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2×4 Christmas Trees
These easy to make wood Christmas trees are made from construction 2x4s and a 4x4.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 3.5–6.8 hours
- Cost
- $$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large tree center | 1 | 3" × 3" × 48" | — | ☐ |
| Small tree center | 1 | 3" × 3" × 44" | — | ☐ |
| Tree tops | 2 | 3" × 3" × 7" | — | ☐ |
| Branches 1 | 4 | 1" × 3" × 4" | — | ☐ |
| Branches 2 | 4 | 1" × 3" × 7" | — | ☐ |
| Branches 3 | 4 | 1" × 3" × 10" | — | ☐ |
| Branches 4 | 4 | 1" × 3" × 13" | — | ☐ |
| Branches 5 | 4 | 1" × 3" × 16" | — | ☐ |
| Branches 6 | 4 | 1" × 3" × 19" | — | ☐ |
| Branches 7 | 2 | 1" × 3" × 22" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 2x4 96" | 4 board | ☐ |
| Board, 4x4 120" | 1 board | ☐ |
| 2 1/2" pocket hole screws | 104 each | ☐ |
| 6" diameter metal buckets | 2 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| Bag concrete mix | 1 each | ☐ |
| 33' long Christmas lights | 2 each | ☐ |
| 3/8" X 2" dowels | 2 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.