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I have marked the shape onto the boards I have glued. The side shape is not important, but I have used some flexible conduit to mark it out. I'm cutting the sides with my Jigsaw. |
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(I don't know why it's smaller, it just is) I'm using the side I have just cut as a template. The 2 panels are clamped together, and I am using a pencil to draw around the contour of the side. |
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Here you can see the 2 cut sides, now its time to build the unit. |
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I have marked where the shelves will sit. I've cut a simple batten, and cut the corner off for aesthetic reasons. This will act as a shelf support, and will add strength to the unit. |
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I'm applying some water proof, yellow glue to the back of the batten. |
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After aligning the batten with the line, I can then fix it to the side with some screws. Make sure that they will not rust. |
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Now I'm applying glue to the top of the shelf support I have just fixed. This will accept a shelf panel. |
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Here you can see me screwing the shelf onto the support. Make sure that the shelf is at 90 degrees with the actual side of the unit. Repeat this process with all the shelves. |
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Here I'm cutting some more batten, this will act as a back to each shelf. And will stop the planters falling off the back. |
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You can see the back stopper in action here. I have attached it with some more yellow carpenters glue. |
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Here is the final unit. You can now clearly see how it is built, and note how each shelf steps out from the previous. This will prevent the plants from hitting the above shelf. I'm no gardener, but hopefully I will be able to take some pictures when its in full bloom! The total cost was around £20, including 3 plastic planters, and all wood. |
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