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Two identical inner 1x2 frames give this stand its structure, with cedar fence picket boards nailed to the outside as the visible skin — cheap picket stock doing the work of a finished panel. Build both frames first, then add the side panel pieces to their outsides before adding the shorter end pieces with cut-out handles.
The handles are cut with a jigsaw directly into the shorter side boards — drill a starter hole, then jigsaw out the handle shape, or skip the cutout entirely and add hardware handles instead if you'd rather not cut into the picket boards. The bottom goes on last, closing up the box and giving the dispenser a stable, elevated place to sit.
| Item | Qty |
|---|
| 1x2, 4 ft | 1 each |
| Cedar fence picket, 6 ft, 3-1/2 in wide | 3 each |
| Brad nails or staples, 1 in | 40 each |
| Wood glue, exterior rated | 3 oz |
Overall cost: $. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Corner supports1x2, 4 ft | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" |
| Bottom supports1x2, 4 ft | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 17 1/2" |
| Sides with handlesCedar fence picket, 6 ft, 3-1/2 in wide | 4 | 5/8" × 3 1/2" × 13" |
| Longer sides, no handlesCedar fence picket, 6 ft, 3-1/2 in wide | 4 | 5/8" × 3 1/2" × 17 1/2" |
| Bottom boardsCedar fence picket, 6 ft, 3-1/2 in wide | 5 | 5/8" × 3 1/2" × 11 3/4" |
Buy 4 boards at 8 ft.
1 board
3 boards
Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Build the inner 1x2 frame from the corner supports and bottom supports. Build two identical frames.
Add the side panel pieces to the outsides of the 1x2 frames.
Add the end pieces with handles to the two side pieces.
Attach the bottom boards. Drill out handle starter holes and cut with a jigsaw, or add hardware handles instead.
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