Today I have cut, shaped and assembled the two long beams for the Pagoda that will go over the double garage door. The total length of the pagoda is 21'10". So I had to joint two pieces. Since the front beam is very visible, and has a seam in the center, I thought that it would look better if I add an architectural detail. So I am adding a bow tie. Used in furniture making to add strength to a joint, here it will only be a quarter of an inch thick and strictly for decoration. The real strength of the joint comes from the 12" half lap joint.
I start by slicing a 1/4 inch piece of wood off of a scrap piece, with my band saw.
I than cut out a bow tie.
I also cut out a bow tie out of the beam...
...and lay the 1/4 inch piece inside. Tomorrow I will sand it flush, and that is it!
Today I have cut, shaped and assembled the two long beams for the Pagoda that will go over the double garage door. The total length of the pagoda is 21'10". So I had to joint two pieces. Since the front beam is very visible, and has a seam in the center, I thought that it would look better if I add an architectural detail. So I am adding a bow tie. Used in furniture making to add strength to a joint, here it will only be a quarter of an inch thick and strictly for decoration. The real strength of the joint comes from the 12" half lap joint.
I start by slicing a 1/4 inch piece of wood off of a scrap piece, with my band saw.
I than cut out a bow tie.
I also cut out a bow tie out of the beam...
...and lay the 1/4 inch piece inside. Tomorrow I will sand it flush, and that is it!
