Continuing work on The Deck. I completed Leaf 3 with its winding center vein.
Leaf 3 sits on top of the main deck and the two side leaves. I tried three different angles to see what looked best.
I liked this last layout the best, but before I could glue the top leaf to the main assembly I needed to address the stem.
This stem is partial since Leaf 3 will cover the front area and I didn’t want to cut more boards than necessary.
Here’s the original from Trex as a reminder.
I then glued Leaf 3 in place and finished up the walnut trim around the main and side decks.
I used the two scraps from the leaf inset cutouts to make two matching steps up to the side deck.
I cut posts to support the leaves. I originally had these closer to the tips but moved them back once I started planning the landscaping. They will still support the leaves, perhaps more readily in these positions, but mostly stay out of sight.
The entire deck will remain removable.
The side deck is one piece, and it slides forward until its interior trim abuts the front opening trim. For the front leaf deck , the trim by the front opening and the trim by the side deck keep it locked in place.
Who’s that under The Deck? It’s Woodrow!!! :D
Hooray! The Deck is done! :D
