![]() ![]() I measured up on the deck to get an approximate height and using a level, I attached the 2×4 with 2-1/2″ deck screws. Attaching the 2×4 to the deckĪfter drilling out the rebar holes, I attached the 2×4’s to the deck and fence. After drilling the holes, I made sure that the rebar would snuggle into the drilled holes and, if necessary, I drilled them out a bit more. I drilled about a 1/3 of the depth of the board. I made one mark at the center, a mark at either end that was 6″ in from the edge of the board and then split the difference for the next two. The way I had to attach them to the deck and fence required me to drill the holes on the short side of the 2×4. Drill with 1/2″ drill bit & bit for deck screwsįirst I drilled hole in the 2×4’s for where I wanted the rebar to be positioned.Tools that I used to create this included: (8) 2-1/2″ triple coated deck screws for attaching 2×4 to fence & deck.(10) 3/8″ rebar – these come in 10′ lengths which I had to cut down.(2) 2×4 cedar boards to anchor the arbor to the deck and fence.Since I technically only needed half of an arbor, this was a great jumping off point. I wanted to make this as inexpensive, and quickly as possible, and this provided a solid foundation for embarking on this project. ![]() There was a project for a rebar arbor on that inspired me on The Family Handyman. An arbor is the perfect solution to lift the wisteria higher to open the walking path AND create a better shield from the prying eyes of whoever is living next door to me this month. I have wisteria growing on privacy fence, which does a decent job of proving a natural screen from the perpetual rotating cast of inhabitants next door, but, it’s getting overgrown. I have this gap between my privacy fence and my deck, which is a necessary walkway for me to maintain since it’s the only way I can get my lawnmower to the front yard. Both beers are a lighter style, perfect for hot summery holidays and for outdoor DrunkenCrafting projects! ![]() The second beer of choice was Venture Pils from Bent Paddle Brewery, brewed in my almost hometown of Duluth, Minnesota. They specialize in very drinkable German-style beers. The first being Wonderstuff from Bauhaus Brew Labs, which is located in my neighborhood in Northeast Minneapolis. Today’s bevvies of choice included two beers from Minnesota breweries. We spent the afternoon in the backyard working on a small project to create an arbor to bridge the gap between my privacy fence and my deck.Īs we have established at, there is an important element to our projects, what we are drinking. Happy Independence Day, Americans! While you were blowing up shit and torturing your neighbors dogs, I was being constructive and trying to make my home peaceful for my pups. ![]()
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