This step by step diy woodworking project is about diy gazebo railings plans. This article features detailed plans for building gazebo railings. In this project we show you how to build simple railing for your wooden gazebo, by using common materials and tools. You can adjust the design and the size of the gazebo to fit your needs and testes. Take a look over the rest of the gazebo project to learn how to build the actual gazebo.
Before starting the actual construction project, we recommend you to plan everything, as to save money and to keep the costs under control. Adjust the size and the design of the gazebo to suit your needs. In addition, we recommend you to invest in high-quality materials, such as pine, redwood or cedar, as they have a nice finish and are highly durable, especially in a humid environment.
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Gazebo railings plans
Building the railings
Materials
- A – 14 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 65 1/4″ long SUPPORTS
- B – 154 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 30″ long BALUSTERS
- C – 7 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 65 1/4″ long HANDRAIL
Tools
- Safety gloves, glasses
- Miter saw, jigsaw
- Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
- Drill machinery and drill bits
Tips
- Use a good miter saw to make the angle cuts
- Drill pilot holes before inserting the screws
Time
- One Week
Related
- PART 1: Gazebo Plans
- PART 2: Gazebo Roof Plans
- PART 2: Gazebo railings plans
Building the gazebo railings
Fitting the supports
First of all, you need to fit the 2×4 supports to the gazebo. As you can easily notice in the diagram, you need to cut the components at the right size and to drill pocket holes at both ends. Fit the supports into place and secure them to the posts using 2 1/2″ screws. Add glue to the joints and make sure the corners are square. The supports should be 1 1/2″ recessed from the front face of the posts. Adjust the size between the supports to suit your needs.
Fitting the balusters
Next, you need to fit the 2×2 balusters to the supports, as described in the diagram. Cut the components at the right size, drill pilot holes and secure them into place using 2 1/2″ screws. Place the balusters equally-spaced and leave no gaps between the balusters and the supports.
Fitting the handrail
One of the last steps of the project is to attach the handrails to the top of the supports. Drill pocket holes at both ends and secure them to the posts using 2 1/2″ screws. Add glue to the joints and make sure the corners are right-angled. Drive a few finishing nails into the supports to add rigidity to the structure.
Square gazebo plans
Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. Fill the holes with wood filler and let it to dry out for several hours. Check out the rest of the project to learn how to build the rest of the square gazebo.
Smart Tip: Apply several coats of stain or paint to the wooden components, if you want to protect them from decay and to enhance the look of the diy square gazebo.
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