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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[@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! ✌️

[@user-se3ob7qp9e]

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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!

[@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.

[@HGD70]

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

[@curtturtle]

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

[@NicoleMcGuinness-n9p]

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

[@WsFood]

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

[@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!

[@cinosechizen]

Inspired by this video, currently doing mine Thank you.

[@Woss1964]

Nice job. Love the reclaimed Merc.

[@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!

[@realrecognizereal856]

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

[@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 🇸🇰😀

[@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

[@laynebrandy8458]

Nice trick on the miter that wasn't right!

[@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😍💖👍

[@jorgelovesgardening]

Oh, I'm doing this at home!

[@AdamTrupish]

That's the nicest reclaimed wood I've seen

[@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

[@marekdesign9854]

well done

[@rockthekg123andshockthecro2]

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

[@pititlaurent4130]

Nice job and design Congrats from France

[@TheKamiBunny]

AHHH so much free wood. I love it.

[@lizfedak5812]

The music and sound FX were epicccccc

[@aimielin3991]

Amazing work and design!

[@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.

[@bazkiller]

Brilliant

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Another amazing video and project Michael!

[@MichaelAlm]

Thank you!!

[@user-wo7bs2uy6h]

Good job

[@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!

[@giorgospapafotiou7311]

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

[@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

[@g.eranken5909]

Nice Job congrats

[@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!

[@Flannelcarpenter]

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

[@MichaelAlm]

Wagons 4 Life!

[@fernandog.aguirre2791]

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

[@phyllisstein1837]

Very Impressive!

[@soblu1914]

Nice bench...the song is awesome too

[@yutufyourselable]

Nice car.The golden one.

[@MichaelAlm]

Miguel Angel 😁

[@RoraighPrice]

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

[@paulbnixon]

Wow well done. That looks brilliant

[@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 :)

[@ronnakeil3313]

Lovely

[@sureshot311]

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

[@josh_watson]

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

[@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.

[@PauloSergio-tp5kp]

Parabéns belo trabalho!

[@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!

[@noobsound]

woodworking and w123 mercedes... subscribed

[@MichaelAlm]

noobsound thank you!

[@TheMydamaye]

Cool, tomorrows project, but ill do it next yr

[@joebauer4005]

That was super good!!

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks Joe!! Nice hanging out the other night

[@ConductorRyan]

Nice wagon.

[@MichaelAlm]

ConductorRyan thanks! it’s the best!

[@DennisNestor]

Michael great work. Loving your channel.

[@Max-ml6rj]

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

[@because._cnc1342]

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

[@MichaelAlm]

because ._cnc thank you!

[@dwalmop2]

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

[@patriceharmonica]

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

[@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

[@jimbo_t]

WONDERFUL!!!

[@BedfordJoshua]

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

[@MichaelAlm]

Hahaha, thanks Joshua!

[@jbynum67]

I like this build but I especially appreciate those soundtracks.

[@TheRenegade2424]

You’re watching a master at work

[@rothkunst]

nice projekt greetings from germany

[@MichaelAlm]

Benjamin Roth thank you! Greetings from Seattle!

[@norchild30]

Nice job

[@hieptrinh3556]

Very good.

[@goemaerefabian6998]

SUPERBE BOULOT BRAVO

[@chrisbrodroy1183]

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

[@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

[@thedonn4890]

I just love this. thank you for sharing.

[@mickmcca348]

Excellent build 👍

[@rodrigaomrl]

Belo trabalho

[@edsonsousa2485]

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

[@lenasuculentas6860]

Amazing

[@fimaresearcherforart2854]

I want to make this with bricks cement and wood but it was fantastic

[@RoraighPrice]

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

[@refael22]

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

[@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...

[@BenThompsonHistory]

Sweet cameo by Old Gold.

[@MichaelAlm]

Ben Thompson trying to work her into every video 😉

[@manuelgonzalez-wy2bn]

good job!!!

[@user-li8gb3wl9h]

that's a nice build! Great job

[@CarlosFlores-di3nb]

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

[@YuraKvadrat132]

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

[@Badgerworkshop]

Looks a great place to relax

[@crossandhammercreations]

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

[@MichaelAlm]

Thank you!

[@franklang.5202]

Nice Car in the back.

[@maxmarshall5995]

This is amazing.

[@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!

[@g.eranken5909]

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

[@netplanetgr]

amazing work! :)

[@cristianaoliveira7878]

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

[@MakeGood]

Love this build! Keep up the good work.

[@X3WorkshopDesigns]

Wow! Good stuff michael.

[@CornerfieldShop]

Love your builds, nice work 👍

[@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!

[@-mir.xobbi-39]

Тоже такую сделаю.

[@LuiCardenasphotography]

Dude.. this is awesome! Great work my friend

[@travorstar8909]

Maestro 😉 Perfekt 👍👍👍👍👍

[@benjiminus04]

Awesome work!!!

[@245fitness2]

all these was inside the wagon? Nice