DIY Planter Box
Turn affordable but durable fence palings into this stylish raised bed, finished with an on-trend stain.
Tools & materials:
• Safety equipment (mask, gloves, and eye and ear protection)
• Drop sheet
• Tape measure and pencil
• Circular saw with rafter square as a guide
• Jigsaw
• Drill with 5mm and square-drive bits
• Quick-grip clamps
• Mitre saw
• Lint-free cloth
• Paintbrush
• Six 1800mm x 150mm x 25mm treated fence palings•
• 2m length of 50mm x 50mm treated pine•
• 3m length of 88mm x 21mm treated decking timber•
• Exterior construction adhesive
• 10G x 40mm galvanised square-drive countersunk screws
• 180-grit abrasive paper
• Exterior stain and varnish
Cutting list:
From 1800mm x 150mm x 25mm palings:
• Sides 600mm (6)
• Ends 550mm (6)
• Base pieces 545mm (2)
• Base ends 545mm x 120mm (2)
• Base supports 440mm x 25mm (4)
From 50mm x 50mm pine:
• Legs 480mm (4)
From 88mm x 21mm decking:
• Capping 650mm (4)
•Timbers vary by region; contact your local store for further information.













































