Park Avenue Bench and Planter
TWO: FORM CUBE PLANTER
The completed planter forms can be reused for many castings. Simply take care of the molds between castings by cleaning and waxing them.
What You’ll Need
- 100% Door and Window Silicone Caulk
- Caulking Gun
- CHENG Corner and Seam-Shaping Tools
- Table Saw
- Cordless Drill
- 3/4″ Melamine-Coated Particle Board
- 3/4″ Plywood
- Insulating Foam
- Drywall Screws
- PVC Pipe
- Park Avenue Planter How-To Drawings
Step 1 – Cube End
Step 2 – Install the Knockout
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The narrow planter box mold is constructed from 3/4″ melamine with 3/4″ MDO as structure to prevent “bowing” of the walls.
Next: Forming Bench Top![Park Ave Concrete Bench and Planter - Forming Bench Top| CHENG Concrete Exchange](https://www.concreteexchange.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/park-avenue-bench-planter-forming-bench-top-step-1-1.jpg)
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The bench top is just 2″ thick and spans more than 30″ between the two planters. Heavy reinforcing with rebar and mesh is what keeps the bench intact.