Plans

DIY Plant Stand Woodworking Plan PDF

Dec 27, 2021

Step-By-Step Wood Plant Stand DIY Building Plan

This unique plant stand is both practical and attractive and is sure to brighten up any corner of your house (Picture below). This plant stand plan comes with a mounted removable tile top for easy cleaning and replacement.

The plans call for inexpensive Philippine mahogany to build the base, but you can use any type of wood you like.

Get Instant Access To Over 16,000 Woodworking Plans Here

Plant Stand Plan Overview Information

Overall Size: 15 7/8 W by 28H by 15 7/8 D
Material: Mahogany
Joinery: Dowel Joints
Construction Details:

The tile top is mounted to a removable tray so the tile can be cleaned and replaced if it breaks or becomes worn

Top rails keep objects from sliding off the tile surface

Decorative chamfers on tops of solid mahogany legs

Lower shelf functions as a stretcher between legs

Finishing Options: Clearcoat with tung oil varnish. Paste filler for wood grain is a good option for mahogany. Match the wood tones for tile color.

Building Time For This Project

Preparing Stock: 1-2 Hours
Layout: 2-4 Hours
Cutting Parts: 2-4 Hours
Assembly: 2-4 Hours
Finishing: 1-2 Hours
Total Time: 8-16 Hours

Tools Needed For This Project

Table Saw
Jointer
Planer
Router Table with a piloted chamfering bit
Tape Measure
24-in or longer bar or pipe clamps (6)
C-clamps
Spring clamps
Combination square
Doweling Jig
Drill/Driver
Back Saw or Dovetail Saw
Portable Drill Guide
Power Sander

Get Instant Access To The World's Largest Collection Of Over 16,000 Woodworking Plans Here

Shopping List For Plant Stand Woodworking Plan

(2) 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. x 6 ft. Mahogany (Philippine or Honduras-- Philippine is shown here.)
(1) 3/4 x 8 in. x 8ft. Mahogany
1/2-in.-plywood scrap for tray bottom (birch ply-wood is shown)
(1) 12 x 12-in. ceramic floor tile (or smaller tiles to create a 12x12-in sheet)
Tile adhesive, grout, and penetrating sealer
(1) 3/8- in.-dia.; (1) 1/4-in. dia. wood dowel for shelf pins
#6x1, 1 1/4-in. wood screws
Wood glue
Finishing materials