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How to Build a Wooden Tomato Cage

Easy beginner project for making support cages for vining tomatoes.
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours
Author: Melissa J. Will
Cost: $10.00

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 60-inch 2x2 lumber for support posts
  • 18 18-inch 1x2 lumber for cross posts
  • 2 16.5-inch 1x2 lumber for cross posts
  • 40 2-inch Deck screws or nailer

Instructions

Cut lumber

  • (4) 2x2x60-inches (2×2 lumber cut at 5-feet long)
    (18) 1x2x18-inches (1×2 lumber cut at 18-inches long)
    (2) 1x2x16.5-inches (1.2 lumber cut at 16.5-inches long)

Assemble the Two Main Rails

  • Each main rail has two 2x2x60-inch pieces and four 1x2x18-inch pieces.
    Side rail for constructing wood tomato cage.
  • The horizontal rails will extend one inch beyond the vertical supports.
    Connecting rails for wood tomato cage.
  • Attach the top rail first.
    The top edge of the second rail is positioned 14.25-inches below the lower side of the top rail.
    The top edge of the third rail is positioned 14.25-inches below the lower side of the second rail.
    The top edge of the lowest rail is positioned 14.25-inches below the lower side of the third rail.

Attach Side Rails

  • Attach the top side rail first. Then the bottom rail. Then the middle two.
  • During this step, add the inner supports (two 18-inch and two 16.5-inch).
  • Attach side rails to two main sections.
    Constructing four sides of wood tomato cage.

Paint or Stain

  • Paint or stain the inner support rails (and allow to dry thoroughly) before attaching to cage.
  • Allow to dry thoroughly before use and be sure to set up your cage before your tomato plant gets big.

Notes

See the images for more details. 
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