Mother's Pyramid Trellis

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June/July 1997
 
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It is always a good idea to weatherproof wood exposed to the elements. This weatherproofing will be much easier to do while the pyramid is unassembled, so after the cutting is finished, use an exterior stain, paint, or sealer to protect the wood.

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At this stage, you will need a volunteer with 30 minutes worth of patience (or one who owes you a favor) to help you put up your Pyramid. Before you actually begin, remember to keep the top points of all four sides the same (point R on diagram 3). Now, at the outside junctures of two pyramid sides, take off the wing nuts and place a flexible fastener with a washer on top. Replace the wing nuts and tighten (see diagram 4). Have your willing volunteer, who has removed the wing nuts on an adjoining side in the meantime, hold it in place while you first connect the center two junctures and then the bottom. Repeat with the next two sides, adjusting the angle of the fasteners as needed. Join the tops (points R) last and then tighten all your wing nuts throughout. You will now be standing inside your very own Pyramid Trellis. Can you fit through a 3-foot triangle? Let's hope so.

tools and materials

Variable-speed hand drill
13/16 drill bit
Chop saw, table saw, or miter Box and hand saw
1 1/4" flathead screwdriver 75 3'L x 1 1/2"W x 1/2"D pine strips (72 for corn struction plus three extra)
1 2x4x2 piece of scrap wood
3" x 3/16 machine, screws/stove bolts
24 2" x 3/16 machine screws/stove bolts
12 1 1/2" x3/16 machine screws/stove bolts Washers and wing nuts to fit all
1 box 3/4" perforated hanger strip Pliers, Tin snips

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