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Angled Tabletop Plant Stand

Step-by-step build — 8 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Make Cuts

    Start by making all cuts according to the cut list. Then, make 30 degree miter cuts to the following: - Trunk- parallel cuts to make each side 14" - Low Branch- opposing cuts to make long edge 8" - High Branch- opposing cuts to make long edge 10" - Stump- parallel cuts to make each side 2"

    Angled Tabletop Plant Stand — step photo 4
  2. 2Attach Low Branch

    Attach the Low Branch to the Trunk 2" from the end using pocket holes.

    Angled Tabletop Plant Stand — step photo 5
  3. 3Attach High Branch

    Attach the High Branch to the Trunk 3 1/2" up from the Low Branch using pocket holes.

    Angled Tabletop Plant Stand — step photo 6
  4. 4Attach Trunk to Base

    Attach the Trunk with branches to the Base 3/4" from the edge and centered using pocket holes.

    Angled Tabletop Plant Stand — step photo 7
  5. 5Attach Stump

    Attach the Stump to the Base on the other side, 2" in from the edge using pocket holes.

    Angled Tabletop Plant Stand — step photo 8
  6. 6Attach Platforms

    • Attach the four Platforms to the tops of the branches, trunk and stump.
    • Spread wood glue on the top of the angled piece and place the Platforms centered. Secure with nails or let dry naturally.
    Angled Tabletop Plant Stand — step photo 9
  7. 7Stain, Seal and Add Plants

    Stain and seal according to your decor style. Add small potted plants to finalize the "tree" look on your angled plant stand!

    Angled Tabletop Plant Stand — step photo 10
  8. 8Visit www.CharlestonCrafted.com

    Check out www.CharlestonCrafted.com for more behind the scenes photos and more projects like this one!

    Angled Tabletop Plant Stand — step photo 11