LegalGrow
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Hey Everyone,
I am not a master builder, but spent much time pondering before I started building.
My goal was to build a table for pots that could roll & light weight, yet could be later converted into a grow bed with adding rails and plastic in short order.
I have a large space so mine is 5 X 12 and table will sit 15 inches from ground.
If you dont' have as much space or don't want to cut as much, simply do a 4 x 8 table/bed.
I made legs out of 2 - 2x4s because I had scraps sitting around, otherwise use 4X4s to save time and make stronger.
I went with 12 x 1 s for the rails so that half could be above my table and half below for support.
The shorter side supports are all 4 x 1 s by 5feet for keeping it light weight yet under support.
I built the long sides first and put a leg on each side, then the middle leg. 6 legs for maximum support and agility, 4 would probably be fine for a shorter table.
Once both side were done I added a 4 x 1 between each let as you can see and lowered it just enough so my side supports would be same height as my legs (so the plywood would rest perfectly on top of all supports).
Then I connect my 5 foot sides on each end and then each support 5 foot 4 x 1 boards. Drill the holes first to keep from splitting the wood. Screw them snug, NOT SUPER TIGHT.
Then I added my casters. I went with cast IRON 2 inch swivel, but my friend recommends using FIXED, so your choice. I already bought them, so am using them and can always change wheels later if needed.
Should be able to just cut my 4 x 8 plywood to be 4X5 and cut 3 of them and should fit perfect. Haven't gotten this part done but wanted to get the post started.
Last will be a trellis, which I will use 1/2 PVC. Pictures later.
Will post final pictures later this week once I add plywood table surface.
I am not a master builder, but spent much time pondering before I started building.
My goal was to build a table for pots that could roll & light weight, yet could be later converted into a grow bed with adding rails and plastic in short order.
I have a large space so mine is 5 X 12 and table will sit 15 inches from ground.
If you dont' have as much space or don't want to cut as much, simply do a 4 x 8 table/bed.
I made legs out of 2 - 2x4s because I had scraps sitting around, otherwise use 4X4s to save time and make stronger.
I went with 12 x 1 s for the rails so that half could be above my table and half below for support.
The shorter side supports are all 4 x 1 s by 5feet for keeping it light weight yet under support.
I built the long sides first and put a leg on each side, then the middle leg. 6 legs for maximum support and agility, 4 would probably be fine for a shorter table.
Once both side were done I added a 4 x 1 between each let as you can see and lowered it just enough so my side supports would be same height as my legs (so the plywood would rest perfectly on top of all supports).
Then I connect my 5 foot sides on each end and then each support 5 foot 4 x 1 boards. Drill the holes first to keep from splitting the wood. Screw them snug, NOT SUPER TIGHT.
Then I added my casters. I went with cast IRON 2 inch swivel, but my friend recommends using FIXED, so your choice. I already bought them, so am using them and can always change wheels later if needed.
Should be able to just cut my 4 x 8 plywood to be 4X5 and cut 3 of them and should fit perfect. Haven't gotten this part done but wanted to get the post started.
Last will be a trellis, which I will use 1/2 PVC. Pictures later.
Will post final pictures later this week once I add plywood table surface.
