CUTTING LIST
Key	Part	Front Bin Dimension	Pcs.	Middle Bin Dimension	Pcs.	Back Bin Dimension	Pcs.	Material
A	End panel	5/8 × 15 × 11 1/8'	2	5/8 × 15 × 17 1/8'	2	5/8 × 15 × 23 1/8'	2	Siding
B	Side panel	5/8 × 22 1/4 x 11 1/8'	2	5/8 × 10 1/4 x 17 1/8'	2	'5/8 × 10 1/4 × 23 1/8'	2	Siding
C	Corner trim	'7/8 × 3 1/2 x 11 1/8'	8	7/8 × 3 1/2 x 17 1/8	8	7/8 × 3 1/2 x 23 1/8	8	Cedar
D	Bottom trim	7/8 × 3 1/2 x 9 1/4'	2	7/8 × 3 1/2 x 9 1/4'	2	7/8 × 3 1/2 x 9 1/4'	2	Cedar
E	Bottom trim	7/8 × 3 1/2 x 17'	2	'7/8 × 3 1/2x 5'	2	7/8 × 3 1/2 x 5'	2	Cedar
I	Top cap	7/8 × 1 1/2 x 18'	2	7/8 × 1 1/2 x 18'	2	7/8 × 1 1 1/2 × 18'	2	Cedar
G	Top cap	7/8 × 1 1/2 x 24'	2	7/8 × 1 1/2 x 12'	2	7/8 × 1 1/2 x 12'	2	Cedar
H	Bottom panel	3/4 × 14 1/2 x 19 1/2'	1	3/4 × 14 1/2 x 8 1/2'	1	3/4 × 14 1/2 x 8 1/2'	1	Plywood
I	Cleat	'7/8 × 1 1/2 x 12'	2	'7/8 × 1 1/2 x 12'	2	'7/8 × 1 1/2 x 12'	2	Cedar

DIMENSIONS
Front Bin Overall Size	Back Bin Overall Size
12' High	24' High
18' Wide	18' Wide
24' Long	12' Long
Middle Bin overall Size
18' High
18' Wide
12' Long

Step A: Make & Assemble the Box Panels

1. Following the cutting list,cut the end panels (A) and side panels (B), using a circular saw and a straightedge cutting guide.

2. Put one end panel face-down on your work surface, butting it up against the side panel, face-sideout. Mark positions and drill several counterbored 3/32" pilot holes in the side panel.

3. Fasten the side panel to the end panel with 1 1/2" deck screws. Repeat this process to fasten a second side panel to the end panel.

4. Put the remaining end panel face-down on the work surface. Take the assembled pieces and place the open end over the second end panel, side panels flush with the end-panel edges. Drill counterbored pilot holes in the side panels, and attach the side panels to the end panel, using deck screws.

Step B: Attach the Trim

1. Cut the corner trim (C) to length. Overlap the edges of the corner trim pieces at the corner, forming a square butt joint. Fasten the corner trim pieces to the panels by driving 1 1/4" deck screws through the inside faces of the panels and into the corner pieces.

2. To provide extra support, drive screws or galvanized finish nails through the overlapping corner trim pieces and into the edges of the adjacent trim piece.

3. Cut the bottom trim pieces (D, E) to length. Fasten them to the end and side panels, between the corner trim pieces. Drive 1 1/4" deck screws through the side and end panels and into the bottom trim pieces.

4. Cut the top caps (F, G) to length. Cut 45° miters at both ends of one cap piece, using a miter box and back saw.

5. Tack the mitered cap piece to the top edge of the planter, with the outside edges flush with the outer edges of the corner trim pieces. For a proper fit, use this cap piece to guide the marking and cutting of the miters on the other cap pieces.

6. Miter both ends of each piece. Tack it to the box so it makes a square corner with the previously installed piece. If the corners don't fit just right, loosen the pieces, and adjust them until everything is square.

7. Permanently attach all the cap pieces to the box, using 6d galvanized finish nails.

Step C: Install the Box Bottom & Finish the Planter

1. Cut the cleats (I) to length, and screw them to the end panels with 1 1/2" deck screws. On taller planters, it's best to mount the cleats higher on the panels so you won't need as much soil to fill the box-a savings in cost and weight. in that case, add cleats on the side panels for extra support.

2. Cut the bottom panel (H) to size from 3/4"-thick CDX plywood. Drill several 1"-diameter weep holes in this panel. Set the panel onto the cleats-it does not need to be fastened in place.

3. Using a finishing sander, remove rough spots and splinters from all edges and surfaces. Apply two or three coats of exterior wood stain to all surfaces, and let the planter dry.