How to Build a Pathway Lamppost
By , This Old House magazine
Photo: Kolin Smith
Set the miter-saw blade to its sharpest angle (some go to 55 degrees) and trim the bottom end of the center post. The resulting sharp point will allow you to later pound the post into the ground with a sledgehammer.
Steps
- Introduction
- Overview
- 1. Crosscut the 2x4 to Length
- 2. Miter the Post End
- 3. Cut the Wiring Channel
- 4. Remove the Waste Wood
- 5. Set the Cable in the Groove
- 6. Mark the 1x6 Arms
- 7. Cut the Pieces
- 8. Lay out the Cladding
- 9. Position the 2x4 Parts
- 10. Join the Post Parts
- 11. Bore the Dowel Holes
- 12. Trim the Dowels
- 13. Bevel-Rip the Base
- 14. Miter-Cut the Base
- 15. Attach the Base to the Post
- 16. Sink the Post
- 17. Hang the Lantern