Step 1: Cover the End of the Column Shaft

covering the hollow end of the column
Photo: Laura Moss
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Cover the hollow end of the column shaft with a round wood plaque. Drill pilot holes for the fasteners, being sure to bore deep enough to penetrate the column's solid sides. Secure the plaque with 2-inch wood screws.
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    Circular wood plaque

    Three open-ended boxes
    (8-, 10- and 12-inch square)

    Wood screws

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