Astramancer_ t1_ispmme5 wrote on October 17, 2022 at 7:32 PM

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A good base to start with is a "2x4 workbench" -- a very (very very excessively very) strong workbench that can be made using just 2x4s, a circular saw, and a drill. They're very simple to make with zero experience and minimal tools. They're also incredibly heavy so you pretty much want to build them in place.

Just google "2x4 workbench" and you'll find plenty of different examples and sets of instructions.

Should be pretty easy to modify to be the kind of three-tiered potting table you want.

You'll also need to seal whatever you make to protect it from the weather, if it's going to be outside.

Careless-Mycologist9 t1_isppwhx wrote on October 17, 2022 at 7:53 PM

Love this advice! Thank you! Any suggestions on a good type of wood to build it out of?

Astramancer_ t1_ispr0t1 wrote on October 17, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Cedar is probably your most accessible option for woods resistant to rot, but it doesn't really matter as long as you pay attention to it and slap on a fresh coat of poly (or whatever you end up using) every once in a while. pine construction dimensional lumber is probably going to be the cheapest option.

Big thing is probably the feet, you don't want them resting directly on the ground or even cement if you live in a wet area. It'll make it a lot harder for water to seep into the wood and rot it. It's not really wet that damages wood but prolonged wet. Getting rained on occasionally won't do much for a long time, but sitting on dirt wicking up water day in and day out will rot the leg in a year.

Careless-Mycologist9 t1_isum68s wrote on October 18, 2022 at 8:35 PM

What would you suggest for a gravel yard? We have a gravel yard and no grass plus we live in Texas so it’s hot and dry.