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A tiered, tree-shaped display shelf that comes apart into flat layers for off-season storage — each tier laps over the one below rather than being permanently fixed.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top frame piece, longer Long point to long point, ends not parallel — top end at 50°, bottom end at 20° off square. | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 14 7/8" | Pine or cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Top frame piece, shorter Same angle pattern as the longer top piece. | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 13 5/8" | Pine or cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Side layer pieces Long point to short point, both ends cut at 20°, ends parallel. | 8 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 13 5/8" | Pine or cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Shelf, top layer Both ends cut at 20° off square, ends not parallel. | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 8" | Pine or cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Shelf, second layer | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 15 1/8" | Pine or cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Shelf, third layer | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 22 1/4" | Pine or cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Shelf, fourth layer | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 29 1/2" | Pine or cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Shelf, bottom layer | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 36 5/8" | Pine or cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Back pieces, in order top to bottom Lengths from top to bottom: 4-7/8", 9-5/8", 19-1/8", 23-7/8", 33-1/2", 38-1/8" — long point to long point, both ends at 20° off square, ends not parallel. | 6 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 23 7/8" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Base | 1 | 1 1/2" × 7 1/4" × 16" | Pine, 2x8 or larger | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x6 or cedar fence picket, 6 ft 1x6 is a little thicker and gives fasteners more to bite into for the frame; cedar fence pickets work well for the thinner back layers. | 6 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 2x8 or larger, 16 in Base. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4", collated | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
| Self-tapping screws, 1-1/4" For the final lapped assembly — this is what makes it collapsible. | 1 box | ☐ |
| Stain | 1 quart | ☐ |
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, 1x6 or cedar fence picket, 6 ft
Cut the two top frame pieces and match them together. Attach with glue and 1-1/4" brad nails.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Pine, 1x6 or cedar fence picket, 6 ft
Use two rows of cedar fence picket with a small gap between them to cover the back of the top section. Attach with 3/4" brad nails and glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Pine, 1x6 or cedar fence picket, 6 ft
Build the next layer with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue. Test that it fits properly under the top layer, but do not attach it to the top yet — each layer needs to stay separable for the tree to collapse.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Staple Gun. Materials: Pine, 1x6 or cedar fence picket, 6 ft
Lay out and build each subsequent row the same way. Add cedar fence picket backing to the back of the third and fourth rows, attaching with glue and 3/4" brad nails or staples.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Pine, 1x6 or cedar fence picket, 6 ft
Add the final (bottom) row and attach a back panel to it.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 2x8 or larger, 16 in
Add back pieces to the bottom row, then attach the 2x8 base to the bottom layer with 1-1/4" screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Stain
Separate all the layers and finish each one individually with stain — it's far easier to get an even coat into every angled corner while the pieces are flat. Once dry, stack the layers and attach where each one laps over the one below with 1-1/4" screws.