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Complete Cage Structure and Mark Ground Depth

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What happens here

With the two side panels complete, the creator now connects them to form the full three-dimensional cage structure. He positions the two side panels upright and uses the remaining ripped cross members to connect them, forming squares at each tier. He ensures that all screw holes are pre-drilled to prevent wood splitting. He secures these connections with triple-coated deck screws, forming a robust cube-like structure. Finally, he marks 6 inches from the bottom of each leg on the completed cage, indicating the depth to which the cage will be hammered into the ground.

Goal: Form the full three-dimensional cage and mark installation depth.

Tools and materials

  • Assembled Side Panels — The two pre-assembled ladder-like sections of the cage
  • Cordless Drill — Pre-drilling pilot holes and driving screws
  • Drill Bit — Creating pilot holes for screws. Size should be slightly smaller than the screw shank
  • Pencil/Marker — Marking the ground depth on the legs
  • Ripped Wooden Cross Members — The horizontal pieces connecting the side panels
  • Triple-Coated Deck Screws — Securing the wooden components together

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the weather. So, once you finish your two sides, you're going to put four more boards this way all the way down. And make sure that you guys are pre-drilling all of these screws before you put them in. Just going to mark 6 in. This is how deep I'm going to pound these into the ground. I don't know about y'all, but I absolutely hate the metal ones from Walmart. So, I decided to grab some

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