DIY enclosed raised bed garden. Step by step. Very nice!
The deck joists I bought (and painted, goodbye refund capability!) are designed to fit standard, dimensional lumber. PROBLEM: My cedar is “rough cut.” Therefore the boards are ACTUALLY 1-3/4″ thick, not 1-1/2″.
GOOD NEWS!: Checking online, Simpson (the deck joist guys) actually make joists just for rough cut lumber!Beer 4U2
BAD NEWS!: It takes 2-3 weeks to get them, and planting season is just around the corner.
Alright, I decided to cheat and route 1/8″ off each of the boards that connect to the joists. I had to think it through, so none of the “modifications” are visible after assembly (i.e., they will all be on the soil side of the board). Pics below for your amusement!
1st Photo: Look how well the joist fits on a standard 2×4!!!
2nd Photo: Err..now on a “rough cut” piece of lumber
3rd Photo: Use joist as a template (Glad I hadn’t mounted them all yet!)
4th Photo: Few minutes with the router
5th Photo: Fits like a GLOVE!
Only 15 more “cheats” to go!