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Raised bed

Post by daytime dave » Mon Jun 05, 2017 6:52 am

I had time yesterday to finish the recycled raised bed. Everything, down to the screws, is recycled from a construction project I have access to. I like to reuse materials instead of land filling. This project was a pretty good example. The wood is all pallet wood. The tall side is for things that need extra room to grow, like carrots.


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Re: Raised bed

Post by Les » Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:45 am

That looks great, Dave. I can almost see the veggies growing already! ;) :lol:
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Post by RetiredSeabee » Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:17 am

That is excellent, great design. I will keep it in mind for when I get back to keeping bonsai trees.
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Post by PT7 » Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:50 am

For decades and centuries before steel and plastic, there was wood.
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And because of the great wood wealth in our country, it could even be considered the first "building block of America." On your project, DD. Thanks for saving and re-using each stick of wood. Your project is well-done, well-worth the effort, looks great, and has good value in many ways!
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daytime dave wrote:I had time yesterday to finish the recycled raised bed. Everything, down to the screws, is recycled from a construction project I have access to. I like to reuse materials instead of land filling. This project was a pretty good example. The wood is all pallet wood.
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Re: Raised bed

Post by JEBar » Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:29 am

nicely done .... do you know anything about the glue used in the construction of the bottom board
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Re: Raised bed

Post by RanchRoper » Mon Jun 05, 2017 1:51 pm

Looks a little short but I like the headboard...
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Re: Raised bed

Post by daytime dave » Mon Jun 05, 2017 3:11 pm

JEBar wrote:nicely done .... do you know anything about the glue used in the construction of the bottom board

No, that's the only part I'm not sure about. I think I will either remove that or cover it with a plastic sheet. I thought it would help with the weight of the dirt, but the metal is thick enough. I'll likely scrap that wood, so to speak. :lol:
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Post by JEBar » Mon Jun 05, 2017 5:51 pm

daytime dave wrote:No, that's the only part I'm not sure about. I think I will either remove that or cover it with a plastic sheet. I thought it would help with the weight of the dirt, but the metal is thick enough. I'll likely scrap that wood, so to speak. :lol:
understood .... looking forward to hearing how it goes
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Re: Raised bed

Post by daytime dave » Fri Jun 16, 2017 3:25 pm

I took that particle board out and put it out for the trash. I replaced it with planks from the left over pallet material.

I filled it with good planting soil and am pleased to say the beets have sprouted.


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Re: Raised bed

Post by RanchRoper » Fri Jun 16, 2017 4:07 pm

Mr. Green Jeans would be proud.
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