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The whole stand is two identical grooved sides joined by a base, and the groove is the one operation worth doing carefully: run the full-length 1x2 through the table saw before any cross-cutting, so your hands are never near the blade working with a short offcut. A stop block on the miter saw for the cross cuts keeps every stand in a batch identical — worth setting up even for just one, since the two sides must match to hold the card straight.
The source documents two smaller variants too (a short half-size and a tall half-size, for narrower menu cards) using the same construction with shorter cuts — this build uses the full-size dimensions.
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Pine, 1x2, scraps |
| 2 ft |
| Pine, 1x3, scraps | 1 ft |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 1 box |
| Wood glue | 1 oz |
| Sandpaper, medium grit | 1 sheet |
| Wood stainOptional finish. | 1 can |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BasePine | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 10 1/2" |
| SidesPineGroove 3/8" deep, centered on the board, cut before cross-cutting to length. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 7" |
Buy 2 boards at 8 ft.
1 board
1 board
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 →
Set the table saw to cut a groove 3/8" deep, centered on the 1x2. You may need to remove the blade guard to do this — read your table saw's manual and follow its instructions.
Run the full-length 1x2 through the saw before making any cross cuts, so your hands stay well clear of the blade. Then cut the pieces to length per the cut list, and sand all pieces with a medium-grit sanding block.
Lay out a 1/2" spacer block on the table. Clamp the cut-to-length 1x2 with the groove facing upward, resting on the spacer. Apply glue to the end and attach the base 1x3, keeping fasteners clear of the groove.
Repeat for the second side, making sure both 1x2 sides are aligned straight and parallel. Let the glue fully dry before use.
Sand and finish as desired.
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