How to Build a Pathway Lamppost
By , This Old House magazine
Photo: Kolin Smith
Clamp a 2x10 cedar board to a sturdy surface with its long edge overhanging. Use a circular saw to rip a 45-degree bevel along that overhanging edge. If necessary, clamp a long straightedge to the board to guide you to a perfectly straight cut.
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