Make Your Own Tabletop Greenhouse

tabletop greenhouse

    Nurture your plants year-round with this practical Tabletop Greenhouse. Follow these step-by-step instructions to construct your own using basic woodworking techniques and Dremel tools.

    You need
    Step110

    Measure and cut lumber for the bottom box

    Measure and mark lumber
    Cut the wooden component
    Measure and mark lumber
    Cut the wooden component

    Start by cutting the wooden components for the bottom box of the greenhouse to their specified lengths. Mount the Wood Cutting Wheel accessory onto your Dremel Ultra-Saw™ tool and cut the plywood and cedar planks accordingly.

    Step210

    Assemble the bottom box

    saw wood
    drill corner
    drill side
    drill hole
    make base frame
    saw wood
    drill corner

    Assemble the bottom box by joining the cut lumber together. Use wood glue and screws to secure the planks and plywood base. Pre-drill holes for the screws to ensure secure attachment.

    Step310

    Cut lumber for the lid

    saw wood

    Cut the cedar planks to the specified dimensions to create the components of the lid. Use your Ultra-Saw™ tool to cut the wood accurately.

    Step410

    Assemble the lid base

    drill corner
    create frame with 2 squares
    drill corner
    drill corner
    create frame with 2 squares

    Secure the lid base by affixing the side, center, and end planks together. Apply wood glue and use screws to join the components. Pre-drill holes to prevent splitting and ensure proper alignment.

    Step510

    Create gable braces

    hold wood and drill corner
    hold wood togethe
    hold wood and drill corner
    hold wood and drill corner
    hold wood togethe

    Cut the cedar planks to create gable braces for the lid. Glue the planks together to form ^ shaped braces and secure them with screws. Repeat for all three pairs.
     

    Step610

    Attach gable braces to lid

    top frame created
    drill corner
    hammer to nail corner
    top frame created
    drill corner

     Glue the gable braces to the lid base and secure them with screws. Join the peaks of the braces with cedar planks to form the upper support of the lid.

    Step710

    Add acrylic panels

    seal clear plastic
    drill hole on top
    add clear plastic
    seal clear plastic
    drill hole on top

    Cut acrylic panels to size and affix them to the lid using screws. Pre-drill holes to prevent cracking and work slowly to avoid damage.

    Step810

    Secure additional acrylic panels

    make triangle shape
    saw plastic
    make triangle shape
    saw plastic

    Measure, cut, and attach acrylic panels to the ends of the lid using screws. Pre-drill holes for secure attachment.

    Step910

    Install metal trim

    screw corner
    saw corner together
    hold pieaces together
    screw corner
    saw corner together

    Cut aluminum angle to size and drill holes for screws. Attach the angle to the lid using screws to provide stability and reinforcement.

    Step1010

    Attach hinges and optional accessories

    tabletop greenhouse
    drill corner
    drill side
    srill side
    tabletop greenhouse
    drill corner

    Attach hinges to connect the bottom box and lid. Consider adding latches and chains for additional security and convenience in opening and closing the lid.

    Follow these steps carefully to build your Tabletop Greenhouse. Remember to prioritize safety by wearing eye and respiratory protection throughout the construction process. Enjoy nurturing your plants in your newly constructed greenhouse!


    Warning

    To reduce the risk of injury user must read instruction manuals for all tools used in this project. Wear eye and respiratory protection. Use clamps to support work piece whenever practical.