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A geometric holiday reindeer from the scrap pile — 2x4 body, 1x8 sides, 2x2 splayed legs, and a 4x4 face — with a leg-rotation trick that stops the wobble.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body One end cut at 15° off square, long point measurement — the chest lean. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 20 3/4" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Neck, front | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 17 3/4" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Neck, top Attached LAST so the body sits flat during assembly. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 14" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Body block | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 6 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Ears | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 11" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 20" | 1x8 | ☐ |
| Legs Long point 10° off square — the splay. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 21" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Face | 1 | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 7 1/2" | 4x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x2, 8 ft Legs and ears. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x8, 40" The two side slabs. Any similar-width scrap works. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft Body and neck. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 4x4 scrap, 8" The face. Two 2x4 offcuts sandwiched together substitute. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 2-3/4" | 15 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 1-3/4" | 15 each | ☐ |
| Paint (optional) White for modern, raw for rustic, red dot for the nose. | 8 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.