Eagle Project - need suggestions

[5Toes]

Very simple Andrew.. I dig it. The planter box would be cool.. but would require a fucking ton of dirt (more than that actually)

Im so glad I have you guys. lol

[Farbin Kaiber]

The planterbox only needs to be 8"-10" deep.

[Mr. Tasty]

paging jaywood for DIY handiness.

[5Toes]

Yes. How would one make a falsebottom type thing? And out of what? not plywood... right?

[Farbin Kaiber]

2"x4"s around the inside of the box, 3 mil plastic liner, with a few drains punched through, with a PVC drop to the ground. Layer the bottom 1/4 with pea gravel, then potting soil on top to fill.

[5Toes]

Okay, I see what you are saying now. Floor made of 2X4s.

What should the main structure of the box be made of? 2X4s as well? Im a noob

[Farbin Kaiber]

2X4's, or 2x6's, with 4x4's for the corners and spaced along the length of the box, in the ground, with concrete, similar to Nitro's suggestion.

When sinking 4x4's, I like to put about 15-20 4" long screws into the 4x4, then coat up about 3" above sunk height in Henry's tar. A waterproof coating will allow the 4x4 to last longer and not rot out, and the screws will help solidify it's bond in the concrete and prevent it from coming loose.

[5Toes]

Thanks man. I am going to plan out my budget more and then get back to you all.

Would you support the 2X4s for the floor of the planter box with rails and then set them across the rails and screw them down?

[der affe]

What exactly is your budget? Can you welded or know someome who can?

you could build it out of heavy walled steel square tubing, make the floor out of 12 or 10 gauge steel and have it powdercoated. For the benches, you could use the square tubing for the frames and use 10 gauge perferated steel for the seating surfaces. Finish it off again with powdercoat.

[5Toes]

^ powdercoat is likely out of buget.

The wya it works is the VFW hall funds your project to a certain extent, the rest is what donations you can get, etc.

Steel would look sick though, very modern. Some stained wood accents would be hot. Powdercoated like a rusty red.. damn this is cool to think about

[evandael]

Whenever you sink the posts in the ground, make sure to check what the frost line is in your area. You want them to go lower than that. Also treated lumber is a must, and dont leave it in the nominal 2x4 dimensions.. Plane the boards down for a better, more finished look.

Have you looked into grants or discounts from lumber stores for your project? They can be a major help and are a big part of some eagle projects.


Whatever you do, good luck. I got eagle nearly 4 years ago and can honestly say I'm glad I didn't drop the ball.

[5Toes]

My 18th birthday is end of February, so I have gotten myself into a bit of a time crunch. Ugh

Also ground doesnt really freeze here luckily

[Wschnitz]

For the planter boxes you could make the bottom out of half a 6in diameter PVC pipe. Lay it in there curve facing down, drill in small holes and lay gravel and dirt on top. Would not rot like wood does.

[5Toes]

^ I am lost.

[CabrioPunk]

Check the regulations first:Federal (think ADA) , state, county, local. All could have restrictions or particular design stipulations.

That is where I would start.