Getting plants started for a garden can be a project that takes up an entire dining room table. This handsome seed starting rack constructed with mortise and tenon joinery and moveable shelves allows you to hang grow lights and adjust shelving height to keep from getting leggy seedlings and provide space as plants are repotted and mature. (The picture above is an illustration and not identical to what you'll build.)
You will build one rack with top and bottom stretchers that give support. The top stretchers allow for suspending a grow light that can be adjusted. Recommendations on a grow light setup will be provided. The bottom holds a shelf for one seed tray, while the top stretchers can provide an additional shelf for a seed tray or supplies. If the top shelf is used for a seed tray, a grow light stand (one that has feet) or a support can be built for a second suspended grow light. The shelves on which the seed trays are placed will be epoxy coated and painted for waterproofing during the class.
You will gain experience laying out joinery, learn about “draw boring” tenons to keep the frame together and also using a router for edge forming. And you'll also be able to build more at home with your new skills!
This stand can be kept indoors or moved outside as the weather improves.
Prerequisites: Foundations of Woodworking: Hand Tools and Shop Safety recommended.
