Cut the arbor rafters
Cut six 900mm (36") rafters out of 100x50 (2"x4") stock.
Make one end of each rafter curved and cut the other end 18.4° off square.
Refer to the arbor plan for dimensions.
Cut the curved ends in exactly the same way as the beam ends were cut.
See previous page.
Do not worry about making the seat cut in the rafters at this stage.
Join the rafters together and add the laths
1. On an even surface nail the tops of two rafters together making a pair. There will be three pairs of rafters altogether.
2. Nail the bracing pieces to each pair.
3. Lift the three pairs of rafters onto a workbench (see drawing above), and spread them out evenly.
Refer to the plans for dimensions.
Nail the 50mm x 50mm (2"x2") laths to the rafters. Begin the first lath 30mm (1 1/4") down from the tops of the rafters and space all the rest
100mm (4") from center to center.
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Mark and make the seat cut
Mark the ends of the marker piece on the rafters and then remove the marker piece.
Fix the arbor top in place