How To Build A Simple Potting Bench
I ve been wanting to make a potting bench for years.
How to build a simple potting bench. It features a lower storage shelf a work surface at a great height and a back which is perfectly designed for hanging hooks to store your tools. This pretty potting bench has a farmhouse chic feel. Diy potting bench plan and step by step instructions. It should cost from 100 to 500 to build.
Plant lady pallet hoarder. Our simple three tier potting bench features a wire mesh backing that keeps your favorite hand tools right at your fingertips. The bench has two small shelves and two large working spaces. Step one was to build a frame.
We used pressure treated lumber for this project and 2 1 2 inch long deck screws. Check out the video tutorial. The family handyman has designed this potting bench plan to explain how to build the bench without complex joints so as to be a relatively easy build. It is a great way to store tools and keep things from falling off.
If you plan to leave it outdoors make sure you build it from cedar or exterior grade lumber. I also love how they used mesh wire for the back. Our frame is 4 wide by 1 1 2 wide made with 2 x 4 s. Also my fence pickets that make up the majority of this project come pressure treated so you do not have to.
The simple diy potting bench. But now i m jumping back into the game with an easy diy pallet potting bench tutorial. It isn t finished yet but we took a break to build an easy potting bench and i ll show you how we did it. If you re wondering where you can find your own free pallets the answer is really all over the place.
Rustic and simple this farmhouse style potting bench is a beginner to intermediate level project which requires minimal tools and supplies to build. 1 4 8 pieces 8 feet long. Reality was that i did need to buy some screws but the rest was from dismantled projects or things that i had on hand. However you can take a visit to the garage sales too to get some more equipment and things that will help accessorize this potting bench more.
The owner chris added them to the bottom side of the potting bench for easy dragging and pushing. It s an easy build created from fence boards and painted whatever color appeals. Get the tutorial at flower patch farmhouse. To be honest i think the size of this one is the best size we ve covered so far.