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A pencil cup, business card holder, mini crate, and paper clip tray — all four cut from a single cedar fence picket.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pencil cup front/back | 2 | 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" | Cedar | ☐ |
| Pencil cup sides | 2 | 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 1 5/8" | Cedar | ☐ |
| Pencil cup bottom | 1 | 1/2" × 2 5/8" × 3 1/2" | Cedar | ☐ |
| Business card holder front | 1 | 1/2" × 1 1/4" × 4" | Cedar | ☐ |
| Business card holder bottom | 1 | 1/2" × 1" × 4" | Cedar | ☐ |
| Business card holder back | 1 | 1/2" × 2 1/4" × 4" | Cedar | ☐ |
| Mini crate ends | 3 | 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" | Cedar | ☐ |
| Mini crate slats | 6 | 1/2" × 1" × 4 1/2" | Cedar | ☐ |
| Paper clip tray front/back | 2 | 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 4" | Cedar | ☐ |
| Paper clip tray sides | 2 | 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 3" | Cedar | ☐ |
| Paper clip tray bottom | 1 | 1/2" × 3" × 3" | Cedar | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar fence picket, 1/2" x 5-1/2" x 6 ft (Cedar) The entire set comes from this one board. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 oz | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 1" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Finishing supplies Whatever finish you'd like — clear coat lets the cedar grain and color show. | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Miter Saw, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Cedar fence picket, 1/2" x 5-1/2" x 6 ft, Wood glue, Finish nails, 1"
Cut the front, back, and side pieces, roughing each to its first listed length before trimming to final width. Glue and tack the four sides together into a box, then glue and nail the bottom in place. Sand the top rim smooth — this is what your hand feels every time you reach for a pencil.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Miter Saw. Materials: Wood glue, Finish nails, 1"
Cut the front, back, side, and bottom pieces. Glue and nail the four sides into a shallow open box, then attach the bottom. Keep the corners square — a shallow tray shows any racking more than a tall box would.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Miter Saw. Materials: Wood glue
Cut the front, bottom, and back pieces. Glue and nail the back and bottom together at an angle so cards lean back slightly and stay visible, then attach the front lip.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Miter Saw, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Wood glue, Finishing supplies
Cut the three end pieces and six side slats. Assemble the two end frames first, then glue and nail the slats across both ends, spacing them evenly to leave gaps between — this is a crate, not a solid box, so the gaps are intentional. Sand every piece in the set and apply your chosen finish.