How To Build An Obelisk
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2023
- Another awesome garden build that's affordable and easy to do!
I was recently wanting to add a classic cottage garden obelisk. But, after looking online I noticed how expensive they were. They also looked exactly the same. After several different attempts at designing something unique, I finally had the perfect design. Something that looks like a garden obelisk, but was also sleek and modern.
This step-by-step video guide will show you how to build a one-of-a-kind modern-style garden obelisk in just a few simple steps.
Why add an obelisk to your garden? They are a great way to add height, structure and a statement piece to your garden. The perfect spot to grow a climbing rose, clematis, jasmine, honeysuckle or any climbing vegetable. Gardeners have been using these since the 1700's.
Tools needed:
Saw of any kind.
Measuring tape.
Straight edge.
1.5" screws (Slightly smaller or larger will still work).
Tools not needed, but ideal:
Wood glue.
Miter saw or table saw.
Clamp.
Materials:
4 - 6ft or 8ft 2" by 2" boards. I used Doug Fir because it is cheaper, but you could also use redwood. Remember, it will be labeled as 2" by 2" but it is actually 1.5" by 1.5". I purchased two .5" by 1.5" which will be labeled as 1 x 2. If you make careful cuts you actually only need one. The total cost was $3.82 x 4 = $15.28, $1.89 x 1 = $1.89, for a total of $17.17 + tax.
Here is the youtube short showing you how to make that 78 degree cut with a miter saw:
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This obelisk is 28" at the base and 5ft high. The first two legs have cross braces that measure (on center) 7.5", 22.5" & 37.5". Connect the other two legs at the top. The final three cross braces measure (on center) 15", 30" & 45".
Remember if you have a speed square you can make a larger or smaller obelisk, by simply increasing the degree of the cut at the top and the length of the cross braces.
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This was the BEST video on how to make an obelisk... Thank you!!!
thanks Hilda.....I'm glad you found it helpful. Hopefully you end up building one. :0)
I've watched a lot of obelisk videos and I like yours the best. I'm going to make it. Keep up the great videos!!
Oh thanks man! I am so glad you found this video helpful.
Me too! I wanted something different and modern.
I was looking for something a bit different and I found it.....thanks for the video!
I'm so glad. I def wanted to make a modern take on the old school Okbelisk.
Pretty cool….might actually try to build this.
Hope you do....it was actually a pretty easy build once you get that top cut done.
This turned out awesome, and you explained it very well. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Looks good. Thanks for calculating all the crazy angles!
Thanks BP, hopefully you can put one together fo your garden 😄
Looks great! If you ever build a frame to support dahlias... let us know! We have to figure out something before next spring/summer 😅
Thanks! Great project
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Awesome 👌
I want to know the angle on the foot ??? It looks like you cut one
Because I was placing it in soil I never did officially figure out the angle, but I believe 12-13 degrees would make the bottoms flat. Hope this helps you!
@@intheglenn , im going to built one tomorrow.. thanks for sharing the video 🙏
@@misslillamig Awesome!!!!