Easy Outdoor Planters any woodworker can make
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10 ай бұрынIt is just too easy to over complicate builds sometimes. Today I just want to get rid of my scrap wood and build something really easy.
This is a very beginner friendly woodworking project. I believe that all beginners could make these and enjoy the process.
Make the most of your left over and scrap wood. In this video I use all of the left over scrap wood from the workshop build and add in some decking that I have replaced and make 8 scrapwood planters.
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@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
I really hope that you have enjoyed the video. Please consider subscribing. OR click the like. Up to you. Also, let me know what you use your scrap wood for.
@Roatanlova68fmp71lliiiak 9 ай бұрын
I wish I'd seen this before making my first planter, talk about a dogs dinner! I learnt loads though, and now addicted to woodworking. Unfortunately learning to cut square wasnt one of the succesful lessons so bought a mitre saw, electric planer and various squares. Just finished a L- shape sofa and table - I cant stop! This was terrific, thanks!
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Right, firstly well done, amazing that you completed the planters in the first place. and secondly welcome to the woodworking addicts club. Great to have you aboard. IF you can find a video that I have done without a load of mistakes you will be the first person to do so because I am not sure it exists. Thats the fun bit and also the best way to learn. All the tools you have bought are really useful. I had my first electric planer this month and have used it non stop. Great tool. And wow, an l shaped sofa and table. Thats really impressive.
@Roatanlova68fmp71lliiiak 9 ай бұрын
@startmaking1 thank you! Have been learning more from your videos. So refreshing to watch your work without huge fancy equipment and real life edited out. Proper authentic stuff here, loving it!
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
I dont actually know how to use most of that equipment. In truth a lot of what I post is my journey and hope it inspires people who are learning. Giving a few tips and such. Keep commenting to let me know how you are getting on and dont let the hard lessons put you off. Ive messed up more projects that not and they all ended up being completed, just looking a little different than planned. All good.
@user-mi5pv7no3v 9 ай бұрын
I like how you dont edit out your mistakes, with a lot of other videos, I see no mistakes & it makes me feel like I am no good at woodworking I am rarely unsuccessful at accomplishing what I've set out to build but there are mistakes along the way, I whach youtube to learn & get ideas, it's good to see a regular fella like me who says oops from time to time.
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so.much. to be honest if j edited out mistakes there would be too many breaks in the footage. I'm not a planner and so these things happen. Chances are everyone is making them and just want professional videos which is fine but as you say a little intimidating.
@nore8141 8 ай бұрын
I like the way you recycle ♻️ your material….more of us should do it ❤❤❤. Saving earth 🌎
@startmaking1 8 ай бұрын
Thank you, saved a fortune and they look nice and used, win win.
@raldors7499 9 ай бұрын
I love your videos, and I like that you didn’t use music in this one.
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I have reserved music only for long stretches of sped up footage now. Seems to be the best place for it.
@BustedKnuckleWoodworks 9 ай бұрын
That new shop is looking great
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Thank you Lee. Waiting on the electrician and then I can start on the inside. What a treat it will be having lights. Can't wait.
@themeat5053 9 ай бұрын
Mark, thanks for this step-by-step. Look at you with a battery powered circ saw and planer. Could you explain how you know you have a flat surface after using the planer. In other words, is it the same thickness on both ends and the middle. If one were obsessive, this would be enough to drive them bonkers. Lovely projects. We can all use these planters. You should remind folks that if they are using pressure treated lumber for planters there is a slight chance that the chemicals used to "treat" the wood may leech into the soil, so if used for vegetables, or herbs, they should be careful. Also, you might want to consider a dust mask whilst sanding pressure treated lumber (again, the chemicals). "Toe nailing", you will find, is a much stronger bond than if one were to drive the screws into the end grain from outside, so no worries. Thumbs up. Please keep building.
@YesiPleb 9 ай бұрын
The liner is also there to help protect any veggies from the chemicals. I used Creosote for my planters and used thick plastic sheeting (from Amazon) for mine because of the Creosote. Now they've been in place for a good couple years it's time to give them another coat and this time I'm using used engine oil from a mate who changed the oil in their van. Once dry, no residue and perfect for keeping water out of the wood.
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Hi Meat. Hope you are well. And thank you. The planer, oh wow. It is both an amazingly effective machine and a scarily unpredictable beast in novice hands. In truth, it was given to me and I thought I would never use it. But for removing material when you have no idea where your belt sander is, it does a good job. Am I getting a level surface front to back, no way. But that could very easily be lack of experience on my part. That said, it may work better on thinner boards as these were wider than the base of the tool, so I guess I am being a little unfair. But, for surface cleaning on rough timber like this, it was a lot faster than the belt sander ever would have been. Long story short, I would never use it for dimensioning. Very good point about the warnings of pressure treated lumber. totally forgot and you are spot on about the mask. I neglected mine as I was not sanding for a long time but even then, I should have popped it on. I am ever critical of woodworkers I see on YT who rely on their extractors to protect their lungs, I cannot believe that it removes 100% of the dust, anyway I digress. Toe nailing, I had to google that term, figured it was what it was. And thank you for the reassurance, I was still doubting myself as I tend to do. I really enjoyed the build as a break from the laser and workshop stuff. Makes me happy. Keep well.
@themeat5053 9 ай бұрын
@@YesiPleb I like it. I'm sure the vegetables were delicious. Also, great use of resources. Keep on keeping on.
@themeat5053 9 ай бұрын
@@startmaking1 This past week, I had to get a food prep table done for someone and I was using reclaimed spruce (in the end, it turned out nicely; but, brother, reclaimed wood is too hard for an old man now). In the midst of working it with a combination of hand planes, scrapers and sanders, I broke the drive belt on my older belt sander. Luckily, I found an inexpensive replacement and was able to teach my son that now for $15 American, we could continue with a tried and true tool without having to replace it. However, my Bosch PA 1632 hand planer broke a blade and we can't seem to find a replacement; so, it was off to my favorite tool store and now I'm the proud owner of a Makita corded planer. The use of this tool to dimension lumber is always tricky. As you've noted it is great for quick removal of stock (like a B52 strike) and not so much for fine work (like a SEAL team operation). Anyway, you're doing great work and I'm proud of you. Learning by doing is key. I appreciate that you are not one of those KZfaqrs that try to impress us "unwashed" with an attitude of knowing everything; or, having every expensive new tool on the market. Looking forward to the next installment
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Love the analogies Meat. And it rings so very true. I feel your pain with the reclaimed wood. When I first started I didn't have the nerve to spend a fortune on hard wood so I had an offset of a solid oak worktop and used my circular saw to carve off slices of around 10mm. Then I used a drill and sanding disc to smooth it and dimension it. It is when you either dont have the larger tools or they break that you have to think outside the box. Ot in your case teach a vital lesson that things can be fixed. That is a lesson that your son will remember and utilise in all areas of his life.
@dak9860 9 ай бұрын
Kia Ora Mark.. Nice job so much you can do with scrap wood I’ve been making garden box’s for a friend so she can grow her own vegetables.. Looking forward to more 👍
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Kia ora. Thank you so much. Lovely that you can help a friend out . I wish I had a few that needed soil too as I have around 2 tons left of that .
@jimrosson6702 9 ай бұрын
Great idea can’t wait to see the shop all finished and now to see if you get rid of all your dirt
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Hi Jim. You and me both. That dirt is still staring at me. Worked out I need roughly another 24 planters.
@TheOldcoder 9 ай бұрын
If they are going to be on a paved surface, you could put rubber door stops on the feet to protect from water.
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Oh that is a great idea. These are on pea shingle so I hope that they wont sit in water too much, but rubber feet for paving is a really smart idea. I wish I had thought of it as I have a lot of left over spax rubber pads from the workshop base.
@jimgeelan5949 9 ай бұрын
Love the shot at 5.57 looks like you have a halo 😇
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Im going to need a bigger sign I think.
@jamesmcc5147 9 ай бұрын
There's few things more satisfying in woodwork, than putting scrap wood to good use. Great job Mark, on getting all those planters made up.
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Oh, you are so right. I actually used some sheets of ply from the old shed today and that felt double satisfying.
@ianpearse4480 9 ай бұрын
Cool use of leftovers. Nice.
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Thank you Ian .
@SkullyWoodMetal 4 ай бұрын
I have been making planter boxes using cedar fence pickets. They aren't as heavy duty as yours but they do the job. Cheers and thanks for the video.
@startmaking1 4 ай бұрын
You can probably lift yours, unlike mine. They will have to stay where they are until they rot lol
@larrystone5749 5 ай бұрын
Good job and project thx for sharing Cheers
@startmaking1 5 ай бұрын
Thank you Larry.
@anthonygriffin3147 9 ай бұрын
I've bin marking planters from pallets on and of for ages thanks for the vid rkid
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Great idea. And free. apart from a little elbow grease which from the look of your shed, you are not afraid of.
@anthonygriffin3147 9 ай бұрын
Not at all Mark worked all my life rkid slowing down naw a days loved wood work in school and done things around the house o ye I'm tite as a fishes bum lol love your vids rkid make me smile
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Tight forces you to learn better and quicker and become more efficient with what you have. Nothing wrong with that.
@Damon_Barber 9 ай бұрын
Great spare wood project!! 8! 8 planters!! 😮😮😮 Can’t wait to see the progress on the shop! 🎉🎉
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
My wife stopped me making any more. Becomes a little addictive when you have loads of scrap wood to clear.
@Vazik05 9 ай бұрын
I was waiting for you to say "in true Start Making fasion, I've already made a mistake" lol 😂 not that you ever really do, but you had me for a second lmao. Another great video! Cant wait to see how the build turns out on the shop!
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
That would be about right. I often make mistakes right at the start. I actually measured and cut the first piece on a build video once and had to adjust all of the dimensions around it as I was too stubborn to stop and start again.
@inlandwoodandresin 9 ай бұрын
I love how a simple project like this has been turned into ridiculously complex builds for the sake a views. In the end, a planter is a box to hold soil. I built three planters late spring using lumber from trees I had felled on my property. As you say, great scrap project and try not to overthink it. Good stuff as always. Cheers from Spokane WA
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Thank you bud. Really enjoyed the podcast yesterday by the way. Really interesting and well produced.
@dannymurphy1779 9 ай бұрын
Thanks good explanation. You can get a yellow plastic 12 inch speedsquare from Stanley cheaply which keeps fingers further from the blade when cutting, stay safe!
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Hi Danny. I have been toying with getting a larger one to be honest. And thank you
@doczoff5655 9 ай бұрын
I think the key message from this video is "Don't stress it, just do it!". By recognising at the start that ' not bad is good enough' you powered on through until your good lady had to say "Stop!". How much longer would the first planter have taken if you'd stressed over getting it square? Possibly so long that you might've decided against starting a second one? (and certainly wouldn't have finished 8!). At the end of the day they look cracking, certainly far more eye pleasing than a mound of soil. And in the true spirit of using up leftovers, if you have sandy soil that drains really quickly, a few inches of porous material mixed in with soil in the bottom to hold the moisture will avoid your planters drying out... Don't suppose you can get hold of any sawdust or wood shavings can you!😂
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Summed up really nicely. Thank you. Now where did I leave all of that saw dust. lol.
@stephencave187 5 ай бұрын
Exactly right my friend. Not all of us have the skill and patience to make fine furniture. Woodworking is meant to be fun so choose your projects accordingly. 🫶🏻
@jonrost5574 9 ай бұрын
I use a lot of my scrap to practice hand saw cuts and chisel work on joints. This is a great idea for larger scrap.
@richard25894 9 ай бұрын
Hi Mark. Couple of queries if I may....You may already have done it or plan to, but a coat of creosote or the enviro friendly alternative will prolong planters life. I've had mine for nearly 20 years now! Mind you, they were made from upcycled oak boards from a 100+ year old barn that was demolished. The 2nd question was when was this video made? You're wearing shorts, and apart from the wet timber at the latter part of video, your garden looks relatively dry. We've just had the wettest July in history! Great upcycling project buddy. Love it. Can't wait fo the next workshop update.
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Hi Richard. I plan to do some kind of finish on them but want to weather the smaller ones for a while first. See if the timber loses the yellow a little. Will see next summer maybe. Wow 20 years. I really only expect mine to do 4 but they aren't oak. As for the weather. I actually only finished these maybe 2 weeks ago. There was a few days where the weather broke and I dived in. The garden looks dry mainly because a lot of the old shed was still covering the ground. And it was moved ust before this build. Great eyes lol.
@projectrebuild908 9 ай бұрын
Great video. Really timely as I'm just gearing up to do a similar project for my Mams birthday. It's going to be two square style ones with a bench between. They all look fantastic.
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Oh, I would have loved to have the timber for a bench between. They are so sturdy, the 2 by 4 ones, that it would work really well. I hope your mam loves it. Good luck.
@projectrebuild908 9 ай бұрын
@startmaking1 it could be an addition to your planters in the future, when that perfect piece presents its self
@Younger1977 9 ай бұрын
Another great video, and by coincidence I to made a large planter to help get rid of excess soil we had when we levelled our lawn. I was the second thing I’ve made after watching your videos
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Paul, you're on fire, The mitre station must have made the cutting for the planter super easy, Mine were built purely for the removal of soil and I have to say that when all 8 were filled, I had removed approx quarter of the soil. Not ideal.
@Younger1977 9 ай бұрын
@@startmaking1 the mite station was a massive help, I remade the the station the day after as i was not 100% happy but now I’m loving being in the work shop.
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Thats brilliant and why I tend to do one workshop improvement project for every 2 other projects, that way I am constantly improving my space.
@Iainwilliams67 9 ай бұрын
Great looking planters , They should last years not like the flimsy things you can buy from b&q etc.
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
I really hope so. I know that they will eventually rot but if I get 4 good years from them, I will be happy.
@lynjermey6423 9 ай бұрын
I like making planters, my hubs uses them for herbs. I especially like making raised trough planters, much better for his back. I save money on timber by ripping 2 by 4s in half, it is way more economical. Some nice styles you did there. I also use left over wood for bird houses.
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
hi Lyn. Great idea with the 2 by 4s, I did this a few times but without a table saw it was a little tricky. economical though.
@NathanTalbertWoodworking 9 ай бұрын
Not sure if they're as cheap there as they are in the u.s. but you can get 6 foot fence pickets (pine for 2 bucks and cedar for 3). they work great for making these planters and other things.
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Hi Nathan. We don't really have that in the UK as far as I know. Shame as they look like a very well priced material for these kind of builds.
@billffromnh 9 ай бұрын
Mark, great use of recycled materials! The finished planters look rustic, as I think they should. My experience with blue tarp is that the sun light & the weather degrade its strength to the point where it needs replacing in about three years. I haven't considered that as a problem because new ones haven't been too expensive. I don't know how you plan to use the planters, but ones the size of the large one could be used for a raised bed vegetable garden if one desired. Perhaps two rows of stacked 2X4s would be better for gardening. You never have too many off cuts around. I have some stacked here & there. I dig through them when I need a piece for something. Most of mine are 1" stock.
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Hi Bill. Thank you. Yes, rustic was definitely the aim here. Good point with the tarp. I have to say that this particular one was not perfect. I found it very easy to puncture and there was a stressful few days when I had not finished the roof where the workshop leaked a fair bit. Forced me to rush a little. Let's hope it lasts a few years in these beds. I still have a few 2x4s left and was tempted to make another large one but my wife stopped me. She was right of course, you can only have so many.
@brucewelty7684 9 ай бұрын
thanks
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Very welcome Bruce. And thank you
@shaun30-3-mg9zs 9 ай бұрын
Hi Mark, a good garden project and a good use of left over wood, easy and simple to make and the one's you made are amazing . I hope thing's are well with the workshop build mate it's looking good. Look after your self ,see you soon😃👍
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Thank you Shaun. Workshop is going really well. Waiting on the electrician for the interior which has given me a nice break to do stuff like this. I was in need of a change for sure after 4 weeks of workshop build. hope you are well.
@virtuallyme2518 11 күн бұрын
“Ooops” … 😆❤️
@startmaking1 10 күн бұрын
I say that a lot lol.
@Nalski2007 9 ай бұрын
Aargh, no! 4 x 2's!! (Four-be-two's), don't go all American on me with yer "two by fours" LOL
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
I get so confused as I watch so many different channels with US and UK. And without formal training in construction or similar I am not set on one way. I keep flipping between inches and mm depending on where my brain is at. Gets really confusing lol.
@davidiand7 9 ай бұрын
I always use stainless steel deck screws, they are easily removed even 10 years later and reusable.
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
If I was buying for this I definitely would do that. Happened to have these decking screws left over.
@glennirwin4710 9 ай бұрын
Now plant some tulips.
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Lovely idea. thank you
@danbritton 9 ай бұрын
I think your lav mic is set to mono. The voice over bits are fine.
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Great spot. I actually didn't notice that the mic had pulled slightly out of the port of the camera. Cant believe I didn't spot that. Thank you for pointing it out.
@chicobabyification 9 ай бұрын
Built one out of a friends old deck scraps but faced the decking out the way sp you could see the gooves and it looked quite nice but yours facing in the way is much nicer, defo keeping that in mind if I do more in the future ❤️❤️😊
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Oh, I dont know. I really like the grooves too. Dealers choice I guess. Hope you are well as well as Mum and baby to be.
@chicobabyification 9 ай бұрын
Very true, each to their own 🥰 both doing very well thanks mate 👍🏻
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
excellent.
@soledude 9 ай бұрын
👌👌👌
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
very much appreciated.
@neilltranter2319 9 ай бұрын
Top trim pieces looked like ship lap not feather edge ?
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Hi Neil. You know what, you may be absolutely right. In fact, you are. Thank you.
@louislandi938 9 ай бұрын
Enjoyed your build. Very possibly misses it but are there any drain holes? After a couple of our heavy rains we’d have perfect mud baths.
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Thank you. I didn't really make a big point of it but I punctured the liner along the gaps around 5 to 7 times per width. Hopefully it will be enough.
@louislandi938 9 ай бұрын
@@startmaking1 I apologize for missing it. It was such an obvious need, I was sure you included it. Nice to see someone not building in a shop full of tools I’ll never have.
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Dont apologise. I pick up on so many video issues from people being helpful enough to mention stuff like this. And dont get me wrong., I would love to have all of the tools, but Im not sure I would know how to use most of them, not to mention the cost. Thank you again.
@peterjohneggleton2011 9 ай бұрын
Hi Mark, What was your opinion of the Makita router I guess you have used it a bit by now? I dont have a cordless one…. Cheers. Have a great Sunday…
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Hi Peter. I have used it a fair bit now and have to say that there is really only one issue that I find with it and for me it is not a deal breaker. That issue is that the adjustment on the depth setting is not great. Really hard to adjust compared to other competitors, the Dewalt in particular. If I was not on the akita platform I would say that the Dewalt is worth a look. as I have the Makita batteries already I am happy with the Makita. I can get over this issue as I use the plunge base which I have found to be excellent. The other accessories I am yet to use. The dust extraction nozzles are effective although sight can be very restricted with them on and using the plunge base. Guess they all have this issue. Battery life is ok. I really hope that this helps . Overall it is a yes, I am happy. Enjoy your Sunday too.
@eddie1330 7 ай бұрын
If your in the UK it's 4x2 not 2x4 lol
@startmaking1 7 ай бұрын
I know but I have learnt watching US and UK channels and now am really confused.
@YesiPleb 9 ай бұрын
Where'd my comments go?
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
that is a good question. I can see it in my email but it is no longer on the video not sure why
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
Here is what you put. Great video. The best thing about making them yourself is you can make them to fit a specific place, nice snug fit! I used to work at IKEA and all their palettes are in-house so guaranteed to be chemical and oil free. I took the palettes home, decided to make two planters from them. Each one 2m long, 1m wide and about 0.5m high. You're right to add centre supports for the sides, mine have bowed out a little with the weight of the soil. I coated each piece of wood with Creosote (not Creocote!) and bought thick plastic sheeting from Amazon, cost about 16 quid and got loads left over. Open base with a little plastic sheeting folded in on the ground by about 15cm. Lengths of 3x2" around the top to finish it off, giving a bit of a seat to sit on and also holding the plastic sheeting in place which was stapled to the top of the sides. A local farm shop to me sells planters made by someone local and they look very nice (hexagonal from 2x2") and in three sizes but they've used ply wood cut for the base. That's all they're sitting on and even on the farm shop floor outside the bases are starting to fall apart with the rain and that's before they've sold. No feet or anything.
@YesiPleb 9 ай бұрын
@@startmaking1 Does it say what I typed?
@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын
And thank you
@YesiPleb 9 ай бұрын
There's also a comment missing where someone mentions about chemicals from pressure treated wood and it's also gone as well.
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