Build idea
Cedar planter
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A raised outdoor planter built from untreated western red cedar fence pickets around 2x2 corner posts, with stainless screws. A slatted floor with drain holes and a fabric liner let water out and keep soil in.
- Rough size
- About 24 in long x 11 in wide x 12 1/2 in tall
- Wood
- Western red cedar fence pickets, Cedar 2x2
Tools you might use
- Miter saw
- Drill and bits
- Coping saw or jigsawOur picks
- ClampsOur picks
- Sanding
- Carving knife
- Miter saw, or a circular saw
- Drill/driver
- Jigsaw or handsaw
- Two bar clamps or spring clamps
- Tape measure, combination square, and pencil
- Sanding block or random-orbit sander with 80 and 120 grit
- Scissors or utility knife
- Safety glasses, hearing protection, and a dust mask
Our tool picks for this idea: Circular saws
Need bar, pipe or parallel clamps? See our clamp picks.
Choosing a sander? Read our sander for cutting boards guide.
Need a jigsaw? See our jigsaw picks.
Need a miter saw? See our miter saw picks.
Need a cordless drill? See our cordless drill picks.
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