A garden bench attached to planter boxes makes a great combination.
Build a planter box bench.
What you need tape measure level drill hammer circular saw layout square framing square squeeze or pipe clamps.
The notched joints offer more glue surface assemble more easily and enable use of a more common screw nail size.
These planter bench plans make it easy to build using only 2 4 s screws and nails.
3 install the plank braces measure.
Get started building this planter bench and start enjoying your favorite flowers.
Connect the planter boxes.
Use 6 nails to make two connections per level one connection in the middle of each 31 piece.
Using a miter saw cut boards for the seat seat frame planters and inner frame.
How to build a planter bench 1 cut the bench top pieces use the black decker 4 5 amp jigsaw to cut the following pieces.
This bench will make a great focal point to any backyard or deck.
Using 6 of the squares you just made build 2 planter bases each 3 levels or squares high.
How to build outdoor planter bench 1.
Set the seat frame pieces on edge with the two sides and a center stringer sandwiched.
Assemble the seat frame.
Materials 15 pieces of 1 6 lumber 6 12 pieces of 2 4 lumber 8 1 piece of 3 4 plywood 2 x4 500 pieces of 2 brad nails 100 pieces of 2 1 2 screws wood glue stain.
3 pieces of 2 x 6 cedar.
Cut the notches with a jigsaw.
2 build the bench top frame place two full length 96 2 x 6 cedar boards on their sides about 2 apart.