Garden Planter Bench
Here is a great project for those looking to bring life to a quiet spot in the garden, whilst recycling some pallets! Peter and Annalien show you how to build a garden bench using some old shipping pallets.
You will need:
| Tools | Material list |
| PCM 7 Compound Mitre saw | Pallets – 3 (2 big plus 1 small) |
| PST 18 Jigsaw | Sides 1200mm – 2 pieces |
| PSR 18 Cordless | shelves 150mm x 660mm – 3 pieces (grain in long direction) |
| PEX 220 sander | Sides 450 mm – 4 pieces |
| PFS 2000 Spray gun | Legs 400 mm – 4 pieces |
| POF 1400 | Planter slats – +/- 16 pieces (depends on wood width) |
| PSA 1800 Saber Saw plus pallet blade | Plywood 18mm – planter base 450 x 450mm – 1 piece |
| waterproof glue | |
| 4 x 40mm screws | |
| 4 x 30 mm screws | |
| thinners 750ml | |
| green or brown paint tint | |
| clear varnish 1ltr |
Follow these steps
- Cut pallets up
- Cut side slats to size
- Join all four slats to make a frame
- Cut legs to size and join to form an L
- Cut planter bin slats to size
- Build the bin
- Attach bin and legs
- Fit support slats under seat
- Cut seat to size and attach slats
- Cut bin frame and attach on top of the bin
- Sand
- Stain with tinting
- Seal with clear varnish
Take a closer look
Download the design template
>> Garden planter bench design template
