My logs are all Urban cuts or I drag the out of the wood dump. I like that you use recycled wood when you can. Makes a difference I think.

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks Michael. I try to reuse materials whenever possible. I’m jealous you have so much lumber. Good luck with you project!

[@sureshot311]

Michael Alm Could we please talk about this trick? I was like, what is going on... What is it you did there? Thank you.

[@MichaelAlm]

sureshot311 yeah! It’s pretty simple. You use the kerf of the saw blade to correct minor inaccuracies in the miter. As you cut the slot material gets removed from both sides of the miter until they are both even. You have to cut the piece slightly long to do this, and I probably cut the slot three times before the slot lined up. Hope that helps

[@PauloSergio-tp5kp]

Parabéns belo trabalho!

[@IntenseFitness2]

all these was inside the wagon? Nice

[@ronnakeil3313]

Lovely

[@YuraKvadrat132]

Great job. It looks very nice. I really liked it. I did not look away.

[@travorstar8909]

Maestro 😉 Perfekt 👍👍👍👍👍

[@johncooper7242]

bluddy hell...wood must be cheap as chips in the US . ! .... That amount of wood would cost over $400 here in the UK . Very nice looking planter bench and a great video anyway

[@CornerfieldShop]

Love your builds, nice work 👍

[@КонстантинИванов-э6к]

that's a nice build! Great job

[@hieptrinh3556]

Very good.

[@g.eranken5909]

Verry good , not bad for a guy like you :)

[@MakeGood]

Love this build! Keep up the good work.

[@noobsound]

woodworking and w123 mercedes... subscribed

[@MichaelAlm]

noobsound thank you!

[@refael22]

Elegant solution ,awesome idea. Where can i find lists and sizes of wood required for this project?

[@ConductorRyan]

Nice wagon.

[@MichaelAlm]

ConductorRyan thanks! it’s the best!

[@cristianaoliveira7878]

How cool are you ?! Can gardening too? Real deal !

[@X3WorkshopDesigns]

Wow! Good stuff michael.

[@benjiminus04]

Awesome work!!!

[@maxmarshall5995]

This is amazing.

[@thedonn4890]

I just love this. thank you for sharing.

[@goemaerefabian6998]

SUPERBE BOULOT BRAVO

[@RoraighPrice]

I'D Even consider hiding a beer fridge draw under the planter.

[@edsonsousa2485]

You are magic! how can you transport big woods in this car. Beautiful piece.

[@westongordon2450]

this is fantastic do you have measurements for the build

[@pvempat1]

How did you anchor the wood at the base to the ground? I see what looks like an anchor at 0:55 but I only see one.

[@keithtaylor2342]

Michael, loved the video and instantly subscribed to your channel, thanks! also, where did you get the music, absolutely loved it and would like to play it while i'm working!

[@manuelgonzalez-wy2bn]

good job!!!

[@MinhVu-zw4ih]

I always wonder who are the idiots that would dislike videos such as this one...

[@lenasuculentas6860]

Amazing