How to Build an Outdoor Plant Stand
Arranging plants outside on your lawn, patio or walkway is a great way to add some flare to your landscaping. If you want to keep your plants organized, on top of being aesthetically pleasing, you can place them on a plant stand. If you don't have a plant stand you can make one yourself out of wood. And when you're finished, you can treat the stand so that it is weather resistant. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Measuring tape
- Saw
- Wood
- Power drill
- Threaded spindle
- Threaded shaft
- Paint
- Weather sealant
- Paintbrush
Instructions
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Use your saw to cut a 15-inch circle out of a sturdy sheet of wood, such as cherry wood. This will be your base. You can use a handheld saw but an electric saw, such as a table saw, will be quicker. Be sure to follow the safety precautions outlined in the user manual for any electric saw you use.
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Drill a hole in the center of the base with a bit that matches the dimensions of your threaded spindle and threaded rod.
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Insert your threaded spindle in the hole.
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Cut two more circles of wood. Cut them between 6 to 8 inches in diameter.
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Drill holes in the center of the circles that match the width of the threaded rod.
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Insert the threaded rod into the spindle at the base of the stand. The rod length depends on how tall you would like the stand to be.
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Thread a spindle over the rod and tighten it at the level you would like the first tier of the stand.
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Place one of the wooden circles over the spindle. The spindle will support the stand.
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Place another spindle over the rod and tighten it at the next level where you would like the next tier.
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Place the remaining circle over the spindle. You will now have two tiers of circular stands supported by the rod.
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Paint the stand the color of your choice and let it dry.
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Apply a coat of weather sealant over the stand with your paintbrush. This will keep your stand safe from the elements.
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