How to hold a wooden barrel planter together
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I have a wooden planter, similar to a half wine-barrel planter, that is held together by metal straps around the top and bottom.. Well, the bottom strap where it fastens together rusted and broke and now the strap is off. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to used to hold it together so that it doesn't fall apart? It's a pretty good-sized plant in there now that will continue to grow, so I don't want the planter to burst apart. I thought of a worm clamp, but can't find one large enough, as the planter is about 14" across at the bottom (I'd go measure how big around it is, but it's 2:00 am and I'm in my pajamas - sorry!) Thank you for any ideas you can give me!
6 answers
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what about metal flashing cut to size and nailed on it?
Renea Young
on Jul 10, 2015
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Use some type of wire to wrap around it several times.
R.V.R. Farris
on Jul 10, 2015
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Temporary fix - dungee cord I believe they sell the metal strips with holes that you could nail back on or wrap with twine to decorate
Arlene Fitzpatrick
on Jul 10, 2015
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Maybe an old or new leather belt, overlap ends then nail or screw to secure.
Karen hayes
on Jul 11, 2015
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@Renea Young, @R.V.R. Farris, @Arlene Fitzpatrick, @karen hayes - thank you all for the great ideas! I think I'll try those - I really like the idea of the belt because I have one hanging my closet that I bought for a costume, used once and will never used again! And I think the size would be perfect :) If that doesn't work I'll try the others, which are all great ideas, too. You are all so creative. I just drew a blank, so I really appreciate all of your ideas! Thank you!!
Mary Tonningsen
on Jul 11, 2015
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I think the belt idea is really cool!
Funnygirl
on Jul 11, 2015
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