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Add a flourish to your deck railing with this beautiful two-sided planter.

by Dremel ®

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Supplies Needed For This Project

ACCESSORY

Dremel 628-01 Drill Bit Set

Model # 628-01

ACCESSORY

Dremel 107 Engraving Bit

Model # 107

ACCESSORY

Dremel 631-01 Brad Point Drill Bit Set

Model # 631-01

TOOL

US40 Ultra-Saw™

Model # US40

ACCESSORY

US500-01 4” Carbide Wood Cutting Wheel

Model # US500-01

Materials

1
1" x 6" x 8' Cedar Board
1
1" x 8" x 8' Cedar Board
1
1" x 4" x 4' Cedar Board
2
3/16" x 3' Steel Rods
6
13" x 5" Plastic Tray Planters
1
Wood Glue
1
Hammer
1
2" Screws
1
Paint
1
Paint Brush
1
Pencil
1
Ruler
1
Drill
1
Tape

Let's Get Started

To reduce the risk of injury user must read instruction manuals for all tools used in this project. Wear eye and respiratory protection. Use clamps to support work piece whenever practical.

STEP 1

Step 1

Mount the US500 onto your Dremel Ultra Saw. Clamp and cut the wooden components of your deck railing planter to the dimensions listed below. Note that our planter design features two separate boxes that will be joined and hung over a 4" wide deck handrail. If your railing is a different width, adjust the specifications of the lumber as needed. Wooden Frame and Base Dimensions (2) 1" x 6" x 39 ½" Cedar Boards (Outward-Facing Side Pieces) (2) 1" x 8" x 41 ½" Cedar Boards (Rail-Facing Side Pieces) (1) 1" x 4" x 41 ½" Cedar Board (Connecting Centerpiece) (4) 1" x 6" x 6" (Planter Box End Pieces) Clamp and cut the steel rods into ten 5 ¾" lengths. Remember to wear gloves and proper eye protection when cutting metal.

STEP 2

Step 2

Each box will be composed of a 1" x 6" x 39 ½" outward-facing side board, a 1" x 8" x 41 ½" rail-facing side board, two 6" x 6" x 1" ends, and five 5 ¾" steel rods. Draw a line across the length of each side board ½" from the bottom edge. Measure and mark 5 evenly spaced points along this line on the 1" x 6" x 39 ½" side boards. Lay these marked boards next to their 1" x 8" x 41 ½" counterparts, vertically centering the paired boards relative to each-other. Use a ruler and pencil to align and trace over the points indicated on the 1" x 6" x 39 ½" boards to create corresponding points along the lines on their paired 1" x 8" x 41 ½" boards. These points are indicating where we will eventually add metal rod supports that connect the small and large side boards. Run the 4200 at a high speed and drill ½" with 3/16'' bit; deep holes into each of the marked points.