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  • Diamond Planter

    Follow ALL SAFETY GUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS provided by the manufacturers of your tools, and any chemicals such as glue and finishes you use in this project. YOU are responsible for your safety, so use common sense when working in the shop!
    Instructions
    For the next two figures, assemble the parts as shown and attach using 3" deck screws. Apply your preferred finish.
    For the next two figures, assemble the parts as shown and attach using glue and 4d galvanized nails. Apply your preferred finish.

    What You’ll Need

    Lumber
    2 - 1 x 8 x 8
    4 - 2 x 8 x 8
    (availability will vary)
     
    Hardware & Supplies
    4d galvanized nails
    3" deck screws
    wood glue
    paint, stain, polyurethane, sealer
     
    Tools
    miter saw
    sander/belt sander
    drill/driver
    clamps
    square

    Parts

    (A) Ends (2) - 1 1 /2 x 7 1 /4 x 48
    (A) Sides (2) - 1 1 /2 x 7 1 /4 x 45
    (B) Ends (2) - 1 1 /2 x 7 1 /4 x 31 9/1 6
    (B) Sides (2) - 1 1 /2 x 7 1 /4 x 28 9/1 6
    (C) Ends (2) - 3/4 x 7 1 /4 x 20 1 /4
    (C) Sides (2) - 3/4 x 7 1 /4 x 1 8 3/4
    (D) Ends (2) - 3/4 x 7 1 /4 x 1 3 1 /4
    (D) Sides (2) - 3/4 x 7 1 /4 x 11 3/4
     
    All parts are listed in actual dimensions. Refer to the Cutting Diagram below (a larger version is in the pdf download below) as a guide for determining the specific board from which to cut the parts.

    Download the plan pdf file

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