Using Cedar Siding To Make Round Planters

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Using cedar siding to make round planters.

Mount a 3 8 inch stacked dado blade on a table saw as shown to cut dadoes grooves in the planter s rails and rabbets notches in the ends of side panel pieces. Jun 14 2013 how we made a corrugated metal planter for our backyard. Line up one of the 1 x 38 pieces of cedar on the bottom of the siding. Make a charming fence a sturdy bench and table birdhouses an address sign or rustic planters out of old stained siding.

Our real cedar do it yourself center features a diverse selection of project plans and ideas many projects include an introductory video detailed project plans available in pdf and or sketchup formats. Next nail the 1 x 5 cedar trim pieces over the ends of the siding and into the adjoining sides of the planter bed. Need inspiration or are you ready to tackle your next western red cedar outdoor project. Exterior cedar siding for a rustic look.

If using plumber s metal tape get wood screws with a head size to match the punched hole size. The more exactly similar you make the staves the better the planter will look. Western red cedar is classified as a durable wood species dimensionally stable and suitable for a wide variety of coatings and finishes. Plus the rich coloring of natural wood siding will provide a sense of character that vinyl or composite siding just can t seem to match.

Make jigs or use a fence to line up staves for operations on multiple staves at once. By installing horizontal cedar siding along the exterior face of your home your home will exude a modern design. Attach an antique faucet to any metal planter to create a vintage farmhouse style porch decor for yourself. Drawing a stave template is helpful.

Regardless of the repurposing project enjoy the durable cedar in one. Here are more examples of exterior cedar siding. Nail it into place with finish nails. Jun 14 2013 how we made a corrugated metal planter for our backyard.

It is these characteristics that make western red cedar suitable for exterior use for many outdoor applications. Jun 14 2013 how we made a corrugated metal planter for our backyard. Cedar takes on a wide variety of colors is low in pitch and resin has a pleasing aroma and resists decay and rotting. The aromatic compounds within cedar discourage most wood damaging insects.

Prep the pieces anthony tieuli. Welcome to our do it yourself center. Using a miter saw cut all the pieces to length except the crosspieces for the base following the cut list.