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Build Any Flowerpot (Flower Pot) You Wish

Using Compound Miter Angle Cuts!

Chapter 15 - Decorative Flowerpots provides detailed information on how you can build any shape or size you want.

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41" Flowerpot with 12 sides.

This flowerpot is detailed step-by-step from start to finish in Chapter 15 of our new book.

With the information contained in our new book, you will be able to build any size or shape flowerpot you would like.

Discover how easy it is to build any size flowerpot you wish, 3" to 3' & up. With our proven Compound Miter Products, you will easily be able to obtain the information you need for great results. Easy & Simple. We show you how! Master any compound miter angle.

Guaranteed or your money back!

The information below was taken from my our book.

20 sides & 8 sides
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As an example, lets build an 8-sided, 12" size, 60-degree wall angle , 5" high, flowerpot. (see Farm Fresh above)

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• Using the information from our book, the multi-sided Flowerpots & Birdhouse Chart or the Excel program, the compound miter cuts can be made. First, determine the width and length of the stock needed. (You will need stock that is 4.97" wide and 37.4" long.)

• Then, determine compound miter angle and blade tilt using the Flower Pot chart or the Excel program.

Click to enlarge	• Always turn the miter in the counter-clockwise direction so you will be able to use the first-cut scrap material as a jig to cut the other pieces.
	• Make the first cut to remove the scrap material.
	• Use the scrap material as a jig, aligning it with the stock material and clamping as shown.
	• Flip the stock over and align it to the proper top width of 4.97 inches for the next cut.

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• Make the next cut. Turn the stock over and align it against the jig.

• After each cut, flip the stock over and realign the stock material to the jig. Proceed until all pieces are cut. Note: This method will not work if using crown moulding or stock that is not symmetrical/same on both sides.

• If you have trouble following this example, take a scrap piece of wood, print this example, and try it.

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• Here is the final assembly of the 8-sided flower pot.

• Cut a 1/8" deep saw cut on the outside,

1" from the top and bottom of each piece. A rubber band or wire can be placed in this grove to hold it together while the joints are secured.

• With the assembly made, the joints should be glued.

• Turn the pot on its side and press down just enough to open a joint inside. Then insert wood glue (waterproof recommended).

• Continue until all joints have glue inserted and let dry overnight.

• To install a bottom, just set the flower pot over some wood and trace the bottom pattern. Then cut outside this line about the thickness of the material used. You will need to have the blade tilted to whatever angle you made the wall angle of the flower pot.

Tips On How To Assemble a 20-Sided Flower Pot

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• Cut all 20 pieces as described in the previous example using the multi-sided Flowerpots & Birdhouse Chart or the Excel program.

• While trying to assemble 20 pieces at the same time, it is necessary to use some object close to the size of the flowerpot. Place rubber bands around the object and start putting each wall piece beneath the rubber bands until all wall pieces are in place.

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• It also helps to cut a 1/8" deep saw cut on the outside, 1" from the top and bottom of each piece.

• Saw cut can be seen in the photographs.

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• With the assembly made, the joints should be glued.

• Turn the pot on its side and press down just enough to open a joint inside. Then insert wood glue (waterproof recommended).

• Continue until all joints have glue inserted and let dry overnight.

• To install a bottom, just set the flower pot over some wood paneling and trace the bottom pattern. Then cut outside this line far enough to prevent the bottom from extending through the opening when in place (about or greater than the thickness of the material used). You will need to have the blade tilted to whatever angle you made the wall angle of the pot.

That's all there is to it!

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