•cut 10 1x8 boards 22" (side boards) any height you want is okay I choose this height for this project based on how high I wanted my well and how long of boards I had for the posts •cut 10 1x8 boards in half (roof boards) since it is scrap boards it is hard to say the length to use mine were 18" as long as they are even but for a rustic look it is okay that they hang over and are uneven at points (I also took and evened out the width of each board for the roof so they will sit better. I did not do any specific measurement I just evened out the first board to be straight and then used it as a template for the others) •cut 20 2x4 boards (bracing boards and assembling supports) 18* angle miter cuts at both ends, long end measuring the width of your smallest board (should be 8" but most boards are not a true 8" I went with 7 7/8 and there were a few I was still too long on seeing as how I am using reclaimed pallets the wear down on the wood played a part and the top of a board could be wider then the bottom also so if you don't want any to hang over go with 7 1/2" •cut about 15-20 1x8 scrap into strips (or buy metal brackets) this to attach each section to other Metal brackets would be the best route but if you want to stick with solely using scrap the spare 1x8 work just fine It may split if you are using screws especially since it's reclaimed wood, and it's already the ends deemed not good enough for the projects done •4 1x4s (posts) I choose not to cut these but a 45* miter cut can be applied in the top of all 4 for an alternate roof attachment • 2 •1x10s (roof attachment) these get attached in between the two side posts I used 2" hex screws used for decks, however a pneumatic nail gun could be used as well. I am always afraid that one of my girls is going to nail their hands with that so I choose to use the impact driver that has a little more control and slows them down. Personal preference that allows my children to do the projects with me! Also 2" screws were probably too long however we had two huge buckets laying around here so no need to buy new ones I would have probably used 1 1/4 had I gone and bought new ones but I am sure everyone knows enough to know this stuff I was also out of wood glue and would have used that. >I marked a line 4" done from the top and bottom of each board for the sides for each assembly board >from the back side I then predrilled two holes (I would usually use an actual drill and the correct size drill bit, however working with the girls the drill is too heavy for them and I have a very light impact driver that is small and easy for their smaller hands. So, I took a 3" screw and marked the spots for the screws and thus the reason for the back side pre drill. They put the screw in just to the point it went through and then backed it out. Not my favorite way but it worked to allow them to do this and any way to allow my girls to get involved is okay with me) >once all the holes were done we lined the precut boards up long side to side boards (here is where I would have used some wood glue and clamps but out of glue) one on the top one on the bottom > went to the next side board did the same thing making sure they lined up, and then attached the bracket over top to hold the two pieces together (bracket on top and bottom) this is where you can use the metal or the extra 1x8 scrap Again wood glue would come in handy but out!!! I also used extra scrap to build up spots that weren't even with the girls helping not all the supports were at the same heights (easy fix using the wood scraps, even with the metal brackets a wood scrap under would level it out) >continue around until all sides are attached and a ring is formed (Formula for cuts 180* divided by # of sides = * of angles) if you choose to go with a different number of sides then 10 And jut make sure the long side is the same as the width > attach one of the long side posts to each side across from each other at both the top and bottom >mark center of bottom of 1X10 roof support > attach to center post at center point > now attach other long side post to back of roof support and even with first side post (fastening at each of the top and bottom support spots) on both sides > roof lays 5 boards on either side and attach to supports (There are other ways to do this roof that I am going to play with today because I am just not sure about this It works but I am sure there is a better way!!!!!!)