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I'm a novice woodworker, having only made a box here or there. I don't have much in the way of tools either, but I do have a will to learn! I'm thinking about making some long planters to sit on my deck, and maybe some "window boxes" to hang from the railings.
Does anyone have any recommendations for wood (cedar or cypress?) vs maybe the 'fake wood' boards. I'd definitely want it to hold up against the moisture and last for a while. My deck is in full sun. I don't know what would be most economical, and what would be easiest to work with.
What I have to work with is a circular saw, electric drill, various small hand saws, some long clamps...
Cedar wood.
Back is a ¾" X 8" piece. Bottom & front are ¾" X 6" boards. Ends are cut at an angle to make the front tip out a bit. Drill a 5/16" hole about every 12" in the bottom for drainage.
Just use drywall screws to hold it together.
I fastened them to the window sill which are wood on my windows.
Bernie
Douglas fir is about 1/5 of the cost of cedar and is available at any home improvement warehouse. It is very weather resistant and tool friendly. It would make a great choice while you are learning. You can always try the expensive wood once you get your act together.
