Building the Grape Arbor | seasonsinmind

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The Grape Arbor/

Lathe House

I built the arbor as a place to grow grapes and a place to enjoy the shade on hot summer days.

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Our Grape Arbor

Building the Arbor

Original Inspiration

Original Sketch

The First Steps: constructing the new arbor

First Steps

Building the Arch

Construction of First Arch (two more to go!)

Drilling

Drilling

Preparing for bolts

Drilling

Ready for bolts

First Arch Being Placed on Posts

Coarse Sanding First Arch

Smoothing an Edge with Belt Sander

Arch Smooth, Before Routing

Routing Smooth Edge on Arch

First Arch Awaits Two Mates

First Arch

First Arch

Arbor Wood Stain

First Coat Done

Arch Drying

Drying Posts and Arch

Drying

All Three Ready to Go

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