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A four-panel wood skirt that interlocks around a tree stand — two panels notched with an even gap, two with a 1-1/2" overlap gap, so the four sides lock together at the corners.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Even-gap panel boards | 6 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 32" | 1x8, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Overlap panel boards | 6 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 30 1/2" | 1x8, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Even-gap panel cross straps | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 23 1/4" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Overlap panel cross straps | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 23 1/4" | 1x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x8, 8 ft | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 1-1/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2" | 8 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
| Primer and paint, or stain and poly | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x8, 8 ft, 1x3, 8 ft, Finish nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Lay two cross straps on a flat surface and place two 32" boards on top, lined up with each end. Attach with 1-1/4" nails and wood glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x8, 8 ft, Finish nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Position the center board in the middle with even gaps on both sides and attach. Repeat to build two even-gap panels.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x8, 8 ft, 1x4, 8 ft, Finish nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Repeat the same layout with the 30-1/2" boards and the wider cross straps, but leave a 1-1/2" gap at the ends of the boards, using a 1x2 scrap as a spacing guide. Build two overlap panels.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Wood screws, 2"
After the tree is set in its stand, screw the four panels around the base with 2" screws. Optionally add plywood scrap on top for resting gifts.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Sand all surfaces and apply primer and paint, or stain and poly.