This step by step diy project is about tomato trellis plans. Building wooden trellis for tomato is a simple and cheap project, as it requires basic materials and tools. A-frame trellis have more advantages, such as stability and efficient shape. Always align the components at both ends and plumb the A-frames, before locking them together with galvanized screws. Take a look over the rest of the trellis plans, if you need more design ideas.
There are lots of designs you could choose from when building trellis, so make sure you take into account several option. Nevertheless, if these plans are exactly what you are looking for, don’t forget to adjust their size to fit your needs and the configuration of your backyard. Buy quality lumber (cedar, pine, redwood) and set the legs about 1-2″ into the ground, as to get a rigid structure. See all my Premium Plans HERE.
Projects made from these plans
Cut & Shopping Lists
- A – 8 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 73″ long A-FRAMES
- B – 2 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 180″ long RIDGES
- C – 4 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 39 1/4” long, 4 pieces – 5 1/2″ long BRACES
Tools
Hammer, Tape measure, Framing square, Level
Miter saw, Drill machinery, Screwdriver, Sander
Post hole digger, Concrete mixer
Time
One day
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Building tomato trellis
Building tomato trellis
Top Tip: Building tomato trellis is a quick project that could help you increase the productivity and organize your garden efficiently. Adjust the size of the wooden trellis, as to fit the configuration of the plot of land.
Tomato Trellis Plans
Building the frame
The first step of the backyard project is to build the A-frames. As you can see in the plan,s you need to build the components from 2×2 lumber. Mark the cut lines at 15 degrees and make the cuts with a proper miter saw.
It is essential to make all the components for the A-frames in the same manner, otherwise the top ridge might not fit properly into place. Make the component 1-2 longer, if you want to set the into the ground.
Fitting the top beam
The next step of the woodworking project is to attach the top ridge into place. As it can be seen in the image, we recommend you to fit the component between the A-frames and to lock it with galvanized screws.
Place a spirit level on top of the beam to check if it is horizontal. We strongly recommend you to place the A-frames equally spaced, if you want to get a professional result.
Installing the support
If you want to reinforce the tomato trellis. you have to install 1×2 braces, as in the plans. Cut both ends of the braces at 15 degrees, in order to fit into place properly. Drill pilot holes through the braces and lock them to the posts with 2 1/2″ galvanized screws.
Moreover, add waterproof glue to the joints, if you want to enhance the bond of the components. Align everything and check if the A-frames are perfectly plumb.
Installing the support
The next step of the project is to install the support on top of the bottom braces. Therefore, drill pilot holes through the 2×2 component and insert screws into the braces. Make sure the support is centered to the braces, before driving the screws in.
Attaching the twine
One of the last steps of the project is to tie several pieces of string to the top beam. As you can notice in the image, we recommend you tie the twines equally spaced, according to the tomatoes you are going to plant in the backyard.
Tomato trellis plans
Last but not least, you have to finish touches. Insert all the screws at the same level with the wooden surface and smooth the sharp edges with a sand-block. Apply several coats of paint to the components, to prevent them from decay or weather damage.
Top Tip: Smooth the surface with medium-grit sandpaper along the wood grain and clean the residues. Afterwards, apply a few coats of paint or stain to the structure.
This woodworking project was about tomato trellis plans. If you want to see more outdoor plans, we recommend you to check out the rest of our step by step projects.
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