I received this table top from friend who was just going to throw it away and I said I'd take it and break it down for small projects. This part broke off as I was disassembling it and it revealed a screw that was buried in the interior. Is/was this a common practice in joining big panels like this? And if so, is there a safe way I can break this down without risking my tools? Or is this just better in the fire pit?
Just slapped these planters together over the weekend and I'm trying to plan out my garden. I've had struggles in the past with over/under watering and would like to just set up a drip irrigation system. Planters are 2' square and I will probably do between 1 and 4 plants per planter depending on type. Is there a good drip irrigation kit that you all would recommend for a setup like this? Any suggestions are appreciated!
Made some things over the weekend. Metal has gaps in the corners so I'm sure moisture will eventually be a problem, but I'm hoping to get at least a decade out of these before they completely fall apart. Used red cedar for the frame. First time I've used pocket screws where it actually worked well. Thought about brushing on some food grade mineral oil, but that doesn't seem like it would do much.
Construction is literally just 2' x 2' panels made with butt joints (glued and pocket screwed), corrugated metal secured with 3/4" roofing nails, and corner pieces secured with glue and decking screws.
Probably not professional grade, but I'm happy with them.