The planters frames were completed and then given three coats of general Finishes Exterior 450. I sealed the end grain of the legs with 2 part epoxy using West Systems Epoxy.
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| Small planter without cladding |
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| Large planter without cladding |
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| Like any furniture job clamps and a workbench are essential |
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| Then I started to clad the outside with western red cedar tongue and groove boards. I fastened them on with stainless steel 18G nails. |
The final part of the construction was the mitred face frame around the top perimeter fixed with some stainless steel screws. I then cut some pond liner material to size and pushed it into the each box. I made slits in the bottom so excess water could drain out and then filled with compost. Once it was around 3/4 full I fitted some more red cedar cleats to hold the pond line in place and then trimmed off the excess. The boxes have considerable weight in them now so I was glad I had moved them into position before doing the last jobs.
Then all that remained was to plant up the boxes, install the self watering system and enjoy them. I hope you like them.
Happy woodworking
Terry
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| Face frame fitted and a few plants installed |
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| 3 of the boxes in situ. The other box is somewhere else in the yard. |
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