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A single 4x4 post is the whole holder — the craft is entirely in the mitered trim ring at the base and the smaller ring near the top, both cut so the four corners meet cleanly. Building a matched set at a few different heights, as the source does (3.5", 4.5", and 5"), reads far better as a grouped display than any one holder alone would.
The top trim is deliberately set with a 1/4" reveal below the post's top edge rather than flush, which keeps the trim from looking like an afterthought cap and instead reads as an intentional design line.
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Pine or cedar, 4x4, scrapCut to your desired holder height(s). | 1 each |
| Flat lattice, 1/4" x 7/8" | 2 ft |
| Flat moulding, 1/2" x 3/4" | 2 ft |
| Brad or pin nails, 1" | 1 box |
| Wood glue | 1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PostPine or cedar 4x4Cut to desired height — 3.5", 4.5", and 5" shown as a graduated set. | 1 | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 4 1/2" |
| Bottom trimFlat latticeLong point to long point, both ends 45° miter, ends not parallel. | 4 | 1/4" × 7/8" × 4" |
| Top trimFlat mouldingLong point to long point, both ends 45° miter, ends not parallel. | 4 | 1/2" × 3/4" × 4 3/8" |
Buy 3 boards at 8 ft.
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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 →
Cut the 4x4 to your desired length with a compound miter saw.
Miter the bottom trim pieces around the base of the post and attach with glue and 1" brad or pin nails.
Repeat with the smaller top trim pieces, but leave a 1/4" reveal below the top of the post rather than mounting it flush.
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