This summer our girls wanted to add a deck to one side of the above ground pool. So, I thought this was a great opportunity to show them how to build one and to make a video. A couple of our Patreon supporters asked if we could make it a very detailed video, and that is want we did.
The techniques and methods used to build this free-standing deck around a pool are exactly the same for any backyard deck that you might want. If you choose to build one you should comply with any local building codes that you have.

Things we used for this project:

Tools:
This is all the components of the router table. These are our links.
All Woodpeckers:
Router table top: https://amzn.to/40DNVEm
Router lift: https://amzn.to/3HyOEO9
Router table stand: https://amzn.to/3JzMfFM
Router table fence: https://amzn.to/3HVlxWG
Router motor: https://amzn.to/3X28PtI
On/off switch: https://amzn.to/3YpYMjl
Post Hole Digger - https://amzn.to/40u46Un
Fiberglass Handle Rake - https://amzn.to/3lasg6n
Eastwing 3lb Sledgehammer - https://amzn.to/3DEchUx
Fiberglass Handle-16 Gauge Steel Blade Garden Hoe - https://amzn.to/3HBK6qk
Fiberglass Handle Shovel - https://amzn.to/3HY4qns
Drywall Trowel Set - https://amzn.to/3Y3GuVc
7 Inch Speed Square - https://amzn.to/3kSDL29
24" Level - https://amzn.to/3JCVIMi
48" Level - https://amzn.to/3HqnBVm
Empire Framing Square - https://amzn.to/3XRfnvX
Right Angle Drill Adaptor - https://amzn.to/3lcWVA8
Freud Round Over and Beading Router Bit Set - https://amzn.to/40rRc9C
3-1/2 in. Full-Size Palm Nailer - https://amzn.to/3lch60J
Bostitch Pneumatic Framing Nailer - https://amzn.to/3jw6TMo
50 pc 2" Structural Screws - https://amzn.to/40nISrz
Blue Chalk Wheel - https://amzn.to/3JvbGIv
Dewalt 30' Tape Measure - https://amzn.to/3RM7W7L
Dewalt Circular Saw, Tool Only - https://amzn.to/3DplHTx
Dewalt Jig Saw - https://amzn.to/3wKizOE
Dewalt Power Tool Combo Kit with 2 Batteries and Charger - https://amzn.to/3johJUr
Dewalt Reciprocating Saw (Tool Only) - https://amzn.to/3l37Fkl
Grizzly Cabinet Table Saw - https://amzn.to/3wXwzo1


Materials:
Construction Line - https://amzn.to/3DEOpAf
Blue Chalk Wheel - https://amzn.to/3JvbGIv
12" Anchor Bolt - https://amzn.to/3YjzIeh
Strong Tie Post Base - https://amzn.to/3DHfNxj
Joist Hanger Nails - 1-1/2" - https://amzn.to/3YkMgBu
Deck Screws 3" - https://amzn.to/3HUreo9
Deck Screws 2-1/2" - https://amzn.to/3Y1wkVd
50 pc 2" Structural Screws - https://amzn.to/40nISrz


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