Cedar Wall Planter

by Rogue Engineer

Mar 21, 2015

This simple cedar wall planter is great for herbs or spring flowers. Jamison from <a href="http://rogueengineer.com/">RogueEngineer.com</a> provides the step-by-step plans showing you exaclt how to make your very own. <a href="http://eff5c75290b0e498bfcc-cdb2fd2cc8e016557784fa363a2704b5.r93.cf1.rackcdn.com/pdf/DIY%20Wall%20Planter%20Plans%20-%20Rogue%20Engineer.pdf" target="_blank">Click here to download Rogue Engineer's plans for this How-To! </a>

• Project Information

  • Difficulty:	Easy
    Categories:	Crafts & Decor, Exterior Spaces, Other

• Tools Used

  • 18V ONE+™ AIRSTRIKE™ 18GA BRAD NAILER
  • 18V ONE+™ BRUSHLESS HAMMER DRILL/DRIVER KIT
  • 12 IN. SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW WITH LED
  • 18V ONE+ HP COMPACT BRUSHLESS 1/4” IMPACT DRIVER KIT

• Materials Used

  • 3X 1X8X8' CEDAR BOARD
  • 1-1/4" POCKET SCREWS
  • 1-1/4" BRAD NAILS
  • SCRAP 1X4
  • CONCRETE ANCHORS

Project Steps

1. Step: 1

   

   Cut List: Cut the boards as shown in the cut list using a miter saw.

2. Step: 2

   

   Assemble Back Assemble the back by drilling pocket holes in the boards as shown and screwing together using 1-1/4" pocket screws.

3. Step: 3

   

   Install Sides Install sides as shown using wood glue and 1-1/4" brad nails.

4. Step: 4

   

   Install Fronts Install fronts as shown using wood glue and 1-1/4" brad nails.

5. Step: 5

   

   Cut French Cleat To create a french cleat rip a scrap 1x4 board (about 24" in length) down the middle on a 45 degree angle.

6. Step: 6

   

   Install French Cleat and Hang Planter Install one side of the cleat on the planter using 1-1/4" exterior screws and the other on the wall. Note: Be sure to check for level throughout this step and if installing cleat into brick or cement you'll need a hammer drill and concrete anchors. For more photos of this build process be sure to check out the wall planter build post at RogueEngineer.com