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Build a painted wooden window box that hangs under a window. It is 36 in long, with the front trimmed into three raised panels and a curved bracket tucked under each end. It holds about 17 quarts of potting mix, enough for a full row of geraniums, alyssum and trailing ivy.
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What you get
- Plan booklet, 14 pages (PDF): shopping list, cut list, cutting diagram and 9 illustrated steps, from cutting the boards to hanging and planting
- Template, 1 page (PDF): the curved bracket at full size
| File | Size |
|---|---|
| Cottage-Window-Box-Plans.pdfCottage Window Box Plans, 14 pages (PDF) | 911 KB |
| Cottage-Window-Box-Template.pdfCottage Window Box Template, 1 page (PDF) | 3 KB |
What you need
No laser, router or cutting machine needed.
Tools
- Circular saw or miter saw
- Jigsaw, for the two bracket curves
- Drill, with ⅛ in and ½ in bits
- Hammer or brad nailer, glue, sandpaper and a paint brush
Materials
- One 1×8 board, 8 ft
- One 1×6 board, 6 ft
- One 1×2 board, 8 ft
- A 14 in offcut of 2×6
- Exterior screws, finish nails, exterior wood glue, primer, paint and landscape fabric. The full list is in the booklet.
Skill level
Beginner. Every board cut is straight, and the two bracket curves are traced from the template.
Finished size
- 36 in long, 7¾ in deep and 7¼ in tall; 12¾ in tall with the brackets
- Planting space: 34½ × 5½ in, 6½ in deep
- Made for a window about 36 in wide
Hanging it
The booklet shows how to hang the box with four 3 in screws through its back into the wall framing. Planted and watered it weighs about 60 lb, so the screws must reach framing; on brick or stucco, use anchors made for that wall.
Printing
- Sized for US Letter paper (8.5 × 11 in)
- Print the template at 100%, also called actual size. The page has a 4 in bar so you can check the scale.
- All measurements are in inches.
Good to know
- Your finished piece will vary with your wood and paint.
- Colors can look different on screen and in print.
- Digital files cannot be returned. If a file is faulty, it is fixed or refunded; see the refund policy.
- For personal use only. Please do not resell or share the files.
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Questions
Is anything shipped?
No. You buy a PDF booklet (and for machine projects, the cut files). Nothing is posted to you. The download links appear the moment you pay and are emailed to you as well.
Are the pictures photographs of a finished project?
No. They are rendered previews made from the same design as the plans. Your finished project will vary with your materials, paint and yarn.
Can I print it at home?
Yes. Every booklet is sized for US Letter paper. Print templates at 100% (actual size) and check the 4 in scale bar on the page before you cut.
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What if the file is wrong or will not open?
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