A decorative planter is a great way to enhance the beauty of your plants.
Build an Eight-Sided Planter
Are your pots ruining the natural beauty of your plants? Maybe your décor has evolved to the point that simple
terra cotta won't quite do anymore. Save yourself the trouble and your treasured plants the shock of repotting. Making
your own planter is a simple fix that's both functional and attractive. This project is for any woodworker and requires only
basic workshop tools. In a short time, you can have an unique decorative planter.Lowe's is happy to provide this
information as a service to you.
Each row of side pieces equals 3/4" of height for the planter.
Note that two rows of side pieces are highlighted. This
represents 1 1/2" of height on the planter.
Example: If the planter needs to be 9" high, divide 9 by .75 to determine the number of rows.
9/.75= 12 rows of side pieces
The number of side pieces in each row is equal to half the number of sides on the planter.
Example: If the planter has 8 sides, divide 8 by 2 to derive the number of side pieces needed for each
row. 8/2= 4 side pieces per row
The total number of side pieces required is equal to the number of rows multiplied by the number of side
pieces per row.
Example: If the planter requires 12 rows and 4 side pieces per row, multiply 12 by 4 to find the total
number of side pieces needed. 12x4= 48 side pieces
The length of the side pieces determines the maximum diameter pot the planter can hold. Use our chart to
size the side pieces for your planter.
Make the first angled cut in the right end of the
work piece.
Flip the work piece edge for edge before you make
the second cut.
Set your miter saw to cut a 45º angle to the left. Cut a 45º angle in the right
end
of one of the 1 1/2x3/4" pieces, as shown in the illustration. Measure and mark the work piece for its
second miter cut. Flip the work piece
edge
for edge and make the second miter cut.
Use a stop block on the right side of the miter saw to ensure
uniform pieces.
Unplug the saw and lock it into the closed position. Butt one end of the piece from step 2
against the saw blade and clamp a stop block against the other. With the stop block in place, all you need
to do is flip the work piece, butt it against the block and cut to make uniform side pieces.
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