Dress up your deck or porch with this DIY wooden railing plantation owner . This one is made with two DIY window box .
How to Make Planter Boxes for Railings
build a railing planter box is easier than you might think . In just a few hours , you ’ll have clamant curb appealingness !
Supplies Needed
Step-by-Step Directions
Our expert peak show you how to make a railing plantation owner from two dim-witted windowpane boxes .
Step 1: Build Window Boxes
Start by build two window boxesbased on our how - to instructions . Sand and stain as desired before puddle the rest of the railing plantation owner . Drill two or three 3/8 - inch drain holes in the bottom of each box .
Step 2: Measure and Cut
Measure the railing breadth and baluster width . Board sizes will dissent according to your porch railing . thin all pieces to lengthusing a circular saw . The 1 x 4 - inch board should be 1 inch longer than the duration of the planter . Cut two side braces from the 1/2 x 1 - 1/2 - inch cedar board . The side twain should be recollective enough to extend across the bottom of the short ends of both planter , including the spread for the railing . Side braces should be cut at a 15 - grade slant on both ends to match up with the windowpane box .
Step 3: Add Bottom Brace
The 1/2 x 1 - 1/2 - in cedar board will also be used to create a pair for each plantation owner . employ it to disregard two boards that are the same length as the planters . Add a pair to each planter ’s back and bottom edge using wood shtup .
Step 4: Add Top Connector
Attach the 1 x 4 - inch plank to the top of one windowpane box along the back duration . check that all sharpness are aligned . Pre - drill all holes before screwing them together ; do not secure with gum .
Step 5: Attach Side Braces
Pre - drill and lie with a suspender to either side of the window corner with the top connector . Align the angled side to the angled bottom edge of the window box . One windowpane boxful should now have both side braces , a back brace , and the top connector circuit board attached .
Step 6: Install on Railing
manoeuvre to the installation site with a helper . take for the window box with the braces on one side of the rail , sliding the side braces through the banister . lay the second window box seat on the other side . confiscate the second windowpane loge to the side and top duo .
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Credit: Dera Burreson
Credit: Dera Burreson
Credit: Dera Burreson
