2-Tier Wooden Plant Stand
Introduction: 2-Tier Wooden Plant Stand
With a number of plant pots on the floor I felt it was time for a little decluttering and what better way to get them off the floor by building a multi tier wooden stand.
The stand is made using only wood (planks & blocks), and screws; no brackets or other supports are required.
Supplies
Wooden Decking planks 2.4m(L) x 120mm(W) x 24mm(H) - Qty 6
Timber Block 1.8m(L) x 50mm(W) x 47mm (T) - Qty 5
Stainless Steel Screws - 4mm x 40mm - Qty 78 (Brass as an alternative)
All materials were purchased from the local DIY store.
Tools
Combination square
Pencil
Tape Measure
Drill - (Manual or Powered)
3mm drill bit
Saw - (Manual or Powered)
Screwdrivers
Hammer
Clamps
Know your tools and follow the recommended operational procedures and be sure to wear the appropriate PPE.
Step 1: Design
The initial design was created in BlocksCAD before commiting to a physical build.
Step 2: Lower Shelf Planks
Using a standard 2.4m long plank measure 1.2m with a tape measure and at this mark with a combination square draw a line along the width.
Cut along this line with the saw to create 2 equal lengths.
This process needs to be repeated creating a total of 5 equal length planks.
One of these planks will be set horizontally at the rear.
Therefore, it will require two cutouts to accomodate the rear legs.
At the rear back corner of the plank mark a 50cm x 50xm square.
Cut the square out with the saw.
Repeat the process at the opposite end of the plank in the rear corner.
Step 3: Lower Shelf Sides
Using the remaining 1.2m from the previous process.
Measure with a tape 45cm and at this mark with a combination square draw a line along the width.
Cut along this line with the saw.
Measure and cut a second 45cm length.
Step 4: Lower Shelf Retainers
Block timber is used in creating the retainers.
Using a standard 1.8m length measure 1.1m with a tape measure and at this mark with a combination square draw a line along the width.
Cut along this line with the saw.
This process needs to be repeated with another 1.8m length creating a total of 2 equal lengths.
Using one of the 70cm remnant cut two 30cm lengths.
Step 5: Upper Shelf Planks
Using a standard 2.4m long plank measure 1.2m with a tape measure and at this mark with a combination square draw a line along the width.
Cut along this line with the saw to create 2 equal lengths.
This process needs to be repeated creating a total of 4 equal length planks.
Step 6: Upper Shelf Sides
Using a standard 2.4m long plank measure 33cm with a tape measure and at this mark with a combination square draw a line along the width.
Cut along this line with the saw.
Measure and cut a second 33cm length.
Step 7: Upper Shelf Retainers
Block timber is used in creating the retainers.
Using a standard 1.8m length measure 1.1m with a tape measure and at this mark with a combination square draw a line along the width.
Cut along this line with the saw.
This process needs to be repeated with another 1.8m length creating a total of 2 equal lengths of 1.1m.
Using one of the 70cm lengths cut two 18cm lengths.
Step 8: Vertical Supports
Block timber is used to create the vertical supports.
Using one of the 70cm remnants measure and cut a 49cm length.
Take another 70cm remnant measure and cut another 49cm length.
These will form the middle legs.
The front legs will be the renmants of the middle legs at 21cm
Using a standard 1.8m length measure 70cm with a tape measure and at this mark with a combination square draw a line along the width.
Cut along this line with the saw.
This process needs to be repeated creating a total of 2 equal lengths.
These will form the rear legs.
Step 9: Pre Treatment
If the wood has not been pretreated to protect it from the elements, rot or pests; now would be a good time to do this before assembly. The ends are particularly prone to degradation.
I recommend soaking the ends in a bucket filled with a suitable preservative.
Leave overnight.
Flip over and again soak overnight. 401