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A stepped, layered wood tray shaped like a Christmas tree — every row is a different compound angle, mounted on a plywood backer.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top pieces One at 12-3/8", one at 11-3/8" — long point to long point, one end at 40° off square, the other at 25° off square, ends not parallel. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 12" | Pine | ☐ |
| Row pieces Long point to short point, ends parallel, both ends cut at 25° off square. | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Bottom row piece Long point to long point, ends not parallel, both ends cut at 25° off square. | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 13 7/8" | Pine | ☐ |
| Base piece | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 6 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Base end pieces | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Backer Trace from the assembled tree shape before cutting. | 1 | 1/4" × 16" × 24" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x2, 8 ft Furring strip works as a cheaper substitute. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/4", 24" x 16" | 1 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Miter Saw. Materials: Pine, 1x2, 8 ft
Carefully cut the two top pieces, noting that their angles are different from the angles used lower in the tree. Attach together with 1-1/4" brad nails and wood glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Pine, 1x2, 8 ft
Layer each subsequent row 1/2" below and outside the one above it, attaching with glue and nails. Repeat this pattern down the tree, checking the angle direction on each new piece against the cut list before nailing.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Pine, 1x2, 8 ft
Build the base piece and end pieces, then attach the completed base to the bottom of the tree with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Jigsaw, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Plywood, 1/4", 24" x 16"
Lay the assembled tree shape on the 1/4" plywood and trace its outline. Cut along the line with a jigsaw, sand any rough edges, and attach the backer to the back of the tree with 3/4" brad nails and glue.