How to Build a Copper Trellis for Your Garden

Solder up this trellis in a weekend with ordinary copper tubing
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Required Tools for this Project

Have the necessary tools for this DIY project lined up before you start—you’ll save time and frustration.

    • Hammer
    • Clamps
    • Circular saw
    • Needle-nose pliers
    • Soldering torch
    • Tube cutter
    • Tin snips

Required Materials for this Project

Avoid last-minute shopping trips by having all your materials ready ahead of time. Here's a list.

    • Two 10' lengths of 3/4” copper tubing
    • Five 10' lengths of 1/2” copper tubing
    • 1/2-lb. roll of solder
    • Flux paste
    • One roll of emery cloth
    • Two 8' 2x4s
    • One 6” length of 3/8” steel pipe
    • One 6” length of 1/2” steel pipe
    • Small box of 6d finish nails
    • Eight 3” decking screws
    • One 10' length of 1/2” electrical conduit (EMT)
    • Two 2 x 4 x 8'

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