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Grandkids’ Christmas Stocking Tree
For those of you who do not have a fireplace to hang stockings on, these Christmas Stocking Trees will do the trick.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Time
- 1.8–3.3 hours
- Cost
- $$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post | 1 | 3" × 3" × 42" | — | ☐ |
| Feet | 4 | 1" × 2" × 12" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 2x3 48" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Post, 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" 48" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Pre-made cap, 4x4 Wood post cap | 1 board | ☐ |
| Wood Finial, Mfg. standard Pre-made | 1 board | ☐ |
| 3" wood screws | 12 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools
- Miter Saw
- Random Orbit Sander
Instructions
1. Drill holes in feet
Drill counter sunk holes in the feet in locations as shown
2. Install the feet
Install the feet utilizing 3" wood screws
3. Install the cap
Install the post cap by glueing and nailing the cap in place.
4. Install the fineal
Install the finial screwing through the wood cap into the post
5. Sand and paint
Fill the screw holes, sand and paint the post, cap and feet in any color you desire. Add decorative holiday custom mdf shapes and personalize with mdf letters.