DIY 2×4 Planter Box | How To Plans

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DIY 2×4 planter box. Plans include PDF download ( link at bottom of post), shopping list, cutting list, drawings, and measurements.

DIY 2×4 Planter Box | Overview

DIY Planter Box | Material List

Shopping List

• 7 – 2×4 – 1-1/2 in. x 3-1/2 in. x 8 ft.
• 2-1/2 in. deck screws
• exterior wood glue
• plastic liner
• 1/4 in. staples

Cutting List

• A – 18 – 2×4 – 18 in.
• B – 4 – 2×4 – 17-1/2 in.
• C – 4 – 2×4 – 20 in.
• D – 4 – 2×4 – 14-1/2 in.
• E – 4 – 2×4 – 3-1/2 in.
• F – 2 – 2×4 – 21 in. (45° angle cuts)
• G – 2 – 2×4 – 21-1/2″ (45° angle cuts)

• A – 10 – 2×4 – 18 in.
• B – 4 – 2×4 – 17-1/2 in.

Assemble the two sides. Cut (A) and (B) to size, use exterior wood glue and 2-1/2 in. deck screws to assemble. Pre drill holes and screw deck screws through (A) and into (B).

• A – 8 – 2×4 – 18 in.
• C – 2 – 2×4 – 20 in.

Assemble the front and back as shown on drawing above. Cut (A) and (C) to size, use exterior wood glue and 2-1/2 in. deck screws to assemble. Pre drill holes and screw deck screws through (A) and into (C).

Attach the front and back to the sides. Pre drill holes, use exterior wood glue and 2-1/2 in. deck screws. Screw deck screws through sides and into front and back.

D – 4 – 2×4 – 14-1/2 in.

Cut the planter box bottom boards to size. Pre drill holes and assemble using exterior wood glue and 2-1/2 in. deck screws. Screw deck screws through (A) and into (D).

• C – 2 – 2×4 – 20 in.

Pre drill holes and attach (C) using exterior wood glue and 2-1/2 in. deck screws.

Drill a drain hole.

• E – 4 – 2×4 – 3-1/2 in.

Pre drill holes, attach (E) using exterior wood glue and 2-1/2in. deck screws.

• F – 2 – 2×4 – 21 in. (45° angle cuts)
• G – 2 – 2×4 – 21-1/2″ (45° angle cuts)

Pre drill holes and attach the top trim (F) (G) using exterior wood glue and 2-1/2 in. deck screws.

Attach plastic liner to the inside using staples.

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