Step 5: Assemble the Planter

Tom Silva attaching the sides to the corner leg with a drill/driver
Photo: Anthony Tieuli
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Drill three evenly spaced 3/32-inch pilot holes through each corner block. Align one side's corner block with the inside corner of one of the legs. Drive 2½-inch screws through the corner block and into the leg. Repeat for the remaining sides and legs as shown.
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