This channel has to be one of only a few no BS channels that actually teaches you something. The best part of your channel is not the tips you give us or the project ideas you deliver but the mindset you teach which is by far the most valuable aspect of making money from this craft. Thank you for everything you do
I appreciate that! Our mind is one of the biggest challenges when we are creators/makers. I know for me personally I’ve used woodworking as a type of outlet for many years. It is my therapy and I hope others can use it in that way too.
After making the larger version of this multiple times, I came up with a hack to get perfect trim and side heights. The trim 45 degree cut with a 7 degree bevel was an issue for me, because my chop saw doesn’t bevel. I also would get sides that didn’t always match up in height, so I would need to sand a bit to get the trim to lay flat. To solve both issues, I used my table saw. Once you make the frames, take them to the table saw and trim the top of each frame with a 7 degree bevel. This insures your sides are equal heights and your trim lays flat.
I love your designs and videos. I have been following you for a year now and have been very successful. I am disabled and you allow me to keep working and make lil extra money. Only problem I have is cant build them fast enough lol. Thank you so much! You gave me my life back!
Just build a jig for the each side and label each one. I just put one together on my bench and tack scrap wood on the outside to keep together tight glue and screw together
This man here is the best at teaching. Provides a cut list along with a real well defined video to teach step by step all at no cost. Whole bottle of awesome sauce.
I love these videos man. I’m trying to get my woodworking going. Im gathering my first tools I will need and I have so many plans because of the videos you have posted. Thank you for the inspiration.
Just like gigs said, don’t go hog wild on tools right out of the gate! First tools that will be used almost every time you build are your drill and impact. Get those brand new during a decent sell. After that, find you a circular saw second hand or new, as long as it is within your budget. Speed square and a tape measure. These items will make you dangerous and ready to build darn near anything! As your skills progress and begin adding more tools and goodies. I have been tearing up wood now for a few years and I started out with the bare minimum, now I pretty well have a full on wood working shop that is still ever growing! Matthew, love your videos. I enjoy these builds and will adding some of these to my arsenal for our upcoming vendor market in April!
tape measure, circular saw, wood glue, screw driver, speed square. that's about the minimum you'll need. but to add to that to make it a little more comfortable: kreg accu-cut (turns circular saw into a track saw), 2 saw horses, drill, pocket hole jig (I literally just bought the cheapest kreg one and it's 10x faster than glue and clamps). upgrades from those 2 list are miter saw, table saw, work bench, brad nailer. All of the tools could be purchased used from pawn shops, goodwill, harbor freight. I've read Wen has some decent new tools that are budget priced but I haven't used any.
Matthew, I cannot thank you enough for making these videos so easy and simple to follow, you are great at teaching! I made one of these for my mother in law, she loved it! I was intimidated by the mitres and bevels, but I conquered this planter box! Thank you again Matthew!
You are still my favorite UA-cam channel. I’m a full time lathe turner and I like watching your presentations cuz it’s nice to see wood that is not spinning at 1700 RPM.
There are a lot of planter designs out there and I think this is the best. The taper really stands out from the square ones. I made 2 for my wife and thought I’d make some more to sell. I sold 7 like this and 6 bigger ones. Wood costs more in my area, but I managed to make a profit of about $25 each. Thanks for the motivation!
I just cut all my pieces out, great detailed instructions. I didnt have the 1" fine thread pocket screws, but amazon to the rescue with next day delivery. I dont have your Kreg jig but the cheap-o-version. But it worked out perfect aligning the jig with the bottom of the angle cut. I cant wait to get this together.
I'm not a woodworker but have always had an interest. I've been watching your videos and you break things down very well for a beginner, so I felt i could give it a try. I tried the farmhouse design - made 4 getting the feel for things, turned out OK (i think i will use them for Mothers Day gift) but learned alot. I then moved on to this style to try, I made two and sold them before they were complete. I wasn't intending to sell them as was using them to learn, I just happened to be in the garage on the phone when my friend asked what i was doing, i snapped a picture and sent it to him and said working on these. 2 days later he texted said he showed the pic to his wife and she wanted to buy them. Sold, delivering Monday. Now trying to decide on what i do next.
In reference to the top trim, if youll flip the board from top to bottom as opposed to flipping left to right you can cut the 45 on the other end of the board and not have to worry about changing the bevel to the opposite side of the saw. Your board will now be on the opposite side of the saw blade then it was was for the first cut. Why change the bevel again if you dont have to.?, Set up the saw once and leave it. As mentioned this is only referenced to the top trim, just an idea, but great build I'm gonna give her a go. Thanks for the great videos.
A friend and I were just in the home center the other day and talking about you and this exact build. Good timing! We put together a garden trellis and it came out great!
I am going to give a go at building 2 of these as my first (non-jig or workbench) projects in my new wood shop. I appreciate these videos for making projects seems so approachable!
Just made this project. It was a quick build, I love it. I actually cut down really thin strips when I rip down my 2x6s and have leftovers. I cut them down to about 1/4". That's what I used for the slats. Since they're really just to close in the box they don't really pose a durability problem. This way I just use the staple gun to put them on. The thing looks great. Only thing I'm gonna change going forward is I'm gonna leave the 8 degree bevel out of the top trim and leave it straight. I love your channel though. Glad today was warm out enough here in Canada to get in the garage and try this out. The wife loves it. Gonna have a lot of work to do this summer. Thanks again man.
The wife wants me to try to build a taller one too. I think I'll do this same build maybe change the bevel to maybe... 4-5 degrees and have it about 32" tall. Love it man. Gonna make a ton of these.
Made one of these this weekend. Super simple and quick to put together. I altered it a bit and cut an 8 degree bevel with the table saw on the top so that the top trim laid flat since I don't trust myself making a compound miter joint.
Matthew you took the time to post for all. So I'm taking time to think you great work, All your projects are great! Keep coming. Retired new Homebuilder Louisville KY.
Thanks for idea, I just made 2, I used 1" Stained pine, for legs and top/bottom board and Cedar for slats, I also did screws on sides instead of pocket holes because I only have basic Kreg tool. I'll let you know how it turns out.
@@RareRiddemz Been a few months sitting outside, still look good as new, the top boards warped a little so when I make these again I'll probably try something different.
Hi, there are so many ways I can say thank you for what you do and all the video's techniques and free plans that you give to use. Im learning so much from you. Please continue to do what you do for everyone and disabled people,like myself. God bless you and keep doing what you do best ❤
This is my first UA-cam subscription. Great instructional video. Easy to follow and replicate. Made 5 of these this weekend. The first one with 1x cedar boards and the other 4 from cedar pickets. The pickets were the thinner ones so I had to predrill where the pocket screws were going to go in to prevent splitting. The 1" pin heads worked great after that. I threw together a quick jig to help keep the A-frame pieces in place while screwing them together. Well worth the 5 minutes it took. Everything worked out great. The planters look fabulous and are extremely sturdy. I scaled the plans down an inch and will probably scale it down a little more to adjust for smaller square pots. Fun project. Thanks for the video.
Printing out many plans right now for anniversary gifts. Fantastic channel. The only downside is that word got out. Good luck finding a cedar fence picket in New England. Spent hours. No luck.
Where’s your jig, Matt?! Hahaha just kidding. Love all of your videos! I’m gearing up to go full bore on several of your project ideas. I already built the Martin box and it came out excellent. I’m gonna use my wife’s Cricut and add some wood shutters to the holes. I’ll try to figure out the brag board and send you a pic. Love ya, brother!
I also love these videos. I've saved a few. Since my shop burned up, I have to start over. So, I'm saving for now untill I have the tools to begin making these.
Thank you for providing this free plan and the instructional video. I'm in the process of making three of these with my Wife and our daughter and we are really enjoying the process.
Just wanted to say I enjoy your videos. I've watched the original 3 picket planter too many times to count just to make notes and build one. Now, this is my, who knows how many times, watching this, making notes checking them twice and I JUST noticed at 11:36 that you've made what would appear to be one side with 4 panels instead of 6. Which, I though, hey, that's cool, another alternative/mod! is that an optical illusion? If not, it's one mod I'll probably make anyhow just so it's that many less cuts! Anyhow, really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work!
I watch about a dozen of your videos in the last couple days . Very well put together video I’ve bought and have built two of the cedar planters and look awesome
Love this planter box. One question I have is how do you raise the plants up so they are at the correct height in the box? The bottom seems to be very deep. Hope you can shed some light on this for me and others who may have the same question.
I enjoy the way you demonstrate how to make these tapered planters. They standout from most of the other planters on the market. Keep up the good work.
I've enjoyed making a number of the projects you've posted. With this one I added a very slight round over on the horizontal slats. Added a nice, slightly more finished look. Thanks for the video
@@potsie502 I've used them a little wet from being green treated but normally I let them sit in the heated garage for a week or so to acclimate. The ones I just bought were actually frozen together so I'm going to let them sit for a while.
I’ve been making the first version of this after buying the plans. While the lumber is cheap there’s a lot of hardware involved mostly external 1 1/4” pocket hole screws and they are pretty expensive. Regardless it turned out pretty good. Looking forward to trying this one next 👍
@@jetah50 good idea. I stuck with the two per side but I used 1” self tapping #8 deck screws on the flat panels and some glue and 1” Brad nails in some places. My biggest issue right now is making the Farm House planter with three pickets. Always migrates into 4 as the cut list on the plans doesn’t work out. Been asking for help with this but no advice so far.
@@alexreid4131 measure the wood before you buy it, bring a tape. make sure they're 6ft long. Check the thickness of your cutting blades. that thickness reduces the amount you get over the length of that board. There are thin kerf saw blades. Or you can use a bandsaw or hacksaw. I had to write down the measurements of each cut and qty just to figure out a better way to get everything in those 9 rips. Today I managed to get around 2ft left over!
@@jetah50 for the farm house design? That’s fantastic! It’s the “K” pieces I can’t make work. I’ve tried the kerf changes but still can’t get it to work. Watching his video he seems to sail through the cuts but I always need to utilize a fourth board. Thanks for the support though brother. Glad it’s working out for you. Blessings.
@@alexreid4131 most picket boards are dog eared at the top, and since his cut plan for the 3rd board of the farmhouse uses all 6 feet it doesn’t work out. So I have to cut a piece off of a 4th board. I’m then able to use the rest of that 4th board, and the end of the 3rd that I couldn’t use for that particular cut, for other builds. Nothing gets wasted it you save all your pieces.
I actually made this. It was my first time doing one of Mr. Peech's projects and it all came together wonderfully and the wife loves it. And I'm a complete noob. There are some touchups to be done due to some mistakes I made, but I was amazed at how this worked out. There was a point mid-project where I thought, "this is going too easily. Certainly I've messed something up." But that was not the case. Thank you for all that you do. Love the channel.
"this is going too easily. Certainly I've messed something up." absolutely the worst phase you can think of.. because at that point you'll want to stop and try to figure it out.
hi, I'm new @ your channel. seen a lot of cool stuf, just got my mini workshop up a view weeks. I'll be hanging around, big thanxz for the content. greetings from holland 🤘
As they used to say in my old neighborhood: "You better tell somebody!!!". I like making these because they're easy to make and in the hope one day I would sell them. But today, while I was working on some, a lady stopped in front of my house and practically bought one off the workbench! She said she's going to paint it pink. Thanks, Mister Matt!!!
Please always keep your instructions simple as you're doing, I'm just getting into woodwork and don't know all that simple stuff yet, so being told/shown it is is great education. Thank you, great vids!
I'm new to woodworking and this is my favorite channel. I bought a few starter tools. Dewalt table saw, miter saw and orbital sander. Skil circular saw. Pocket hole jig. Already owned a Bosch drill and my least favorite tool a Ryobi jigsaw.
Love your videos and your so helpful. Thank you. I am curios as to what I am doing wrong. I followed the cut list, but it takes more than three fence pickets. Anyone else experience this?
Hi Matthew, I've been a subscriber for a while now and really like your approach to videos, no distracting music, no sponsor speeches taking up a third of the video unlike some I could mention, just good solid content. You couldn't build those planters for that price here in the UK. The only fence pales/pickets I can find here are: 5/8" x 2 3/4'" x 47 1/4" planed, converted from metric and they're the equivalent of $4.38 each! A better solution for me I think, would be to use what they call ' featherboards ' over here. They're about 4" wide and 71" long. They're really narrow on one edge and about 1/2" to 3/4" on the other edge. I can buy them for the equivalent of $1.70 each , but they're pretty rough so they need a lot of sanding or I could leave them with the rustic effect including splinters.They could be made flush on the outside and ' feathered ' on the inside. It'd take some complicated working out but I think I could make it work. The biggest problem I've got is lack of space. I live in what's known here as sheltered housing, most of the residents are older/seniors ( I'm 68 years young ) so too much power tool use can lead to complaints. Also, the only space I have available in my apartment is my second bedroom which is only 11" 6' by 7" 6', so no room for a decent table saw 😕. I've got a Bosch Pro saw that I can use with a track and a sliding mitre saw but no room for much else. I'm building a small built in wardrobe in there at the moment and that's become a challenge. One question I'd like to ask you is, how do you ship your planters? Do you sell them as flat pack and self assembly or all fitted up?
thanks for he great vid. Just made my first, and put a small round over on each edge of the panel segments which looks good. Also don't have the chop saw so had to make a little jig to get the angles using cross cut sledge on the table saw..
Hi Matt. Builder/carpenter in Queensland, Australia. Love ya work and only wish our fence pickets where as good as yours. Keep it up mate. If ya plan a trip to the land down under. Hit is up. Would love to shout ya a beer on the Gold Coast. Queensland. 🍻
Thanks for all the great content. I always get super excited when I see you put out a new video. So many woodworkers are switching over to the What Tools you must have and what you need before you start wood working. I love that you put out incredible content on how to build and how to start a woodworking business without having to make coffee tables and big furniture. How long would you say it takes you to make one of these? And how would you recommend changing up the way you build to mass produce? Or do you recommend only doing one at a time.
Your the best ! I am really happy I found your channel and I’m retiring soon and hope to start making some of the projects. I started making barn quilts that friends and family have loved but are very time consuming as I’m kinda a perfectionist so not a good way to make extra money Thanks again
Two things. First, I strongly advise putting the bottom boards in before you attach both halves of the planter together. This eliminates the need to try to angle them in. Second, I'm having a dickens of a time with the dang cedar fence pickets. They warp on me something fierce after they've been through my admittedly pretty cheapo table saw. Are the treated pickets any better?
Also, while this past prep went well with respect to sanding and cutting the different pieces, I have had a devil of a time with the cedar splitting on me. Is this caused by using the soft wood screws? Is that why you switched?
Man love these videos, i really appreciate the extra few seconds on how you explain the 720 pocket hole and mitre saw, really helps when you slow down so we can see whats going on, i know experience guys wont like it, but a starter guy like me makes a big difference. most channel run threw everything like we all should know whats up. i really enjoy your teaching.
I've seen some of these planters for sale in my area. The designs are the exact ones I've seen on your channel. It's obvious your videos are reaching a wide audience. I'm hooked watching them and as soon as I ever get my garage cleared out, I'd like to try and build some myself...
First, I’ll say I love your videos! The inspiration and the go get them attitude is what keeps me watching. For this particular build, I cut out the parts in your list in the order that you listed them and I think that’s where I made a mistake. I ended up with some scrap and not enough to make the entire project out of three boards so I had to go to a fourth board to complete it. You didn’t mention it in the comments, nor did you mention it in the video but perhaps they should’ve been cut in longest to shortest order and that would’ve prevented me from having to go to a fourth board?
Love your videos, and really appreciate them. Thank you for sharing. I’m just starting out so am still building out my tool supply. I love these planters and would love to make them, however I don’t have a table saw just yet. Would love to see how to go about making all of these wonderful projects using a circular saw.
Hi Rosa my first table saw I made my self, I got an old stateless steel top from a restaurant and cut a slot for the blade. Just make sure it's square to the table and you mount the saw so the blade is rotating the right way. It works well have fun and be safe.
Howdy Mr. Peech.... Was wondering when you'd put out another video. 🤔 With these planters, I noticed you always build the bottoms with slats, this is so it holds a potted plant. How bout the other way of turning it into a "pot" itself? I built 2 planters last season (for the wife) using Cedar. Made the bottom out of slats as well, but used more of them and spaced them just a little shy of touching for water drainage. Then I used some of that black plastic fabric "weed control" stuff to line the inside stopping short a fee inches or so from the top. This liner has a million tiny holes in it that allows water to pass through but doesn't let the soil pass through. Sprayed the outside of the planter with Ready Seal outdoor stain (Cedar color). 1 year later and it still looks like I made it yesterday. Also. Just for testing...On one of the planters, I also stained the inside. I wanted to see the difference a year later if; 1) Did the stain affect the growth of the plants, i.e. did it leech into the soil. 2) See the difference of what happened to the wood itself. Did it rot etc etc. I'm happy to say that in both planters, the plants grew just fine. The untreated planter shows some signs of deterioration but it's just barely. The treated planter, though a bit discolored has no visible signs of deterioration at all. Also, I used nothing but Tight bond 3 for both of them, no screws though I did use 1" Brad nails to tack them. So, after 1 year in South Texas climate, they both still look great. So, Tite Bond 3 does the job well. On another note. This guy you mentioned who was selling these...You didn't mention where or how he was selling them. Craft shows? Market place? Etsy? Side of the road? Thanks for another intuitive video Mr. Peech.
I love your videos! My only thing is. I don't know how to use a pocket hole jig. Yes i watched the video on how to use one, but i have no ideas what alm i have to buy to use it. How can we, (those if us that don't have a pocket hole jig) build this snd other plans you have without using a pocket hole jig? Would appreciate any help! This looks cool and I would love to build it.
@@MatthewPeechWoodworking thank you. I am learning but nervous on getting and using something I am not familiar with. Thank you for your encouragement! We all appreciate your help.
@@Oxfordbakehouse I got a Kreg R3 Jr. off amazon, they are now $34. all you need is a clamp. This is what I learned with. I much later got the 520pro, but the jr is super portable in its own little box, so I still use it.
I’ll post pics on brag board of my take on your planter. I’m using old reclaimed lathe, got for free, painted white for the side panel fill pieces. This cuts my cost almost in half for each planter. Using roughly 1 1/2 pickets for the build. And they look great in cedar with the white lathe inserts!
Great stuff, Matthew!! I'm pretty new to woodworking, but I do want to make money doing it, since I just spent a fortune on equipment for my shop. I'm in the middle of building a large chicken coop for my yard at the moment, but after it's done, I'd like to try my hand with these planters and see if I can actually make some money for a change. Thanks for yet another great video!! I always enjoy them!!
This channel has to be one of only a few no BS channels that actually teaches you something. The best part of your channel is not the tips you give us or the project ideas you deliver but the mindset you teach which is by far the most valuable aspect of making money from this craft.
Thank you for everything you do
I appreciate that! Our mind is one of the biggest challenges when we are creators/makers. I know for me personally I’ve used woodworking as a type of outlet for many years. It is my therapy and I hope others can use it in that way too.
@Matthew Peech yes I agree with you Matthew, once I get out to my shop I get out of my head and in the zone.
I couldn’t agree more. Thank you for doing these videos.
I find myself saving all these videos and swearing I'm gonna do them all. 😂
😬 you can do it.
😅😅😅😅 me to but adult life is kicking my but lol
Me too
😂 me to. In no universe am I gonna do it - but I still like to watch it. ❤
I made one yesterday now gotta figure out a price
After making the larger version of this multiple times, I came up with a hack to get perfect trim and side heights. The trim 45 degree cut with a 7 degree bevel was an issue for me, because my chop saw doesn’t bevel. I also would get sides that didn’t always match up in height, so I would need to sand a bit to get the trim to lay flat. To solve both issues, I used my table saw. Once you make the frames, take them to the table saw and trim the top of each frame with a 7 degree bevel. This insures your sides are equal heights and your trim lays flat.
I love your designs and videos. I have been following you for a year now and have been very successful. I am disabled and you allow me to keep working and make lil extra money. Only problem I have is cant build them fast enough lol. Thank you so much! You gave me my life back!
Lol That is a good problem to have! :) I’m so glad you have found a way to make some extra income. Keep up the good work.
Just build a jig for the each side and label each one. I just put one together on my bench and tack scrap wood on the outside to keep together tight glue and screw together
This man here is the best at teaching. Provides a cut list along with a real well defined video to teach step by step all at no cost. Whole bottle of awesome sauce.
Please post more , love listening and learning from you 🙃
Thanks! And there's plenty more to come!
For all you trade guys sharing this stuff with the world, thanks.
I love these videos man. I’m trying to get my woodworking going. Im gathering my first tools I will need and I have so many plans because of the videos you have posted. Thank you for the inspiration.
Awesome! I’m glad to help. You’ve got this.
Remember if you're just getting started you can get a good deal of great tools used to lower your start up cost.
Just like gigs said, don’t go hog wild on tools right out of the gate! First tools that will be used almost every time you build are your drill and impact. Get those brand new during a decent sell. After that, find you a circular saw second hand or new, as long as it is within your budget. Speed square and a tape measure. These items will make you dangerous and ready to build darn near anything! As your skills progress and begin adding more tools and goodies. I have been tearing up wood now for a few years and I started out with the bare minimum, now I pretty well have a full on wood working shop that is still ever growing!
Matthew, love your videos. I enjoy these builds and will adding some of these to my arsenal for our upcoming vendor market in April!
@Chris Smith your right I've bought tools off face book, and I go to garage sale
tape measure, circular saw, wood glue, screw driver, speed square. that's about the minimum you'll need.
but to add to that to make it a little more comfortable: kreg accu-cut (turns circular saw into a track saw), 2 saw horses, drill, pocket hole jig (I literally just bought the cheapest kreg one and it's 10x faster than glue and clamps).
upgrades from those 2 list are miter saw, table saw, work bench, brad nailer.
All of the tools could be purchased used from pawn shops, goodwill, harbor freight. I've read Wen has some decent new tools that are budget priced but I haven't used any.
Love your Videos Matthew! I'm a retired veteran and I have ac ess to a woodshop on a Naval air station here I. Jacksonville florida
I am new to wood working, and have already learned so much from your videos!! You have totally got me inspired!! Thanks!!
Matthew, I cannot thank you enough for making these videos so easy and simple to follow, you are great at teaching! I made one of these for my mother in law, she loved it! I was intimidated by the mitres and bevels, but I conquered this planter box! Thank you again Matthew!
Great job!
You are still my favorite UA-cam channel. I’m a full time lathe turner and I like watching your presentations cuz it’s nice to see wood that is not spinning at 1700 RPM.
Thank you for the support.
There are a lot of planter designs out there and I think this is the best. The taper really stands out from the square ones.
I made 2 for my wife and thought I’d make some more to sell. I sold 7 like this and 6 bigger ones.
Wood costs more in my area, but I managed to make a profit of about $25 each.
Thanks for the motivation!
Another awesome video I’m in the process of getting my wood shop finished my youngest son also has an interest in wood working
That is awesome! Hopefully it will be a place for you guys to learn together and spend some quality time.
You're an awesome guy. I love that you help people. I don't do wood working but love watching your videos.
I just cut all my pieces out, great detailed instructions. I didnt have the 1" fine thread pocket screws, but amazon to the rescue with next day delivery. I dont have your Kreg jig but the cheap-o-version. But it worked out perfect aligning the jig with the bottom of the angle cut. I cant wait to get this together.
Nice job!
Thanks for the heads-up on the masks. Hubs finally decided to start wearing one so I picked us both up one for Valentine's day. 👍
That is awesome!
I'm not a woodworker but have always had an interest. I've been watching your videos and you break things down very well for a beginner, so I felt i could give it a try. I tried the farmhouse design - made 4 getting the feel for things, turned out OK (i think i will use them for Mothers Day gift) but learned alot. I then moved on to this style to try, I made two and sold them before they were complete. I wasn't intending to sell them as was using them to learn, I just happened to be in the garage on the phone when my friend asked what i was doing, i snapped a picture and sent it to him and said working on these. 2 days later he texted said he showed the pic to his wife and she wanted to buy them. Sold, delivering Monday. Now trying to decide on what i do next.
In reference to the top trim, if youll flip the board from top to bottom as opposed to flipping left to right you can cut the 45 on the other end of the board and not have to worry about changing the bevel to the opposite side of the saw. Your board will now be on the opposite side of the saw blade then it was was for the first cut. Why change the bevel again if you dont have to.?, Set up the saw once and leave it. As mentioned this is only referenced to the top trim, just an idea, but great build I'm gonna give her a go. Thanks for the great videos.
A friend and I were just in the home center the other day and talking about you and this exact build. Good timing! We put together a garden trellis and it came out great!
That is awesome! Keep up the good work.
I am going to give a go at building 2 of these as my first (non-jig or workbench) projects in my new wood shop. I appreciate these videos for making projects seems so approachable!
Just made this project. It was a quick build, I love it. I actually cut down really thin strips when I rip down my 2x6s and have leftovers. I cut them down to about 1/4". That's what I used for the slats. Since they're really just to close in the box they don't really pose a durability problem. This way I just use the staple gun to put them on. The thing looks great. Only thing I'm gonna change going forward is I'm gonna leave the 8 degree bevel out of the top trim and leave it straight. I love your channel though. Glad today was warm out enough here in Canada to get in the garage and try this out. The wife loves it. Gonna have a lot of work to do this summer. Thanks again man.
The wife wants me to try to build a taller one too. I think I'll do this same build maybe change the bevel to maybe... 4-5 degrees and have it about 32" tall. Love it man. Gonna make a ton of these.
I found this exact same planter online somewhere and bought the plan. So easy to build. I've built 5 so far and plan to give them away for Xmas gifts.
I'm on the fence picket of quiting my 9-5 & starting my wood shop business because of this channel!! 😃👍🏼
That is awesome! I’m so glad to hear this.
great video and yes, staging is key
The the look of that planter!
I thought it turned out pretty nice too.
Thank you! You've inspired me in a huge way, and with each build, my confidence grows. Keep up the amazing work.
Awesome! Keep growing. You’ve got this.
I was inspired by you and built a elevated raised bed planter made out of cedar fence pickets.
Nice!
Made one of these this weekend. Super simple and quick to put together. I altered it a bit and cut an 8 degree bevel with the table saw on the top so that the top trim laid flat since I don't trust myself making a compound miter joint.
That's great Matthew! I think this is my favorite design yet. Thanks!
Awesome, thank you!
Great stuff Matthew! Can't wait to give it a try. Right after I make the pet steps. Which I really need for my babies! 🤠
You have inspired me to start yet another hobby. Thank you I look forward to trying my hand at some of these.
Have fun! You’ve got this.
@@MatthewPeechWoodworking is the Krefeld 320 good enough to get started with? Or will I hate it??
Kreg
Great family friendly intelligent informative creative content!!🎉thank you
Best instruction I have come across
Matthew you took the time to post for all.
So I'm taking time to think you great work,
All your projects are great!
Keep coming.
Retired new
Homebuilder
Louisville KY.
Thanks for idea, I just made 2, I used 1" Stained pine, for legs and top/bottom board and Cedar for slats, I also did screws on sides instead of pocket holes because I only have basic Kreg tool. I'll let you know how it turns out.
Awesome!
I was thinking of doing the same thing - how'd it go? Any tips?
@@RareRiddemz Been a few months sitting outside, still look good as new, the top boards warped a little so when I make these again I'll probably try something different.
Hi, there are so many ways I can say thank you for what you do and all the video's techniques and free plans that you give to use. Im learning so much from you. Please continue to do what you do for everyone and disabled people,like myself. God bless you and keep doing what you do best
❤
Another awesome video, I never miss one.
Thanks! Plenty more to come!
I been following for about a year now. I love watching ur channel. thank you.
Awesome! Thank you!
This is my first UA-cam subscription. Great instructional video. Easy to follow and replicate. Made 5 of these this weekend. The first one with 1x cedar boards and the other 4 from cedar pickets. The pickets were the thinner ones so I had to predrill where the pocket screws were going to go in to prevent splitting. The 1" pin heads worked great after that. I threw together a quick jig to help keep the A-frame pieces in place while screwing them together. Well worth the 5 minutes it took. Everything worked out great. The planters look fabulous and are extremely sturdy. I scaled the plans down an inch and will probably scale it down a little more to adjust for smaller square pots.
Fun project. Thanks for the video.
love the videos man! Came across your channel yesterday and cant quit watching great work man!
Welcome aboard! Thanks for the support.
Thanks for another great tutorial! Always look forward to your videos.
My pleasure!
Printing out many plans right now for anniversary gifts. Fantastic channel. The only downside is that word got out. Good luck finding a cedar fence picket in New England. Spent hours. No luck.
Where’s your jig, Matt?! Hahaha just kidding. Love all of your videos! I’m gearing up to go full bore on several of your project ideas. I already built the Martin box and it came out excellent. I’m gonna use my wife’s Cricut and add some wood shutters to the holes. I’ll try to figure out the brag board and send you a pic. Love ya, brother!
Awesome! I can’t wait to see the finished products…. Email the brags to mpwbrags@gmail.com and I’ll get them.
Wow, you're a master motivator! I'm stoked. And I'm glad I'm a subscriber. Thanks
I love the planters!! Any ideas on easy to make patio furniture or Adirondack chairs?
I also love these videos. I've saved a few. Since my shop burned up, I have to start over. So, I'm saving for now untill I have the tools to begin making these.
The planter is cool but the way you bent that board around your miter saw is genius.
Thank you for providing this free plan and the instructional video. I'm in the process of making three of these with my Wife and our daughter and we are really enjoying the process.
Just wanted to say I enjoy your videos. I've watched the original 3 picket planter too many times to count just to make notes and build one. Now, this is my, who knows how many times, watching this, making notes checking them twice and I JUST noticed at 11:36 that you've made what would appear to be one side with 4 panels instead of 6. Which, I though, hey, that's cool, another alternative/mod! is that an optical illusion? If not, it's one mod I'll probably make anyhow just so it's that many less cuts!
Anyhow, really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work!
One of the few people who actually uses ppe!
I watch about a dozen of your videos in the last couple days . Very well put together video I’ve bought and have built two of the cedar planters and look awesome
nice. thank you for this updated version.
You're welcome!
I'm loving your videos & help! Thank you so much!
Love this planter box. One question I have is how do you raise the plants up so they are at the correct height in the box? The bottom seems to be very deep. Hope you can shed some light on this for me and others who may have the same question.
Wondering the same question... how do people/customers typically put plants in these?
I enjoy the way you demonstrate how to make these tapered planters. They standout from most of the other planters on the market. Keep up the good work.
you earned a new sub. Fantastic tutorial on all your videos, really appreciate what you do, ty my friend
I've enjoyed making a number of the projects you've posted. With this one I added a very slight round over on the horizontal slats. Added a nice, slightly more finished look. Thanks for the video
Love your planter videos. Going to pick some up today. Fence pickets are $1 after mail in rebate this weekend only at Menards!
Do you know if I can use them when they're really wet. So i need to let them dry?
@@potsie502 I've used them a little wet from being green treated but normally I let them sit in the heated garage for a week or so to acclimate. The ones I just bought were actually frozen together so I'm going to let them sit for a while.
I’ve been making the first version of this after buying the plans. While the lumber is cheap there’s a lot of hardware involved mostly external 1 1/4” pocket hole screws and they are pretty expensive. Regardless it turned out pretty good. Looking forward to trying this one next 👍
I put 1 pocket hole per side of the frame piece instead of 2. So 4 pocket holes per side.
@@jetah50 good idea. I stuck with the two per side but I used 1” self tapping #8 deck screws on the flat panels and some glue and 1” Brad nails in some places. My biggest issue right now is making the Farm House planter with three pickets. Always migrates into 4 as the cut list on the plans doesn’t work out. Been asking for help with this but no advice so far.
@@alexreid4131 measure the wood before you buy it, bring a tape. make sure they're 6ft long.
Check the thickness of your cutting blades. that thickness reduces the amount you get over the length of that board. There are thin kerf saw blades. Or you can use a bandsaw or hacksaw.
I had to write down the measurements of each cut and qty just to figure out a better way to get everything in those 9 rips. Today I managed to get around 2ft left over!
@@jetah50 for the farm house design? That’s fantastic! It’s the “K” pieces I can’t make work. I’ve tried the kerf changes but still can’t get it to work. Watching his video he seems to sail through the cuts but I always need to utilize a fourth board. Thanks for the support though brother. Glad it’s working out for you. Blessings.
@@alexreid4131 most picket boards are dog eared at the top, and since his cut plan for the 3rd board of the farmhouse uses all 6 feet it doesn’t work out. So I have to cut a piece off of a 4th board. I’m then able to use the rest of that 4th board, and the end of the 3rd that I couldn’t use for that particular cut, for other builds. Nothing gets wasted it you save all your pieces.
I actually made this. It was my first time doing one of Mr. Peech's projects and it all came together wonderfully and the wife loves it. And I'm a complete noob. There are some touchups to be done due to some mistakes I made, but I was amazed at how this worked out. There was a point mid-project where I thought, "this is going too easily. Certainly I've messed something up." But that was not the case. Thank you for all that you do. Love the channel.
"this is going too easily. Certainly I've messed something up."
absolutely the worst phase you can think of.. because at that point you'll want to stop and try to figure it out.
Another great fence picket project
Thanks!
hi, I'm new @ your channel.
seen a lot of cool stuf, just got my mini workshop up a view weeks.
I'll be hanging around, big thanxz for the content.
greetings from holland 🤘
I think this project + trellis would make a fantastic combo to sell. Going to try it out !!
As they used to say in my old neighborhood: "You better tell somebody!!!". I like making these because they're easy to make and in the hope one day I would sell them. But today, while I was working on some, a lady stopped in front of my house and practically bought one off the workbench! She said she's going to paint it pink. Thanks, Mister Matt!!!
Please always keep your instructions simple as you're doing, I'm just getting into woodwork and don't know all that simple stuff yet, so being told/shown it is is great education.
Thank you, great vids!
I'm new to woodworking and this is my favorite channel. I bought a few starter tools. Dewalt table saw, miter saw and orbital sander. Skil circular saw. Pocket hole jig. Already owned a Bosch drill and my least favorite tool a Ryobi jigsaw.
Love your videos and your so helpful. Thank you. I am curios as to what I am doing wrong. I followed the cut list, but it takes more than three fence pickets. Anyone else experience this?
Hi Matthew, I've been a subscriber for a while now and really like your approach to videos, no distracting music, no sponsor speeches taking up a third of the video unlike some I could mention, just good solid content.
You couldn't build those planters for that price here in the UK. The only fence pales/pickets I can find here are: 5/8" x 2 3/4'" x 47 1/4" planed, converted from metric and they're the equivalent of $4.38 each!
A better solution for me I think, would be to use what they call ' featherboards ' over here. They're about 4" wide and 71" long. They're really narrow on one edge and about 1/2" to 3/4" on the other edge. I can buy them for the equivalent of $1.70 each , but they're pretty rough so they need a lot of sanding or I could leave them with the rustic effect including splinters.They could be made flush on the outside and ' feathered ' on the inside. It'd take some complicated working out but I think I could make it work.
The biggest problem I've got is lack of space. I live in what's known here as sheltered housing, most of the residents are older/seniors ( I'm 68 years young ) so too much power tool use can lead to complaints. Also, the only space I have available in my apartment is my second bedroom which is only 11" 6' by 7" 6', so no room for a decent table saw 😕. I've got a Bosch Pro saw that I can use with a track and a sliding mitre saw but no room for much else.
I'm building a small built in wardrobe in there at the moment and that's become a challenge.
One question I'd like to ask you is, how do you ship your planters? Do you sell them as flat pack and self assembly or all fitted up?
Absolutely brilliant video thanks. 🥰🇬🇧
thanks for he great vid. Just made my first, and put a small round over on each edge of the panel segments which looks good. Also don't have the chop saw so had to make a little jig to get the angles using cross cut sledge on the table saw..
Thanks for all your hardwork and helpful tips and advice 😊
I can’t wait to make an sell planters . I downloaded plans .. great instructions too
Just starting to set up my shop, love watching for channel thanks for all were help.
Glad to help
Yaaaay! Spring projects!!❤
Oh yea! I have several more already in the works!
They look amazing
Thank you for doing these videos. I’ve been a woodworker for 40 years and I learn something new most times; but, I’m inspired every time. Keep it up!
Hi Matt. Builder/carpenter in Queensland, Australia.
Love ya work and only wish our fence pickets where as good as yours. Keep it up mate. If ya plan a trip to the land down under. Hit is up. Would love to shout ya a beer on the Gold Coast. Queensland. 🍻
Thank you!
Love love!! Made a mini version for tabletop planter.. too cute and costed less than 2.00😊
Thanks for all the great content. I always get super excited when I see you put out a new video. So many woodworkers are switching over to the What Tools you must have and what you need before you start wood working. I love that you put out incredible content on how to build and how to start a woodworking business without having to make coffee tables and big furniture. How long would you say it takes you to make one of these? And how would you recommend changing up the way you build to mass produce? Or do you recommend only doing one at a time.
Hah I was just rewatching the original video. Made a few last year and starting again on them now.
Too funny! This one is a lil bigger and easier to build... I didn't go overboard on the pocket holes this time. lol
@@MatthewPeechWoodworking yeah I ended up having like 50 screws in the original version. Butt joints and glue from now on
Your the best ! I am really happy I found your channel and I’m retiring soon and hope to start making some of the projects. I started making barn quilts that friends and family have loved but are very time consuming as I’m kinda a perfectionist so not a good way to make extra money
Thanks again
Oh Man SUCKS I never found your channel earlier.... 2 yrs ago I did my own twist to a stand up planter... Sold like crazy...
Great ideas and explanation.
Two things.
First, I strongly advise putting the bottom boards in before you attach both halves of the planter together. This eliminates the need to try to angle them in.
Second, I'm having a dickens of a time with the dang cedar fence pickets. They warp on me something fierce after they've been through my admittedly pretty cheapo table saw. Are the treated pickets any better?
Also, while this past prep went well with respect to sanding and cutting the different pieces, I have had a devil of a time with the cedar splitting on me. Is this caused by using the soft wood screws? Is that why you switched?
Your channel is awesome! Excellent ideas, great narration, video production and humor.
Thank you very much!
Man love these videos, i really appreciate the extra few seconds on how you explain the 720 pocket hole and mitre saw, really helps when you slow down so we can see whats going on, i know experience guys wont like it, but a starter guy like me makes a big difference. most channel run threw everything like we all should know whats up. i really enjoy your teaching.
Never fail to impress, cheers Matt.
You are such and amazing teacher, I love your videos
I've seen some of these planters for sale in my area. The designs are the exact ones I've seen on your channel. It's obvious your videos are reaching a wide audience. I'm hooked watching them and as soon as I ever get my garage cleared out, I'd like to try and build some myself...
I’ve built a set of the farm house and tapered planters. I actually sold 2 sets of the tapered ones also. Need to sell more. Love the channel.
Nice job! Keep it up.
What’s the selling price?
First, I’ll say I love your videos! The inspiration and the go get them attitude is what keeps me watching. For this particular build, I cut out the parts in your list in the order that you listed them and I think that’s where I made a mistake. I ended up with some scrap and not enough to make the entire project out of three boards so I had to go to a fourth board to complete it. You didn’t mention it in the comments, nor did you mention it in the video but perhaps they should’ve been cut in longest to shortest order and that would’ve prevented me from having to go to a fourth board?
I should have waited one day LOL, just bought the other planter plans yesterday.
Thanks boss.
Love your videos, and really appreciate them. Thank you for sharing. I’m just starting out so am still building out my tool supply. I love these planters and would love to make them, however I don’t have a table saw just yet. Would love to see how to go about making all of these wonderful projects using a circular saw.
i would have to make some jig in order to rip the boards. a sort of homemade track saw. you need a way to rip 1" to 2" wide strips.
Hi Rosa my first table saw I made my self, I got an old stateless steel top from a restaurant and cut a slot for the blade. Just make sure it's square to the table and you mount the saw so the blade is rotating the right way. It works well have fun and be safe.
Thanks for sharing have a blessed day in the name of Jesus Christ
Howdy Mr. Peech....
Was wondering when you'd put out another video. 🤔
With these planters, I noticed you always build the bottoms with slats, this is so it holds a potted plant.
How bout the other way of turning it into a "pot" itself? I built 2 planters last season (for the wife) using Cedar. Made the bottom out of slats as well, but used more of them and spaced them just a little shy of touching for water drainage. Then I used some of that black plastic fabric "weed control" stuff to line the inside stopping short a fee inches or so from the top. This liner has a million tiny holes in it that allows water to pass through but doesn't let the soil pass through.
Sprayed the outside of the planter with Ready Seal outdoor stain (Cedar color).
1 year later and it still looks like I made it yesterday. Also. Just for testing...On one of the planters, I also stained the inside. I wanted to see the difference a year later if; 1) Did the stain affect the growth of the plants, i.e. did it leech into the soil. 2) See the difference of what happened to the wood itself. Did it rot etc etc.
I'm happy to say that in both planters, the plants grew just fine. The untreated planter shows some signs of deterioration but it's just barely. The treated planter, though a bit discolored has no visible signs of deterioration at all.
Also, I used nothing but Tight bond 3 for both of them, no screws though I did use 1" Brad nails to tack them.
So, after 1 year in South Texas climate, they both still look great. So, Tite Bond 3 does the job well.
On another note. This guy you mentioned who was selling these...You didn't mention where or how he was selling them. Craft shows? Market place? Etsy? Side of the road?
Thanks for another intuitive video Mr. Peech.
I love your videos! My only thing is. I don't know how to use a pocket hole jig. Yes i watched the video on how to use one, but i have no ideas what alm i have to buy to use it. How can we, (those if us that don't have a pocket hole jig) build this snd other plans you have without using a pocket hole jig? Would appreciate any help! This looks cool and I would love to build it.
When you purchase the jig it will come with everything you need except the drill. You can do it!
@@MatthewPeechWoodworking thank you. I am learning but nervous on getting and using something I am not familiar with. Thank you for your encouragement! We all appreciate your help.
@@Oxfordbakehouse I got a Kreg R3 Jr. off amazon, they are now $34. all you need is a clamp. This is what I learned with. I much later got the 520pro, but the jr is super portable in its own little box, so I still use it.
@@orbitalair2103 thank you! I will look for it. What vlamp do you mean?
I’ll post pics on brag board of my take on your planter. I’m using old reclaimed lathe, got for free, painted white for the side panel fill pieces. This cuts my cost almost in half for each planter. Using roughly 1 1/2 pickets for the build. And they look great in cedar with the white lathe inserts!
Great stuff, Matthew!! I'm pretty new to woodworking, but I do want to make money doing it, since I just spent a fortune on equipment for my shop. I'm in the middle of building a large chicken coop for my yard at the moment, but after it's done, I'd like to try my hand with these planters and see if I can actually make some money for a change. Thanks for yet another great video!! I always enjoy them!!