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Easy Advent Calendar House
Create fun holiday memories with a simple Christmas countdown, advent calendar.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 4–7.8 hours
- Cost
- $
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board | 1 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 11" | — | ☐ |
| Chimney (optional) | 1 | 3/4" × 1" × 1 1/2" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 1x8 12" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Round dowel, 1/4" Thick 12" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Round dowel (optional), 1/2" Thick 12" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Sawtooth hanger | 1 each | ☐ |
| Narrow tip paint pen | 1 each | ☐ |
| Ruler | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" drill bit | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools
- Drill / Driver
- Miter Saw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
- Combination Square — optional
- Tape Measure — optional
Instructions
1. Cut Board
Cut a 1 x 8 board to 11" in length.
2. Layout Grid
Divide the width of the board, creating 4 evenly spaced, vertical lines.
3. Align Jig
Align a Kreg Shelf Pin Jig so the holes are centered on each vertical line. Use a 3" Wood Project clamp to hold the board and jig securely to your work surface.
4. Drill Holes
Set a depth-stop collar on a 1/4" drill bit. Using the Kreg Shelf Pin Jig, drill six, 1/2" deep holes, vertically along each of the lines drawn. Create a total of 24 holes.
5. Add Top Hole
- Use a Multi-Mark™ multi-purpose measuring tool to find the vertical center, of the board.
- Measure 1-5/16" from the top row of holes.
- Drill a 1/4" x 12" hole (creating 25 holes in total).
6. Cut Angled Roof
Use a miter saw to cut an angled roof line. Cut each side of the angle, 40 degrees off of square.
7. Draw Windows
Use a ruler and narrow paint pen to draw windows around each hole and create a straight roof line.
8. Add Numbers
Write a small number (1-25) in the lower corner of each window.
9. Clear Coat
Apply 2-3 coats of a clear finish to protect your design.
10. Sawtooth Hanger
Once dry, flip the board over, face-down onto your work surface. Carefully attach a sawtooth hanger to give yourself the option to hang the calendar on the wall.
11. Create Pin
- Cut a 1" length of 1/4" round wood dowel. To make the pin easier to pull, glue a 1/2" length of 1/2" round wood dowel (or whatever shape you prefer) to the end of the 1/4" dowel.
- Paint or finish however you'd like.
12. Add Chimney
Carefully, cut a 1" x 1-1/2" x 3/4" chimney from the scraps created when the roof was angled. (When cutting such a small piece of material, make sure to secure the material to a sacrificial board and keep your fingers a safe distance from the saw blade). Attach the chimney to the roof of the board, using a fast setting glue.
13. Start the Countdown
Starting on the 1st of December, place the pin in the corresponding date on the calendar.
14. More Tips and Ideas
Head to www.PneumaticAddict.com for more DIY tips and ideas.
