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Fit a front and back leg into the post anchors so that the sides of the legs with the support blocks face each other, as shown. Repeat for the other legs.
Step 6: Install the Legs
Introduction
Overview
Step 1
Make Pilot Holes for the Post Anchors
Step 2
Set the Post Anchors
Step 3
Level and Square the Post Anchors
Step 4
Dry-fit the Pieces
Step 5
Assemble the Legs
Step 6
Install the Legs
Step 7
Cut and Assemble the Seat Base
Step 8
Attach the Base and Lower Crosspieces
Step 9
Cut the Pieces and Install the Side Supports
Step 10
Secure the Center Support
Step 11
Cut the Seat Boards
Step 12
Attach the Seat Boards
Step 13
Attach the Backrest Boards and Cap the Top
Step 14
Install the Remaining Crosspieces and Vertical Strips
Step 15
Cut and Install Horizontal Strips
Step 16
Cut the Pieces and Draw the Tail Profile
Step 17
Cut the Rafter Tails
Step 18
Install the Rafters
Step 19
Install the Purlins
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Tools List
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sledgehammer
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miter saw
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jigsaw
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drill/driver and 1-inch paddle bit
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caulk gun
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4-foot level
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clamps
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combination square
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flexible curve to draw profile for rafter tails
Shopping List
All lumber listed is western red cedar.
2x4s Get twelve 8-foor boards.
1x4s Get at least four 8-foot boards.
1x2s Get at least nine 8-foot boards. 2x6s Get three 8-foot boards.
2x2s Get two 8-foot boards or five 4-foot spindles for the purlins.
¼-inch spacers cut from scrap.
Post anchors Get four.
Construction adhesive
Stainless-steel trim-head screws You need three sizes: 1¼ inch, 2⅝ inch, and 3 inch.
2x4s Get twelve 8-foor boards.
1x4s Get at least four 8-foot boards.
1x2s Get at least nine 8-foot boards. 2x6s Get three 8-foot boards.
2x2s Get two 8-foot boards or five 4-foot spindles for the purlins.
¼-inch spacers cut from scrap.
Post anchors Get four.
Construction adhesive
Stainless-steel trim-head screws You need three sizes: 1¼ inch, 2⅝ inch, and 3 inch.
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