| Project by kiefer | posted 737 days ago | 2591 views | 3 times favorited | 9 comments |  |
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This is the second arbor for our backyard and will replace the old arbor at the back gate.
I have the project almost complete in the shop and ready for staining which I will do inside because of the rainy weather .
I designed a new lattice panel and arch cross beams to let the creeper grow Thur the openings in the cross beams as we get some very windy days and this will help keep the vines in place.
Please take a look and I always appreciate constructive comments !
I will post the completed installed project pics here soon .
kiefer
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gwlewis66
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posted 736 days ago
i like it—-what are the posts made of
kiefer
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posted 736 days ago
The posts are made from construction lumber same as the rest of the arbor.
This is the router jig I build to make the from the glued up blanks .
Two 2×4” and two 2×6”cut and rabbeted and glued.
garypr
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posted 734 days ago
That is really cool How long did it take you to do all that work.!!!
kiefer
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posted 734 days ago
Hi Gary
This project took about 20hr to complete including turning the posts but I am in no rush anymore as this is a arbor for my own backyard and not made for pay !
kiefer
Todd Thomas
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posted 731 days ago
you are very handy….great idea on the post turning deal….makes good use of all those crooked 2×4 at home depot:-)
-- Todd- Oak Ridge, TN
Houston
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posted 726 days ago
That is spectacular for 20 hours of work. The rounded columns are a great touch.
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PaBull
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posted 709 days ago
Thaks for this nice post. I have to make one myself, but it will not be as nice as this one. I don’t have the 20 hrs to spare.
The column jig is great. I did see your jig on Lumberjocks.
Pb
shiney5757
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posted 626 days ago
i am amazed at the router jig, simply mighty.
this has so many uses.
thanks for post.
-- I cut it twice and it was still to short.
shiney5757
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posted 626 days ago
like to see update photos if possible with it stained and in place.
thankyou
-- I cut it twice and it was still to short.