Project #16806EZ:

Salt Box Wall

Hung Planter
Resembling the wall boxes that were so
common during our Colonial period, this
well-proportioned planter will provide an
eye catching setting for a favorite
houseplant.
Salt Box Wall Hung Planter Complete
Schematic
Salt Box Wall Hung Planter Instructions
1. Cut the back to length and width.
2. Transfer the grid pattern to the stock.
3. Lay out the location of the 1/2" notch.
4. Use a bandsaw to cut out both the grid pattern and the notch.
5. Cut the bottom to size.
6. Use a router equipped with a piloted bending bit to make the molding.
7. Rabbet the front as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1. Front Rabbeting Detail

8. Sand all parts.

9. Assemble with glue and countersunk wood screws.
10. Stain to suit.
11. Final finish with two coats of polyurethane varnish.

These plans were originally published in Volume 7, Issue 4 of The Woodworker’s

Journal (July/Aug. 1983, page 48).