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A tiny jigsaw-cut pumpkin shape on a 2x4 base — a one-evening scrap-bin project for fall porch decorating.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Face boards | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 12" | Pine | ☐ |
| Center backer | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 14 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Side backers | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 13" | Pine | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 2x4 scrap | 4 ft | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x2 scrap | 2 ft | ☐ |
| Pine, 2x2 scrap | 1.5 ft | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2" | 8 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 oz | ☐ |
| Sandpaper, assorted grit | 1 sheet | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 2x4 scrap, Pine, 1x2 scrap, Pine, 2x2 scrap
Lay the four 2x4 face boards side by side, edge to edge, as if they were one wide panel. Flip the assembly and place the backer strips across the back.
Attach the backers to the back of the face boards with 2" screws and glue (1-1/4" or longer brad nails also work). This is what turns four loose boards into one rigid panel.
Tools: Jigsaw, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Sandpaper, assorted grit
Trace a pumpkin outline across the top edge of the assembled panel, keeping it roughly symmetrical — step back and eyeball it before cutting, since a lopsided outline is what makes a freehand shape look rushed.
Cut carefully with the jigsaw, then sand every cut edge smooth.