How to Design and Build a Pergola - Tools

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Learn how to build an install a pergola; includes plans and a video of pergola design and construction, as well as tips, materials and tool lists.

Tools and supplies:
      Miter saw
      Safety goggles
      Hammer
      Stakes
      String
      Oversized right angle
      Tape measure
      Ribbon
      Bucket with bottom removed
      Powdered chalk
      Posthole digger
      Post level
      Clamps
      1-gallon container (for water)
      Screws
      Power drill
      Assorted drill bits
      Socket wrench

Materials:
      6 Posts - 6x6 (length to be determined by footings)
     4 Beams - 2x10's - 10' long
     16 Rafters - 2x6's - 10' long
     12 Bolts - 3/8" x 10" -- galvanized
     24 Washers - 3/8" -- galvanized
     12 Nuts - 3/8" -- galvanized
     64 Hurricane ties - 4 for each rafter
     Hot-dipped galvanized bracket nails
     Long 2 X 2
     30 bags of concrete
     3 bags of crushed rock     
     Scrap lumber for temporary braces
     Scrap lumber for spacer boards

Note: This list is based on this specific project and situation. Please adjust these items and instructions to your particular needs.

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