Simple Garden Bridge with Basic Tools

Anyone can make this simple garden bridge using basic power tools.

[@jimclark6256]

Very convoluted way to make an arc. Use 3 nails or screws. one in the center at your required degree and the other screws at the ends, 1/2 pvc conduit behind end screws , middle screw in front of middle screw.

[@MarkMcCluney]

That's a delight, and a most enjoyable vid. Thank you! I would never have thought of using the circular saw to cut a curve! One small thing; it would have been nice to get a better look at the finished item. Thanks again.

[@MAgaSUXX]

Definitely use the circular saw I also take a 10 foot piece of half-inch PVC and bend it to make my arch which is very easy

[@DIYMinded]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@LonghornWorkshop]

What mark said, cutting the slight curve with the circular saw was different. The bridge looked good and solid.

[@c9sus4]

the 3 kind of saws are very helpful, will try the circular saw. Thanks

[@zyadd5089]

Nice video !!! SUBSCRIBED

[@MakeThings]

Looking good man! Glad to see thing #1 used socks under those flip flops. I wouldn’t want to see him destroy this channel by giving it a less than aesthetic appeal. 🤪

[@Malvisk]

How did you fasten the blocks to the middle arch?

[@sanjeevmraman]

Hi. Great video. While I understand the general idea of drawing the arc on the board using the other board as the center of a large imaginary circle, did you do a calculation to determine the radius of this circle, or get to it by trial and error? Thanks

[@DIYMinded]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I used the trial and error method by making the arc and standing back and looking at it. When I was happy with it I marked the other two boards.

[@sanjeevmraman]

@@DIYMinded Thanks!

[@jasonmilewski5268]

Had the same question, is there a measurement you look at first when figuring put your arc ?

[@amberscheel7450]

A little more explanation while you were doing the arc would have been helpful, but… I’ll wing it 😅 Thanks.

[@tccollier8124]

Anyone reading this - have a lovely day! 💖

[@DIYMinded]

I did and hope you did as well.

[@neilgg7460]

very nice video, I found it very interesting . I am not a carpenter, I just know enough to be dangerous. With the blocking boards against your middle 2x12, do you fasten them to the middle 2x12 with toenail-like screws, at an angle?

[@DIYMinded]

Thanks for watching! I staggered the braces so that I could screw straight through the 2x12.

[@mski435]

I would like to make a similar bridge for my garden. Sorry if I missed it but what was the specific wood that you used. Something I can get from Home Depot?

[@meganstern]

Thanks for the video! Good to see that I can make it with tools I have. What's the name and artist for that second song? I really like it! 😀

[@JosephWarner]

Just curious what your material list was and cost? I'm going to build 2 for my creek

[@DIYMinded]

Thanks for watching. The main supports were made from 3-2x12x8' treated boards. The cross supports were made from 3-2x6x8' treated boards. For the top I used leftover deck boards from a previous project. My total cost was under $150 at the time of building.

[@shawnmulligan7974]

Enjoyed the video but could do without the music as I had a hard time hearing your instructions.

[@MAgaSUXX]

I’ve watched other people use PVC pipe and it was a lot easier to make the curve this is so damn complicated

[@Stefnator]

In another post, indicated that the wire was centered in the middle of another board. Then use wire to make an arc.Imagine a large circle.