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nah-meh-stay t1_j841e70 wrote

Use two long pieces of scrap wood and nail them together near the end with one nail. Lay them where you want the rails next to the pond. Mark where the boards overlap and/or clamp them together.

Draw a line where you want the seam and cut there to make templates. They may not be the same angle, so label them.

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nah-meh-stay t1_j2ir1o2 wrote

You could put a piece of plywood up as a mounting block so you can place it anywhere. If you're picky about how it looks, you can stain/paint it, add some trim, make it round/oval like a medallion, whatever look you prefer.

Bolt the plywood to structure on two or more beams.

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nah-meh-stay t1_iymwact wrote

Are there any telephone poles being replaced near you? Utility contractors can help find those.

You might be able to use a smaller diameter with steel post.

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