YOU Can BUILD This STUNNING Raised Planter Box // DIY Woodworking

👉Full Color Plans for Garden Planter: standishwoodstory.com/products/garden-planter-building-plan
In this video, I'll show you how to create a stunning DIY garden planter that will transform your outdoor space into a lush paradise! Follow our simple simple step-by-step guide and learn how to build your own beautiful wooden planter box that will elevate your woodworking game👍
⌚ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:13 Materials & Plans
02:08 Leg & Side Assemble
04:08 Building the Top & Bottom
07:25 Everyone's Favorite...Sanding Time!!!
08:34 The Big Reveal:)
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[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for Watching and I hope you like this simple Garden Planter design😃 Unleash Your Creativity & Start Your Woodstory Today🧰!

[@anggwapa]

Can you please tell me the name of the color (paint) I'm part color deficient. Thanks nice Chanel :)

[@standishwoodstory]

@@anggwapa for sure :) it is ‘Wrought Iron’ by Benjamin Moore

[@waynehawn3947]

Painting the legs really made the box pop! By the way, your smile is just beautiful! ;-)

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for watching!

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

Great looking planters. Thanks for filming and sharing.

[@standishwoodstory]

My pleasure, thanks for watching.

[@davidguinta4550]

Great job..I agree i also like the two toned look!

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you!!

[@chalo2876]

Thumbs up for this build,

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for watching Gonzalo🙂

[@TheWendyJohnson]

Thank you for this video!!! I've made two of these so far, following your instructions to the letter. So easy!! I also like the way you painted the legs only. Nice!

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks so much - I’m thrilled to hear that you made two, what are you planting in yours?

[@TheWendyJohnson]

@@standishwoodstory I'm giving them to my mom for her birthday so we'll see what she decides on. :o)

[@lorigarrard8906]

Thank you for the easy to follow plan for building this. I have plans to build a lot of them in different sizes . So the actual plan comes in handy to do this without having to watch the video while I build each box. 😊

[@standishwoodstory]

Your most welcome, thanks for your order :)

[@stevecastro22]

I just stumbled onto this video and I must say, I really like it. You now have a new subscriber and I must say, you have a very nice shop!

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for watching my video Steve and I am glad you liked it. Also thanks for subscribing and the kind words about my shop...my literal home inside my home😀

[@Skylar637]

Love the flower pot!

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@nicolepcreative]

I love it! I can’t wait to make one of my own. Thanks for the tutorial. Your a great teacher.

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you for the kind words💕

[@seaubtand3470]

I really liked the pop of color vs. leaving it all wood style. Looks great!

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for watching. The painted legs turned out nice and if you ever want to change it up in the future you can just repaint them a different color to refresh the garden planter box🎨🖌️🎨

[@larrystone5749]

Great job and project thx for sharing enjoyed it Cheers

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks and have a great day!

[@Jkcreswell]

Beautiful build! I built some exactly like that last year. Same color scheme also. Really looking forward to see future builds. Subscribed!

[@standishwoodstory]

Great minds think alike 😁 thanks for watching and subscribing, really appreciate the support and kind words.

[@pbwc781]

7:07 i typically ad 1" pieces to the side walls and then from the other side add the wood bottoms so all weight is pressing the bottoms down against the wood side peices which is more sturdy over time.

[@standishwoodstory]

Great suggestion, thanks for sharing.

[@pauldejesus9644]

great video thx for posting

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for watching Paul. More videos are coming so stay tuned🪵🪵🪵

[@vincent2700]

Nice build, thanks for sharing

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks so much :)

[@imsowright90]

Nice.

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for watching 😃

[@DaddyJokerson]

Very nice. Like the pop.

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks! The painted legs really makes the planter look beautiful 👍

[@user-fy4yd9tz4w]

Quick question. It looks like you were nailing the middle of the bottom boards to something but I didn’t see you put in any kind of support pieces. Were you nailing these boards to each other on an angle ? Btw I have this a thumbs up because it the boxes simplicity. Very nice

[@standishwoodstory]

The bottom boards are just attached with outdoor glue and Brad nails to the frame (to edge only, nothing in the middle :)

[@wulfgars1114]

👍👍👍

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for watching 😀

[@chalo2876]

I made a similar one and added a star and painted it with the long state of texas flag colors, one star on each side

[@standishwoodstory]

That is awesome and thanks for sharing! Texas is a great place👍

[@robertkat]

Paint the inside with boiled linseed oil for wood preservative and drill holes for drainage.

[@standishwoodstory]

👍

[@wysiwyg03]

Beautiful! Easy to follow. What kind of liner did you use?

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you. I used landscape fabric, it comes in different thicknesses, the thinner ones are fine. You can get them at most hardware stores.

[@rodneygina5710]

How is water drainage handled? Does it just drip through the wood floor? Great video!

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for watching, and great question. There is a little breathing room between each board in the bottom, it’s not much but enough to allow any excess water to drain through and the wood to expand with the seasons. You could also drill an extra hole in the bottom if you live somewhere with lots of rain. Happy building:)

[@johnmccracken6497]

I'm new to your channel. I've been trying to place your accent. I'm from Texas so I don't have an accent (haha). Then I saw you live in Canada. I used to have neighbors from Quebec. I think the accent is very similar if not the same. Thanks for entertaining me with that thought process!

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for watching John and glad you enjoyed the video! You are right that I live in Canada🍁, but my accent is actually Danish and English is my second language:) That definitely explains some of the funny ways (or completely wrong) ways I pronounce words:) Have a positive day!

[@johnmccracken6497]

@@standishwoodstory Danish!? That is so cool. I’d love to visit Denmark one day.

[@Denisguima]

very nice

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks

[@lenferproduction]

I believe the narrow box legs should be 2.25 inches wide not 2 inches wide, to make the legs a perfect triangle as stated...as it is, 2 inches wide plus width of wood ( 0.75 ) makes a side 2.75 wide and the other 3.00 wide...great video and super nice planters

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for watching and your feedback. Glad you liked the video!

[@p-wood]

Красиво Лайк ! ❤

[@standishwoodstory]

Дякую за перегляд!

[@p-wood]

@@standishwoodstory Я из России

[@standishwoodstory]

Извините за это (Google Translate:)

[@kevinhilton8683]

Does cedar expand with water? Just curious if you needed a little bit of spacing between the boards. Nice simple and straightforward project.

[@standishwoodstory]

Great question! Cedar can definitely expand with water & humidity and also shrink when dry, a little bit of spacing between each board wouldn’t hurt to add in just to be on the safe side but the most important area to have some spacing is the bottom boards for water drainage. Happy building 😁

[@pbwc781]

4:41 i find it much easier to use my miter saw for the angled top edges. 45 degree angle are are easier with miter

[@standishwoodstory]

Great and absolutely cut it with the tool you are most comfortable with. My miter saw is less then reliable, I’m due for an upgrade 😁

[@johnmccracken6497]

I think her table saw is a high quality machine and her miter saw is a Craftsman (cue trombone waa waa waaaaa). Once she upgrades to a Dewalt, Makita or Festool, she'll be golden.

[@standishwoodstory]

@@johnmccracken6497 a compound mitre saw is very high on my wish list right now. If you have a model you recommend please send it my way cause lord knows I need an upgrade 😂

[@johnmccracken6497]

@@standishwoodstory I have a Festool Kapex miter saw but those are very expensive. Another great one is by Makita - no deflection in the blade, which is key. I've heard good things about the DeWalt miter saw as well. Good luck!

[@jyttejensen2809]

👍

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@litahsr.8226]

but you forgot to put holes in the bottom 🤔other than that love it 🌺

[@standishwoodstory]

Agree that the video did not make this apparent, adding spacing between the bottom boards is also a great way to ensure proper drainage. Either way lots of options pending on what your planting and where you are placing these. Have fun building :)

[@litahsr.8226]

@@standishwoodstory no love? lol

[@Nelatvietis]

Feini!

[@standishwoodstory]

Rocks?

[@joedenatale4176]

Great looking project. I have a question. what type of material did you us for your planter liner on the inside. Thanks in advance. That for the inspiration ;-)

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks so much :) The liner I got is called ‘Landscape Fabric, gold grade’, I’m in Canada and got it from Canadian tire. I’ve included the link to the stores website, they sell similar products at most Home Hardware stores and garden centres. Just make sure the liner you get is thick enough to last for years to come but still flexible so you can add it easily. canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/landscape-fabric-gold-grade-0591892p.html

[@joedenatale4176]

@@standishwoodstory Super thanks. Will have no trouble finding it at my local Canadian tire here in Montreal. Will certainly try in making one with reclaimed palette wood. txs again. ;-)

[@standishwoodstory]

Awesome, I look forward to hearing how it turned out.

[@donaldring4650]

Great ... I just made some of these ... What material should I use to preserve natural color: spar urethane, spar varnish, linseed oil ...?

[@standishwoodstory]

Spar urethane is great for keeping wood color the longest and it offers great protection against the weather. That being said I wouldn’t use it if you’re growing vegetables in your box, only if it’s for flowers, scrubs etc. If it is for vegetables you can use cedar and not coat it at all, but it will become “silver” within the year. Some love it, others not so much.

[@donaldring4650]

@@standishwoodstory Thanks for your response!!! One last question: I built a huge deck with treated wood. Now that it has "dried", I am going to seal it. I do NOT want to stain it but want the natural wood color. I have read that it needs to be stained to keep the U.V. rays from damaging the sealer. What do you think???

[@BeitoWoodworks]

What did you use as a liner? Weed barrier fabric?

[@standishwoodstory]

I used landscape fabric, sold at most home hardware stores. It comes in a roll, easy to staple to the inside :)

[@johnmccracken6497]

Has anyone tried making this with western cedar pickets? In my area, a 1x6x8 cedar picket is $5.

[@standishwoodstory]

Western cedar pickets are ideal for this project! I’m jealous that you can get those for $5 a piece in your area. Happy building.

[@jameslikos3726]

What color stain did you use?

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for watching James! The paint that I used was "Wrought Iron" from Benjamin Moore

[@jameslikos3726]

Thanks for paint color, I was looking for stain color as well. Thx @@standishwoodstory

[@standishwoodstory]

@@jameslikos3726There is no stain color on these, but it was finished using spar urethane which keeps the rich natural color for a very long time.

[@jameslikos3726]

Awesome. Thank you so much. Look forward to building these!@@standishwoodstory

[@executivesteps]

Nice. I don’t think the brads are going to hold the bottom boards. They really have little holding power in tension. 😮

[@standishwoodstory]

I’m happy to say that close to a year later, with the boxes left outside in rain, shine and snow, these boxes are still holding up great with the combination of Brad nails and outdoor glue.

[@executivesteps]

@@standishwoodstory OK. Thanks for the update. Glad to hear it. I’ve built many, many cedar boxes like these and have always used stainless steel screws. Good job, they look great!

[@rondusing6081]

How long did it take you to make and bulid ?

[@standishwoodstory]

Not counting the paint it could be done in about an hour, probably less if you’re batching a few out. Also depends on what tools are at your disposal.

[@johnmccracken6497]

What is your total cost in making this?

[@standishwoodstory]

The cedar in my area is currently about $12 a board (1”x6”x8’) so overall it cost about $50-$60 in materials with nails, paint and all.

[@wj84]

How long did the full project take you to make and how much was the wood?

[@standishwoodstory]

It took about 1-2 hours to make. The cedar in my area is currently about $12 a board (1”x6”x8’) so overall it cost about $50-$60 in materials with nails, paint and all. If you make them in pressure treated wood you will definitely save some money, Especially if you plan to paint them anyways. Have fun building :)

[@thevirtualplumber2148]

I literally saw your video today and went to get the boards…$26 a piece!! I am so glad I saw this reply about treated lumber. I will use that.

[@standishwoodstory]

@@thevirtualplumber2148 Good plan! It's crazy how different wood prices are from country to country or even city to city.

[@thevirtualplumber2148]

@@standishwoodstory You ain’t kidding! 😂. I will email a picture of my finished planter. And don’t laugh, cause this is literally the first woodworking project I have ever attempted. 😂😂

[@standishwoodstory]

@@thevirtualplumber2148 I would LOVE to see the results, and I am sure it is going to turn out great. Just take your time and enjoy the process.

[@sandrageter5221]

What color was the paint?

[@standishwoodstory]

Good day Sandra! The paint that I used was "Wrought Iron" from Benjamin Moore

[@thedbcooperforum]

These can not handle weather very well..I have two outside as a test and in one month the legs are separating..

[@standishwoodstory]

I’m sorry to hear this is your experience, lots of things can affect the life of a planter box. Direct sunlight, lots of constant rain, snow, and the material used. I recommend using cedar or pressure treated wood if not for veggies, always use outdoor glue such as titebond 3 and add several layers of protective paint/finish such as an outdoor urethane. I’ve had mine outside for over a year in all of these conditions (Ontario Canada) and they still look great.

[@thedbcooperforum]

@@standishwoodstory I used pressure treated lumber, Titebond 3 and brads.. They need a good sealer because rain will cause the wood to expand and contract much greater than normal and losen the best of glues you have..I think Thompson water seal should help a great deal..I'm in Florida and they got rain 4 or 5 times before separating in a months time.

[@claudiofernandezsepulveda3675]

👍👏👏👏🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for watching!

[@aileronsintowind6835]

1x6x8’s 😂🤔

[@standishwoodstory]

Indeed

[@Oneazazal]

Thanks for vid. Seems like a straightforward project🪵

[@standishwoodstory]

It was super easy. Check out the full build plans in the description📑