Uploaded February 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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My website: woodspirit.net

Link to tools I use: woodspirit.net/products-i-use List of Materials:

4 - 1/2" x 2' x 8 OSB (or plywood)
21 - 8' x 2" x 2" (nominal dimensions = 8' x 1 1/2" x 1 1/2")
4 - 1" x 3" x 30" (nominal dimensions = 3/4" x 2 1/2" x 30"
60 - #8 construction screws 1 1/2" long
60 - #8 construction screws 2 1/2" long

Cut list for the 2" x 2" lumber - Follow all safety rules while operating power tools.
8 @ 8'
6 @ 5' 5" (65")
20 @ 21"
18 @ 18"
6 @ 3" - cut these off the end of larger pieces for safer cuts

Tools needed:
Miter Saw, Circular Saw, or Hand Saw
Tape measure
Framers Square
Drill
#8 Pilot Bit
Correct Driver Bit for your screws (phillips, "T", or square)
Pencil
Drill Driver is useful but you can get away with just a drill