Deck Rail Planter Box Bracket

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This is a bracket that attaches to the bottom of a planter box and anchors it over a deck's top rail. This is sized for a 2 x 4 top rail. (Actual dimensions 1-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches wide) The bracket is designed with a drain and drip spout. There are two versions, one with a screw hole to fasten to top rail and one without. Designed for 1/4-20 bolts and hex nuts. The metric equivalent is M6-1 and hex nut. Screw length is dependent on thickness of planter box. To mount my planter boxes I used 3/4 inch screws. Rail fastener hole sized for #8 deck screw. Print Settings Printer: Anycubic Kossel Delta Plus Rafts: No Supports: Yes Resolution: .2mm Infill: 50% Notes: Printed in ABS since it will be exposed to water, heat and sun. Can be printed without supports as oriented in stl file. Printing on side will produce a stronger bracket but will require supports. My settings: Hotend 230º C Bed 105º C Support "Touching Build Plate" Post-Printing Assembly When fastening to the planter I used caulk around the screw holes so that drainage would only be through the bracket's drain. I used 1/4-20 stainless steel bolts, washers and hex nuts. My belief is that the bolts will outlive the planter. In my install, I only used two bolts per bracket. Four just seemed to be overkill. Category: Outdoor & Garden