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My Second Box - An Experiment
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choksaw
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My Second Box - An Experiment
Well today was a nice day so I built another 2x8ft box and added a 2x2 raised section for root veggies. Just like last time my 4 year old helped out.
I cut 4 pieces of 3/8 inch rebar into 3 inch pegs to hold the raised section to the main box.
Next I drilled some 3/8 inch holes in the boxes for the pegs to go in.
My boy wanted to knock the pegs into the frame so I let him help me with that.
I didn't want to break the wood so I took an old board and placed it on top while I let 'Ole Betty Bang Bang' convince the frame pieces that they needed to sit flush.
The frame is now in place, but the wind is a little high to mix anything so I have some stuff holding the fabric in place for now.
I'll get some more pics posted once I get the mix made up and have the frame filled and planted.
I cut 4 pieces of 3/8 inch rebar into 3 inch pegs to hold the raised section to the main box.
Next I drilled some 3/8 inch holes in the boxes for the pegs to go in.
My boy wanted to knock the pegs into the frame so I let him help me with that.
I didn't want to break the wood so I took an old board and placed it on top while I let 'Ole Betty Bang Bang' convince the frame pieces that they needed to sit flush.
The frame is now in place, but the wind is a little high to mix anything so I have some stuff holding the fabric in place for now.
I'll get some more pics posted once I get the mix made up and have the frame filled and planted.
SirTravers- Posts : 327
Join date : 2010-03-01
Age : 50
Location : Hobbs New MExico, Zone 7A/7B
Re: My Second Box - An Experiment
That's going to be a clean, unique looking box. I like it.
But you didn't tell us the secret of how to get all the holes lined up!
Around these parts, Betty is known as "THE PERSUADER"
But you didn't tell us the secret of how to get all the holes lined up!
Around these parts, Betty is known as "THE PERSUADER"
just a little oil
to get the holes lined up I just placed a drop of turbine oil on each metal peg. When I turned the top section over an touched the frame it left the oil dot behind so I could drill in just the right spots.
SirTravers- Posts : 327
Join date : 2010-03-01
Age : 50
Location : Hobbs New MExico, Zone 7A/7B
Re: My Second Box - An Experiment
Nice looking design should deffinatly get som enice taters out of that
and on a lighter side we call "ole betty bang bang "The attitude adjuster"
and on a lighter side we call "ole betty bang bang "The attitude adjuster"
choksaw- Posts : 459
Join date : 2010-03-02
Age : 49
Location : New Port Richey FL.
Re: My Second Box - An Experiment
Smart. ... I've also found that in the absence of oil, my daughter's water color paints work well for such things. I like how you put it in the middle instead of on the end as so many do.SirTravers wrote:to get the holes lined up I just placed a drop of turbine oil on each metal peg. When I turned the top section over an touched the frame it left the oil dot behind so I could drill in just the right spots.
Re: My Second Box - An Experiment
Good idea! I like it in the middle too.
argardener- Posts : 63
Join date : 2010-03-21
Age : 54
Location : AR (Zone 7b)
Re: My Second Box - An Experiment
That's a great design! It looks like your little helper is doing a fantastic job!
Theresa
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Join date : 2010-02-26
Age : 70
Location : Illinois Z6
You two are a great pair!
It looks like the boss and his asst are doing a great job getting their raised beds ready for the gardening season.
I like the tip about the oil and the paint. Good idea.
I like the tip about the oil and the paint. Good idea.
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Location : Southwestern Maine Zone 5A
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