Wishing well plans, plans include a free PDF download (link at bottom of blog post), step-by-step illustrated instructions, cutting list, and shopping list.
Wishing Well Plans – Overview
Wishing Well Plans – Material List
Shopping List
Shopping List
7 – 2×6 – 12′
1 – 2×6 – 8′
2 – 2×4 -12′
1 – 2×2 – 8′
2 – 1×4 – 12′
6 – 1×6 – 12′
1 – 1″ dowel – 2′ 9″
1 – 1/4″ dowel – 2 1/2″
2″ deck screws
2 1/2″ deck screws
3 1/2″ deck screws
2″ galvanized finishing nails
wood glue
Cutting List
Cutting List
(A) 10 – 2×6 – 3′
(B) 10 – 2×6 – 2′ 6″
(C) 2 – 2×6 – 6′
(D) 2 – 1×4 – 3′
(E) 2 – 1×4 – 2′ 6″
(F) 4 – 2×6 – 1′ 9 1/2″
(G) 2 – 2×4 – 3′
(H) 2 – 2×4 – 2′ 3″
(I) 4 – 2×6 – 2′ 1 7/16″ – (45-degree angle cuts on both end in opposite directions)
(J) 3 – 2×2 – 2′ 3″
(K) 2 – 1×6 – 3′
(L) 2 – 1×6 – 3′ (45-degree angle cuts on both end in opposite directions)
(M) 2 – 1×6 – 2′ 1″ (45-degree angle cuts on both end in opposite directions)
(N) 2 – 1×6 – 1′ 2″ (45-degree angle cuts on both end in opposite directions)
(O) 4 – 2×4 – 2′ 1 7/16″ – (45-degree angle cuts on both end in opposite directions)
(P) 4 – 1×6 – 2′ 7 7/8″ (45-degree angle cuts on both end in same directions)
(Q) 2 – 1×6 – 2′ 10 1/2″
(R) 14 – 1×6 – 2′ 4″ (45-degree bevel cuts on both end in same directions)
(S) 1 – 1″ dowel – 2′ 9″
(T) 1 – 2×4 – 10″
(U) 1 – 1″ dowel – 5 1/2″
(V) 1 – 1/4″ dowel – 2 1/2″
(W) 4 – 1×4 – 2′ 3/4″
(A) 2×6 – 3′
(B) 2×6 – 2′ 6″
(W) 1×4 – 2′ 3/4″
Make the front and back of the box by cutting six 2×6’s to 3′ long (A). Cut four 2×6’s to 2′ 6″ long (B), and four 1×4’s to 2′ 3/4″ long (W). Assemble as shown on illustration above, pre-drill holes and screw 2″ deck screws through (W) and into (A) and (B). The 2×6 boards (A) will stick out 3″ in the ends from the 2×6 boards (B).
(I) 2×6 – 2′ 1 7/16″ – (45-degree angle cuts on both end in opposite directions)
(J) 2×2 – 2′ 3″
Cut four 2×6’s to 2′ 1 7/16″ long (I), cut 45-degree angle cuts on both end in opposite directions. Cut three 2×2’s to 2′ 3″ long (J). Pre-drill holes and assemble as shown on illustration above using 2 1/2″ deck screws.
(K) 1×6 – 3′
(L) 1×6 – 3′ (45-degree angle cuts on both end in opposite directions)
(M) 1×6 – 2′ 1″ (45-degree angle cuts on both end in opposite directions)
(N) 1×6 – 1′ 2″ (45-degree angle cuts on both end in opposite directions)
Cut two 1×6’s to 3′ long (K). Cut two 1×6’s to 3′ long (L), cut 45-degree angle cuts on both end in opposite directions. Cut two 1×6’s to 2′ 1″ long (M), cut 45-degree angle cuts on both end in opposite directions. Cut two 1×6’s to 1′ 2″ long (N), cut 45-degree angle cuts on both end in opposite directions. Pre-drill all holes and install as shown on illustration above using 2″ deck screws.
(S) 1″ dowel 2′ 9″
(T) 2×4 10″
(U) 1″ dowel 5 1/2″
(V) 1/4″ dowel 2 1/2″
Cut a 1″ dowel to 2′ 9″ long (S) drill a 1/4″ hole on one end. Cut a 2×4 to 10″ long, round the corners and drill a 1″ hole as shown on illustration above. Cut a 1″ dowel to 5 1/2″ long (U). Cut a 1/4″ dowel to 2 1/2″ long (V).
Great project every piece falls into place, thanks for the idea! The folding picnic table is a great design too. Cheers!!
Great plans with simple instructions that the average home owner could easily follow.Keep them coming.
Awesome love the ease ability of reading plans thank you
i love these plans!! Will be building this summer
wishing well turned out great. instead of 1×6 on the roof, i sheathed it and laid cedar shakes shingles. looks amazing
If these are free why do you need billing info???
@ Sue
If you are concerned about giving your personal info, you can simply create a ‘fluff’ email account.
From what I can tell, the site does NOT do any kind of verification (ie, name & address, etc) in order to fulfill your order and provide the download links.
I just placed an order for the 4×4 coop plans, there was a free PDF (in a zip file) download link included in the order completion page. I haven’t even checked my email for the pdf files yet.
where do you get the scallop edging? thank you
I cannot find the down load for the PDFs for how to build the wishing well can you send me the plans in pdf to me?
Bom dia, referente ao poço dos desejos vc teria plano de corte com as medidas em ( metros)?
Thanks for the plan
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These look well constructed, I work with Adults with learning and physical disabilities and we work only with whatever palletwood we can source locally.
I am going to use your plans ad a basis to show how we can change the timber dimensions and still get a good looking wishing well (hopefully
I love this site, great plans even I can do it with your plans!
What did you use to make the wave on the eave trim? No template?
You can buy wood with that wave design cut but I bet he used a jigsaw and made a pattern to make the waves identical for each board
Love the plans, I have a septic tank cover & a control box that I want to hide inside the wishing well. I don’t want it to be too heavy for septic maintenance so looking to make lighter by using 1×4 or 1×6 instead. The inside dimensions have to be 36” square to fit comfortably so I will need to make some adjustments.
easy to use plans
eays to use plans
I am a little confused, on the illustration for Q it says to cut 4 boards. Is this a typo or should you double up ?
Want wishing well plans
Love to have it
Very nice build.
Will you please notify me when you add more plans please?