DIY Gothic Arch Chicken Run (Part 1): No Steam Box, No Bending Required!

Build a strong Gothic Arch chicken run without expensive wood bending equipment or steam boxes. Learn this simple cedar framing method step-by-step to protect your flock from predators. In Part 1 of this DIY chicken run build series, we show you how to construct a durable Gothic Arch frame from scratch using 1x2 cedar boards and Titebond III waterproof wood glue. Standard wood bending can be incredibly difficult, time-consuming, and requires specialized tools or a steam box—plus, cedar can be brittle to bend. Instead, we use a smart segmented geometry method, cutting precise wedges on the table saw and laminating them together into a rock-solid, beautiful arch truss structure. Watch as we walk you through setting up a custom table saw tapering jig, creating a zero-clearance insert out of reclaimed plastic cutting boards to keep thin wedge drop-offs safe, and laminating the segmented arches together with spring clamps. We also dive into structural calculations for a 12-foot wide footprint, how shifting angles impacts the pitch, and preparing a 2x4 cedar base plate truss to anchor the framing. If you want to build a predator-proof backyard chicken coop run that handles the elements and keeps hawks or eagles away from your egg layers, this segmented arch method is a game-changer. #DIYChickenRun #GothicArch #BackyardCoop #Woodworking #HomesteadDIY #PredatorProof #CedarBuild #FlockProtection #IFFLegacyDIY Remember to Always thank a Veteran, Not only on Veterans Day! Video Chapters 00:00 - Finding a Hidden Laser on the Old Miter Saw 02:18 - Upgrading to a Tarantula Carbide Fine Finish Blade 04:02 - Prepping the 12.5-Inch Cedar Stock Segment Piles 04:30 - Setting Up the Custom Table Saw Tapering Wedge Jig 06:04 - Segmented Geometry vs Steam Bending Brittle Cedar 07:50 - Dialing In the Wedge Suction & Alignment Marks 09:28 - Laminating the First 3-Foot Segment Assemblies 12:46 - Building a Custom Zero-Clearance Insert from Scraps 16:06 - Testing the New Insert with High-Volume Wedge Cuts 17:39 - Speeding Up the Arch Truss Glue-Ups 21:19 - Double Layer Layout & Spacing Structural Blocks 23:09 - Adapting Woodworking Plans with Limited Clamps 26:16 - Joining Segments into a 6-Foot Semi-Arch 30:16 - Correcting 12-Foot Base Angle Math with Gemini AI 33:24 - Upgrading the Workspace Assembly Table Layout 34:11 - Happy Accidents: Adding Blocking for Exterior Screws 37:03 - Pre-Drilling and Securing the Full Trusses Together 41:45 - Evaluating the Gothic Point vs a Standard Loop 46:02 - Subscribe for Part 2: Top Truss & Anchor Assembly Support the Channel & Connect with Us! 🛒 Visit our store for cool merch and gear: https://www.bonfire.com/store/iveys-f... 🎁 Check out our Amazon Wish List for items that help us keep creating: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... 📱 Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes and updates:   / iveys_family_factotum   |   / iveys.family.factotum   📬 Want to send us mail? We love getting letters from y’all! Po Box 643, Waldron, AR 72958 💵 Support via CashApp: $IFF20