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Metcalfe Design Co. LLC
United States
Приєднався 29 січ 2018
We are a family business that makes custom cabinets, furniture and home décor. We love sharing our passion for woodworking. We hope to educate, inspire and motivate by sharing our projects, tips and tricks.
There has been no formal training just lots and lots of trial and error. Feel free to contact us with any questions.
There has been no formal training just lots and lots of trial and error. Feel free to contact us with any questions.
How To Build a Cedar Planter Box For BEGINNERS (with cut list)
If you are anything like we are, you’re a frugal shopper that would rather do a DIY project on the cheap than spend your hard-earned money on something someone else made.
Well, here is a cool DIY cedar planter that was done for less than $5 per box
Here’s how we can do a project that inexpensive. First, the cedar pickets were given to us from a friend that builds fences and he gave us the rustic junkie stuff that he couldn’t use….score!!
Maybe you don’t have a friend that builds fences and you want to know how to score some free wood for this build. Facebook market place has people giving away old fence pickets all the time, or maybe while your driving around your neighborhood someone is replacing their fence and put the old stuff out for the trash company to pick up. I might not be a dumpster diver, but I have been known to help myself to someone’s discarded lumber.
Secondly, the plastic planter box was picked up from our local Tractor Supply for 50% off. While these boxes are seasonal here is a link to order the same size on Amazon, but not the same price as TSC. amzn.to/3Pya3cH
Shop around on Amazon for these. Many times you an find a great deal if your willing to try a different color.
Tools needed
Miter Saw
Table Saw
Staple Gun amzn.to/3aO97lR Recently purchased this and it is a beast for narrow crown staples
Brad Nailer amzn.to/3AXs6oF I’ve had this one for a few years and it has worked non-stop
Titebond 3 wood glue amzn.to/3O85iFO
1 ¼ inch narrow crown stainless steel staples amzn.to/3yLDMbl
1 inch 18 gauge brad nails
Cut List
All cuts based on 1x4 inch fence pickets
Rip Cut 2 ½ inch (keep 1 inch cut off for later)
45 degree miter cut on 2 ½ inch board with small side measurement of 22 ¾ inches x2
45 degree miter cut on 2 ½ inch board with small side measurement of 7 1/8 inches x 2
Cut 1x4 into 20 inch boards x4
Rip cut the 20 inch board to 2 inches (these pieces will make the legs)
Cut 1x4 into 24 ½ inch boards x4 and cut left over 1x1 to 24 ½ inches x2
Cut 1x4 into 7 ½ inch boards x4
Cut left over 1x1 to 9 inches x2 (use when pickets are ¾ inch diameter)
Or
Cut left over 1x1 to 8 ¾ inches x2 (use when pickets are ½ inch diameter.
Well, here is a cool DIY cedar planter that was done for less than $5 per box
Here’s how we can do a project that inexpensive. First, the cedar pickets were given to us from a friend that builds fences and he gave us the rustic junkie stuff that he couldn’t use….score!!
Maybe you don’t have a friend that builds fences and you want to know how to score some free wood for this build. Facebook market place has people giving away old fence pickets all the time, or maybe while your driving around your neighborhood someone is replacing their fence and put the old stuff out for the trash company to pick up. I might not be a dumpster diver, but I have been known to help myself to someone’s discarded lumber.
Secondly, the plastic planter box was picked up from our local Tractor Supply for 50% off. While these boxes are seasonal here is a link to order the same size on Amazon, but not the same price as TSC. amzn.to/3Pya3cH
Shop around on Amazon for these. Many times you an find a great deal if your willing to try a different color.
Tools needed
Miter Saw
Table Saw
Staple Gun amzn.to/3aO97lR Recently purchased this and it is a beast for narrow crown staples
Brad Nailer amzn.to/3AXs6oF I’ve had this one for a few years and it has worked non-stop
Titebond 3 wood glue amzn.to/3O85iFO
1 ¼ inch narrow crown stainless steel staples amzn.to/3yLDMbl
1 inch 18 gauge brad nails
Cut List
All cuts based on 1x4 inch fence pickets
Rip Cut 2 ½ inch (keep 1 inch cut off for later)
45 degree miter cut on 2 ½ inch board with small side measurement of 22 ¾ inches x2
45 degree miter cut on 2 ½ inch board with small side measurement of 7 1/8 inches x 2
Cut 1x4 into 20 inch boards x4
Rip cut the 20 inch board to 2 inches (these pieces will make the legs)
Cut 1x4 into 24 ½ inch boards x4 and cut left over 1x1 to 24 ½ inches x2
Cut 1x4 into 7 ½ inch boards x4
Cut left over 1x1 to 9 inches x2 (use when pickets are ¾ inch diameter)
Or
Cut left over 1x1 to 8 ¾ inches x2 (use when pickets are ½ inch diameter.
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I've had this unit for a few years and it is beyond frustrating. First, changing the paper is a challenge because the retention clip in the right side is supposed to take up tension and it's hit or miss. I've ruined many sheets of paper along the way. Second, the feed belt has never tracked properly despite repeated attempts to adjust it. I'm not the only person to have these issues. I've watched other UA-cam videos by people with the same issues and frustrations, but have yet to achieve satisfactory results.
Great video, a few suggestions for people who may be new to these. 1, get the infeed/out feed tables. They really help with longer boards to avoid snipe. 2, get a bent nose set of pliers to help pull the paper tight. 3, stop after the first few boards with new paper and retighten the roll.
What size wood planks are you using for the frame? 2x4 dimensional lumber? Thanks!
The frame was made from milling 2x4s and the top was made from 2x6s while the bottom slats were 1x4s
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thanks for sharing...could you please expand on quality of finish it produces? is snipe an issue that can be adjusted for? Thanks again and consider yourself subscribed!
Great questions!! Snipe isn’t an issue that I have had at all. As far as the finish it leaves depends on the grit sandpaper being used. I tend to do 120 and use the drum sander for a flat finish and then use the orbital.
what color stain did you use
That’s a great question! It’s been a while but I believe it was Early American by Minwax
Can you say pitch……clean dem rollers
believe it or not the rollers didn't get too bad
FYI : CLOGGED SAND PAPER, ROLLOUT SAND PAPER. CLOGGED . WEIGHT BOTH ENDS SPRAY WITH PURPLE POWER 20 _ 45 MIN. SCRUB WITH STIFF NYLON BRUSH WASHOFF WITH GARDEN HOSE REAPPLY IF NEEDED... LET DRY IN SUN , WORKS WITH ALL COTTON BACKED SAND PAPER ...DO NOT SUBMERGE THE INTIRE ROLL !!! SPRAY ONLY THE GRIT SIDE !!! HAVE USED THIS TECHNIQUE OVER TWENTY YEARS ! ... CLOTH BACKED SANDPAPER ONLY , MANDATORY WEAR NITRILE OR LATEX GLOVES !!!
Sounds like great advice
I just got my 1938 combo unboxed the other day. Got it all set up myself and realize I have to put in a 110v wiring. Did yours come unwired also with no plug installed? No where in the instructions am I seeing it explain I need to put in my own cord. (Unless I need thick glasses) I'd think for $3200+ itd come with at least a pigtail.
Wow. No mine came with the 110v wire installed and ready. It was virtually plug and play out of the box.
Thanks for confirming. I found using a spare heavy computer power cord did the trick. Clips in with quick release clips in the connectors fast. I still wrote Laguna tools a nasty gram about it. We'll see what they do if anything to 'make it right'
Does it out do the planer? Good video, Thanks
It works well in conjunction with the planer. I use it for small depth removal or to clean up the snipe from the planer. Can’t compete with the planer when milling rough stock to dimension.
I am looking at purchasing a drum sander to sand the edge of my rail and stile doors on the ¾” end. Has anyone used their sander for that purpose? If yes, how were the results? Will the SuperMax sand 90 degree so you can get tight joints? Thanks in advance for the help.
I have used it a few times on doors I've built to clean up the seams and it does a great job. I run the joints through and then use a random orbital to finish them and they turn out great!
Beautiful work but not only that the color/finish look absolutely perfect.
I really appreciate it! We were very happy with how it turned out as well.
I did it with Stodoys.
You can clean the sandpaper with Simple Green in a jug. Soak the strips over night and rinse them. May have to scrub a bit with a nylon brush. Learned this from sanding a bunch of Heart Pine, ONE piece at a time.
Great piece of advice!
Can you measure the overall length of the driven roller for the 19/38? I’m curious if it would be a direct replacement for my Jet sander who had discontinued that roller.
Enjoyed your informative video, and the humor you provide along the way. I bought my 25-50 today and I'm confident I will not regret it! Thanks
Heck yeah!! That’s a beast! My cousin has the 25-50 and loves it. No regrets, only upgrades!!
I love it. What’s the stain colour?
It’s been a while but I’m pretty sure it was Minwax Early American
Very interesting. I loved watching the process.
Muy Bonita
Gracias
Great video, thanks
Appreciate your feedback!!
Great video, thanks
Thanks for your honest review. Been looking to get the 16-32. Softwoods load up any sander...
It’s a beast and a work horse. Been sending lots of hardwoods through it with absolutely no problems.
@unclebob. Look at getting the next size up 1938 like review. It is a little more robust but also get the tables. You won’t regret it
best review yet. As a cnc sign maker, you answered a few concerns I had. Still deciding on the in/outfeed tables.
I have done several projects off the cnc and it has been awesome. I will be getting the in/out feed tables. Had a few pieces fall off cause I was looking away….oops
I own the infeed/outfeed, tables. I only really use them on really long stuff. Out past about 3 feet long. Otherwise they sit folded 90% of the time for me.
I haven’t added the infeed/out feed tables yet, but I can see how they would be very useful on longer pieces
Aside from my metal, and wood lathes, this drum sander is definitely one tool that changed the game for me. A planer is awesome and I use it for rough dimensions, but I have belts up to 220 grit, and it leaves a perfect flat surface. All in a fraction of the time vs with the random orbital sander. This was a great review, and spot on to what I have noted.
NICE.. NEXT TIME GIVE US MORE INFO ON THE MACHINE... MIAMI FL.
I don't disagree about the more information. Still messing around with youtube and getting my feet wet. Thank you for the input.
Wow! Love your work. It looks amazing. What kind of sealer did you use to protect your table?
I used Citrus Shield paste wax. This particular piece didn’t require a significant protective coat.
Great video! I would be interested in knowing how you like your Axiom Elite AR16. I am considering this unit for my first CNC router.
Imagine That thank you I’ll pass the word to my daughters that created the video. As for my Axiom I’m loving it!! I keep it running most days for several hours and still haven’t touched some of its capabilities. I chose the AR 16 because I didn’t want to get a smaller one and regret a purchase or have to immediately upgrade. I absolutely do not regret the Axiom!!
If your shop had a fair amount of floating dust from sanding. How long do you think it would take to clear the dust and make the air breathable with the fan on? Thinking about building a few of these for my shop.
There unfortunately is always dust in my shop. While I’m working on one thing I’ll have my CNC router running in the back ground creating its own dust. My plan is to improve my dust collector first and my size shop which is about 1400 sq ft. Probably needs at least three of these types of fans to keep the air quality good
I ordered one and my customer cried. She was so overwhelmed with gratitude and also the remembrance of her lost loved one. We will certainly purchase again.
I love it!!!!!!!!!😁
So cool
Smart!