Cedar Wheelbarrow Planter Plans

Cedar wheelbarrow planter plans, Construct101 DIY fence board projects, PDF download.

Cedar wheelbarrow planter plans, DIY fence board project, includes free PDF download (link at bottom of post), shopping list, cutting list, measurements, and drawings.

Material List | Cedar Wheelbarrow Planter Plans

Cedar fence board cutting details.
Cedar wheelbarrow planter plans parts list.

Cutting List

Parts#Qty.Disc.Size
A2fence board5 1/2 in. x 16 in.
(45-degree angle cut)
B2fence board5 1/2 in. x 6 3/4 in.
C1fence board2 1/4 in. x 6 3/4 in.
(45-degree bevel cut)
D1fence board5 1/2 in. x 6 3/4 in.
E1fence board3 7/8 in. x 6 3/4 in.
F2fence board1 3/4 in. x 21 in.
G2fence board4 1/2 in. circle
H2fence board1 in. x 4 3/4 in.

Shopping List

Qty.Disc.Size
2fence board5/8 in. x 5 1/2 in. x 6 ft.
dowel3/4 in. x 12 in.
dowel1/4 in. x 4 in.
finishing nails1 in. galvanized 16 gauge
deck screws1 1/4 in.
exterior wood glue

Overview | Cedar Wheelbarrow Planter Plans

Cedar wheelbarrow planter plans | Overview

A, sides.

Cut two boards to 16 inches for the sides (A).

Cut a 45-degree angle cut on one end as shown on drawing.


B, front and back.

Cut two boards to 6 3/4 inches for the front and back (B).

Install as shown on drawing using exterior wood glue and 1 inch finish nails.


C, top front.

Cut one board to 2 1/4 in. x 6 3/4 in. for the back (C).

Cut a 45-degree bevel cut on the top edge.

Install as shown on drawing using exterior wood glue and 1 inch finish nails.


Planter plans part D, bottom.

Cut one board to 6 3/4 inches for the bottom (D)

Assemble as shown on drawing using exterior wood glue and 1 inch finish nails.

Planter plans part E, bottom.

Cut one board to 3 7/8 in. x 6 3/4 in. for the bottom (E).

Install as shown on drawing using exterior wood glue and 1 inch finish nails.


planter plans part F, wheelbarrow handle.

Cut two boards to 1 3/4 in. x 21 in. for the handles (F).

Drill the hole for the dowel and cut handle as shown on drawing.

Cedar wheelbarrow planter plans, part F, handle installed.

Install as shown on drawing using exterior wood glue and 1 inch finish nails.


Cedar wheelbarrow planter plans, part G, wheel.

Cut two boards to 4 1/2 in. circles for the wheels (G).

Install wheels (G) using a 3/4 in. dowel 9 1/4 in. long, as shown on drawing.

Pre drill hole and screw 1 1/4 in. deck screws into the dowel.

Drill 1/4 in. holes and insert 1/4 in. dowels to keep wheels in place, add exterior wood glue.


Cedar wheelbarrow planter plans part H, legs.

Cut two boards to 1 in. x 4 3/4 in. for the legs (H).

Install as shown on drawing using exterior wood glue and 1 inch finish nails.


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