How To: Tomato Tower

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How To: Tomato Tower

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Learn how to build this stunning tomato tower.

You will need:
Drill
1 1/2" galvanized wood screws
Angle ruler
Decorative wood finial
Cedar:

3 pieces 1x4x8' (ripped lengthwise into 2 pieces)
2 pieces 2x4x8' (ripped lengthwise into 2 pieces)
1 piece 1x8x7" (for top piece)
2 pieces 1x4x9" (for top piece-cedar not necessary)

Step 1: Cut cedar to size.
Uprights: Cut 4

1 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 7'

Short-side horizontals: Cut 4 each of the following lengths from the thinner strips:
5" length cut at a 5° angle (top of piece measures 5"; bottom measures 5 1/4")

9 3/8" cut at a 5° angle
11 7/8" cut at a 5° angle
14 3/8" cut at a 5° angle
16 7/8" cut at a 5° angle
19 3/8" cut at a 5° angle

Long-side horizontals: Cut 4 each of the following lengths from the thinner strips:

7 3/8" cut at a 5° angle (top of piece measures 7 3/8"; bottom measures 7 5/8")
11 3/4" cut at a 5° angle
14 1/8" cut at a 5° angle
16 3/4" cut at a 5° angle
19 1/8" cut at a 5° angle
21 3/4" cut at a 5° angle

Center strips: Cut 4 from the thinner strips:

4' lengths. Shape both ends into points.

Top: Create a rectangular top piece. Attach 2 1x4x9" pieces side by side and top with the 1x8x7".

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