You can use dowel rods by taking pliers , like slip groove pliers. You take the pliers, grip them on the dowel rod and slide it along the dowel. You now have grooves on the dowel for the glue to escape.
I think you need to add a small cleat to the bottom of each shelf to stop the legs from slipping open and everything crashing to the floor. It's nice but seems a little unsafe.
Shop testing didn't show slipping to be an issue, but we discussed cutting pockets on the lower shelf that would allow the lowest set of dowels to drop into the shelf from below, locking the shelf in place. A chain would also be an option. Thanks!
I have kids in the house that stomp around like thee an elephant plus one big dog that likes to chase the cat now and then so I need to cover all the bases lol
You should be able to support a plant on either extended end, but having one in the center (or two for the longer shelves) will help the shelf from bowing/bending. Balance is the key!
You guys passed over the dowel dimensions. Your plan says you used 12 dowels, but it was actually 14 including the spiral dowels on the top and bottom. Can you look that info please? Also, in the video you've mentioned using 3/8 dowels but I don't see it on the plans. Amateur builder over here.
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You can use dowel rods by taking pliers , like slip groove pliers. You take the pliers, grip them on the dowel rod and slide it along the dowel. You now have grooves on the dowel for the glue to escape.
Right on! Thanks Gary!
Would be nice to see this with plain old screws or nails because most people that would even watch this don't have a dowel jig.
Great job explaining the project. I could see a lot of uses for this
I love dowel joints, simple & they work
They seem to be underrated these days!
Thanks
That contraption to make the dowels seems like it cost more than the material to make the plant ladder. 🤔
I need this man in my house..... 1:17
Thank you so much for this video. Precise, easy to follow, to the point. 4:59
I think you need to add a small cleat to the bottom of each shelf to stop the legs from slipping open and everything crashing to the floor. It's nice but seems a little unsafe.
Just a cleat on the bottom shelf will stop the legs from moving.
looks nice but what keeps the legs from spreading too far apart? On a hardwood floor Id be worried about that. some light lamp chain or a cord maybe?
Shop testing didn't show slipping to be an issue, but we discussed cutting pockets on the lower shelf that would allow the lowest set of dowels to drop into the shelf from below, locking the shelf in place. A chain would also be an option. Thanks!
I have kids in the house that stomp around like thee an elephant plus one big dog that likes to chase the cat now and then so I need to cover all the bases lol
'Nuff said, screw it in place!
I know you can get solutions for that on woodprix website.
Looks nice! About how much weight would each of the shelves hold?
You should be able to support a plant on either extended end, but having one in the center (or two for the longer shelves) will help the shelf from bowing/bending. Balance is the key!
Just curious why did you use pine? Isn't pine wood bad for outside weathering?
Red Cedar is best for outdoor
You guys passed over the dowel dimensions. Your plan says you used 12 dowels, but it was actually 14 including the spiral dowels on the top and bottom. Can you look that info please? Also, in the video you've mentioned using 3/8 dowels but I don't see it on the plans. Amateur builder over here.
Woodprix is a solid company with solid woodworking plans.
Make it wooden with the help of the Woodglut instructions.
Woodprix has a lot of plans to choose from.
This is a tutorial about dowels....how disappointing.
I bought instruction from woodprix and I build it very very cheap.