Colorado Eastern - Framework
With careful planning, measuring, digging and cutting I was well on my way to having the framework done. In between trips carrying lumber, I used a wheelbarrow to move 3 cubic yards of topsoil to the project site. Once the dirt was in place and trimmed with brick edging, my wife planted perennials.

As described on the track plan page, the back walls are 10' sections on each side and 5' in the middle. Every end corner is a 2.5' piece, front sides are 5' and center front pieces are 2' long - you will also notice that the front sides "step" down so that the very front is only 1' tall. Again, each piece is cut with 45 degree end angles as shown on the supplies page, and boards are fastened to posts with galvanized nails.

PROJECT DATE: 09/10/03


Total cost-to-date: $240 + $100 top soil +$75 edging = $415


middle left side in progress - note posts and level


framework complete

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