Tools and Materials for Tiered Patio Planter
Materials for a planter
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Time
Two days' work (about a day to mark out and cut the wood, and the
rest of the time for putting together and finishing).
Useful Tip
An electric compound miter saw can be used instead of a miter saw.
This is a relatively inexpensive tool, which is really good for
cutting repeat angles in small-section wood.
43 5/16 in (I.I m) high, 59 in (I.5 mm) wide, and 27 3/16 in (690
mm) deep. (All rough-sawn pine pieces include excess length for
wastage.)
- Pine: 7 pieces, each I0 feet (3 m) long, 4 in (100 mm) wide,
and 3/4 in (20 mm) thick (shelves, legs and braces)
- Pine: 6 pieces, each 8 feet (2 m) long, 2 in (50 mm) wide, and
IV4 in (30 mm) thick (shelf supports)
- Zinc-plated, countersunk Phillips screws:
100 x IV2 in (38 mm) no. 8, 50 x 2 in (50 mm) no. 10,
- Acrylic paint, color to suit
- Clear preservative
Tools
- Pencil, ruler, tape measure, marking gauge, and square
- Portable workbench and C-clamp
- Plywood workboard about 4 feet (I m) square
- Crosscut saw
- Cordless electric drill with a Phillips screwdriver bit
- Drill bits to match the screw sizes
- Electric compound miter saw
- Electric sander with a pack of medium-grade sandpaper
- Paintbrush: 1 1/2 in (40 mm)
