I built a modified version of the box where I used a plastic square bin that would hold the soil and plants and built the box around it. For the bottom, the plastic container had holes drilled for drainage and the wood planter box I placed some cut rebar to hold the box in place. I did not want the bottom of the wood box to have anything that may rot due to water drainage. I placed wood chips on top and no one knows there is a plastic box inside. This has helped me keep my wooden box looking great with no rot or any other kind of damage. I have had it for 8 years and it looks great. If anyone wants to paint their box, I suggest stain it instead of paint. It soaks in and there is very little or no peeling. Stain comes in so many colors that it looks painted. I also use cedar pickets and sand them down for a smooth finish. With the cost of lumber it helps to improvise. I have built so many that I now give them as gifts.
This is one of the best box builds I have seen yet, simple and well made, I used all cedar components on my build and then sealed the finished box with cedar stain and spar varnish to make them last, my wife loved her new planter boxes!
I made two planters for my sister and they look great. I’m a novice wood worker and the plans and directions were spot on. I’ll continue to make these for gifts. Thank you.
great videos, great ideas all delivered with a relaxed easy to understand style. I am a 74 yr old engineer due to retire in March so will be swapping lathes and milling machines for saws and chisels to become an apprentice woodworker.. I am looking forward to attempting more projects and watching more of your videos.
Not a joiner by any means but I made a few planters over 35 years again this has made want to make. Some more even tho I am disabled now … thanks for sharing 👍🏻✏️
I just wanted to say thanks for the free plans. It seems now, I can’t build them fast enough. I built one for our patio and my wife loves it. Our neighbor saw it and wanted one. About a week after I built hers, she wanted two more. Another for herself and one to keep her mother from taking hers. Her mothers friend saw it an…. You can figure the rest. Seems to be snowballing. Thanks again.
Great little project. I modified the build from the plans a bit by beefing up the internals to essentially 2x2 skeleton and added a lid. I keep it out by the garden and it has a little tool rack inside for a small trowel, clippers, garden twine, and other tools. No more having to run back and forth from the shop or garage chasing tools. Plus with the beefier frame, old folks can sit on it for a short rest.
I like using that same wood for making boxes. I told my wife a few days ago I would make a planter like the one you have here. The only thing I will change is making mine longer to hold three different outside plants. Probably make mine 4 feet or close to that by two feet. Good job there.
Thanks for uploading this video! I downloaded the plans and love the simplicity. For my tools, I have a radial arm saw, table saw, band saw, sanders, etc. I'm doing my first one with Douglas Fir as a kind of prototype before doing the next ones with cedar. For the box itself, I'm using finishing nails and will cover them with the outside corner pieces. The bottom supports can easily be trimmed down to fit between the 2X2's using my Radial Arm Saw. Also, just a quick insider tip: If you have a good table saw, you can make 2X2's from free crate/binder wood. I get them from Home Depot for free (they throw them out anyway) and it works great. With mine, I'm going to be sanding the hell out of them and figure out a good varnish. I look forward to building more of these and trying other plans you've uploaded.
OMG! This is the most easy, efficient, and beautiful planter I have found on line. Your demo and the free plans have got me super excited to try my hand at making it. First time ! THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP!
Just received my free plans on the planter box. I really appreciate the simplicity of these plans and the clarity of them, great job, I plan on making some of these and selling them at my craft shows, thanks a bunch
Pro-Tip! @ 7:00 cut the edges of those corner pieces at 45 degrees for top level appearance! That way they'll match the beautiful 45 degree miters of the top seen @ 10:00! Great Job!
Thank you for providing such well laid out plans. I made 2 planters and did a little modifications and they turned out great. I would like to post or share the pictures with you and see what you think. Thanks again and looking forward to the next video.
I'm new to woodworking and want to make some money after having spent a fortune on new equipment for my shop. These look like they will be a great moneymaker. I subscribed to your channel, and I downloaded the plans! I'm in the middle of building a large chicken coop, but when I'm done, I am going to try my hand at these planters. Thanks for a great video and a super easy planter plan!
This is a beautiful planter, and a great side. I’ll also make a longer one with a tweaking of two panels. Thank you for the plans! I will say this about structural integrity and use… I’ll have to cut the center bottom just a wee bit more narrow for drainage, and I just know the first time someone grabs that top overhang to move it, it’ll come off. Dirt is heavy. Wet dirt, even more so. So I will use stainless screws, countersunk, and fill with sawdust and glue. Again, thank you so much for the plans!
I watch a lot of youtube. I subscribe to less than 10 channels Yours is now in that list. For the simple reasons - you seem very genuine - you don't seem like you are here to get rich off every video, getting paid for your time and effort at the same time is a delicate balance imo. - simple, quick, to the point. Excellent channel (though my sample size is currently n=1)
I have built similar ones, yours look great, but I always line mine with plastic sheeting and put a drain in, add wheels and it is ready. Wheels because they need to move in the winter. Great video
What’s great about your design is the size scalability. The demise of these planters is the need to allow for water drainage on the bottom piece. I Use a ladder bed frame type bottom to allow rain/overwatering with hose, to drain out.
I have a new passion for building things with wood but I have never done it. Ty for explaining it so well and your free plan. I have been wanting to paint my mother’s kitchen and bedroom and didn’t know how to decorate it. You gave me a perfect idea since she LOVES her plants
Thank you so much for the super clear plans…I can’t believe they are free and that all you ask is to subscribe. Subscribing to your channel is hardly payment- it’s a bonus!
Thanks! I downloaded this plan and the one for the workbench. I also sent you some $ even though they were free. It takes time to make these videos and plans. I’m just starting out making wood projects for my home. So I really appreciate the build plans because it’s hard enough as it is.
I noticed comments about spacing the boards on sides & bottom (for drainage). I do agree on both. Wood shrinks and expands seasonally. On the walls of the piece, nickels make for great spacers. They’re easier to manage than nails is my experience. Thanks again for another beautiful build!
Hello Zack. I just want you to know that I really appreciate your content and also mention that you did a very nice clean build on this box. And Ty for the free plans.
@@keithullrich5116 From one Keith to another, how did you get the word out? And thanks for sharing this and what you are getting for them. This is the exact post I was looking for! I am about to finish my first one. My biggest concern is how deep to place ther floor. All the way down is a lot of dirt/weight.
Hey Zach! Another great build & rock solid as always! I noticed a comment about soil being heavy & that the top trim piece would pop off. You didn’t say this, but I assume this planter is simply a decorative ‘pot holder’ as opposed to actually filling it with dirt. Therefore, to move the planter, you simply lift the pot out, relocate the planter & place the pot back into the planter. Being a seasoned gardener, that is far easier & so much more practical. And the planter will last a lot longer as well. Great job!!
Wood glue is no joke. There are videos of people testing it's limits with various types of wood and in most cases the wood fails before the glue does. I wouldn't trust it with my life but 25lbs of wet potting soil isn't going to phase the glued joints.
Really nice planter, might need to make a few for the GF. Only thing I would change is the braces at the bottom to be multiple 1 inch wide pieces with gaps for water since I would be putting them in pots inside there planter
Beautiful and thanks for the plans. I left a small space between the boards as the commenters below hinted at but I love this design and it is a very clean look. I did however use deck screws for the top trim piece and just put a counter sink on those.
Love the music, keeps it entertaining lmao real pro tip about the sawdust btw! Another pro tip is adding salt or sand to glue to keep the parts from sliding when you add clamping pressure 👍🏼
Thats beautiful planter box brother. 1 thing if i may. You could chanfer the edges of the boards45 degrees slightly. Other than that. Its a sweet planter box
Great video and it seems like I can do that. I'm scrolling down and I'm impressed that you acknowledged everybody who wrote a comment to you. I love that. I'm now a new subscriber. Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much for the planter box kick in the pants I needed. My sister-in-law has been hinting about one of these, now I don't have an excuse not to!
This is EXACTLY the video I needed; but instead of a planter box my neighbor wants a box to cover/hide a 5gallon Home Depot bucket with Rock inside / posts for a rope walkway path…!!! Thank you
My wife would love one of these and I was so excited to be able to get the plans for free. I subscribed, but the checkout won't go through, so no plans, no planter.
Awesome! Sent this to a buddy and we will each be cranking a pair of these out this spring 👍🏻 I agree with others, and will be using a cedar 2x4 and rip some 2x2s out of that for the structural parts. A little more rot resistant, but still good for the herbs 👍🏻
Nice build, great planter box. A bit of wisdom I can share with you, next time leave a small space between each of the cedar boards on the sides and bottom 1/16 to 1/8 will do ( I use a small nail to get my spacing right and even). What you'll find is that the cedar will swell with the weather and may lift up a bit at the seams or worse crack in the middle of the boards. First time I built a cedar cooler box for the outside this happened to me on the top. Once I left the spacing, problem solved. Cedar is a great wood for this but it does like to swell. Looks great though. I'll be making these for sure.
Nice, simple, clean build! I will be building a few of these with my 13 year old son, I need to teach him how to use my tools so this will be a great project to work on together. I subscribed and just requested your plans. Thank you!
I built a modified version of the box where I used a plastic square bin that would hold the soil and plants and built the box around it. For the bottom, the plastic container had holes drilled for drainage and the wood planter box I placed some cut rebar to hold the box in place. I did not want the bottom of the wood box to have anything that may rot due to water drainage. I placed wood chips on top and no one knows there is a plastic box inside. This has helped me keep my wooden box looking great with no rot or any other kind of damage. I have had it for 8 years and it looks great. If anyone wants to paint their box, I suggest stain it instead of paint. It soaks in and there is very little or no peeling. Stain comes in so many colors that it looks painted. I also use cedar pickets and sand them down for a smooth finish. With the cost of lumber it helps to improvise. I have built so many that I now give them as gifts.
I did something similar except I used a roll of thick plastic along the sides to protect the wood. Mostly because I had it lying around.
I am trying to find a video that shows exactly as you described, mainly because I have to easily be able to move these boxes after filled with dirt.
That's actually a great idea, thanks.
This is one of the best box builds I have seen yet, simple and well made, I used all cedar components on my build and then sealed the finished box with cedar stain and spar varnish to make them last, my wife loved her new planter boxes!
Love this planter box. I am a retired nurse, just starting to work with wood and I am grateful for your plan and video!
I made two planters for my sister and they look great. I’m a novice wood worker and the plans and directions were spot on. I’ll continue to make these for gifts. Thank you.
Thanks for the free plans!!Awesome to see someone just want to help & not necessarily in it for money!
great videos, great ideas all delivered with a relaxed easy to understand style. I am a 74 yr old engineer due to retire in March so will be swapping lathes and milling machines for saws and chisels to become an apprentice woodworker.. I am looking forward to attempting more projects and watching more of your videos.
Not a joiner by any means but I made a few planters over 35 years again this has made want to make. Some more even tho I am disabled now … thanks for sharing 👍🏻✏️
I just made this planter yesterday. It turned out great with plans that were so simple to follow. I love your channel.
I just wanted to say thanks for the free plans. It seems now, I can’t build them fast enough. I built one for our patio and my wife loves it. Our neighbor saw it and wanted one. About a week after I built hers, she wanted two more. Another for herself and one to keep her mother from taking hers. Her mothers friend saw it an…. You can figure the rest. Seems to be snowballing. Thanks again.
Great little project. I modified the build from the plans a bit by beefing up the internals to essentially 2x2 skeleton and added a lid. I keep it out by the garden and it has a little tool rack inside for a small trowel, clippers, garden twine, and other tools. No more having to run back and forth from the shop or garage chasing tools. Plus with the beefier frame, old folks can sit on it for a short rest.
I like using that same wood for making boxes. I told my wife a few days ago I would make a planter like the one you have here. The only thing I will change is making mine longer to hold three different outside plants. Probably make mine 4 feet or close to that by two feet. Good job there.
Thanks for uploading this video! I downloaded the plans and love the simplicity. For my tools, I have a radial arm saw, table saw, band saw, sanders, etc. I'm doing my first one with Douglas Fir as a kind of prototype before doing the next ones with cedar.
For the box itself, I'm using finishing nails and will cover them with the outside corner pieces. The bottom supports can easily be trimmed down to fit between the 2X2's using my Radial Arm Saw.
Also, just a quick insider tip: If you have a good table saw, you can make 2X2's from free crate/binder wood. I get them from Home Depot for free (they throw them out anyway) and it works great.
With mine, I'm going to be sanding the hell out of them and figure out a good varnish.
I look forward to building more of these and trying other plans you've uploaded.
OMG! This is the most easy, efficient, and beautiful planter I have found on line. Your demo and the free plans have got me super excited to try my hand at making it. First time ! THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP!
Thanks! This is exactly what I want to make for my next project 👍🏻
Thanks! I really appreciate the super thanks!!
Just received my free plans on the planter box. I really appreciate the simplicity of these plans and the clarity of them, great job, I plan on making some of these and selling them at my craft shows, thanks a bunch
how much do you sell them for?
Wat you sell them for $$
Pro-Tip! @ 7:00 cut the edges of those corner pieces at 45 degrees for top level appearance! That way they'll match the beautiful 45 degree miters of the top seen @ 10:00! Great Job!
Thank you for providing such well laid out plans. I made 2 planters and did a little modifications and they turned out great. I would like to post or share the pictures with you and see what you think. Thanks again and looking forward to the next video.
I'm new to woodworking and want to make some money after having spent a fortune on new equipment for my shop. These look like they will be a great moneymaker. I subscribed to your channel, and I downloaded the plans! I'm in the middle of building a large chicken coop, but when I'm done, I am going to try my hand at these planters. Thanks for a great video and a super easy planter plan!
I think these planter boxes are magnificent and simple to build. Lovely work! I only miss the handles
I was going to pay for 3 similar 200 dollars but after watching you I only paid 30 dollars and the work was great exceeded my expectations❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉
I remember you.. I got your plans for the workbench.... I just finished that build yesterday... It was epic
This is a beautiful planter, and a great side. I’ll also make a longer one with a tweaking of two panels. Thank you for the plans! I will say this about structural integrity and use… I’ll have to cut the center bottom just a wee bit more narrow for drainage, and I just know the first time someone grabs that top overhang to move it, it’ll come off. Dirt is heavy. Wet dirt, even more so. So I will use stainless screws, countersunk, and fill with sawdust and glue. Again, thank you so much for the plans!
I watch a lot of youtube.
I subscribe to less than 10 channels
Yours is now in that list.
For the simple reasons
- you seem very genuine
- you don't seem like you are here to get rich off every video, getting paid for your time and effort at the same time is a delicate balance imo.
- simple, quick, to the point.
Excellent channel (though my sample size is currently n=1)
I really appreciate it!! I look forward to knowing your thoughts on any future videos
Thanks!
I made this today in about 2 hours without the right tools. Turned out great! I only used Brad nails. I’ll see how it holds up.
how well is it holding? I'm planning to make one but one have minimum tools to use
I did mine exactly like he did but I stained and poly’d them and painted the corners and top pieces black. Turned out wonderful! Thanks!
Would you mind attaching a picture of your paint job?
Great video. would like to see a short discussion around sizing the project to make maximum use of each board to reduce costs.
I have built similar ones, yours look great, but I always line mine with plastic sheeting and put a drain in, add wheels and it is ready. Wheels because they need to move in the winter.
Great video
What’s great about your design is the size scalability.
The demise of these planters is the need to allow for water drainage on the bottom piece. I Use a ladder bed frame type bottom to allow rain/overwatering with hose, to drain out.
Hey Zack,
Thanks for the plans, I'm sure my Wife will enjoy these. I'm retired now and have plenty of time to do things like this now 😊
Guys like you help the novice in me create nice things. Thank you soooo much for the free plans, that’s class
You could use 23g pinless nails to tack in the corners and the top frame. Box looks great👍
I have a new passion for building things with wood but I have never done it. Ty for explaining it so well and your free plan. I have been wanting to paint my mother’s kitchen and bedroom and didn’t know how to decorate it. You gave me a perfect idea since she LOVES her plants
Thank you so much for the super clear plans…I can’t believe they are free and that all you ask is to subscribe. Subscribing to your channel is hardly payment- it’s a bonus!
Thanks! I downloaded this plan and the one for the workbench. I also sent you some $ even though they were free. It takes time to make these videos and plans. I’m just starting out making wood projects for my home. So I really appreciate the build plans because it’s hard enough as it is.
I noticed comments about spacing the boards on sides & bottom (for drainage). I do agree on both. Wood shrinks and expands seasonally.
On the walls of the piece, nickels make for great spacers. They’re easier to manage than nails is my experience.
Thanks again for another beautiful build!
flat washers are cheaper
@@glennspreeman1634 How about pennies then?
Got em!
Just downloaded the plans, thanks , I'm making some for my daughters front porch. And I score some brownie points with the Misses. 👍
Exactly why I makes these videos
From one woodworker to another, that's a nice looking planter box
Hello Zack. I just want you to know that I really appreciate your content and also mention that you did a very nice clean build on this box. And Ty for the free plans.
The best video I have seen on planter boxes and I’ve watched a lot because I’m planning on building a few for my family and friends
Placing the measurements on your website was a big help!
Just made 3 of these and have sold 2 already. Great plans
Glad you like them!
How much are you getting from each?
@@A-Aron118 I am selling for $60.00 each I have now sold 4 of them
@@keithullrich5116 Thanks for sharing your selling price!
@@keithullrich5116 From one Keith to another, how did you get the word out? And thanks for sharing this and what you are getting for them. This is the exact post I was looking for! I am about to finish my first one. My biggest concern is how deep to place ther floor. All the way down is a lot of dirt/weight.
Hey Zach! Another great build & rock solid as always!
I noticed a comment about soil being heavy & that the top trim piece would pop off. You didn’t say this, but I assume this planter is simply a decorative ‘pot holder’ as opposed to actually filling it with dirt. Therefore, to move the planter, you simply lift the pot out, relocate the planter & place the pot back into the planter.
Being a seasoned gardener, that is far easier & so much more practical. And the planter will last a lot longer as well.
Great job!!
Don't listen to anyone, dump potting soil in there if you want to sweetie
Wood glue is no joke. There are videos of people testing it's limits with various types of wood and in most cases the wood fails before the glue does. I wouldn't trust it with my life but 25lbs of wet potting soil isn't going to phase the glued joints.
Thanks Bear mine turn out great!
Loving your great plans and designs. Best wishes from England.
Really nice planter, might need to make a few for the GF. Only thing I would change is the braces at the bottom to be multiple 1 inch wide pieces with gaps for water since I would be putting them in pots inside there planter
Gave you a new sub. Appreciate the free plans. Can't wait to make this for my wife on Mother's Day.
Thanks very much for the free plans! That is super helpful to us newbies!
Beautiful and thanks for the plans. I left a small space between the boards as the commenters below hinted at but I love this design and it is a very clean look. I did however use deck screws for the top trim piece and just put a counter sink on those.
Love the music, keeps it entertaining lmao real pro tip about the sawdust btw! Another pro tip is adding salt or sand to glue to keep the parts from sliding when you add clamping pressure 👍🏼
I just browse your website and dude you’re amazingly talented
Thanks for the great demo! I just returned from Lowes with the planks to build one
Thats beautiful planter box brother. 1 thing if i may. You could chanfer the edges of the boards45 degrees slightly. Other than that. Its a sweet planter box
Perfect build thanks , i may used your design and go with treated legs ,thanks
I’m here learning how to work with cedar boxes. Thank you!
Great video and it seems like I can do that. I'm scrolling down and I'm impressed that you acknowledged everybody who wrote a comment to you. I love that. I'm now a new subscriber. Keep up the good work.
Welcome aboard!!
By far the simplest design I've seen. Nice job!!
I love this planter box and look forward to building a few
I love the design but I think I’m going to lengthen the legs and taper the corners on the bottom.
Overall great idea thank you!
Make no apologies ... you can never own too many clamps!
Great job bro👍
When you narrate over the video with that music, you remind me of a Burnout game. Subscribed! Great video.
Thanks so much for the planter box kick in the pants I needed. My sister-in-law has been hinting about one of these, now I don't have an excuse not to!
That was very creative for being such a young guy you do pretty good I was outstanding work
Fantastic build. These are just what I'm looking to build for my patio.
Thank you for the plans , one of the best woodworking channels on TH-cam, what you make is amazing.
Hi from New Zealand appreciate the plans. Thank you so much.
Gracias por este tutorial. Soy principiante. Saludos cordiales.🇬🇹
Great job. You make it look so easy.
Very nice and simple. I'll try to make it as my next project.
awesome planter box. easy build thanks.
I like slats with 1/2 inch space in the bottom. Lets water drain freely. Less root rot and board rot.
A good looking and simple project. And free plans? Thanks for great design and the effort.
Great video as usual & thanks for always providing the free plans. Love this channel!
Love this build! Super simple design and construction. Greta for a beginner!
I've. Got to built this. Thanks for sharing.
This is EXACTLY the video I needed; but instead of a planter box my neighbor wants a box to cover/hide a 5gallon Home Depot bucket with Rock inside / posts for a rope walkway path…!!! Thank you
Always great watching your builds.
I like this project I’m a beginner wood worker I need a few more saws all I have is a circular saw and a miser saw
You could build this with just those saws and a saw guide
Nice planter box. I had to subscribe to support. I enjoyed the video. Thank you for the plans. I'll have to do this in a couple of days.
great easy to follow for a new diyer
Great channel and thank you for the free plans
I just LOVE The smell of cedar! ❤
Wow... !!! My best friend, It's always great. I wish you every day of your development. Have a happy day!
very nice. Thanks for posting. Saint Paul MN here:)
Looks great! Thank you so much for making these wonderful videos!
Planters need a bit of drainage so if your middle panel in the bottom is too small, that’s actually a good thing!
Good job man. I was looking for a nice easy box and adding a laser engraved touch to it to sell thanks
Awesome build. More awesome that your plans are super easy to
Follow. Detailed very nicely sir!! You definitely got a new subscriber 😊
My wife would love one of these and I was so excited to be able to get the plans for free. I subscribed, but the checkout won't go through, so no plans, no planter.
Sorry that you’re having trouble. Reach out to me through my email zach@bearmountainbuilds.com and I’ll send you the plans
I’m definitely building a few of these for springtime.
I use so many clamps. They just make life better
Awesome! Sent this to a buddy and we will each be cranking a pair of these out this spring 👍🏻 I agree with others, and will be using a cedar 2x4 and rip some 2x2s out of that for the structural parts. A little more rot resistant, but still good for the herbs 👍🏻
Nice build, great planter box. A bit of wisdom I can share with you, next time leave a small space between each of the cedar boards on the sides and bottom 1/16 to 1/8 will do ( I use a small nail to get my spacing right and even). What you'll find is that the cedar will swell with the weather and may lift up a bit at the seams or worse crack in the middle of the boards. First time I built a cedar cooler box for the outside this happened to me on the top. Once I left the spacing, problem solved. Cedar is a great wood for this but it does like to swell. Looks great though. I'll be making these for sure.
That’s a good thing to keep in mind. I definitely noticed that my boards had all shrunk the day after
Spacing on the bottom boards is good for drainage, as well!!
Nice, simple, clean build! I will be building a few of these with my 13 year old son, I need to teach him how to use my tools so this will be a great project to work on together. I subscribed and just requested your plans. Thank you!
I love clamps as well
Beautiful Planter.
Cool design; I think I am going with this design; super simple
Love this simple yet so elegant design, super nice ! I wish I had your skill. 🙂 Frosty in Canada.
You had my subscription at the word “Minnesota!”
A fellow cold neighbor!
Nice job thanks for the plans