DIY A-Frame Plant Stand

Did you love the plant stand from the latest cover of NEST Magazine ?

Ready to make your own? Follow along with Graeme’s cut list and instructions! ( Click here for a printable PDF )

SUPPLIES

• (8) 1” x 3” x 8’ pine boards (actual 3⁄4” x 2 1⁄2 ” x 8’)
• (2) 1” x 12” x 8’ pine boards (actual 3⁄4” x 11 1⁄4” x 8’)
• Wood glue
• 2” finishing nails
• Wood filler
• Water-based wood pre-stain conditioner
• Wood stain in Early American
• 3” paint brush
• Clean rags
• Nitrile gloves

TOOLS

• Miter saw
• Cordless brad nailer

CUT

STEP 1 – CUT 4 long boards

CUT all four 1” x 3” boards to 73” length, repeat 3 times for 4 boards total

• CUT #1 – cut the bottom of each board at a 15 ̊ angle
• CUT #2 – cut the top of each board at a 15 ̊angle, parallel to the bottom cut
• CUT #3 – beginning 2” from the edge, cut the inside edge at the top of each board at a 15 ̊ angle in the opposite direction

STEP 2 – CUT 9 support boards

• Cut 1” x 3” boards to 11 1⁄2” length, repeat 8 times for 9 boards total

STEP 3 – CUT 4 shelves

• Cut 1” x 12” boards to lengths: 19”, 26”, 33”, 40”

ASSEMBLE

STEP 4 – Assemble frame

• Place the cut edges of 2 of the long boards together to create an “A” shape
• Using the brad nailer, nail through the face of the long board into the top support board, as shown below

• Repeat with remaining 2 long boards, nailing them into the opposite side of the top support board

STEP 5 – Attach supports

• Using a level to ensure that the supports are perfectly upright, attach the first pair of support boards between the “A” frames, with the top edge 11” from the ground
• Repeat at 24”, 37” and 50”

STEP 6 – Install shelves

• Set each of the shelves onto the supports, with the longest shelf on the bottom
• Leave shelves unattached so the entire unit is easy to move as desired

STEP 7 – Condition

• Wearing gloves and using a brush, apply pre-stain conditioner to all wood surfaces
• Allow to sit 5 minutes, then wipe off excess with clean, dry cloth
• Wash brush with soap and water

STEP 8 – Fill in holes

• Using wood filler, fill in each of the holes created by the finishing nails

STEP 9 – Stain

• Using the brush, liberally apply one coat of stain, then immediately wipe off excess with clean rag
• Allow to dry 2-3 hours, then apply a second coat of stain

STEP 10 – Add plants!

• Step back and enjoy your amazing work!

Nest Realty Wilmington Broker Matt Orr made two of these plant stands!! Check out Part 1 here:

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DIY Project in the works! Day

@matt.orr_nest.realty is better than Bob Vila! stay tune for day

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And Part 2 here:

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Day 2 – DIY Plant Stand Complete! Y’all. It turned out so good! We hope this gives you the motivation and confidence to make one! Huge thanks to @matt.orr_nest.realty for all your help!

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Heck yes!!! Give it a try and let us know how it goes! Use the hashtag #SOnesty to show us your creation!

We shared this story with you in our Spring/Summer 2020 Issue of NEST Magazine . To view the full issue, click here .