Photo: Kristine Larsen
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Use snips to cut the corners where the metal overlaps the top of the planter.
Step 6: Cut metal corners
Introduction
Step 1
Clean the metal panel
Step 2
Build the box
Step 3
Add bottom panels
Step 4
Wrap the box
Step 5
Secure the metal
Step 6
Cut metal corners
Step 7
Cover the edges
Step 8
Drop in the insert
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Tools List
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Hammer
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Rubber mallet
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Snips
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Wire brush
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Gloves
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Respirator
Shopping List
1. Vintage embossed metal ceiling panel
(about $10 per square foot at salvage yards)
2. ½-inch pressure-treated plywood
3. Plastic planter insert
4. 1 ½-inch finish nails
5. Steel tacks
(about $10 per square foot at salvage yards)
2. ½-inch pressure-treated plywood
3. Plastic planter insert
4. 1 ½-inch finish nails
5. Steel tacks
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