Day 5: Assemble Frame

Cut List

16.5". posts 4 ea

16.5" top beam 1 ea

16.5" middle beam 2 ea

16.5" lower beam. 1 ea

Total 16.5"= 7 per frame x 4= 28

12" beams 7 ea. = 28 total

8.25" posts 4 ea 16 total

Diagonal struts 4 ea

Total Length = 21 feet per frame x 4= 84 feet

Dowels 30 ea

Above: Jig for end-drilling beams

Above: Upper Deck Assembly

Above: Side Assembly( 1 of 2)

Above: Back Assembly

Sample Side Assembly- all wood 3/4" x 3/4" white pine

Hot glue together, then add 1/4" dowels with Titebond Glue

Sample Back Assembly: Hot glue together, then add 1/4" dowels with Titebond Glue, or end-drill beams 1" deep, then insert dowels

Part 4: Assemble Groups- Hot glue together, then add 1/4" dowels with Titebond Glue

Sample Dowel Detail- all dowels and holes 1/4" diameter