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Step 2 · Excavate for First Step
Excavate the area marked for the first step. The depth should be sufficient to accommodate the timber depth plus a few inches for drainage and compaction. Create a level base for the timber to rest on. Dig a trench where the retaining timbers will be placed, ensuring they will be flush with or slightly below the final desired step height.
Tools and Materials
Anvil 47 in. Wood Handle Carbon Steel Digging Shovel 77470-939
Fiskars Iso Core 5 lbs. Forged Steel 36 in. Pickaxe with Fiberglass Core Handle 751210-1003
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Measuring Tape
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