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Items Needed
Starts at ​1:26​ in video

Tools and Supplies: Buy List, Lumber

Chop saw (4) 1"x6"x8'
Drill, drill bit, and spade bit (8) 1"x6"x6'
Tape Measure (2) 2"x3"x8'
Pencil
Staple Gun
Sand Paper Cut List, Lumber
1-1/2" screws (galvanized)
(4) wood feet or casters (8) 1"x6"x5
(4) Top Plate (4) 1"x6"x22-3/4"
Heavy Plastic Liner (4) 1"x6"x11-3/8"
Knife or Scissors (to cut the liner) (4) 1"x6"x5' 1-1/2"
Stain and Brush (3) 2"x3"x21-3/4"
(2) 2"x3"x10-1/4"
(2) 2"x3"x22"
(2) 2"x3"x17"
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Directions

Step One: Cut the Boards ​(Starts at ​2:00​ in video)

Cut the boards to the specified dimensions.

1. (4) 1"x6"x8' (starts at ​2:08​ in video)

a. Cut to
■ (4) 1"x6"x5
■ (4) 1"x6"x22-3/4"
■ (4) 1"x6"x11-3/8"

2. (4) 1"x6"x6' (starts at​ 2:29​ in video)

a. Cut to
■ (4) 1"x6"x5 (now have a total of 8)

3. (4) 1"x6"x6' to (Starts at ​2:36​ in video)

a. Cut to
■ (4) 1"x6"x5' 1-1/2"

4. (2) 2"x3"x8' (Starts at ​2:41​ in video)

a. Cut to
■ (3) 2"x3"x21-3/4"
■ (2) 2"x3"x10-1/4"
■ (2) 2"x3"x22" (Note: Video mistakenly states 20”, but it is 22”)
■ (2) 2"x3"x17" (Note: This was left out of video)
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Step Two: Assembling the Back

(Starts at ​2:49​ in video)

● Set (2) of the 2x3x21-3/4 boards 5 ft apart with the 2" side facing down.
(Starts at ​2:53 ​in video)

● Lay (4)1"x6"x5' boards across the Set (2) of the 2x3x21-3/4 boards (Starts at
3:01​ in video)

● Check that everything is square and flush with the top of the 2x3s. Note,
there will be a small overhang at one end, this is for the bottom assembly to
meet up with it (Starts at ​3:04​ in video)
● Drill the pilot holes, then screw to attach. (Starts at ​3:08​ in video)
● Add the third 2x3x21-3/4, centering it on the 5' boards (starts at ​3:17​ in
video)

The back section of the frame is complete.

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Step Three: Bottom Assembly

(Starts at ​3:25​ in video)

● Set (2) of the 2x3x22s about 3' apart with the 3" side facing down. ​(Starts at
3:28​ in video)
● Lay down the other (4) 5' boards across. ​(Starts at ​3:38​ in video)
● Check that everything is square and flush
● Drill the pilot holes and screw the boards together
● On the short sides, measure 2-1/2" in and mark on both sides. There should
be a 17" gap between the marks ​(Starts at ​3:41​ in video)

● Lineup (1) 2x3x17 with the marks, drill the pilot hole and screw to attach.
(Starts at ​3:48​ in video)

● Measure and mark 2-1/2" with the other 2x3x17 on the other side.
The bottom section of the frame is complete.
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Step Four: Attach Back and Bottom Pieces

(Starts at ​3:55​ in video)

● Flip the bottom piece to attach the back piece. ​(Starts at ​3:48​ in video)

● Line up the back piece to the bottom piece, making sure everything is square
and flush.
● Where the 5' board of the back meets the 2x3s, drill the pilot hole, then
screw together. ​(Starts at ​3:59​ in video)

● Flip the frame and drill the pilot hole and screw through the 5' boards into
the 2x3s. ​(Starts at ​4:04​ in video)

● The bottom and back sections are now attached.

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Step Five: Attaching The Sides

(Starts at ​4:11​ in video) 4. Attach the next 22-3/4 board
1. Line up (1) 1x6x22-3/4 board to (Starts at ​4:26​ in video)
the outside edge of the frame,
parallel with the bottom's 2x3s.
(Starts at ​4:11​ in video)

5. Attach the (2) 1x6x11-3/8

boards​(Starts at ​4:28​ in video)

2. Square and flush the board,

then drill the pilot holes and
screw the board into the
frame's 2x3s.​(Starts at ​4:20​ in
video)

These last (2) boards will be wobbly

until secured to the front of the frame.
6. Repeat on the opposite side to
finish attaching the sides.

3. Square and flush (1)

2x3x10-1/4 to the end of the
22-3/4 board, pilot drill and
screw to attach
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Step Six: Attaching the Front

(Starts at ​4:36​ in video)

● With the frame right-side up, begin attaching the 5'1-1/2" boards. ​(Starts at
4:41​ in video)

● Square and flush, then drill the pilot holes and screw to attach, using the
2x3s as the attaching point.

The box is now

complete, excepting
the finishing touches.
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Step Seven: Attach Feet

(Starts at ​4:47​ in video)

● Flip the box, and attach the feet/casters to the bottom four corners per the
accessories's instructions.

Step Eight: Drill Drainage Holes

(Starts at ​5:03​ in video)
● Flip the frame again to drill the drain holes. Drilled (3) 1/2" holes evenly
spaced along the centerline of the box.
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Step Nine: Stain/Paint/Seal

(Starts at ​5:15​ in video)

● Stain or paint the box per the instructions on the stain/sealant/paint.
● Only go a couple inches down inside the box
● Make sure to get all of the cut edges to seal, and to let it dry before moving
on!
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Step Ten: Attach Liner

(Starts at ​5:42​ in video)

● Insert the liner, making sure to tuck it into the corners of the box. A loose fit
is better than a tight fit!

● Staple the liner to the inside edges of the boxes, then trim to fit. ​(Starts at
6:07​ in video)

● Push the liner through the drain holes, then pierce to allow drainage. ​(Starts
at ​6:17​ in video)

For extra security, the edges of the liner can be

stapled to the outside of the box.