When it comes to creating a great space for potting your favored flower and plants , we have you covered with today ’s project – our DIY potting bench !
For freshman , this attractive work bench is strong , lasting and extremely functional .
In fact , it ’s part potting bench , craft table , work bench and storage ledge – all roll into one !
But perhaps best of all , its uncomplicated 2x construction make it inexpensiveandextremely well-off to build . Even for the initiate woodman !
A DIY Potting Bench That Stands Up To Mother Nature
This design , like so many of our other diy projects,(see : OWG DIY Project Page)was expect out of necessary . We have always want a piffling potting bandstand to keep either in the barn or garden shed .
They are just so handy to have for all sort of pot and planting chores .
But many of the commercial potting benches available were either too tenuous , or way of life too expensive .
Many of the store - bought versions are made with thin plug-in . For us , they just seemed too wobbly to work on .
alas , the pot work bench that are make a bit strong make out with a pretty usurious cost tag as well !
So what is a gardener to do ? Build their own and relieve big of course !
Creating An Inexpensive, Strong & Durable DIY Potting Bench
The potting bench utilize elementary 2x expression for both it ’s inning , study surface , and shelf . At 5′ wide-cut and 5′ tall , it is enough grown enough to work on , without taking up too much space .
Using just 2 x 4 ’s , 2 x 6 ’s and a single 2 x 8 x 8 , it tack together quick and light .
The front stage are formed by screwing together ( 2 ) 2 x 4 ’s , while the back leg use ( 2 ) 2 x 6 ’s . It render the workbench a sturdy , solid framework that is wobble - free . We have include the complete plans , including step by step instructions and the material tilt in our Etsy shop class here : pot Bench program
If desired , a exercise set of casters can well be summate to the bottom to make it completely mobile .
The work Earth’s surface frame is constructed from a single 2 x 8 . It gives additional strength to the bench , and issue the room for a really cool feature article – a build up in and obliterable tub .
It is perfect for immix up homemade potting soil . It ’s also gravid for cleaning creature or a boniface of other job .
The build - in tub is well created with a commonly available $ 10 to $ 15 kitchen sink or busser tub . We just trace the outline onto the open , and ignore it out an opening with a jigsaw .
It is held up by two 1 and 1/4″ thick wooden dowels .
To slay the sink for cleaning , it is as easy as transfer the dowels !
All in all , with the tub cost include , materials for the bench were right around $ 80 . Not bad for a judiciary that should last for years to get along .
Here is to pot up all of your plants in trend ! Happy Gardening – Jim and Mary .
Jim and Mary Competti have been save horticulture , DIY and recipe article and Scripture for over 15 years from their 46 Akka Ohio farm . The two are frequent loudspeaker system on all things gardening and love to travel in their spare time .
