Gary Hodgin
02-06-2013, 12:46 PM
My daughter wants me to build her one of those window box planters. The planter needs to be about 42 inches long and 7 inches deep and the width needs to be around 7 in also. She is going to place her plants in 32 oz coffee cans. I'll make 2 planters.
What would you recommend in terms of building material. I'd like to go with boards rather than plywood since the nearest marine plywood dealer is a pretty good distance from me. I have a pretty good range of choices available from a local lumber company. I've been thinking about cedar, redwood, or white oak. These planters will be painted. I'd hope to just go with poplar but am worried about its durability.
What would you recommend in terms of building material. I'd like to go with boards rather than plywood since the nearest marine plywood dealer is a pretty good distance from me. I have a pretty good range of choices available from a local lumber company. I've been thinking about cedar, redwood, or white oak. These planters will be painted. I'd hope to just go with poplar but am worried about its durability.