Last week we built a free-standing deck at my neighbors house. This week be build a Garden Bridge connecting that deck and my neighbors back yard. Many take a ways on this project, as the whole project is curved with a 108 inch radius.
Sir,would you mind sending me the pattern for that bridge you made,,,it's awesome sir,thank you for sharing that with me,GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY forever.
This is a one off construction that I designed in my head as I went along. If you have the budget, I would recommend hiring a professional. A professional deck guy could have built this garden bridge better and in half the time. Go DIY only if you enjoy doing it/
Thanks for the kind words. In a way it's nice to have a small channel; no trolls, no hate, no knuckleheads, just a small community interested in DIY projects. Again, thank you and I hope to see you around.
@@MemphisApplegate I love seeing how you tackle projects. Often I think I'd do it differently, but only because I'm inexperienced. I learn a lot by watching you. Thank you.
@@FrJohnBrownSJ Thanks again for commenting; as you can see, the chat room isn't that crowded! I hear you on doing things differently, as I often get requests for projects I've already done for someone else. Couldn't stand to make the very same design, joints, finish, etc., so I always change things up, even check out RU-vid searching for techniques I haven't used in a while (or never). And since I'm old, I actually read actual paper books - you know those bricks of bound paper with printing they once stored in a place called a "library." Not knocking the internet, as I think it is certainly the most amazing invention in my time. Sorry about the long reply, as I'm always primed to answer my comments, and when I only get two comments I get carried away. Thanks again for watching and commenting.
Lovely job. In my garden there are some larch trees which look like giant bonsai and I’m thinking that a Japanese style bridge over the stream would be perfect. The problem would be stopping it from moving in the high winds. I like your idea of anchoring it to posts at each corner - that should do the trick. Thank you.
You're a wonderfully skilled carpenter. Unfortunately, as I'm a beginner and there were various steps skipped-over in the video, I'll have to find other how-to tutorials to fill-in gaps. This will be an excellent reference point, though.
It is a big problem, Mike, as I have 350 videos or so, and I often skip over stuff because we've already covered it many times. But if you have gaps, then give me a specific gap, and perhaps I''ll do a Memphis Answer video. Thanks for the kind words, and thanks for watching and commenting.
You're a very skilled and talented gentleman. Honestly, I learn so much from you every week. The bridge turned out great and I'm looking forward another exciting Memphis Monday this time next week 😊👍🏼🇦🇺 🇺🇸
Thank you for the kind words. The hardest part of this job was the weather, as I can no longer thrive in the heat. I always knew a fella would slow a little while fighting with the calendar, but I didn't know the effect heat would have on my carcass. But of course if that is my only worry, then I need to shut up about it. The bridge did turn out well, I think a little humpy, but I think my neighbors made a good choice. Stay excited, as I intend to carry-on as long as great folks like you stick around.
hello! can you show how you made the smaller pieces please? This looks amazing! I can't wait to toss my hat in the ring. Thanks again for sharing all of your wisdom and knowledge.
I wish I could take more credit for the idea, but it was my neighbor's idea to build "something wooden" as an entrance. My notion was a simple stone walkway, but my neighbor wanted wood. They stuck to their guns, and I'm glad they did, as somebody found an internet picture of a garden bridge, and the light bulbs all went off. My neighbors are currently painting the deck with sealer, and adding lights. I told them I'd publish the results of the final project; both day time view and night time view. I suppose that's what I like about doing this sort of thing: folks actually use what you make, unlike some other arts or craft type projects. A good example is next week's Memphis Monday, where I wasn't even going to film a shed roof project I did for a friend, but he liked it so much that he finished the walls, installed a floor, and then installed shelves. If he liked it so much it seemed a shame not to get my work and his work on film. Thanks for the kind words and the comment. Get excited for next week.
I've always wanted to build a garden bridge but I never got around to it.. I was building houses and kept moving from one to the other. BTW I also live in SC.
If you're ever around Conway SC, stop by the shop. And also watch my 26th week # 286 shop inspection tour video coming in a few weeks. Watch it until the end, or at least skip to the end. I'm not a carpenter, so I do get some heat from the framers, fence builders, shed roof guys, and deck guys. So go easy on me. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@datadev1 Make sure you watch MM 286, as I have a give-a-way at the end of the video. My email is henri_chase@sccoast.net Heck fire, we are neighbors, and should do some joint videos.
I think I put a video out that gives such a formula, but you would be better off going to a real math channel. Type in radius of an arch or cord length. Also, about any of the new search engines could sort it out in seconds.
Very nice job. I'm a new subscriber to your channel, I learn something valuable every video I watch. Thanks so much for the time you put into making these videos.
Thanks for the kind words, and it is always great to get a new subscriber. I just wish half of my subscribers would actually watch consistently. But I do understand, or at least a friend told me the problem: many folks watch RU-vid on their phones, which makes my videos way too long. However, the goal of my channel is to present completed projects from start to finish, including some technical details, making short videos impractical (at least for me). I will make videos as long as folks keep watching and commenting. I think we have a cogent, low-keyed family here at Memphis Monday, so welcome to the family. Thanks again for watching and commenting.
I do wonder how you do decide what size arc you want. I would just see how high I want it and how long and make an arc from that info. Is that how you do it?
The bridge was fun, but the deck was so much work (in the heat) that I couldn't even film it. They have painted the whole deck and bridge with water sealer, and it is standing tall. Once they get the lights installed I'll do a Memphis Answers showing the completed project. Thanks again for the kind words and hope to see you next week.
Thanks for the kind words. I think my friends made a good choice on the bridge, and I was encouraged that it was a job small enough to make a video about. Thanks again for watching and commenting.
