This step by step diy woodworking project is about how to build a plant stand. If you want to learn more about building a simple plant stand, we recommend you to pay attention to the instructions described in the article. Work with good judgement and don’t forget to take a look over the rest of the related plans, as there are many designs and woodworking projects to select from.
Work with attention and don’t forget that a good planning will save you from many issues and it will keep the costs withing the total budget. Invest in high quality materials, such as pine, redwood or cedar. Drill pocket holes before inserting the galvanized screws, to prevent the wood from splitting. Add waterproof glue t the joints, in order to enhance the rigidity of the structure. See all my Premium Plans HERE.
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Building a plant stand
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- A – 4 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 30″ long LEGS
- B – 4 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 15″ long, 4 pieces – 12″ long FRAMES
- C – 4 pieces of 1×3 – 12″ long SUPPORTS
- D – 2 piece of tiles – 12″x12″ long SHELVES
- 2 1/2″ screws
- 1 5/8″ screws
- wood filler
- wood glue
- stain/paint
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Hammer, Tape measure, Framing square, Level
Miter saw, Drill machinery, Screwdriver, Sander
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One day
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How to Build a Plant Stand
Building the frames
The first step of the woodworking project is to build the frames of the plant stands. Therefore, we recommend you to cut the components out of 1×3 lumber and to assemble the wooden frames with great care.
Drill pocket holes at both ends of the short components and lock them to the perpendicular components with 1 1/4 screws. Add glue to the joints to create a rigid structure.
Attaching the legs
Continue the garden project by attaching the 1×3 legs to the bottom and top frames. In order to get the job done in a professional manner, we recommend you to drill pilot holes through the frames and to insert the 1 1/4″ screws into the legs.
Plumb the legs with a spirit level and make sure the frames are perfectly horizontal. Add glue to the joints in order to add strength to the structure. Leave no gaps between the components.
Fitting the cleats
In order to create a rigid structure, we suggest you to fit 1×3 supports to the frames of the plant stand. Leave about 1/4″ from the top edges to the supports, as you will have to build the shelves out of a 12″x12″ tile.
Fitting the supports
Therefore, fit the tiles into place, making sure you select the right model for the design of the plant stand.
How to build a plant stand
One of the last steps of the woodworking project is to take care of the finishing touches. Therefore, fill the pilot holes with wood putty and smooth the surface with 120-grit sandpaper.
Top Tip: If you want to enhance the look of the woodworking project and to protect the stand from decay, we recommend you to cover the components with paint or stain. Place the stand in a proper location and move it whenever necessary.
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