DIY - How to build a Raised Garden Bed - RealCedar.com

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[fairvue]

the perfectly aligned screws are impressive.

[deang]

Jim is a natural. Should have his own DIY series!

[sherrylyntrenholm]

Nice job..my hubby donsome woodcrafts too

[PaulRevere]

I used treated 2x10 lumber, which these days is much safer than arsenic
treated lumber before the year 2000. I also, nail in a single run of 10"
galvanized steel roof flashing onto the side of the board facing the
dirt. Bend the extra 1/2 inch of flashing over the bottom of the 2x10
(which is actually 1.5x9.5). This will prevent the board from rotting
and drastically reduce any treated chemicals leeching into the soil. My bracing posts in the corners in the middle are 2x4 cedar. I also sit my boards on paver blocks, going all around the bed to keep
them off the ground. The bed will last 2-3 longer than non treated, non
cedar wood.

[lycanzhp]

Jim, my guy! Pretty slick with tools man. Nice job.

[BaylilySue]

Great video. Thank you. One question: How much will it cost to fill this big planter with soil, and do you have a favorite DIY potting mix recipe for this? Again, thanks for sharing! 🥦

[wilmoodesigns]

The planter looks great! How do the mitered cuts hold up over time?

[dawnarnsdorff]

These are exactly what I wanted my husband to build, but have you seen the price of cedar!

[DeskClerks]

I'm a rookie at this, I made a sandbox for my kids with wood of lesser quality but didn't pre drill any of the holes and regretted, Is that step not necessary with cedar or did I just miss it?

[harxmoond]

These are beautiful. But over time the mitered corners will open up.

[djchancla]

Is cedar good for building a fence to avoid termites

[codylaslo]

Very nice job but I just dont understand why you would spend so much money and time and not even use any glue.

[persadsanjay]

I am not sure what happened but my cedar raised bed inner struts started to rot and became very soft after a year

[re.]

Nice job but safety is out the window. NO safety goggles!!?

[viceandvirtue]

Wood is amazing, the design...not so much. Those joints will open up.

[woodperfect]

Are you using 3 - 2 x 6 boards for height

[isaacmaxwell]

Me and my dad made a huge one the you can sit on because it’s so high😂

[woodperfect]

Are all ends of 2 x 6's cut at 45 degree cuts?

[joebruin]

WHERE THE HECK ARE YOUR SAFETY GLASSES??!?!?!? I would never use a miter saw without eye protection.

[arulaful]

give her a drill driver cause i don't like it when i'm working & the woman supposedly helping me just talks
like i showed my girlfriend how to assemble the bike handlebars brake & gear cables then supervised her on how to mount & adjust the chain to the spokes she was so enthused since she was so eager to ride up them thar hills