I always remind myself that the old masters took shortcuts where possible and would have gladly used power tools and modern joinery if it was available. Sometimes producing something that other people can enjoy in a timely fashion is more important than trying to satisfy your desire to use traditional joinery and push the limits of your skills.
I ABSOLUTELY love this project, I am so happy you videoed this. I have been looking for something like this for a while now, This is perfect. Thank you so much!!!!
Enjoyed the video James. I think you did a wonderful job on your pergola and especially on the shade cloth. That hammock looked very inviting. Looking forward to seeing more videos on the corner braces. Y'all take care and God bless.
God gave me two boys! I taught them both how to see, cook and clean! I came from a fily of all girls and we were taught to change tires and oil, cut grass and take out the trash! 🤣😂
I would have used the house wall as the rear support to avoid the rear legs. Also make it easy to disassemble in the winter months. Here in England external woodwork deteriorates over the winter months so being able to take it down easily would be a benefit.....also makes the room lighter over the winter months. Like the fact that the awning is in sections and will spill wind easily so it does not take off. But hey, you’ve made yours, I’m still talking about mine!
Yeah I was looking at attaching it to the building but unfortunately the code here does not allow that otherwise it would have to follow a whole new permit method and be considered a house construction. if I don't attach to the building that I don't even need a permit I can just build it.
@@WoodByWright Ah! Different countries, different codes. Here in England there is a classification called 'Temporary Structures' which have a different category. I believe (but do not know for sure) that something like this that is only bolted in place for the summer would be classed as temporary. Trouble is the more questions you ask, the more chance you'll find someone saying "No" ... :))
Sometimes getting it done is more important than doing it 'the way' :) Whatever you do with it, put some weather-resistant finish on it so that it lasts for decades!
Your kids are super lucky they have a cool dad that does carpentry ^_^ How did you mount the posts to the concrete? How do you plan on keeping your new structure clean? How do you plan on preserving your structure from weathering?
For some reason I didn't get footage of putting down the brackets. There are metal brackets that are anchored to the concrete and lifts the posts up a half inch so that water doesn't actually touch the bottom of the post. Once all of the wood has a chance to dry I'm going to coat it all with a deck stain and wood sealant. But I want to wait until the new 6x6 is fully dry out. So it will probably be later this year. As they are treated they don't need as much work to protect from the weather.
When looking at the patio doorway, all I could think of, was that it is way too low for my tastes, but I don't have to walk under it, so hopefully it is an enjoyable addition to your back yard for you and yours! (I've been thinking about a pergola too, but I think mine starts about 3' taller than yours, and I'm thinking about going a bit higher and putting solar panels on top of it too)
Yep we were playing with it back and forth about where to put it but if I put it much higher then it looks odd in front of the house as the roof comes in underneath the pergola. Also will be having solar panels on the roof and I didn't want to cash shadows on it.
Looks good. Can't wait for the finished project. I built my first one fourteen years ago ... But with only a knife, fork, and spoon. Hehe. The one I built most recently has a full roof. My question is what fabric is that? We want something similar for a vertical shade.
Nice job...a suggestion...build a couple of saw horses..save your back son you will need it !! And yes I agree the project is screaming for mortice and tenon braces like you said...
Thanks Chuck. I did actually use a couple saw horses to start with but found I much prefer doing it on the ground. I'm odd but I actually found it to be more comfortable. So I put away the saw horses and just did on the ground.
GREAT work James. thanks for the video. I was looking for how to make a retractable awning and this is it. thanks again! one question, though, I noticed the awning sags in the middle, probably because of the length of the wires and the weight of the awning. or was the fabric a bit longer? any solution to that? thank you!
There will always be some sag to the wires. The amount of tension they need is rather significant. But it's usually only an inch or so over the distance. At the time of the video I had not had a chance to fully tighten them. It usually takes couple weeks of tightening every other day or so. It has the whole structure takes up the tension.
Sure you could do that. However the code here would require me to get a building permit for it if I attached it to the house or sunk posts into the ground.
good job... In 2014, we downsized our home (empty nesters) but truth be told it was because of the tyrannical HOA !!! Our new City requires a permit for any type of outdoor structure (cover, pergola, etc.)
It is 10 ft post to post by 20 ft post to post. There is no deflection in the beam. The 20-foot beam running into end is a 2x12 and plenty stiff for the weight applied to it.
I use pressure treated pine. But if you want something all different I would suggest cedar. if you want something a little more robust and durable I would go with something like a live oak or White oak. But those can be very hard to find and incredibly expensive.
3yrs later, wondering how those 2x12s are standing up. 20' seems a lot to go without sag. You mentioned you'd be posting plans on your website. Are they still available?
If you're talking about the awning on top yes. They are magnets. I talk about that a bit more on the second channel where I go into detail of the build. But they're just a magnet that holds the last steel tube.
Great job What’s the dimensions on it? Wondering if I van build one but I don’t want to use the the 3rd post and do not want to make it weak ok the same time.
You are a man's man. And you can run a sewing machine. You are a God.
This was great. I'm not handy with tools but I'm trying to get better and get good ideas from videos like this. Thank you.
Loved that you had the kids involved. Great job 👍👍
Fantastic job. As a carpenter I know how it's done on the site and that's the way you did it just without the big machines. Keep going!
A true master knows when it's appropriate to switch from the way to the path.
It looks great, and I’m sure your family appreciates it being done. It’s not fine furniture, so don’t sweat the small stuff :)
I always remind myself that the old masters took shortcuts where possible and would have gladly used power tools and modern joinery if it was available. Sometimes producing something that other people can enjoy in a timely fashion is more important than trying to satisfy your desire to use traditional joinery and push the limits of your skills.
Never thought of making a template like that with the cardboard, genius.
I ABSOLUTELY love this project, I am so happy you videoed this. I have been looking for something like this for a while now, This is perfect. Thank you so much!!!!
Perfect time for a saw bench....or saw horses..
Enjoyed the video James. I think you did a wonderful job on your pergola and especially on the shade cloth. That hammock looked very inviting. Looking forward to seeing more videos on the corner braces. Y'all take care and God bless.
Nice to be able to help out a bit! What a great addition to your backyard!!! Love it!! ❣️
Not many guys can sew, Was it you mum who taught him? 😎
God gave me two boys! I taught them both how to see, cook and clean! I came from a fily of all girls and we were taught to change tires and oil, cut grass and take out the trash! 🤣😂
Oh, even sewing machine cannot stop you!
Nice work! I really need to add some of the shade netting to my pergola. Thanks for the idea!
Fantastic job, James!!! It turned out beautiful! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
I was honestly expecting your crazy ass to do this with only hand tools! hahaha
looks good!
Well, I’m super glad you used a circ saw here.
Lol you and me both.
Great project. Was interested as to how you made the retractable awning. Very nice.
I would have used the house wall as the rear support to avoid the rear legs. Also make it easy to disassemble in the winter months. Here in England external woodwork deteriorates over the winter months so being able to take it down easily would be a benefit.....also makes the room lighter over the winter months. Like the fact that the awning is in sections and will spill wind easily so it does not take off. But hey, you’ve made yours, I’m still talking about mine!
Yeah I was looking at attaching it to the building but unfortunately the code here does not allow that otherwise it would have to follow a whole new permit method and be considered a house construction. if I don't attach to the building that I don't even need a permit I can just build it.
@@WoodByWright Ah! Different countries, different codes. Here in England there is a classification called 'Temporary Structures' which have a different category. I believe (but do not know for sure) that something like this that is only bolted in place for the summer would be classed as temporary. Trouble is the more questions you ask, the more chance you'll find someone saying "No" ... :))
well here in rainy England, as long as you pre treat the wood, then coat it, it will last for many years too, even in the wind, rain and snow :)
Looks AWSOME!!! Thank You For Sharing!!! 👍😎
Newbie Here!!
Sometimes getting it done is more important than doing it 'the way' :) Whatever you do with it, put some weather-resistant finish on it so that it lasts for decades!
right on. I am going to wait tell the timers dry out then apply that.
This video should be called "
Wood By Wright Discovers Electricity" LOL
Your kids are super lucky they have a cool dad that does carpentry ^_^
How did you mount the posts to the concrete?
How do you plan on keeping your new structure clean?
How do you plan on preserving your structure from weathering?
For some reason I didn't get footage of putting down the brackets. There are metal brackets that are anchored to the concrete and lifts the posts up a half inch so that water doesn't actually touch the bottom of the post. Once all of the wood has a chance to dry I'm going to coat it all with a deck stain and wood sealant. But I want to wait until the new 6x6 is fully dry out. So it will probably be later this year. As they are treated they don't need as much work to protect from the weather.
Good job!
When looking at the patio doorway, all I could think of, was that it is way too low for my tastes, but I don't have to walk under it, so hopefully it is an enjoyable addition to your back yard for you and yours! (I've been thinking about a pergola too, but I think mine starts about 3' taller than yours, and I'm thinking about going a bit higher and putting solar panels on top of it too)
Yep we were playing with it back and forth about where to put it but if I put it much higher then it looks odd in front of the house as the roof comes in underneath the pergola. Also will be having solar panels on the roof and I didn't want to cash shadows on it.
Really nice gob bro congratulations!!💪💪💪
Thank U for wonderful,educational video.
Great job and video James. And by the hand that hand saw with the cord is still a “hand” saw - you didn’t use your feet to push it... 😳
very true!
Great project...
Great job. Love it. Want to do one just like that.
Great vid ,Well Done !
Love the video. Thanks for posting. I'm thinking of trying to do something similar, where did you get the ( clothe?)
Power tools are ok, and you had some hand tools in there, and it’s coming out great.
thanks man!
Cool project. Interesting post.
Dang, that was impressive!
Looks good. Can't wait for the finished project. I built my first one fourteen years ago ... But with only a knife, fork, and spoon. Hehe. The one I built most recently has a full roof. My question is what fabric is that? We want something similar for a vertical shade.
Here is what I followed to make the awning. ua-cam.com/video/c-Ao3zZiOHY/v-deo.html
he has a ton of great info there.
The use of power tools may be overlooked, but the abandonment of the clogs is unforgivable! 😉
LOL I am sorry!~
Clogs lives matter!
Hmm ... Clogs + Step Ladders = Accident Event
Let off wearing on safety grounds
Nice job...a suggestion...build a couple of saw horses..save your back son you will need it !! And yes I agree the project is screaming for mortice and tenon braces like you said...
Thanks Chuck. I did actually use a couple saw horses to start with but found I much prefer doing it on the ground. I'm odd but I actually found it to be more comfortable. So I put away the saw horses and just did on the ground.
Very COOL😎 WELL DONE 👌
GREAT work James. thanks for the video. I was looking for how to make a retractable awning and this is it. thanks again! one question, though, I noticed the awning sags in the middle, probably because of the length of the wires and the weight of the awning. or was the fabric a bit longer? any solution to that? thank you!
There will always be some sag to the wires. The amount of tension they need is rather significant. But it's usually only an inch or so over the distance. At the time of the video I had not had a chance to fully tighten them. It usually takes couple weeks of tightening every other day or so. It has the whole structure takes up the tension.
amazing video
Nice job!
Can this Pergola be attached to the house or anchored to the ground.
Love your project
DJ
Sure you could do that. However the code here would require me to get a building permit for it if I attached it to the house or sunk posts into the ground.
good job... In 2014, we downsized our home (empty nesters) but truth be told it was because of the tyrannical HOA !!! Our new City requires a permit for any type of outdoor structure (cover, pergola, etc.)
Wow no fun!
well done!
What was the total length of the pergola and what size and length did you use for the support beam above the posts?
From post to post it is 10 ft x 20 ft. The posts are 6x6. So the long beams are 24 ft long and a short beams are 14 ft long.
LOL ..... liked and it's only 5 seconds in on the opening music.
James with power tools AND no clogs?? Whatever next? 😂
Signs of end times.
Cool project. What ever happened to your podcast? I miss it.
Unfortunately it was requiring too much time to create and we all had different time constraints that just weren't matching up.
Did you make a handle for certain shorter members of your household?
LOL yup there is a rope on them for her to grab.
Super thick tarpine, or you learn the hard way first summer of heat and wind or wind. Great job though.
Whats the span on this? and are the main beams bowing in?
It is 10 ft post to post by 20 ft post to post. There is no deflection in the beam. The 20-foot beam running into end is a 2x12 and plenty stiff for the weight applied to it.
What wood do you recommend for a Pergola. I'm thinking of building one but not quite sure what wood to use.
I use pressure treated pine. But if you want something all different I would suggest cedar. if you want something a little more robust and durable I would go with something like a live oak or White oak. But those can be very hard to find and incredibly expensive.
@@WoodByWright OK, thanks. I was just curious what an expert uses. I think I will go with the Pressure Treated option since is more cost effective.
yeah the braces on the posts look out of place... looks great overall
Yeah. I've got designs to replace them with corbels in the spring.
Well done, as always! How long were those boards that you used for the main cross beams? They looked like they were over 20ft?!
The long ones for 24-ft 2x12s. Big beefy suckers
3yrs later, wondering how those 2x12s are standing up. 20' seems a lot to go without sag. You mentioned you'd be posting plans on your website. Are they still available?
Where’s the white oak I’ve come to know and love?
Lol that would be a fun build where can I find 24-ft long white oak boards.
8:20 A patch of Kentucky!
Lol yes we've been talking about that too.
You messed up by not making the thumbnail a picture of the pergola with fairy lights
lol I still have to install those some day. we will see.
Hello. What do you use to “lock” it closed?? You seem to screw something in (looks like a magnet). Can you please elaborate?
If you're talking about the awning on top yes. They are magnets. I talk about that a bit more on the second channel where I go into detail of the build. But they're just a magnet that holds the last steel tube.
cool
A true master knows when to ask his wife for help.
Wont this be a leaf trap?
that is why I can close them. but if they do fall in there you can easily tap them out. and the closest trees above them ate around 70 feet away.
And we live in Illinois...lots of wind to carry the leaves away! 😊
It’s ok not to be a Luddite love your stuff from oxford England
Great job
What’s the dimensions on it?
Wondering if I van build one but I don’t want to use the the 3rd post and do not want to make it weak ok the same time.
this one is 10' X 20" inside of post to post.
Just this once you’re forgiven for using power tools! Great job
LOL thanks man!
Where can you buy those motorized tools?
You have to go to your local witch craft dealer
@@WoodByWright 😂😂😂😂
Could have used a couple saw horses........Didn’t you make a set earlier?
I tried saw horses right off the bat but found them to be far more of a pain. It kind of surprised me but I prefer working on the ground.
Really disappointed ☹️ really though I was going to see you sew the awning by hand... 😉 Well done James! Be careful power tools can be addictive;)
Next time! LOL thanks man!
👍👍👍👍
Well, I never...
I know right!
I see you don't believe in saw horses! Your back will go someday.
I think the fabric needs to be tighter.
I ahve a pair but found then to be more of a pain lifting the boards up and down. plus with he 6x6s they were comfortable ti sit on and work.
💯😎👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
What? You didn't build it on your basement then bring it up your stairs?! That is won't work you man?!
😃👍🏻👊🏻
This video hurts my back!
Oddly enough I started off with saw horses but found working on the ground to be far more comfortable than working on saw horses.
Well aren't you talented. I had no idea you could sew. Your boys look just like you. :)
My mama taught me well. Lol thanks man.
dude
You are in violation of child labor laws
lol all the time!