Halloween is right around the corner. My wife and daughter really have big plans this year for our Halloween decorations. They volunteered me to complete some woodworking projects to help with decorating their Hocus Pocus theme. Of course, I did as was told and got to work. There are three projects that I have completed and will be staging in the front yard either this weekend or the next. For each project, we will have a post on the BLOG, with details of the build, and a video on our YouTube channel demonstrating how it was built. Sorry, husbands, hopefully I’m not setting you up for a “honey do” as well!
The three projects include:
- Scary Halloween coffin: Post, YouTube
- Jack-o-Lantern Light-up Box: Post, YouTube
- Faux Wrought Iron Cemetery Fence: Post, YouTube
This BLOG post will focus on the faux Wrought Iron Cemetery Fence that I’ll build and use to surround the Halloween Coffin I built.
Cutting and Drilling the Boards
We need to cut the top and bottom boards, 1″ PVC and 1/2″ PVC to assemble the fence. To start off, go ahead and cut two 3′ sections of 1 1/2″ wide board.
Clamp together the 2 x 3′ by 1 1/2″ boards so they site one over the other. At 2″ from both ends, drill a hole approximately 1 3/8 wide. This is to allow the 1″ tubing to be threaded through the boards. Next, mark you boards on top at 6″ intervals. Drill a 5/8″ hole at each 6″ interval to allow you to thread the 1/2″ tubing through.
We need to go ahead and drill 1/4″ countersinks into the side of the boards adjacent to the center of the drilled holes where the PVC will be screwed in place.
Cutting the PVC Tubing
We need to now cut 2 pieces of the 1″ PVC tubing at 42″ long. These will be the two end pieces.
Next, let’s cut the 5 pieces of 1/2″ tubing anywhere from 34″ to 38″. We want this to vary to give it a feel of being imperfect and old.
Assembling the Fence
Lay the two 36″ boards out on the ground. Thread through the two 1″ PVC pieces through the holes at both ends. Mark 6″ from the end of both. Place the board at the mark and use screws to drill into wood board and PVC.
Next, thread the 5 x 1/2″ tubing pieces through the five holes in the wood boards and secure with a screw.
Completed Assembly of Faux Wrought Iron Fence
Halloween DIY – Faux Wrought Iron Cemetery Fence
Equipment
- Cordless Drill
- 1 3/8" Hole Saw or Drill bit
- 5/8" Hole Saw or Drill bit
- Combo or Miter Saw
Ingredients
- 2 1" x 1.5" x 3'
- 2 1" x 42" PVC tubing For end tubing
- 5 1/2" x 34" to 38" For inner tubing
- 1 Box 1 1/4" wood screws
- 1 Can Paint, Black Spray
- 2 2' rebar or other stake Used to put 1" PVC sides of fence on top of to hold fence in place.
Instructions
- Cut 1 x 3" board in half at 36" long.
- Cut 2 pieces of 1" PVC 42" long.
- Cut 5 pieces of 1/2" anywhere between 34" and 38"
- Take 1.5" boards 36" long and clamp together (one on top of the other).
- At 2" from both ends, drill 1 3/8 or similar size hole through both clamped boards. This will allow the 1" tubing to be threaded through.
- At every 6" interval, from the end, drill a 5/8" or similar size hole through both clamped boards. This will allow the 1/2" tubing to be threaded through.
- Drill a 1/4" countersink on the side of each hole drilled into the boards to allow less crush when drilling in the screws to secure the PVC tubing.
- Screw both 1" tubing pieces at both ends of the two boards.
- Thread through the 1/2" tubing in the remaining 5 holes.
- Screw all 5 x 1/2" tubing to the board but alternate the height so they are not even. Do this on both ends.
- Spray paint black the entire faux wrought iron fence.
- Hammer in rebar where you want to locate the fence. Place the 1" PVC over the hammered in rebar.
I’ll make sure to post a picture of it in the front yard all staged out. This was a really fun DIY build and didn’t take too much effort to do. Take advantage of the time you can spend together with your family and make memories. As always, don’t forget to enjoy the simple life! Please let us know how you like this post or have suggestions on future posts.
Remember, if you can dream it, you can do it!
Check out the other Halloween DIY projects:
- Scary Halloween coffin: BLOG Post, YouTube
- Jack-o-Lantern Light-up Box: Post, YouTube
- Faux Wrought Iron Cemetery Fence: Post, YouTube
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