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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.

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

Staining of the Top Lathes

Top Rails and Lathes

Assembly: Leveling the Three South Posts

South Posts in Cylindrical Cement Piers

South-West Pier

South-East Pier

Assembly: North Side

Assembly: South and North Done!

Assembly: Preparing to Raise Center Arch

Assembly: Center Arch

Assembly: Preparing to Raise Eastern Arch

Assembly: All Three Arches are Up!

Nature Checking Out My Work

Another Friend

Assembly: South Rafters in Place

The Final Steps: First Lathes in Place

Finished! View from North Side

Concord Grapes

Our Grape Arbor

Summer Solstice Under the Arbor

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