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A five-pointed star built from compound-angle 1x2 segments backed with plywood, usable flat as a serving tray or hung as wall decor.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star point boards Both ends cut at a 30° bevel, ends parallel. Each board is further cut in two at a 24° bevel to form the star's 10 point segments. | 5 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 13" | Pine, 1x2, 6 ft | ☐ |
| Backer panel Traced from the assembled star and cut to fit; 19" x 19" is a starting size. | 1 | 1/4" × 19" × 19" | 1/4" plywood, 19 in x 19 in | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x2, 6 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, 19 in x 19 in | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1-1/4" and 3/4" brad nails | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Miter Saw. Materials: Pine, 1x2, 6 ft
Set the miter saw to a 30° bevel and cut five 1x2s, with ends parallel, to 13" overall length (long point to short point). Then set the miter saw to a 24° bevel and cut each 13" piece into two smaller pieces as shown in the diagram, giving 10 point segments total.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1-1/4" and 3/4" brad nails, Wood glue
Glue one shorter and one longer segment together to form each of the five star points. Hot glue works well, but regular wood glue is fine too — just let it dry. Nailing the joints adds extra strength, though nailing at this angle is a little tricky.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1-1/4" and 3/4" brad nails, Wood glue
Nail and glue the five point sections together to form the complete star.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Jigsaw. Materials: 1/4" plywood, 19 in x 19 in, 1-1/4" and 3/4" brad nails, Wood glue
Place the assembled star on the plywood backer and trace the outline. Cut out the shape with a jigsaw. Glue and nail the backer to the back of the star with shorter nails.