Wishing Well Plans Free

If you want to learn more about how to build a wishing well, we recommend you to pay attention to the instructions described in the video. Work with attention and select the right free wishing well plans before starting the woodworking project, in order to get the job done in a professional manner. Invest in high quality lumber (cedar, pine or redwood), making sure the components are weather-resistant.

Align the components at both ends before inserting the screws into place in order to get the job done in a professional manner. Always pre-drill the components before inserting the screws and use galvanized screws. Don’t forget to take a close look over the rest of the garden projects, as there are many other things that you could build and enhance the look of your backyard.

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Wishing Well Plans Free

Building a wishing well

Materials

• 1 – 4 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 27 1/2” SUPPORTS
• 2 – 10 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 34 1/2”, 10 pieces – 36″ BASE
• 3 – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 96″ STAKES
• 4 – 4 pieces of 2×3 lumber – 24 3/4″ RAFTERS
• 5 – 2 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 35″, 2 pieces – 36″ TRIMS
• 6 – 12 pieces of 1×12 lumber – 38″ ROOFING
• 7 – 1 piece of 2×2 round lumber – 36 3/4″, 1×4 lumber SPINDLE
• 8 – 4 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 18″, 4 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 36″ LID

• 2 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 8 ft
• 10 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 8 ft
• 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8 ft
• 1 piece of 2×3 lumber – 10 ft
• 2 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 8 ft
• 6 pieces of 1×12 lumber – 8 ft
• 1 piece of 1×6 lumber – 12 ft
• 1 piece of 1×2 lumber – 8 ft
• 2 1/2″ screws
• 1 1/4″ screws
• wood glue, stain/paint

Tools

• Hammer, Tape measure, Carpentry square
• Miter saw, Drill machinery, Screwdriver, Sander, Router
• Safety Gloves, Safety Glasses, Respiratory Mask

Time

• One day

Building a wishing well

Building the base

The first step of the woodworking project is to build the base of the wishing well. As you can easily notice in the plans, we recommend you to attach the 1×6 slats to the 2×2 corner posts. Check if the corners are right-angled and make sure there are no gaps between the slats before inserting the screws into place. Drill pilot holes at both ends of the slats before inserting the screws, in order to prevent the wood from splitting.

Building the frame of the wishing well

Continue the project by making the frame of the wishing well. As you can easily notice in the plans, we recommend you to cut the components at the right size and sharp and to lock them together with galvanized screws and waterproof glue.

Attaching the stakes into place

Plumb the stakes with a spirit level and center them to base with galvanized screws. Add waterproof glue to the joints, in order to enhance the rigidity of the structure.

Attaching the side trims

Attach the 1×3 trims to the sides of the  wishing well and secure them into place with finishing nails. Align the trims properly before inserting the finishing nails, in order to get a professional result.

Fitting the slats over the rafters

Fit 1×4 slats to the rafters starting with the bottom of the roof, making sure they overlap at least 1″.  Make sure the top slats cover the head of the screws that hold the previous slats into place. Add waterproof glue to the joints, in order to get the job done in a professional manner.

Building the lid of the wishing well

Build the lid of the wishing well following the instructions describe in the article. Cut the slats at the right size and lock them together by fitting several supports. Make sure there are no gaps between the slats and check if the corners are right-angled before inserting the screws.

Building the andle and spindle

Building the spindle and the handle is a straight-forward process, as you can easily notice in the plans. Cut the components at the right size and assemble them together with attention. Don’t forget to fit the washers, as they have an essential role in the process.

Building the handle

Build the handle by using the information shown in the article and attach it to the spindle, as shown in the plans.

Building the washers

Build the two washers out of 1×4 lumber using the information shown in the plans. Mark the cut lines with a pencil and get the job done with a jigsaw. Smooth the cut edges with sandpaper and remove the residues with a cleaner.

Wishing well plans free

Last but not least, you should take care of the finishing touches. Therefore, we recommend you to check if the components are locked into place properly and structure is rigid enough to support the soil. Make sure there are no protruding screws or sharp edges. See all furniture plans HERE.

PRO TIP: Fill the holes with a good wood filler and smooth the surface with medium-grit sandpaper. Apply several coats of paint or stain over the components, in order to protect them from decay. Check out the rest of the project to learn more about building garden projects.

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