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Completely new, but would like to someday build a pergola or gazebo
(sh.itjust.works)
Scale is your friend. Make a small one. Practice on a few made for a bird.
Then when you’re ready, up the scale. Naturally there will be new challenges, but you’ll be prepped from the models you made.
I would recommend a pergola. Much easier to build than a gazebo.
I recommend a book for learning this type of thing. Otherwise it's best to work with and learn from someone with experience.
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