Rustic Arbor

[cranbrook2]

Hi everyone , here is my latest outdoor project that i just finished .
This arbor is made from discarded pine branches that were headed to the fire pit .It is 7 ft square and 13 ft tall .
This is my third time building a arbor out of pine branches .

[MikeMcCoy]

That is a neat project that turned out really nice. Considering this is your third.... Is the longevity of the pine satisfactory for you?

[cranbrook2]

Hi Mike and thanks .The first two arbors have held up very well . The first one has been up for almost 6 years and it hasn't changed at all and same with the second one . Pine branches seem to work very well . No signs of rot whatsoever

[shoottx]

Really nice. If I put that in my yard it would take up the whole back yard.

Just curious about the method of attaching the branches?

[cranbrook2]

Thanks , I used 5 and 6" galv nails for the main frame and rafters then i used 3 1/2" screws and 2 1/2" galv for all the smaller pieces .

[RAFlorida]

All I can say is that is a country site to be hold.

You did a wonderfull job on that project and sure shows. Great, and thanks for showing....

[GPA61]

Very nice.

[SARGE..g-47]

I almost missed your arbor, John. Very nice and reminds me of some of the things we did in Boy Scouts long ago with logs and rope. I also wanted to be a timber-framer when I was a kid... but discovered there was little demand for them after I became an adult.

But.. that's the way it goes.

Again.. very nice and a fitting use of what would have gone up in smoke.

[Uncle Cracker]

Very artistic and attractive!

[wardprobst]

Gosh that's nice and a great use of the fallen timber.
DP

[Richard in Smithville]

Nice arbor John. Got my first glimpse on the other site. Was the pine still green when you built the arbor?

LOML caught me looking at the pics and I thought I was going to catch it( "one of those would look good in our yard").....but then she caught sight of your dog and I was saved(phew!)

[AusRob]

Very nice Arbor, John, but...where are the cats mate, where are the cats?!!

[John Hunter]

That is great!

[billwmeyer]

I really love that look. I want to experiment someday with stick/log built furniture. Great job.

Bill

[cranbrook2]

Thank you everyone for all the very nice comments . The dog is my neighbours , he likes to spend most of his time at my house .
Rob , i still have a pile of cats , they must of been sleeping when i took these pics .