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The image shows the cut list for the foundation module. You can also link to it and print it out here

Cut the 2x10 boards to the lengths shown in Image 1 or on the cut list in the link above.

Also cut 12 pieces of all-thread to 18" in length. These will be positioned through the forms as shown in Image 2. The all-thread will go at the 1/3 points on each side of the module. This means at the 4' and 8' points along each wall, you will drill 5/8" holes halfway up the height of your form boards to feed the all-thread through.

All-thread will be slipped through these holes and have washers and nuts added from the outside. This will keep the form boards from spreading when the concrete is poured into the forms. It also provides a convenient support for the long lengths of rebar that reinforce the concrete.

Make 14 wooden stakes about 20" long - this is a great way to put your scrap end cuts from other projects to good use! You can also use metal stakes that are specifically made for retaining concrete forms.

NOTE! If your overlap of the outside form board on the foundation module you are connecting to is not exactly 3 1/2", then the 6' 5" board will not come out to the right length.