The base is dovetailed at the corners and the uprights are lapped in. I have to complicate everything.

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    10 days ago

    It’s pressure treated and it’s going to sit out exposed 24/7, so it’s just going to turn grey :-(

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      9 days ago

      Did you add pressure treat sealer to the cut ends? If not, I’d recommend doing so as it’ll add quite a few years of life to it.

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        9 days ago

        I didn’t know there was such a thing. I’ll check it out next time I’m at the hardware store.
        I really should round over the tops of the uprights so they don’t absorb as much rain, but sealer would definitely help.

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          9 days ago

          Or just put a metal jar lit or something on it? Have seen this done on fence posts, which of course better fit the shape.

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      8 days ago

      May want to sit it on some gravel or concrete then a standard 24 is not graded for constant ground exposure it’s going to rot quicker. You need something beefier like a 66 if setting in dirt.

      At least that’s going from memory

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        8 days ago

        Thank you - good catch! I’m not at all sophisticated about PT lumber. I’ll prop it up on some of those pavers there.