Saw (mitre, table, jig, circular or hand saw) — chisel — drill + bits — screwdriver — staple gun — clamps — (1) 4×4 x 8′ cedar — (10) 1×6 x 8′ cedar — (4) 2×4 x 8′ cedar — 1-5/8″ deck screws (1 box) — 3″ deck screws (1 box) — landscape fabric — staples.

Exact measurements of wood pieces may vary based on the size of your box. For this project, we used the following pieces of wood: (4) 1×6 x 6’ — (6) 1×6 x 22″ — (6) 1×6 x 73-1/2” — (2) 2×2 x 22” — (4) 2×2 x 13”  — (2) 2×2 x 14-1/2″ — (4) 4×4 x 23-3/4 — (2) 2×4 x 6’ — (4) 2×4 x 19-3/8”

Cut one of the 2×4s into 2×2s. You can get two 8’ lengths plus a little sliver from the middle. Doing this first can save you a little time later. The 2×2 will be used as structure for the box.

For the bottom of the box, lay all the 1x6s on the ground. Look for splits, knots, warping, etc. Pick out the worst four, these are going to be the bottom of the box. Cut the four to 6-foot lengths. While you’re at it, cut two of the 2x4s to 6-foot lengths and set them aside. These will be used later to make the stand.