Window box plans

This step by step diy woodworking project is about window box plans. If you want to learn more about building a window box, we recommend you to pay attention to the instructions described in the article. There are so many designs and plans to choose from, so make sure you take a close look over the rest of the related projects. Invest in quality materials and work with good judgement.

Before starting the actual construction project, we recommend you to plan everything, as to save money and to keep the costs under control. Adjust the size and the design of the planter to suit your needs. In addition, we recommend you to invest in high-quality materials, such as pine, redwood or cedar, as they have a nice finish and are highly durable, especially in a humid environment.

If you don’t have a rich expertise in woodworking field, you should ask a friend to give you a hand with the project. There are many things that you could go wrong, so make sure you plan everything and invest in quality materials. Select the lumber with attention, making sure the components are perfectly straight and in a very good condition. Use a carpentry square to check if the corners are right-angled.

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How to build a window box

Building a window box

Materials

A – 2 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 11 3/4″ long, 2 pieces of – 5″ long SUPPORTS
B – 2 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 5″ long TRIMS
C – 1 piece of 1×6 lumber – 30″ long (4 1/4″ wide) BOTTOM
D – 2 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 30″ long SIDES
E – 2 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 4 3/4″ long (4 1/4″ wide) ENDS

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses
Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

Apply several coats of wood stain to the wooden components
Fill the holes with wood filler and smooth the surface

Time

One Day

How to build a window box

Building the supports

The first step of the project is to build the supports for the window box. As you can easily notice in the plans, we recommend you to build the supports out of 1×2 lumber. Drill pilot holes through the vertical component and insert 2 1/2″ galvanized screws into the perpendicular supports. Make sure the corners are right-angled.

Building the supports

The next step of the garden project is to build the trims for the supports. Therefore, we recommend you to mark the cut lines on the 1×6 supports and to make the cuts with a jigsaw. It is essential to take accurate measurements, otherwise the end result won’t suit your needs.

Fitting the trims

Fit the trims to the supports by using finishing nails and waterproof glue. Leave no gaps between the components and work with great care. Smooth the cut edges with sandpaper and remove the residues before applying the paint.

Building the frame of the box

Building the frame for the window box is a straight forward process, but you need to work with attention and to invest in high quality materials. Drill pilot holes along the bottom of the side components and insert the finishing nails into the bottom components. Leave no gaps between the components and work with good judgement.

Fitting the end components

Cut the ends of the window box using the information described in the plans and fit them into place. Drill pilot holes through the side components and insert them into the ends. Add waterproof glue to the joints and leave no gaps between the components.

Fitting the back supports

Fit the supports to the wall and secure them into place with galvanized screws. Make sure the supports are locked into place tightly and they create a horizontal surface.

Window box plans

Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. Fill the holes with wood filler and let it to dry out for several hours. Afterwards, smooth the wooden surface with fine-grit sandpaper and vacuum the residues.

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