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

Cut the wooden component
Measure and mark lumber

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

drill corner
drill side
drill hole
make base frame
saw wood

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

create frame with 2 squares
drill corner
drill corner

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 togethe
hold wood and drill corner
hold wood and drill corner

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

drill corner
hammer to nail corner
top frame created

 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

drill hole on top
add clear plastic
seal clear plastic

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

saw plastic
make triangle shape

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

Step910

Install metal trim

saw corner together
hold pieaces together
screw corner

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

drill corner
drill side
srill side
tabletop greenhouse

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.