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Tiered plant stand

DIY project from NZ Gardener magazine

A great project for your deck, balcony or conservatory.

How to make a tiered plant stand

You will need

Materials:

  • 2 linear metres of 45mm x 45mm timber for exterior use. I have used Cedar Tight Knot dressed timber.
  • 25mm exterior plywood for 3 circles measuring 750mm x 250mm (these can be squares for ease).
  • 11 x 65mm stainless steel screws.
  • Your choice of Resene finish. We used: Resene Furniture & Decking Oil Exterior
  • Resene Walk-on

Cut list:

  • The measurements used in this project can be changed to suit your requirements:

    • 45mm x 45mm timber
    • 2 x 225mm
    • 1 x 750mm1 x 525mm
    • 1 x 325mm
    • 25mm plywood
    • 3 x 240mm

Tools:

  • Measure tape and pencil
  • Square
  • Mitre Saw or hand saw
  • Jigsaw (if required)
  • Clamp
  • Drill with 4mm drill bit and square bit
  • Sandpaper
  • Paintbrushes and roller

Health & safety: 

  • When using power tools always wear goggles and ear defenders, and ensure all jewellery is tucked away, hair tied back and don’t wear loose clothing that may get tangled.

Cost:  $45 for timber and fixings. This excludes Resene products.

Instructions

Learn how to make a tiered plant stand:

Tiered plant stand - Step 1 Step 1
Measure up your frame timbers and cut to size.


Tiered plant stand - Step 2 Step 2
Draw out your circles on the exterior plywood using a template like a bowl or plate. Cut circles with the jigsaw and sand the edges.


Tiered plant stand - Step 3 Step 3
Assemble the T-Brace. Measure out for the screws in the centre, pre-drill and screw together.


Tiered plant stand - Step 4 Step 4
Measure out for the screws for installing each tier, 200mm up from the bottom of each tier post.


Tiered plant stand - Step 5 Step 5
Pre-drill and screw together. I used a clamp to hold the timbers in place.


Tiered plant stand - Step 6 Step 6
Apply Resene exterior finish. I used Resene Furniture & Decking Oil Exterior to show off the timber.


Tiered plant stand - Step 7 Step 7
Using brush or roller apply paint each side of plant stand circles. I have used Resene Walk-On Flooring & Paving paint for durability.


Tiered plant stand - Step 8 Step 8
Measure to the centre of each circle and pre-drill. Attach the circles to the centre of the top of each tier post.


Tiered plant stand - Closeup Project closeup
A great project for your deck, balcony or conservatory.

Project by: Jane Horne

 

Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew design and develop projects from their studio in Christchurch, managing projects throughout the South Island.

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