I built the project out of pine, although, for something, more durable sailing would be more suitable. The pine version was finished with two coats of wood sealer/preservative so it should last a few years.
Project guide
Difficulty: Intermediate
Time: Takes a couple of weekends to finish
Tools
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Jigsaw fitted with 2.7mm pitch tooth wood blade
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Electric drill
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Electric screwdriver with a range of bits
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An assortment of wood clamps 19mm spade bit Selection of twist drills Combination pilot hole and countersink bit for No. 4 size screws.
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Steel sliding bevel (adjustable using a protractor to 90o and 15o)
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Marking pencil
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Wood rasp or Surform tool
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Orbital sander
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Palm sander
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100 and 120 grit sandpaper
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Safety glasses and dust mask
Materials
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A cutting list and layout is shown in the drawing (Fig. 1). You may have to rework the sizes depending on what is on offer at the timber outlet.
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Wood glue Wood screws, brass finish, assortment: 4 x 30, 4 x 35, 4 x 40, 4 x 50, 4 x 60
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6mm steel studding, 6mm nuts/wing-nuts and washers
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2 x 19mm metal pipe saddles
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Wood sealer /preservative
Step-by-step guide
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