Before you start
- Design inspiration: dimensioned visual reference and editable concept geometry, not a construction plan.
- Use the files to study proportions and possible variations. A physical adaptation needs its own connection, release and installation details.
- Brush material, quantity, exposed height, flexibility, retention, drainage and inspection criteria are not specified. The 6 in projection is not a riding-use recommendation.
- The 3 1/2 in opening does not establish hoof exclusion or acceptable yielding behavior.
- Connections and ground restraint for the holder and liners are not detailed or load-rated.
Dimensions and opening sizes
- LengthIllustrated concept geometry; no use or load rating.
- 120 in
- Timber holder heightIllustrated concept geometry; no use or load rating.
- 24 in
- Foot lengthIllustrated concept geometry; no use or load rating.
- 24 in
- Illustrated brush projectionIllustrated concept geometry; no use or load rating.
- 6 in
- Illustrated total with brushIllustrated concept geometry; no use or load rating.
- 30 in
Shopping list
| Buy | Material | Stock size |
|---|---|---|
| 2 board | Southern Pine No.2 2 x 6, UC4A for feet | 8 ft |
| 6 board | Southern Pine Industrial 45 1 x 6, UC3B minimum | 12 ft |
| 2 board | Southern Pine 5/4 x 6 liner stock, actual 1 x 5 1/2 in | 10 ft |
Quantity notes
Indicative full-stock allocation for comparing the illustrated timber concept. This is not a complete purchase order. Hardware, structural connections, coatings, ground anchorage and installation materials are outside this timber takeoff. Brush and its retention system are also excluded.
- Southern Pine No.2 2 x 6, UC4A for feet, 8 ft: Three 24 in feet and three 18 1/2 in uprights across two boards with kerfs.
- Southern Pine Industrial 45 1 x 6, UC3B minimum, 12 ft: Cut each to 120 in. Extra stock length allows clean end trimming.
- Southern Pine 5/4 x 6 liner stock, actual 1 x 5 1/2 in, 10 ft: Two 57 1/2 in liners per board. UC3B minimum; retention/fasteners unresolved.
Tools & equipment
- FreeCAD for editing the native solid model
- STEP-compatible CAD software for exchange geometry
BEFORE YOU BUILD
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Instructions
01 Read the holder proportions
- The main timber form is 120 in long with 24 in feet and a 24 in timber top. The three frame centers are 3/4, 60 and 119 1/4 in.
Check: Separate the timber height from the dashed brush reference.
02 Follow the face-board pattern
- Three horizontal boards on each side have lower edges at 5 1/2, 12 and 18 1/2 in above ground. The two visible gaps create the open-board appearance.
Check: Identify the six face boards and their spacing.
03 Look into the top opening
- Four liners, each 1 x 5 1/2 x 57 1/2 in, sit within the two clear bays with 1/8 in end gaps. They reduce the illustrated opening to 3 1/2 in.
Check: Locate the four liners and the 3 1/2 in cavity.
04 Explore the planting-like texture
- Use the drawing to explore the brush silhouette and color. The dashed brush is a visual reference only; its material, density and retention are not modeled or included in the timber count.
Check: Keep any brush appearance study separate from a specified physical insert.