This is a sign I just finished installing on Sunday.
The uprights are 8 x 8 - 10 foot long
The top log is a 12 x 12 - 12 foot long - it weighs over 500#
All the log joints are mortise and tenon.
The sign is free-hand cut from 10 gauge plate. The rim around is 1/4 inch by 3 inch strap. The sign is 6 foot tall and 7 foot across.
There is right at 1,000# of concrete in each footing for each post. I drilled and set 1/2 inch bolts into the concrete to hold the posts.
Now the kicker.....the lady of the house loves the sign....but doesn't like the location. I called yesterday evening to see what they think...and she wants to move the sign.
Oh and did I mention I hand dug the holes for the concrete footings and hand mixed the concrete?
Oh well, this will add more cost to the sign. I may have to get a crane in to pick up the whole works.