This cedar garden obelisk was built in about half a day using simple tools and straightforward joinery. The legs are cut with a compound angle, and the design creates a strong, balanced structure for climbing plants in the garden.
Project Summary
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- Build Time: About half a day
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- Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
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- Wood Used: Cedar (2×4 ripped for legs)
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- Height: ~6 ft
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- Use: Garden support for climbing plants
Materials
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- Cedar 2×4 (ripped for legs and frame)
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- Wood glue
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- Screws
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- Pre-made finial
Notes From The Shop
The legs are cut at approximately 7° in two directions to create the taper. Tier spacing was laid out progressively for balance. The structure was assembled from the top down, attaching each level as the frame came together.
A pre-made finial was used to save time and simplify the build.
This obelisk pairs well with the license plate birdhouse from the shop.
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