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The arbor plans PDF file can be downloaded below.
This freestanding garden arbor will look great on any pathway or entryway.
About The Arbor Plans
The arbor is built using 4×4’s and 2×4’s.
To prevent the arbor from tipping over use stakes to anchor it.
To assemble the arbor begin with (A), next (B), and so on.
Material/ Cut List
| Disc. | Qty. | Size |
| 4×4 (A) | 4 | 6′ |
| 2×4 ripped in half (B) | 2 | 4′ |
| 2×4 ripped in half (B) | 5 | 2′ 1 1/2″ |
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2×4 ripped in half (B)
| 4 | 9 13/16″ |
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4×4 (C)
| 2 | 4′ |
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2×4 (D)
| 2 | 6′ |
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2×4 ripped in half (E)
| 8 | 4′ |
Material / Shopping List
| Disc. | Qty. | Size |
| 4×4 | 4 | 6′ |
| 2×4 | 2 | 4′ |
| 2 1/2″ deck screws | ||
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3″ deck screws
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How are the two 4×4 attached to the four 4×4 post? Screws listed are not long enough.
I have the same question. I’m thinking a lag bolt drilled though the top 4×4 and screwed into the vertical. Would have to countersink the top of the lag bolt as to not interfere with the part on top. I might also add some outdoor liquid nail just to stabilize.
What do you think?
I think I would use dowels.
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