I am building a few trellises and arbors from cedar and I will need to
fasten them to the ground. Of course I could treat and bury the
supporting members but I prefer to avoid this here where the soil is
sandy and wood eating insects abound.
I am seeking some metal stakes to pound into the ground and attach
the arbors raised. I think these my be called "stirrups". I cannot
find them on the web and assume that I may looking for the wrong
thing. The support members are not 4x4 so the ones for decks will not
work. My structures are the usual 2x2 and 1x4 members.
Does anyone know where I can find what I am looking for before I waste
time fabricating my own?
Cheers
Fritz
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On May 24, 10:28 pm, Fritz <[email protected]> wrote:
> I am building a few trellises and arbors from cedar and I will need to
> fasten them to the ground. Of course I could treat and bury the
> supporting members but I prefer to avoid this here where the soil is
> sandy and wood eating insects abound.
> I am seeking some metal stakes to pound into the ground and attach
> the arbors raised. I think these my be called "stirrups". I cannot
> find them on the web and assume that I may looking for the wrong
> thing. The support members are not 4x4 so the ones for decks will not
> work. My structures are the usual 2x2 and 1x4 members.
>
> Does anyone know where I can find what I am looking for before I waste
> time fabricating my own?
>
> Cheers
> Fritz
All the post spikes that Ive seen are designed for 4x4s not
2x2s. (Google image results for post spike: http://tinyurl.com/pb4nod)
I think that you would need to fabricate something for smaller posts.
If you have a welder and access to some angle iron it should be
straightforward. You might be able to make something suitable using a
discarded metal bed frame or metal shelving uprights.
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Or just put a spacer block in there to fill out the post spike. You could
be creative. Put in two small blocks and center the 2 X 4 post. Maybe use
some redwood or a contrasting wood. I just don't see the need to get
elaborite over a trellis. Besides, if you are successful, it will be soon
covered with plant life anyway. Put some paving blocks down there. Or an
old dead log. Or a <fill in the blank>.
This ain't a problem. It is a chance to be creative! Whatever you do is
NOT a compromise. It is a design feature.
On May 24, 10:28=A0pm, Fritz <[email protected]> wrote:
> I am building a few trellises and arbors from cedar and I will need to
> fasten them to the ground. Of course I could treat and bury the
> supporting members but I prefer to avoid this here where the soil is
> sandy and wood eating insects abound.
> =A0 I am seeking some metal stakes to pound into the ground and attach
> the arbors raised. I think these my be called "stirrups". I cannot
> find them on the web and assume that I may looking for the wrong
> thing. The support members are not 4x4 so the ones for decks will not
> work. My structures are the usual =A02x2 and 1x4 members.
>
> Does anyone know where I can find what I am looking for before I waste
> time fabricating my own?
>
> Cheers
> Fritz
All the =93post spikes=94 that I=92ve seen are designed for 4x4=92s not
2x2=92s. (Google image results for =93post spike=94: http://tinyurl.com/pb=
4nod)
I think that you would need to fabricate something for smaller posts.
If you have a welder and access to some angle iron it should be
straightforward. You might be able to make something suitable using a
discarded metal bed frame or metal shelving uprights.
Fritz wrote:
> I am building a few trellises and arbors from cedar and I will need to
> fasten them to the ground. Of course I could treat and bury the
> supporting members but I prefer to avoid this here where the soil is
> sandy and wood eating insects abound.
> I am seeking some metal stakes to pound into the ground and attach
> the arbors raised. I think these my be called "stirrups". I cannot
> find them on the web and assume that I may looking for the wrong
> thing. The support members are not 4x4 so the ones for decks will not
> work. My structures are the usual 2x2 and 1x4 members.
>
> Does anyone know where I can find what I am looking for before I waste
> time fabricating my own?
>
> Cheers
> Fritz
Try Simpson Strong-Tie "E-Z Spike".
http://www.strongtie.com/ftp/fliers/f-ezfpp07-r.pdf
--
Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA
[email protected]
Fritz <[email protected]> wrote in news:dcc1abe9-cf2d-42f9-a2ae-
[email protected]:
> I am building a few trellises and arbors from cedar and I will need to
> fasten them to the ground. Of course I could treat and bury the
> supporting members but I prefer to avoid this here where the soil is
> sandy and wood eating insects abound.
> I am seeking some metal stakes to pound into the ground and attach
> the arbors raised. I think these my be called "stirrups". I cannot
> find them on the web and assume that I may looking for the wrong
> thing. The support members are not 4x4 so the ones for decks will not
> work. My structures are the usual 2x2 and 1x4 members.
>
> Does anyone know where I can find what I am looking for before I waste
> time fabricating my own?
>
> Cheers
> Fritz
I made a small trellis using copper piping. The uprights were just
hammered into the soil. I found the free plans on the web somewhere.
Works fine. Howevere, it is a small trellis, and yours may be much
bigger. Let me know if you want me to post a picture of the finished
product.
--
Best regards
Han
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Fritz <[email protected]> wrote in news:dcc1abe9-cf2d-42f9-a2ae-
[email protected]:
> I am building a few trellises and arbors from cedar and I will need to
> fasten them to the ground. Of course I could treat and bury the
> supporting members but I prefer to avoid this here where the soil is
> sandy and wood eating insects abound.
> I am seeking some metal stakes to pound into the ground and attach
> the arbors raised. I think these my be called "stirrups". I cannot
> find them on the web and assume that I may looking for the wrong
> thing. The support members are not 4x4 so the ones for decks will not
> work. My structures are the usual 2x2 and 1x4 members.
>
> Does anyone know where I can find what I am looking for before I waste
> time fabricating my own?
>
> Cheers
> Fritz
My pictures are no good, but here is the link to the plans:
<http://www.rd.com/how-to-build-a-copper-trellis-for-your-
garden/article17494.html>
or: <http://snipurl.com/iqdit>
--
Best regards
Han
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"Fritz" wrote:
>I am building a few trellises and arbors from cedar and I will need
>to
> fasten them to the ground.
SFWIW
The wood columns used in a lot of Huntington Beach, Ca which directly
fronts on the Pacific ocean and abounds in termites is as follows:
Pour a concrete column using a Sonotube form a couple of feet below
ground and at least 12" above ground with anchor bolts in the
concrete.
Attach standard galvanized mounting plate to concrete with anchor
bolts and to wood post with galvanized thru bolts.
Even with the above, it's a constant battle against termites.
If any wood is in contact with the ground, sooner or later the
termites will get it.
Have fun.
Lew