How This A-Frame Trellis Was Made
Step 1: Planning
For this trellis, a 15’ long, 5’ high and 2.5’ wide A-Frame trellis was selected.
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Tools:
Materials:
6 x 10’ lengths of 3/4” EMT
8 x Concrete Form Stakes
8 x Various Sized Screws
Step 2: Layout
Stakes were placed in the ground at the ends of trellis. A string line was tied between the stakes, creating a straight reference line.
Stakes were placed every 5’ along each of the string lines.
Step 3: Measure and Cut EMT
EMT was cut into 5’ lengths with a handheld tubing cutter.
Step 4: Slide EMT on Stakes
Screws were added into the stakes (see details and other options here).
5’ lengths of EMT were slid over the stakes.
EMT was leveled from the top with a hammer.
Step 5: Add the Horizontal EMTs and Fittings
The horizontal EMT lengths were added to the EMT legs with Maker Pipe T Connectors. The connectors were placed loosely at first, then it was tightly secured with the hex tool once the trellis was leveled.
Maker Pipe Structural Connector connected the two horizontal EMTs.
Step 6: Ready for Action!
Now is when the fun begins! It’s time to start daydreaming about climbing plants and adding accessories.
In Jan. 2026, This trellis was being used to grow seedlings in pots using SGT Irrigation Accessories.