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A freestanding 7-foot ceremony arch from four 2x4s and one 1x4 — self-supporting feet, 45° braces, built the week before and finished with whatever the florist brings.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 84" | — | ☐ |
| Feet | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 32" | — | ☐ |
| Foot braces Long point to long point, both ends 45° off square, NOT parallel. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 20 1/4" | — | ☐ |
| Header | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 92" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Top corner braces Long point to long point, both ends 45° off square, NOT parallel. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 24 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft Legs, feet, and all braces. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 8 ft The header. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, #9 x 2-1/2", star drive SPAX or similar. | 20 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, #8 x 1-3/4", star drive | 10 each | ☐ |
| Mending plates Optional — one way to fasten the top braces at their base; pocket holes are the other. | 2 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.