I am about to construct a pergola. SWMBO rather likes the look of
shaped timbers as seen here on rose arch kits:

https://www.george-walker.co.uk/garden-and-landscaping/pergolas/

The effect is as if a circular cutter has been used to take a
quadrant slice from the end of each crosspiece.

I guess that a deep enough holesaw of at least 100 mm diameter
might make such a cut. If I can fit it into my pillar drill, and
clamp the timber in place, might I actually be able to complete
the job successfully?

The other shape I am looking to make is 4 off like the larger of
the two corner braces shown here

http://tate-fencing.co.uk/product/corner-brace/

I don't have a bandsaw, and haven't room for one. I guess a good
jigsaw might have the capacity, but I don't anticipate further
need for one. Should I just grit my teeth and buy them ready
made?

Chris
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Chris J Dixon Nottingham UK


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