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Small, medium, and large stylized wood trees from a few feet of scrap 1x boards. They nest together for flat storage the other eleven months.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small tree — top (long side) Long point to long point; one end 40°, other end 25° off square. | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 6 3/8" | 1x board | ☐ |
| Small tree — top (short side) Long point to long point; one end 40°, other end 25°. | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 5 3/8" | 1x board | ☐ |
| Small tree — branch rows Long-to-short point; ends parallel, both 25° off square. | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" | 1x board | ☐ |
| Small tree — base Long point to long point; ends NOT parallel, both 25°. | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 5 1/2" | 1x board | ☐ |
| Small tree — trunk | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 2 3/4" | 1x board | ☐ |
| Medium tree — top (long side) One end 40°, other 25°. | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 9 1/8" | 1x board | ☐ |
| Medium tree — top (short side) One end 40°, other 25°. | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 8 1/8" | 1x board | ☐ |
| Medium tree — branch rows Ends parallel, both 25°. | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 4 1/2" | 1x board | ☐ |
| Medium tree — base Ends NOT parallel, both 25°. | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 9 1/2" | 1x board | ☐ |
| Medium tree — trunk | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 4 3/4" | 1x board | ☐ |
| Large tree — top (long side) One end 40°, other 25°. | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 12 3/8" | 1x board | ☐ |
| Large tree — top (short side) One end 40°, other 25°. | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 11 3/8" | 1x board | ☐ |
| Large tree — branch rows Ends parallel, both 25°. | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 5 1/2" | 1x board | ☐ |
| Large tree — base Ends NOT parallel, both 25°. | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 13 7/8" | 1x board | ☐ |
| Large tree — trunk | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 6 3/4" | 1x board | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x board (1x2, 1x3, 1x4 or wider), 3 ft (Pine or scrap) Small tree. Use 4 ft for the medium, 6 ft for the large. Wider stock = chunkier tree. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Paint or stain Optional. Raw wood, white-washed, or painted all read well. | 1 kit | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Miter Saw, Pencil. Materials: 1x board (1x2, 1x3, 1x4 or wider), 3 ft
Start with the two top pieces. The top point is cut at 40° off square and the bottom of each at 25° off square. Rotate the miter saw to each angle and cut the boards flat; a compound saw lets you bevel instead for a faceted top.
To make your own sizes, start here at the top and work down — the angles stay the same, only the lengths grow.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Miter Saw, Tape Measure. Materials: 1x board (1x2, 1x3, 1x4 or wider), 3 ft, Wood glue, Brad nails, 1-1/4"
Measure and mark down 1/2" from the top piece and glue-and-brad-nail on the first row of branches. Work down the tree adding each row the same way, keeping the outer points aligned.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x board (1x2, 1x3, 1x4 or wider), 3 ft, Wood glue, Brad nails, 1-1/4"
Attach the base to the bottom of the branch stack, then add the short trunk piece between the base and the lowest branch row. A brad and glue at each joint is plenty for decor weight.
Materials: Paint or stain
Finish however you like — raw, white-washed, or painted. Build the medium and large trees the same way with their longer cut lists. Since they share the angles and nest together, the trio stores flat when the season's over.