Picket Planter Trio Set. FREE PLANS | How To
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
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This is my third top-selling picket planter this season!
We have planted many different plant varieties in these boxes and they are doing great. I do not use a liner; cedar is naturally weather sealed and will not rot, warp, decay or mold. I also did not seal the boxes with any sort of clear coat or paint. Overtime, cedar will turn from its pretty redish brown to grey when exposed to sunlight for a prolonged period of time.
These are a great foot-in-the-door project for anybody who is looking to begin selling their woodworking projects, or simply taking their woodworking hobby to the next level. Before these planter boxes, I only made furniture and built things for myself, and family (where I only charged them for the materials). These boxes not only helped me to make my first dollar by woodworking, but when posting this video, I have made $2,512 profit; and yes, thats factoring in my total materials cost, from buyers in a small town of 3000 people.
Do not take large orders or custom orders without obtaining a deposit. Luckily I had only one person order a taller 25x16x16 box and stop responding to me, his name is Ron Whitaker... Unfortunately I did not take deposits or payment in advance, but these are also not expensive to build.
Thanks again for watching, and please please please like this video so it can be suggested to other cool cats like yourselves. Bye for now!!
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You're funny! 72 yr old grandma here. Just starting woodworking. I've made 3 small boxes! Good teacher! Thanks.
Thanks Helen :)
These were the first planters I tried to make (new to woodworking). Ended up amazing. Thanks for giving me the confidence to start building!
Awesome! I knew you could do it! ;) keep building!
I love the way you make videos injecting humor and making them easy to follow for the weekend woodworker. Including free plans is super generous of you. The best has to be the nail counter though! Thank you!
Thanks buddy :) glad you enjoyed the content!!
Thanks for sharing how you market these and for providing plans. Very generous of you sir.
Thanks for the comment and support :)
I have my eye on that next shop tool (either a bandsaw or planer). I've always bought outright, or hinted at gift-giving occasions. You've inspired me to bootstrap it this time and see if I can earn that next tool this way. I like the simplicity and elegance of this design, and you got my sub! I do think that a couple of support cleats nailed/glued from the inside and laying in the bottom boards loosely, will be my preference, based on one I made years ago. Plus, I can make it a selling feature, by putting in 2 levels of support cleats, for short or tall pots, or different depths of soil. But thanks for the inspiration, not only of design, but sharing how you market them, account for costs, etc. Very motivating! Cheers!
Happy building! You'll have that bandsaw in no time ;)
I am just starting to get back into woodworking and making gifts for family and friends. Thank you for your video and help. I don’t even have a table saw yet. Saving up for one. Thanks again.
Facebook marketplace is great hunting ground for a tablesaw, otherwise the bixg box stores will always have them. Looking at them more in-depth now I wish I would have bought the Kobalt or Skil model that lets you rip wider than 12 or 16" material, keep that in mind :) Im always touched when people are inspired by my videos and make it for someone else. Thanks for watching!!
I just built my first planter boxes the other day, I did lightly sand one side of the pickets , and instead of using the small strip on the bottom, I just spaced the 2 out so no need to drill drain holes at the bottom... and I used a big torch and gave the wood a burnt look.. they came out amazing and sold the pair for 90 bucks... 🎉🎉🎉
Nice! Burning cedar is purdy!
As always, great job. Thank you for sharing and humor. Always great to watch and learn.
Thanks buddy! :) glad you enjoyed the video
I made two large ones for my moms birthday. She loves them!!!!! Thank you so much!!
Sweet! :) great job!
I like your down to earth attitude.. planters are great for a beginners like me… here in California
Thanks buddy :)
I always laugh at the comments about how much a person sells something for. ESPECIALLY when someone says “you didn’t account for the cost of electricity. What about utilities? Did you account for wear and tear on your tools?”
Great video. Thank you for sharing all the plans as well.
That's a pet peeve for sure :P lol glad it bugs someone else too ;)
As DJ Khalid says...ANOTHA ONE!!
Don't get that saying stuck in my headdddd lol
@@WhosTheVoss can I blame you for the laser engraver I just bought? Lol.
I am so glad you upgraded to a push stick on your table saw you scared the hell out of me on a previous video
👍 anything for you buddy! ;)
Nice work! I’m going to build a set of these for the wife. I’m sure sure love them.
Sweet! My favorite thing is when people watch my video, get inspired and make it for someone else. Super cool man :) Im sure you'll get a few brownie points!!
Thank you! These are awesome.
Thanks Kyle :)
I’m on the verge of being a semi grumpy grandpa and i love what you’re doing ! This is just what I was looking for to introduce my 12 yro granddaughter to spend time doing when she visits… oh BTW… you forgot the other famous Grumpy grandpa saying… “ GET OFF MY LAWN!!! “
😂 ahhh I could've used that!
Great job and projects thx for sharing Keep building
Thanks Larry! :)
On the big planter box why not use two supports 1,3/4 in the middle where you have placed the bottom board where you divided the box to shoot nails to as nail support from the outside of box , that maybe that will help support the bottom from the potting soil, just a idea I had when I saw u build this . Anyway I really in joy your project of making these, giving us some inspiration to build them.
This year I added that exact strip for support, the same way I add it to the long 46", short planter box, although Ive had zero issues with 3+ year boxes, its a simple scrap addition and does improve quality :)
Thank you for sharing your plans with us. Just found your site. Love it
Glad you're enjoying the content! :) Welcome to the channel
Great video and project !! Thanks for the plans.
Thanks for the comment! Glad you liked the build :)
Hey man I came for the planter boxes, stayed for the humor and I subbed for the push stick. Do a video/plan for the push stick (yeah its easy) but i'm betting it takes off! Keep grinding brutha!!!
Ill add it to the list buddy :)
This is great!!!! Thank you 🙏🏻
Thanks buddy!! Glad you enjoyed it :)
Love to have found you!! Now i just need a table saw 👀
Heck yeah you do! Facebook marketplace is great hunting ground for one, otherwise the bix box stores will always have them. Looking at them more in-depth now I wish I would have bought the Kobalt or Skil model that lets you rip wider than 12 or 16" material, keep that in mind :)
You’re great!!! Love the video and plans thank you!!
Thanks buddy :)
Thanks!
Dolla dollar bills y'all! Thanks buddy :)
I'm gonna go to Lowe's today and make some of these today to start my journey into my wood working hobby / side hustle. Thanks for the free plans.
Heck yeah buddy! Glad you liked the video :)
@@WhosTheVoss yes sir got my first one done now working in the other two. Thanks for putting the plans out 👍👍👍
Just a suggestion to maybe save on some material. Maybe use strips for the bottom instead of having a complete base. That would allow for drainage (not sure those 5 holes are enough) and if people are just using plants in a plastic bucket then still allows for plenty of support. Are you doing a complete base to provide more strength perhaps?
I pour my dirt directly into this box, i do not use a liner but it is an option, the slats could work if you were utilizing a bucket or pot inside to hold the dirt. When the dirt inside the box dries up it shrinks about an 1/8" inside the box, so the water runs down the inside. Thats why i drill the holes farther into the center :)
Thank you for your very descriptive instructions. How do you prevent cedar from cupping.
I pray to the wood gods above that it doesnt cup, keep it stored inside, and add cross boards in between every 5 or so boards for cross ventilation to help reduce moisture
Up north in Canada a cedar pick is over $10 so a 3 picket planter would need to be at least $60
Wheeewwwww. Ouchy mama. :P
Sorry for all the comments but I'm commenting as I watch the video. So you don't cut the legs at different widths so you get a uniform look when the legs are butted up against each other right? As in from two angles your legs will appear one width and from the other two angles the legs will appear slightly narrower...correct? Just confirming for my notes :-)
Correct-o. I cut them all 1-11/16", I do square the boxes by making the one side 1-3/4" shorter but the legs I cut all the same. Ive made them skinner before but I thought it looked a little silly. Experiment on a box and see if you like it :)
And, write all the comments you want buddy, it boosts my chances with the UA-cam algorithm to be recommended :) lol
looks like you lose your tape measures like i do, looks like 9-10 hanging on the wall, I got 4 on the shelf under my table saw, love it!, great plans/cut list, good job!!
Thats why they are bright green 🤣 lol once I lose my tape measure I count down from 5, if I get to 0, I grab another one.
Thanks!
Whoa! Broski you are a ROCKSTAR! thanks for the super, it means a heck of a lot. Good luck with the planter boxes :)
Good Videos👍🏻👊🏻
Thanks buddy :)
Excellent demonstration...im just trying to convert sizes into mm we're cm and mm here lol
Thanks buddy :) most people using metric cannot find pickets :p
you need a video for that dashboard planter
Just maybe ;)
They only "think" you're an idiot? Most "KNOW" I am one!!
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The pieces for the top what size are they supposed to be cut? I see them on the free template plans but I don’t see any measurements on them can someone tell me what size to cut them at please???
Due to cupping, the top boards may require a little extra length, I measure my final tops and add 5/8" to them :)
Thank U for the plans!! I enjoy your videos!!! U do great work!!! I may use pallets for mine!! What do U think about that???
Groooovy. If you fine a rare oak pallet it'll make a nice heavy box. Otherwise these pieces are pretty small so using pallet wood should be 100% do-able
Question. I can’t seem to find anyone that carries actual cedar near me and I can’t afford to purchase in bulk for delivery. HoDe has Alta premium, which seems to not be actual cedar for $2.87 or pressure treated pine for $1.98. There’s also a size difference. Alta = 3/4”x6”x6’ and PT pine 5/8”x5.5”x6’. Which would you choose and why? Sorry for the long drawn out question. The PT is obviously cheaper, but it’s pressure treated, which is my main issue.
Nowadays, pressure treated lumber doesnt have the same chemicals so its safe for plants, they just dont look as pretty on the outside
Great video, when trying to view the plans from the link provided, it takes me to the page, but nothing is viewable
Site may have been down 🤷♀️ i just gave it a try and it loaded for me :)
@@WhosTheVoss turns out the free image site isn't mobile friendly, works fine on a normal computer
@WhosTheVoss great video and instructions! The plan isn't loading. If it's not too much trouble could you please fix that?
Give it another try buddy!
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What prep do you do to the pickets before building? Do you plane/joint? The pickets at my local store are not that nice looking
You have to be careful with box-store pickets, most of them look a little scruffy. i do not prep my pickets in any way, however, you can hit them with a quick 60 grit sand paper to knock off most of the mold/ green-black spots
Thanks for sharing! Hoping to build some of your planters for the spring to sell. Have you had any issues with the brad nails rusting / popping out over time?
Do you only offer these in cedar or have you used PT lumber too?
We have several on our patio that I built two years ago. No rust stains from nails, bottoms are still strong. If you want the cedar red-color to last longer you can add a UV protectant so they do not grey. I do not build them from pressure treated lumber, the cedar is better for insect repellant and the plants :)
On your plans isn't the second to last picket on the left side off a few inches?
I made that sketch on microsoft paint, its not exactly "to scale". Lol, sorry buddy :P
suggestions how to set boards with a little cup or warp?
I put them so the cup is hidden in the middle, so the outsides touch the piece you are attaching it to (if that makes sense) so there isnt a gap. Like this:
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Hi!! I just found your channel and I'm glad I did! I am very, very new to wookworking and your attention to detail is perfect for me, so thank you! I have subscribed and watched to the end 😂!
No question is a dumb question, so I will ask one. What dimension is the picket you use for the planters? I found two sizes in my area and want to buy the correct one. Again, thank you!!
These are the 5-1/2" wide ones. 5/8" thick and 6' tall :)
Thanks for the video going to make a few myself. Just one question, do you have 11 of the same tape measures?
🤣 noooo there are a bunch, but I only use 4 of them (the 25 footers). I dont like the smaller, thinner tape measures, they are flimsy :P
Question, do you allow your cedar boards to dry before building the box?
I have built a few now and I noticed with the incredible heat wave we had there is a significant gap in the boards.
Do your customers have issues with that?
If the boards are wet, I let them dry before cutting them. Where I buy mine they are kept indoors. But, i do not have any issues with separation after I make the boxes. 🤷
Thanks you for your viedos you help me with my business I watch all your videos you inspire me 100 percent thanks again
Aaron, are you till sourcing at Lowes or HD? IDK how far you are from the city but, I just discovered Owl Hardwood…maybe not for pickets, but you talk about night and day difference, gotta check this place out next time you are up this way. They have 3 suburban locations. 1x2’s that are actually strait! I’m on a pantry remodel now, just curious if you have tackled any projects like this?
I generally buy from Lowes or take what my dad / grandfather doesn't want ;) 3 hour commute for me to hit up Owl Hardwood :/ now that I have a planer Im going to start going to Pekin for their Mill. :) Ive built an custom his/hers closet before, fun build, lots of customization options :)
Hey enjoy your content. I'm sure someone asked this already periods from start to finish how long does it take to make one ? I would like to start making these
The three picket planter, i can easily make 10 in an hour. The trio sets take around 35 minutes since its different sizes and if I rush the build, I nail the wrong pieces together :P
So sealing the wood is not necessary?
I always swing towards cedar, its naturally weather ready, repels bugs and doesnt require a sealant. However in about 1-1.5 years it begins to lose its reddish brown tint
I've tried to download the free plans and McAfee tells me there's a virus within it. I'm unable to print the layout plans.
Might try it on a different device, there is a QR Code in the jpeg to help find the video later on, maybe that's throwing off McAfee. Sorry buddy
@@WhosTheVoss I've tried multiple ways to download or print your layouts, McAfee continues to block all because of a virus within.
Any problem with the nails staining the wood?
Nope, Ive had my original set out on my patio for two years (third winter) and they have held up just fine with no rust streaks :)
#latetotheparty Are you fastening the boards cup up or cup down? ∩ or U
Generally cup up so the weight of the soil doesnt force them down pre maturely:)
Do you sand your cedar pickets before construction?
I do not sand mine, those cedar pickets freakin look gorgeous if you do take the time to sand them or plane them down though!
I’m new as well.. enjoy your content… what lighting do you use
For the garage overhead they are led shop lights from Menards, I have a video on how I increased my shop lighting and how to factor how many you need. Camera lighting is made by Smallrig, its their RGB model :)
Play me some country music in the background
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Awesome video,are boards all one bys?
They are cedar fence pickets, usually found out with the lawn/outdoors stuff :) super cheap!
What thickness are the pickets?
Ummmm, they are like a 1/2". Some are a little thicker like 5/8"
Are you using treat or untreated?
I use cedar pickets :)
Start of Vid I am guessing 234 Nails,
Oooooo 007, 42 off. Not bad, I was 26 off and have built a good few bakers dozen of these and still had to think about my guess. Lol. Not sure where the extra 12 nails came from in the medium box. My last walkthrough it was 80 🤷🤷 thanks for the comment!!
How's the 46" long box selling?
Not too shabby. Many folks buy two or three of them for a fence line or along the side of their house. I market them for $90 as well
Awesome, Love it!! May I ask where you sell?
I only had a sign out front of my house and a listing on Facebook Marketplace. Lots and lots of custom orders, and many people mox and matching the ones I have made on here :)
Where can you get the photos for the listing?
Its in the description of my "Boost Your Planter Sales" video :)
@@WhosTheVoss perfect thanks bro!
how do i access the plans?
Top pinned comment or click "more" and the plans are in the description
Do you happen to have an email? I wanted to share some alterations I made to both the small box as well as the large box. Thought you may like them.
I have'nt set up a "sharing email" yet, but I appreciate it the thought! I like when things get tweeked and dare I say: improved ;)
Do you use cedar or pressure treated pine?
I always swing towards cedar, its naturally weather ready, repels bugs and looks better than PT :)