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A grooved table-top stand that holds a printed menu card upright — built here at full size for an 8.5" x 11" sheet.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 10 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Sides Groove 3/8" deep, centered on the board, cut before cross-cutting to length. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 7" | Pine | ☐ |
| 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 stain Optional finish. | 1 can | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Miter Saw, Table Saw. Materials: Pine, 1x2, scraps
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.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Pine, 1x3, scraps, Wood glue
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.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Sandpaper, medium grit, Wood stain
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.