How to build a raised garden bed cheap in an hour. Using a hack to make it stronger and safer without using wood on the top and sides, it looks great but cost a ton less. I’ve seen lots of garden boxes made with corrugated roofing but I’ve never seen one using this method. Wood prices are insane right now but I wanted to build a raised that was affordable but strong using as little wood as possible while retaining strength. I used some reclaimed Cypress wood 2×4 posts that I had for the corners. You could find enough wood for this project for free somewhere without spending money at the lumber yard. You could even use pallet wood to make this planter. Thanks for watching!
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Hi everyone. I have filled the bed and everything worked great. In hindsight I would recommend adding a second brace at the bottom like I used at the top. Mine worked without it, but you might want to add it just to be safe. Thanks!
Nice video. I see palmetto bushes so you are in the south as I am. My only suggestion would be when you add the soil…stack two layers of cardboard on the inside walls…the soil will keep it in place…and it will greatly reduce the heat transfer into the soil from the metal. You could also paint the box white as well…I'd do both.
I built two of these for my daughter for free. You can find tin or corrugated aluminum just about everywhere. I have people giving me supplies like this all the time. Before you think about going to home Depot for supplies. Start looking for these supplies by the road or at the dump or just about anywhere. Ask the people that own the property if you can have it. Then load your truck and start building for free.
Slice your thigh as you walk by the top rail you add to not cut yourself. lol
And a $1000 to fill it
Please explain the angle of the edge of your hand when you judo chopped those posts to keep them square. Or is it a secret?
Loved this video!
What screws do you use to go through the metal or do you pre drill holes before hand?
8:50 goddamn right, that's what I keep trying to tell people.
Ok, it’s been 6 weeks and my hand is finally healed after trying that karate chop to cut my seasoned Oak 4×4’s giggle, giggle! next time I’m gonna try a softer wood…. You did a really nice job on the video and I liked the top drip siding ideal it was nice. I did a little extra work on the corners but the boxes come out nice….Thank you!
I just used pallets which was free and cut to size
Love the use of hydouken chop. Very effective
good job .would you consider doing a outside corner so wet dirt isnt touching the wood and making it rot .saving a redo in like 5 yrs . 2 2x4s joined or cut a 2×2 out of middle of 4×4 making a L so metal is on the inside protecting wood . bottom line at least your wife got boxes .haha my wife friends always come to our house saying they wish they can get thier husbands to make them garden boxes.
Won’t the sides bulge under the pressure of all the dirt?
Laaaawd. This looks 2difficult
I wonder how much this costs today 🤔
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Just came across this while looking for cheaper ideas.
Sooooo 2 years later, how has this held up w/o the wood frame? Any pros / cons? Thanks!
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Ok this is perfect, thanks. I will get started on it right after I finish a Judo course.
won't the wood eventually rot and you'll have to redo it?
Just curious because I was looking at the brand VEGO but they are much more expensive of course.
Also easier if you don't have all the tools like the table saw, etc.
I'm also curious what steel roofing is made from and does it corrode eventually or leach anything out?
Nice guy. Normal. Knows how to relate to viewers. Enjoyable and informative😊
Wow! That looks really professional!
my 2×6 pressure treated boxes lasted 3 – 4 years before rotting
Great video! 👌
great tutorial but i felt the pain when you cut yourself. Make it a rule to wear a hat and gloves as soon as you go work outside.
Cut this shit with a razor blade. drag and snap. or use sheet metal sheers. the powered kind.
My judo chop doesn't work 🤦🏼♀️🤬😅🤣
At this rate I can have 6 of these done by 2025 😅
Inspired to build a wood-framed corrugated shed.
Shit, checked the price in my area kf those metal sheets and its $55/sheet here…
I love your energy that's for that valuable information ℹ was building and was told to start my organic garden in I torn it down and will temp that
I love your personality.
isnt that stuff coated with things that are harmful when they mix with water/soil?
Get yourself a makita nibbler for cutting that corrugated metal they’re so awesome! Great vid btw
great vid, BUT check out the CHEM-TRAILS in the sky behind Haxman!!!!
I bought mine on Amazon 4’ X 8’ x 1’ ready to assemble: $49.00
I would like to make a 5 or 6 ft diameter round one with the corrugation running up and down. Round needs no wood or corner supports.
Very nice! We use metal roofs a lot in this area. All the roofing screws I've used were self tapping. You don't need to predrill.
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I enjoyed watching your video. You had me cracking up and hooked on your content. Any suggestion for a floor base? Thanks!
This man is very intelligent and funny 🙂
The sun light makes your hair look really gray. lol
I have these. I got lucky and found a deal from a restaurant for their corrugated tin roof they were replacing. We had the wood. I have four 4x8x2 beds, one 2×18' and two 4x32x2. Have one that is 4×10 I haven't figured out where I'm putting it yet. lol. Basically spent a total of $175 counting the electric tin sheers and the screws. Love my beds!
i know two people who have short thumbs because of those table saws ouch!
Bob has nothing on you!!
I like the build, and I am glad you (eventually) put gloves on, but the lack of safety glasses was very concerning. Also please use push blocks when working with your table saw. Come on man, eye surgery is very, very unpleasant – much more so than the very minor hassle of wearing safety glasses.
Just from looking at the design, the screws on the outside along with the dados, just makes the whole steel part weak. That should be screwed in from the inside. The only thing holding those sheets is the screws and they will fail at some point from water damage, pressure from the material inside the box, and age.
Good video../ but don’t say things that are not true…. Like no wood! What? You can do better.
I’m thinking about making my new beds out of this, question, hoping you’ll get it still, late to the show as I am, can the framing wood be cut like you did without a table saw? I like how you did that but I don’t have a table saw.
My beds are going to be 4×8, 7 in that size and one 4×4
If you already have the materials maybe, because only 3 panels cost $110.00 at Home Depot.