@@joshcox8689 he measured it from the bottom up first board at 29 in second is 16 from that then 16 from that (it wasn't the way it was assembled but that's what I got from the video)
the author does like to from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. ru-vid.comUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ as another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us dont have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we wont be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.
Matthew, I am a 71 year old retiree. I have enjoyed your videos and they have had a great influence on me. I have gotten off my butt and working in my garage making something. Thank you..!! I am productive again.!!
Brilliant, thanks for making the videos. I made the obelisk for one of my daughters and shes over the mooon with it. Im not going to work today, so as soon as my neighbours are up and moving around ill be in my garage ripping wood. Here in England, you dont see too many obelisk so it really stands out.
Terrific Trellis! Thank you. To help with the bending and avoid breaking, sit the bolted uprights in a container of water for a couple of hours before bending them. I found this worked a treat.
Easily the BEST "how to DIY" woodworking YT channel! I just got some plans the other day and have started the 3 picket fence flower planter. Completed the fan trellis about 10 mins ago... It came out great. The jig, what a game changer in making it!
Hey Matthew, nice video update. I had no problem at all making these from the previous video but what i did was make the middle board going across all the way to catch all the boards, just my preference.
Thanks for your videos. I built my first garden trellis this week. I used homedepot 8' 1x2's. I only had to cut 12 inches off of them. They were $2.20 each. I used 11 to build 2 trellis. So about $12 dollars each for wood. I made a jig and they took about 15 minutes each to make. I also took 2 boards 1' and 45 them. I put them under the top board centered to make a little roof / house look. If you dont have a table saw to RIP down wood this is a easy way to make them. The 1x2's measure out to 5/8th x 1 1/2". Watch for cracked boards when picking them.
I made twenty of these last month after watching your jig video. Took them to 1st Farmer's Market of season yesterday. Sold all of them out of my truck in parking lot in about an hour, before it opened. Didn't even rent a booth space! (I opted not to take orders, my ex may be right about commitment issues 🤔)
Hey Matt, love your videos and have purchased many of your plans. I made this trellis for Christmas gifts for members of my family. I made a change that I think you’ll like, for the center horizontal slat I made it 22” so it goes all the way across.
Thank you for going back and correcting the fan width from 38" -> 30". When I made this about a year ago, I broke about 6 slats from my 2x4's before getting 38". I will say that I cheated abit and opened up the bottom more to allow for more bend. I only ever made 1; materials cost was $25 when you add the wood, screws, bolts, etc. I tried to sell it for $50, then kept dropping the price $5 about every 2 weeks. I stopped dropping once it was at $25 since that would be "at cost." I've had clicks looking at it and some saves but I've only ever gotten 2-4 offers of $15. It still sits in my garage to this day as a reminder to keep trying and moving forward. :)
Mr Peech... I followed the guide and made these from picket wood using the 1 3/4 slats used for building the 3 picket planter boxes...takes two pickets. I'm pumping these out, takes about 10 minutes with pre cut materials. Looking forward to getting these out in my area!0
Hey Matthew! Thanks so very much for all your videos! I am 68, a gal and a little disabled.. however, I have downloaded and started building trellis and planters! How can I share how much I appreciate all your positivity and encouragement? well I can tell you right now and share your site... Will post brags! All the best, my friend to you and yours! Sincerely, Michelle from the mountains of eastern Oregon.Big Smile!
Hey Mr. Peech! Just wanted to give you a big thank you and send my gratitude! I used your video and the jig layout you have to crank some of these bad boys out and they’ve been selling well in my community, the extra money has helped me and my family out a lot with the rising gas prices, thank you sir!
It was a great project. I bought the plans and I made one for the wife for Mothers Day. She really liked it. Before I assembled I used Australian Deck Oil to treat the parts and let them dry over night. Looks nice and will last outdoors a longer time. Also, I cheated, big time and attached the bending jig to a wall in the garage. Made drilling and screwing very easy.
I think I'll try these. For the jig though, I think using removable pegs/dowels instead of screws for those outside ones and set dowels for the inner ones might be an idea
I made one with a charred effect using a propane torch then finished with an exterior clear spray finish. Looks great and really brings out the grain of the wood.
Matthew, I love your channel and after watching several videos I found the garden trellis and thought I would give it a try. I made a few adjustments to make mine work, but I am well pleased for my first one. I am off to market it tomorrow at my nursery. I will attempt to upload the picture
I made a 12' trellis out of treated wood from a 2x6 and it looks like crap. Now that I saw your video, I will look like a pro the next time I built one. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge to once a month weekend warriors as myself.
You're the MVP. Love your channel my man big love to you and your family. I made the jig yesterday and I'm going In to work today to use the table saw and cut my timber. Will let you know how it goes
I made a few of these over the last few days. Today marks the day I got some in a store locally. Thank you for your awesomeness this is the start of something for my family.
I made these, made some jigs too. It took me an hour and ten minutes to make four of them. I’ve posted to FB market place. These are the first wooden things I’ve made with the intent to sell. Started the listing at $100. Not sure how long to leave at that price without them selling before I lower it. Thanks for sharing! PS I didn’t really pay attention to the measurements and ended up leaving mine 96” long. It’s all spaced correctly for the 96” length, just thought I’d throw that in there.
@@andrewdominowski4631 no, not at $100, or $80. I’m going to lower to $60 Monday and see how that goes. All I have is a menards and ace and ace doesn’t sell wood trellises and menards sells some super janky mass produced one anywhere from $20 to $40 bucks.
@@cathyhardy8206 That’s what I’m waiting on as well Cathy. We have to have the Jig to make them. Or if you found out could you please let me know? Thanks
Hi Gary can you please give me the measurements for the main jig board and how far from the outside edge… the outside screws are and so on? Thanks. I’d love to make one but need measurements. 🤝
@ Matthew Peech Just a tip on the jig, at the butt end i added two 5/8x11/2x 6 inch strips going up to hold the trellis instead of screws. I screwed them to the side of the jig. It keeps it real tight. And i also clamp it down at the butt end so it won't move. And for the fan i use dowels instead of screws.
Thank you Matthew! I just made and sold my first 2 trellis'. I bought a treated 2x6 and I had one already. What I found is the wet wood was so much easier to stretch. I hope I don't find problems with that when it starts drying out.
Great channel Matthew. Love your projects and your instructions. Could you please tell me the screw spacing on the top brace of the trellis and also the screw spacing on the jig for the top of the fan of the trellis. Thank you so much
I greatly appreciate your videos. I build 5 of these today and they turned out good. I had some not so good yellow pine. Only issue I had was using the jig with the screws like did my bottom boards would split. I had to pre drill them also with a small bit to get them to work. All good otherwise. Thanks again.
Dude, I had a piece of 2x4 that I cut like you said in the video. Followed all your steps. My 2x4 was 65" long though, and when I spread the boards apart the one board on the outside, snapped off. I'm thinking that I may have bolted it together to tightly. Nonetheless my wife liked it. I may be able to save it, by clamping it and then bolting it back together again a little higher.
This happens. But bolt lower... higher makes it tighter. spread slowely and if you hear any type of sound of wood giving stop and unbolt. Put that wing in the middle. It has a stress fracture or a knot that cant be seen.
@@MatthewPeechWoodworking Well Sir, I done good. I clamped the trellis above the break in the wood at the bottom. Drilled a new hole for the bolt and bolted it up. While it was clamped I toe (nail) screwed two deck screws in the bottom below the break in that one piece of wood. I then took the clamps off and managed to salvage the fan trellis. I was so happy that I went ahead and built a 6' high x 14" wide rectangular trellis with the cross members spaced 9" on center. I didn't do a video for my channel because it was my first one. The next one I built I'll film it. Thanx so much for your guidance.
This is what I did. Works well, no damage to the project material and no tools required when you go to bend the 2nd board. I used 3/8" oak dowel because that's what I had laying around. Probably over kill
Thanks for sharing the video it's a great idea if these sell in your area well, I tried advertising some here I'm Melbourne and they proved as popular as covid, although it is winter time
Great tutorial, I'm in the shop now getting ready to batch out a few of these. Just wanted to mention that you said that the long cross piece is 34" long, but I noticed when you have it laying on your bench mat it appears to be 32" long.
Smart to post an edited version without all the business side of things. Your content is awesome brother. We have a local market style sale event coming up in April. I’m planning on making three of the things you make and seeing how they sell. I’ll update you after 👍
Yea I figured some folks just want to have some for themselves. Markets are awesome. Build Small’s to go with large items. I’m going to do a video on it. Something $20 or less. Everyone has atleast $20 at these sales. Small’s add up fast!
@@MatthewPeechWoodworking awesome tip brother and I’ll look forward to that video. If you see this in time what’s your top tip for a small $20 item? Bird house/feeder? Figuring a few Corn Hole boards might be something people might want heading into summer also. Might be wrong in that.
Awesome, Plan on making a few of these for my mom and sister for their gardens as my first project... Question... you mentioned deck screws because they don't rust. Should the bolts on the bottom be a particular type to avoid rust also?
Great redo. Thinking the same technique could apply to some more exotic shapes, curves (but not too wild). Thinking of a gate with stave-built members. Thanks for the ideas.
Two questions, do you need to use galvanized or stainless steel 3/8 x 4inch bolts? The less costly zinc ones will rust won't they? Second, do you predrill the slats so you won't split them when screwing in the 1 1/4 deck screws??
@Matthew Peech Thank you for all you do.. Ive bought several plans and started on some projects. Great videos as well. Ive got a question maybe silly one. The plans say 72" tall. At the end of the vid Matt says they are 7 feet tall. Thats 84".. Is it 72 or 84? lol. Mine seemed a little short once i cut the strips to 72" as compared to video of him holding the trellis next to him. I thought hes either really short or I cut them to short.. Sorry Matt! Also will the cross members work if its 84 as well as for the 72 or would i need to lengthen them for the taller one? Thanks!
my father passed away this past july, and i inherited all of his wood working tools. I am learning slowoly but am lookign for the plans on how to make the fan trellace jig. is that available? thank you.
Hey Matthew, just want to say thank you for helping me think out side the box. It really helps that you find a way to get the most out of the cheapest materials. I have been into wood working for 20 plus years and has most of the fancy tools that a wood shop would need until everything has stolen. With that said I am slowly replacing these tools. I would ask if you could touch on two things in the future . First could you talk about staining and how to make the barn wood ( white ) look distressed. The other would be anything to do with hand engraving ( no laser or CNC ) . I also engrave metals and real animal skulls. If you have any tips on applying this to the wood working projects you do. Thanks Larry Bone Taps
Though he gives the incorrect measurements in the voice over in the original video (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-B6mz6CFa3ZI.html), just pay attention to the video and you can read the tape measure. The height of the crux appears to be 8" if you do the math from this new video (72" - 29" - 16" - 16" - 1 1/2" - 1 1/2" = 8"). I think there is enough between the two videos to complete the cross jig. This is a great tutorial and I plan to make this and all the jigs soon. THANKS MATTHEW!!!!!
@@jessesleeper3167 Thabks for the reply! My brain doesn’t do well with math and engineering, even at the simplest level, so your advice really helps! Appreciate you and Matt!
No rod... I posted one about a year ago that was recorded on a cell phone. The one last weekend was more of the business side. This was just the build.
My oldest son questioned me on this video … “Pop? Why does he use screws? Nails or staples would be quicker AND easier” … I’m passing this question/statement on to you Personally, I prefer screws. I feel that they make for a longer and durable construction.
Anyone looking to build the jig, here's what I did: 1. Cut a 2x4 to 61" 2. Cut a 1x3 furring strip to 32" 3. Cut a "1x3" rabbet into the top of the 2x4 so the furring strip rests in it, making a perfect T. (Optionally, make dowels in #6 a bit longer) 4. From the center of the furring strip, measure 15" in both directions and make a mark. Repeat with 7 1/2", so you have 5 marks including your center. 5. Use a 1/2" forstner bit to drill 1/2" deep holes at 1" from the top, just on the *inside* of each mark (The *edge* of the hole is at each mark). 5a. (Optional) drill holes on either side of the center mark 5/8" apart (5/16" from center mark to each hole's edge) 6. Glue 1"-long 1/2" dowels into each hole (Protrudes 1/2"). 7. Attach furring strip squarely on center in the rabbet with screws only for easy disassembly and storage in off-season (Check for square) Final dimensions: outer dowels 30" apart at 60" from the base, inner 15" apart. Using dowels instead of screws took a bit longer, but had some benefits: a) It doesn't mar the wood. b) At 1/2", they are tall enough to hold the wood, but short enough that they're easy to lift over (You don't have to screw something in while holding it) c) You can set the trellis lower on the jig while bending so there's less tension on the arms, then slide it "up" into place.
I have no idea why, but I’m having a super hard time with the placement of the screws on the jig to get the fan to look correct. The other issue is when I pre drill the cross pieces they rarely line up, I’m obviously doing something incorrectly…so frustrated….thank you for this post, but I’m still a bit janky 😢
@@tylertibbetts207 Don't bother to pre-drill the holes, I made a batch of five and pre-drilled all of the holes on the cross pieces with a guide. The holes didn't line up the same on any of them so I had to force them into place anyway. It's something to do with the way each board is going to bend, so It's not that you're doing it incorrectly, it's that not all wood grain is identical. For the screws, I recommend using dowels instead, just feels more accurate. In the end it doesn't matter as long as all of them are equidistant and square to the long board -- find your center, measure 15in in both directions, then another 15in and that's where your screws should be (-30, -15, 0, 15, 30)
@@CLove511 this just does not come easily to me, I want it to be appealing and not like a hack made it. How do you keep the middle “piece” dead middle? The measurements you sent? I’m assuming that’s how. Which side of the middle “0” at you putting the piece on the screw which side
I’m brand new at woodworking, so I apologize if this seems dumb. To be clear, one 2x4 will yield six 5/8” strips…five for the fan, and one for the cross members. Correct?
I'm sitting here trying to figure out how you got 5 - 5/8" boards out of a 2x4... and then I remember thin kerf blades exist. The math checks out now. :P
Anyone doing this; to prevent breaking the outside ones, wet them down. Water swells the lumber and makes it more pliable. Hot water is best. Hope this helps someone.
Hi Mathew, I didn’t see a link for the mat/grid on your workbench. Where can I get that?? Thx for the video. Can’t wait to get started on the trellis!!
I apologize Matt, I'm new to the game here, but I can't seem to find any info on how to build the trellis jig. Is there a video or plan for it? Anxious to get started. Thank you.
Hey! For the top The outer screws for the top are 30” apart. Then space the other two centered between outer and middle. The other two you make when you make your first one just in case your jig is a bit off from mine or your material is different.
Just made my first one along with the jigs. Thanks for the update. Just one question. Do you think it would work with 1x2’s or would they be too thick for bending? All that ripping creates a lot of dust and I don’t have a dust system. My only option is to do the ripping outside. I live up north so I would have to wait for warmer weather.
Hey Mathew, I am a retired coal miner from West Virginia I follow your videos and enjoy them very much, I have made a few of the concealment shelves and now I'm waiting on the Mad Hatter. Any chance you will do a video on it?
Maybe I missed it, but I can't find anything on painting the trellis. Especially when it comes to the treated fence slats, which are mostly rough sawn and not that easy to pain.
Maybe I didn't understand correctly but you said you used 2x4s and ripped them to 5/8 inch? Or do you use 1 by material and plane it to 5/8.? I know width is 1.5 inches but how did you get the 5/8 thickness? Thanks for the video.
