1. Apply painter tape about six inches from the end of the first board and cross over to the second board that you will be glueing together, this makes for an easier fit and prevents the glue from bonding to other surfaces.
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2. Apply a light amount of water to the two cut ends prior to applying glue.
3. Apply a thin coat of glue to each cut end and position the newly formed corner into the jig.
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4. Check the fit and once you are satisfied allow the glue about 24 hours before working with the corner. If you have space you can remove the pattern and repeat the above process to build the other half of your frame. Come back tomorrow to join both halves as you created the first two corners. Allow another 24 hours for the glue to dry before handling the frame.
5. Lastly, staple all joints from the back of the frame to secure.
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Attaching the Planter Shelf
1. Position your two 2x6x20 boards on edge about 16” appart, if you have space position your frame on the work area at the end of the 2x6's with the backside facing up with the 19” sides lining up with the 2x6’s.
2. Apply a light coat of water to the 2x6’s and the 19” sides of the frame, only apply glue to the area of the frame that will be resting on each 2x6.
3. Place the frame glue side down unto the 2x6 edges. Line up the outside edge of each 2x6 with the outside of the frame.
Mark four locations along the frame that will be used to place fasteners through the frame and into the 2x6’s.
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4. Using a ⅛” drill bit drill a pilot hole into one of the marks made earlier. Place a 2” screw into the pilot hole to hold the alignment of the two pieces while the glue dries and you repeat this process 7 more times until all eight screws are in place.
To create a finished, polished look we will be removing the screws and replacing them with dowel rods. The next step is optional for anyone planning to paint the lighted grow frame. (See video for reference)
1. Remove a 2” screw and drill a 5/16” hole about 1 5/8” deep in the hole vacated by the screw.
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2. Spray a light amount of water at the hole and lightly wet the dowl. Apply wood glue to the dowel and place the dowel into the hole.
3. I used a piece of scrap wood and a rubber mallet to force the dowel into place. Repeat this step 7 more times.