This simple and elegant planter bench project is ideal for the porch, patio, or pool. Filled with plants and flowers, it will define a corner of the porch or patio with style.
Featuring all straight cuts and modular construction, the project allows the builder to decide what combination of planter boxes and connecting benches works best for their own space. Bills of material are included for individual boxes and benches, as well as for the combination pictured.
The planter bench as pictured is built from redwood for its beauty, strength, and durability, although other woods can be substituted if properly treated. The finished planter boxes measure about 20.5 inches square by 17 inches tall, and the benches measure 36 inches long by 15 inches wide.
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Had build a similar project years ago with discarded cedar deck boards the boss (AKA the wife) loved it. The project was expropriated by a son when he installed a pool in his own yard a few years ago. Time to make another.
Intersting
Great design, simple & yet very elegant
this is what i hav been looking for
How do I get the plan
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The link to the bench plans still isn’t working.
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Still unable to view plans. Your link doesn’t work.
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I am not sure where that link will take me.. It looks like a shared drive on someones machine instead of a web url.. Maybe I will just make this by imitating the pic.
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Well let’s find it together!!!
Looks great please forward copy of plans
ican not see the plans
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I CAN not wait to add this project to my list of completed tasks
Where is download for bench plans?
nice
Very nice
What do you use to line the inside of the planters?
Nice looking bench/planter combo, but I question the use of nail to assemble it. Seems to me that the wild changes in weather & humidity from season to season would cause enough wood movement to make them come loose. Wouldn’t stainless screws be better here?
I used galvanized nails on mine which I built in 1997 and it has stayed together nicely. I did use deck screws on a repair made 3 or 4 years ago but regret it as they are unsightly.
I love WWGOA. It has made me better woodworker. Still a lot to learn and tools to get.
looks nice
Nice
ods can be substituted if properly treated. The finished planter boxes measure about 20.5 inches square by 17 inches tall, and the benches measure 36 inches long by 15 inches wide.
Plan will not download. Clicking on “download plan” puts it into continuous loop. Tried several different, all with the same results. This is my first download after signing up for Premium membership – hopefully its not a sign of things to come!
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What is the diameter of the opening on the planter box?
Hi Charles. This is designed such that you would cut the hole to match the exact diameter of your put so that the pot rests on the plywood platform. For structural integrity I would suggest making the hole a maximum size of 11″ diameter. Paul-WWGOA
Planter Bench plans
I am excited to learn more.
Okay
I really need this for a school project
I just like to make things to give to friends
how do I get this plan. I’ve my own want to compare.
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good
I would like a set of plans for the planter benah
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Just what I’ve been looking for. Please send plans
Platform beds?
I am interested in building wooden benches and a feature wall
Is it easy for a girl to do.
ELEGANT!
I bought these same plans about 10 years back, glad to see they’re still a popular design.
excelent !
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Great
I would like the plans.
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STILL no plans. I am logged in, but no way to get the plans………..
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Like to see your plans for planter
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copy of plans
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I want to be able to build my own bungalow
i am looking to a front porch bench and this project seems like a great fit for my front porch. Greatly appreciate the effort put in place to have it available for every one.
I’m logged in and have tried two different browsers and still can’t get the link for the plans to work
I built an eerily similar bench/planter set back in 1997 for our deck. 3 planters with 2 benches connecting them. It was all pressure-treated stock and has been outside for 23 years withstanding the test of time and the elements. My bench seats were from 2×6 stock and the boxes were made from 1×6 boards. I lined each box with felt paper before filling with dirt. If I had to do it over again I would have made the floor of the planter box about 10 inches from the top. My box floor is currently is only 1″ from the bottom so it is extremely heavy when filled with dirt.
This is going to be very good. One for the back deck and one for the front
Had a planter bench just like this at a former home. Loved changing out the flowers seasonally and sitting there with my coffee in the morning. I’ve missed it, but now I can make one for my current home. Thanks!
Would like the planter bench plans
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Make sure you’re logged into your membership and your plans are available!
Thank you!
Jessica
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would like to see how to build this PLANTER BENCH on a video
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Where are the plans? (and yes i am logged in)
Nevermind … i opened my eyes and there they are 🙂 apologies for any inconvenience
How could I get the plans
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Jean
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I have planters now that need to be replaced. These plans will work nicely
Looks good, how do I make it?
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Sarah
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Awsome website I want t to learn how to make all these fine projects
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excellent project, clear concise plans…thanks. is there a video to accompany this such as the chair build one?
Hello Joe,
No there’s not a video for that exact project. Here’s the closest thing that we have: https://www.wwgoa.com/product/a-pair-of-planters-download/
Paul
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Sarah
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Please send plans
Hello Paul,
Thank you for contacting us.
To see the plans for this project you must be a member and signed into your membership. If you are interested in signing up, please click on the link below:
https://go.wwgoa.com/a19766/
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Sincerely,
Sarah
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Hi , I’m a newbie in woodworking and was wondering whether there is a video with step by step instructions on how to manufacture this planter bench. With all honesty I’m finding it hard to work. With the plan only.
Thanks.
We don’t have a video that goes with that one. Here is a similar project:
https://www.wwgoa.com/product/a-pair-of-planters-download/
Paul
Bonito diseño!