Great job wonderful. My son wants me to build this for his wedding in October. I’m already building a nice wedding cake wood tray. Now this, this will make them happy and I’m so proud to still be here for my son. I pray God doesn’t take me before I can get these built. It would break my heart and soul knowing I didn’t get to do this one last thing for him. May God give me the time and strength to finish this.
Thanks so much for linking the calculator. Working on one of these for my first time and was nervous how to get the right height. Your arbor turned out amazing btw
I really enjoyed watching this video. I'm getting married in October and want to build one of these. I'm a bit nervous about doing it, but watching this video is giving me hope. Thanks for sharing this video.
This is Awesome! I made a similar one last year but the client wanted to make sure it could fit into her SUV for transportation and was lightweight enough for her to put it together herself. I ended up making it hollow on the inside and had it connect with a few panel locks. I really like how you used dowels though!
Hi Valorick, I am interested in making a hollow arbor like you did -- hoping you might have some information about how you did it and what materials you used. I don't see any contact information on your channel, if you would be so kind as to message me via the email on my channel I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.
I love this! I’m would to make this for a wedding Would you mind sharing a written materials list and step by step directions? What type of brackets did you use on the back. Thanks
You did an amazing job. Do you sell the plans or do you have a copy of the written instructions? I get confuse on the degrees for the cuts. Where did you purchased the brackets? Thank you kindly for your reply. Luis
Christofix - DIY Projects thanks dude! I like the saw a lot, it’s battery only which is good and bad. I fear the day Makita batteries crap out ya know.
WOW....really good job! I'm wanting to make a 7ft one but I need to be able to take mine apart and reassemble so not wanting to use dowels and glue. Do you think the metal braces would be enough to hold it together on their own?
The metal braces (gusset plates) make this assembly very strong. However depending on the thickness of the gusset plates I would be slightly worried about the lower plates bending if a load was applied to the top. You don't want the wind or some drunkard fall into the arbor and send it toppling down. The dowels do provide some strength to prevent this, even if they are not glued. I would still use the dowels or at least one dowel in each joint or put gusset plates on both sides or make the gusset plates thick like 1/8" or 3/16" plate. The dowels will also help with alignment purposes. Maybe I overbuilt mine but its a pretty big piece and the thought of it falling down under any circumstance, especially at a wedding made me nervous lol. Hope this makes sense and helps.
Those corner braces you used on the back side. Did you just find them at the hardware store? 120 degrees I’m guessing? I’m going to be building a similar arch for my wedding. Awesome job!
I made the corner braces and yes 120 degrees. I couldn't find where to buy them and was running out of time, so I just made them out of sheet metal. Originally I wasn't even going to include them but then I got really paranoid about wind, drunk people, acts of God, etc making the top fall over lol. Thank you!
Use the hexagon calculator, link in the description. Find the long side length of the section piece so you can measure from the points with a tape, easier than trying to measure the short side (nothing to hook your tape measure to)
I’m sorry I thought I had already responded! The dimensions are shown at 00:16. The hexagon is 8 feet tall, each leg is 4’6” on the long side, 60deg angles
@@MustardMade how did you calculate the angle. I get 30 degrees and it should not matter the size lumber used e.g. 2 x 2 or 2x4 the angles should be the same right?
Pam Goon & Alicia Fronius I made them from a steel plate. I should have included it in the video. You might be able to purchase some, search for 120 degree gusset plate
Curious to how the dowel jig was made. I’m guessing it’s just scrap 4x4 but should it be cut to a certain thickness? Will be my first time working with dowels so I’m overthinking it a bit
Yes the thickness of the jig keeps your drill bit straight. I used a piece of a 2x4 so its 1.5 inches thick. If you were to make that piece out of 1/2" plywood or something, you would have a harder time drilling a hole perpendicular to the surface. The tabs around the 2x4 piece are brad nailed on (no glue in case you mess up and need to redo it). I held the 2x4 piece (with the holes) onto the 4x4 (that I am drilling into) where I want it and then nailed on the tabs. The tabs make sure the holes end up in the same spot on all the pieces I drilled. Hope that makes sense.
Looks awesome! I’ve just made one myself but I can’t can’t find those brackets you used to save my life. Hoping you could send me in the right direction. Thanks!
Im thinking about making one for a friends wedding but they are both under 5'8" I wonder if I should make it 7 feet high instead of 8. What are your thoughts? I just dont want it too short but thinking maybe 8 is too high lol
0281justin will you use it for other weddings or just let them keep it? I’m sure they will put greenery on it which falls down a bit. Ask what they will use for greenery because you don’t want it to cover anyone. I thought 8 feet would be too high but it was perfect. Remember the arbor will be a good 4-5 feet back from the couple because you gotta fit a minister (or whatever) in there too lol and you got the legs you don’t want anyone to trip over. Anywhere between 7-8 feet and you’ll be fine.
@@MustardMade yeah awesome. Thanks for the tip. She rented one and has it on standby for 150. She said she will pay me for it but I figured I'd just make it a gift. She wants simple all around. I'll prob take it back and just sell it or something. Again thanks for the vid and reply.
Austin N I made them all from a piece of sheet metal lol. I filmed most of their construction but my camera screwed up during an important part so I just cut it all out
Justin Harris I used Douglas Fir. Yes use dry wood. You don’t want to use any green or pressure treated wood, it will all shrink and the joints will look bad
@@MustardMade Thanks for the tips Mustard, one last question. What type of fastener did you use for the base of the arbor? Are those wood screws, or are they lag screws?
Yesenia Mariee yes, this one is easy to move with a trailer like the video. You just need another person to help put it together. I thought of making a hinged version where all the sides fold out.
@@MustardMade yeah i just don't have a trailer . what wood stain did you use, i currently bought the natural stain from lowes and it made the wood orange looking ughhhh
Do you think it would be stable enough to do this with 2×4 instead? With brackets and dowels and a 4×4 footing? Our venue is small and im worried a 4×4 arch would be too substantial. Thanks so much for this video and the calculator link!!!
If you use 2x4s with the 1.5” side making the hexagon shape (does that make sense? lol) I think it would be fine. Using the 2x4s flat seems like it would be wobbly. Definitely use brackets and dowels. Also I would use brackets to join the legs on too just for a little extra insurance. I regret not having done that. Just think if someone was to fall on it or a giant gust of wind came through, it has to stay in one piece. Also anchoring the legs to the floor would be a good idea.
@@MustardMade thanks so much for the reply! We plan on striking the arch after the ceremony because the same space is used for dinner. Unfortunately there isnt a way for us to secure into the ground but its only up for a few hours. I think i might have to cave and do it in 4×4 because the 1.5 side presenting isnt the look the couple wants. Seriously thanks so much for this video and taking the time to respond!!
Each member of the hexagon was cut at 4 foot 8 inches measured from the points (this makes an 8 foot tall hexagon). Set the miter saw to 60 degrees (which makes a 120 degree angle when two 60 deg cuts are put next to each other). I used the hexagon calculator found here. hexagoncalculator.apphb.com/
celiophoto1 I just used a piece of 2x4 scrap, drilled my holes, and then brad nailed thin plywood lips around 3 sides. So I could align the jig on both sides of the 60deg miter joint.
You are showing a 60 degree angle on your cuts but that’s not so. Your cuts are to shallow for for the angles you have cut. In your video it’s really around twenty degrees. Why would you post something that isn’t true? Just to sit and laugh at the people that messed up some expensive wood. People, go to a Home Depot and ask they will show you the true angle. Or if you know a really truthful carpenter ask him. He will tell you this isn’t 60 degrees he’s cutting
Great job wonderful. My son wants me to build this for his wedding in October. I’m already building a nice wedding cake wood tray. Now this, this will make them happy and I’m so proud to still be here for my son. I pray God doesn’t take me before I can get these built. It would break my heart and soul knowing I didn’t get to do this one last thing for him. May God give me the time and strength to finish this.
Hope you’re still around. ❤️
Thanks so much for linking the calculator. Working on one of these for my first time and was nervous how to get the right height. Your arbor turned out amazing btw
Wow, you make it look so easy but looking at your shop equipment I get the feeling you’re a professional! You’re pretty amazing!
Wow thank you! I’m just an amateur with a tool addiction!
Freakin beautiful work. I’m a woodworker and I enjoyed your techniques. Bravo.
I really enjoyed watching this video. I'm getting married in October and want to build one of these. I'm a bit nervous about doing it, but watching this video is giving me hope. Thanks for sharing this video.
This is Awesome! I made a similar one last year but the client wanted to make sure it could fit into her SUV for transportation and was lightweight enough for her to put it together herself. I ended up making it hollow on the inside and had it connect with a few panel locks. I really like how you used dowels though!
Hi Valorick, I am interested in making a hollow arbor like you did -- hoping you might have some information about how you did it and what materials you used. I don't see any contact information on your channel, if you would be so kind as to message me via the email on my channel I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.
Very pretty. I will attempt to make one myself.
Well done!!
This is amazing, my wedding is this year and I'm really wanting to diy my arch❤
Who sings the back ground song in this video. I want to play this when my new daughter steps out into the arch.
I don't know
John Hutchinson the song credits are in the description and at the end of the video
Totally awesome!
This is amazing! I’d love some step-by-step instructions if possible.
LOVE this!
I love this! I’m would to make this for a wedding Would you mind sharing a written materials list and step by step directions? What type of brackets did you use on the back. Thanks
Superbe beau travail
Nice job
You did an amazing job. Do you sell the plans or do you have a copy of the written instructions? I get confuse on the degrees for the cuts. Where did you purchased the brackets? Thank you kindly for your reply. Luis
Can you do a short How-To on how you made that Doweling Jig for the 4x4?
I saw you have a makita miter saw! Are you happy with that? I'm planning to buy the same one. Great video by the way and great build! Congratulations
Christofix - DIY Projects thanks dude! I like the saw a lot, it’s battery only which is good and bad. I fear the day Makita batteries crap out ya know.
@@MustardMade ok thnks for your awnser man, i appreciate it
WOW....really good job! I'm wanting to make a 7ft one but I need to be able to take mine apart and reassemble so not wanting to use dowels and glue. Do you think the metal braces would be enough to hold it together on their own?
The metal braces (gusset plates) make this assembly very strong. However depending on the thickness of the gusset plates I would be slightly worried about the lower plates bending if a load was applied to the top. You don't want the wind or some drunkard fall into the arbor and send it toppling down. The dowels do provide some strength to prevent this, even if they are not glued. I would still use the dowels or at least one dowel in each joint or put gusset plates on both sides or make the gusset plates thick like 1/8" or 3/16" plate. The dowels will also help with alignment purposes. Maybe I overbuilt mine but its a pretty big piece and the thought of it falling down under any circumstance, especially at a wedding made me nervous lol. Hope this makes sense and helps.
Those corner braces you used on the back side. Did you just find them at the hardware store? 120 degrees I’m guessing? I’m going to be building a similar arch for my wedding. Awesome job!
I made the corner braces and yes 120 degrees. I couldn't find where to buy them and was running out of time, so I just made them out of sheet metal. Originally I wasn't even going to include them but then I got really paranoid about wind, drunk people, acts of God, etc making the top fall over lol. Thank you!
Nice, I’ve been asked about making one of these. How do you work out how long to cut the bits to get the right height etc. They want it 7ft approx
Use the hexagon calculator, link in the description. Find the long side length of the section piece so you can measure from the points with a tape, easier than trying to measure the short side (nothing to hook your tape measure to)
Woah that was amazing! Can you just remove the top to move it around? Meaning I would like to assemble and disassemble for multiple uses :)
Where did you find the braces you used? Do you have a link to them?
could you share a step by step? wanting to make this for my wedding.
Would it be possible to get detailed plans? Want to make this for our wedding in November.
wow very nice
Thank you Omar Omar!
Beautiful! Where did you get the metal braces? Can’t find anywhere 😭
Never mind. Saw your response to the same question down below! Thank you 👍🏼
I love this! Would you mind sharing a written step by step with materials ? I’m going to try and make this myself for my sisters wedding
Did you get the dimensions?
I’m sorry I thought I had already responded! The dimensions are shown at 00:16. The hexagon is 8 feet tall, each leg is 4’6” on the long side, 60deg angles
@@MustardMade how did you calculate the angle. I get 30 degrees and it should not matter the size lumber used e.g. 2 x 2 or 2x4 the angles should be the same right?
how do you calculate the outer dimension of the board at the beginning?
Hello im in Raleigh NC was wondering if I could order one. Where are you located?
Hey does anyone know where to find with white metal brackets he used or what they are specifically called? Thanks!
where did you get the reinforcement plates you lag bolted to the back side? I can't find them online.
Wornout I couldn’t find them either so I made them from a piece of 16 gauge sheet metal. Try searching for 120 degree gusset plate.
Where did you get the 120 brackets? Thanks
sweet video, but no material list or detail description on how to do this build?
where did you find the corner brace (4 of them) shown in the video?
Pam Goon & Alicia Fronius I made them from a steel plate. I should have included it in the video. You might be able to purchase some, search for 120 degree gusset plate
Can I ask where you got the brackets from?I’ve been looking for very similar brackets for weeks now.
serrina tc I made them from sheet metal. Cut them out on a bandsaw. Try searching for 120 degree gusset plates
The link to the calculator appears to be broken. Do you have an updated link? Thanks!
Curious to how the dowel jig was made. I’m guessing it’s just scrap 4x4 but should it be cut to a certain thickness? Will be my first time working with dowels so I’m overthinking it a bit
Yes the thickness of the jig keeps your drill bit straight. I used a piece of a 2x4 so its 1.5 inches thick. If you were to make that piece out of 1/2" plywood or something, you would have a harder time drilling a hole perpendicular to the surface. The tabs around the 2x4 piece are brad nailed on (no glue in case you mess up and need to redo it). I held the 2x4 piece (with the holes) onto the 4x4 (that I am drilling into) where I want it and then nailed on the tabs. The tabs make sure the holes end up in the same spot on all the pieces I drilled. Hope that makes sense.
Looks awesome! I’ve just made one myself but I can’t can’t find those brackets you used to save my life. Hoping you could send me in the right direction. Thanks!
If you don’t mind me asking. Where did you get the metal supports
I made them from scrap sheet metal. Cut the shapes out on a portable bandsaw and then drilled holes. Try searching for 120 degree gusset plate.
Im thinking about making one for a friends wedding but they are both under 5'8" I wonder if I should make it 7 feet high instead of 8. What are your thoughts? I just dont want it too short but thinking maybe 8 is too high lol
0281justin will you use it for other weddings or just let them keep it? I’m sure they will put greenery on it which falls down a bit. Ask what they will use for greenery because you don’t want it to cover anyone. I thought 8 feet would be too high but it was perfect. Remember the arbor will be a good 4-5 feet back from the couple because you gotta fit a minister (or whatever) in there too lol and you got the legs you don’t want anyone to trip over. Anywhere between 7-8 feet and you’ll be fine.
@@MustardMade yeah awesome. Thanks for the tip. She rented one and has it on standby for 150. She said she will pay me for it but I figured I'd just make it a gift. She wants simple all around. I'll prob take it back and just sell it or something. Again thanks for the vid and reply.
Where did you get those corner brackets?
Austin N I made them all from a piece of sheet metal lol. I filmed most of their construction but my camera screwed up during an important part so I just cut it all out
I need to build one of these for my wedding. What type of wood is this? Would it be better to get dried wood?
Justin Harris I used Douglas Fir. Yes use dry wood. You don’t want to use any green or pressure treated wood, it will all shrink and the joints will look bad
@@MustardMade Thanks for the tips Mustard, one last question. What type of fastener did you use for the base of the arbor? Are those wood screws, or are they lag screws?
What metal 120 angle flat brackets were used? I cannot find them anywhere!
Just read you made them yourself…I’m probably gonna do the same!
Would you tell me where you bought the angle metal brackets?
I made them from 16 gauge steel sheet and a bandsaw. Try searching google for 120 degree gusset plate.
Do you have the plans for this? I need to make one for my wedding in June.
Brett Talcott I do not but I can describe to you what I did or possibly make some! Can you send me your email?
Do you still have plans saved? My fiance is building one for our wedding in 2 months!
Hey man I'm going to try building this for my fiancé. Could you email me the plans?
Cooperhill17@gmail.com
do you think there is way to build this without permanently building it, so its easy to move to different locations ?
Yesenia Mariee yes, this one is easy to move with a trailer like the video. You just need another person to help put it together. I thought of making a hinged version where all the sides fold out.
@@MustardMade yeah i just don't have a trailer . what wood stain did you use, i currently bought the natural stain from lowes and it made the wood orange looking ughhhh
@@MustardMade what type of hinges would you use? strap?
What are your measurements for the gusset plates you made?
They are 120 degree gusset plates. Not sure of exact measurements I think they have 6 inch legs and maybe 2.5" wide.
What size dowels? 1/2"? Also whats the length on the feet?
Mr. B 1/2 inch oak dowels. Feet are 4 feet long. I just cut the 4x4x8 in half. I figured the longer the better.
Do you have a video for a triangular one?
Euri T I do not, but the process would me mostly the same.
Do you think it would be stable enough to do this with 2×4 instead? With brackets and dowels and a 4×4 footing? Our venue is small and im worried a 4×4 arch would be too substantial. Thanks so much for this video and the calculator link!!!
If you use 2x4s with the 1.5” side making the hexagon shape (does that make sense? lol) I think it would be fine. Using the 2x4s flat seems like it would be wobbly. Definitely use brackets and dowels. Also I would use brackets to join the legs on too just for a little extra insurance. I regret not having done that. Just think if someone was to fall on it or a giant gust of wind came through, it has to stay in one piece. Also anchoring the legs to the floor would be a good idea.
@@MustardMade thanks so much for the reply! We plan on striking the arch after the ceremony because the same space is used for dinner. Unfortunately there isnt a way for us to secure into the ground but its only up for a few hours. I think i might have to cave and do it in 4×4 because the 1.5 side presenting isnt the look the couple wants. Seriously thanks so much for this video and taking the time to respond!!
Hello, Just one question, your drawing in the video shows 4' 8" on the long side but you say in the comments below that it is 4' 6"
Mountain Man Davis I probably misspoke on the 4’ 6”. I cut the pieces to the dimension I wrote on the paper in the video
@@MustardMade Good deal. Thanks for this.
My Son & I made his last night... turned out Awesome 👍 today we will make the dowel jig & finish it. Thanks again for this video.🍻
Where is the other half? Looks incomplete.
So bottom board is 48" and all others are 60"? 120 degree angle cuts on all boards right?
Each member of the hexagon was cut at 4 foot 8 inches measured from the points (this makes an 8 foot tall hexagon). Set the miter saw to 60 degrees (which makes a 120 degree angle when two 60 deg cuts are put next to each other). I used the hexagon calculator found here. hexagoncalculator.apphb.com/
@@MustardMade Thank you!
Why would you tell someone to cut the angles at 60 degrees knowing full well that ends up as a triangle? Cuts are to be made at 30 degrees.
@@kylemoss4056 I almost figured this out the hard way! Good thing my miter saw wont do 60° cuts.
@@kylemoss4056 agreed, I got confused lol Miter saw set at 30 is correct.
Whats the bracket name at 4:43??
Did you cut the 4x4 at a 30• angle?
Yes
@@MustardMade thanks, really good work.
What stain did you use?
Brittany Kaffenberger it was a natural stain from varathane I believe. Purchased at Home Depot. The client wanted a light colored wood.
How did you make the Dowels jig
celiophoto1 I just used a piece of 2x4 scrap, drilled my holes, and then brad nailed thin plywood lips around 3 sides. So I could align the jig on both sides of the 60deg miter joint.
@@MustardMade The angle is 30 degrees. When a person puts two 30 degree angle cuts together this is now a 60 degree angle.
Do you sell them?!
No ma'am, just made this for a friend.
Can I buy this from you?
Bill yes where do you live? Shipping might be cost prohibitive.
@@MustardMade I live in Houston, Texas 77083, how much would it be?
Bill I’m in SC 29072, the materials for this project were about $150. Shipping would be astronomical, sorry mate
Mustard Made thank you lol. I’ll just try to find time to make it. Great video!
Hey mate, would you please be able to email me a step by step via email & a list of materials? My future wife wants this exact arbor for our wedding!
Hi Scott, send me your email in a DM.
Is it possible to also get those or at least how you made the dowel jig?
Wanted to make one of these.... after watching this, I've thinking it may be way too hard lol
You are showing a 60 degree angle on your cuts but that’s not so. Your cuts are to shallow for for the angles you have cut. In your video it’s really around twenty degrees. Why would you post something that isn’t true? Just to sit and laugh at the people that messed up some expensive wood. People, go to a Home Depot and ask they will show you the true angle. Or if you know a really truthful carpenter ask him. He will tell you this isn’t 60 degrees he’s cutting
He is cutting a 30 degree on each piece to make it 60. He realized he said it wrong in a few comments up.