Landscape Timber Reindeer Planters Pattern

Decorative deer planters from inexpensive landscape timbers! Full-size patterns are included to make both the two leg and four leg versions. (up to 32" tall)

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Desription: Timber deer planters

Dimentions: 16-1/2" wide x 9-1/2" deep x up to 36" tall

Wood: three - 3 x 5 x 96" long landscape timbers
one - 1X10 x 24" long pine board, #2 grade pine or better

Hardware:
screws - eight #8 x 2" long, flat head
thirty-two #8 x 3" long flat head
twelve #8 x 4-1/2" long, flat head
stakes - six 3/8" dia. x 18" long, fiberglass rods (#YSC2)

Tools: miter saw with a smooth cutting non-chipping blade, belt sander, screwdriver, drill and a 3/16", 3/8" and 1/2" dia. (or appropriate size for antlers) drill bits

Supplies: transfer paper (#CARB), pencil & clear tap
sand paper-medium & fine grits
wood filler-non shrinking, fast drying for wood flaws
paint brush - 2" wide brush

Paint: white water based primer for a base coat and white exterior acrylic semi-gloss enamel. Walnut color oil base stain for natural reindeer

Sealer: high grade, non-yellowing, semi-gloss UV protected polyurethane (#POLYQT) for outdoor protection

Other supplies: antlers - one pair of natural found tree branch pieces that resemble deer antlers