 Set
your saw's rip guide to the desired thickness for struts. The
thicker, the stronger but it will add more weight. |
 Rip
a bunch of struts out of old 2x4's. Watch out for knots in the
wood, they will break. |
 Begin
with a 2x4 or 2x6 base cut to the proper angle, add main struts.
Use Liquid Nail exterior adhesive and screw together with drywall
screws. |
 Mark
the angle to cut for the front main strut and cut. |
 Here
are two stands being built. The stand on the left has a 2x6 base
and the stand on the right has a 2x4 base. |
 Slats
are rough cut for length and set on top. Always build from the 2x6
or 2x4 base OUT TO THE END. |
 The
main struts on the outsides have been glued and screwed. Five
slats have been added with the sixth slat being marked for cutting. |
 All
base slats have been added. Note the end slat COVERS THE END of
the two main slats, rather then fitting inside between them. |