We started by running all the boards through at the maximum threshold and then adjusted down from there. Here’s how it works: the planer cuts a bit off at a time, reducing the board’s thickness with each pass. It was my first time using a planer, and I marveled at how easily the wood went from rough and yucky to beautifully smooth - no sanding necessary! (If you don’t have a planer at your disposal, give all the boards a good sanding by hand.) To prep the 2x4s, Sam and I ran them through his benchtop planer to make them all the same size with smooth surfaces. I saved a few pennies by using rough-cut cedar 2x4s for the A-frame and cedar fence pickets for the shelves. Instead of using pressure-treated lumber, I built my outdoor plant stand out of western red cedar because of its natural ability to resist rot and decay. (2) 1/2″ stainless steel carriage bolts.If you’re interested in building something similar for your home, here’s how. There’s lots to love about this quick and easy DIY project! And I finished it easily in a weekend - including drying time - which is a huge feat for me. The stand is collapsible, like a ladder, so I can move it indoors for easy storage come winter (or hurricanes). This spot receives plenty of afternoon sun, and I can even combine shade-lovers with the cover the shelves provide. Now that the weather has finally warmed, I can work outdoors and so I built this A-frame folding plant stand to beautifully contain my collection! And I was turning our home into a jungalow with my greenery. Just a woman in love with growing pretty plants and flowers.
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