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Small stacked-layer wood trees with a mitered 30° edge on each layer, built in two sizes — a fast holiday scrap-wood project using 1x6 or 1x4 offcuts.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large tree base | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 6 1/4" | 1x6, 4 ft (large tree, or cedar fence picket) | ☐ |
| Large tree back | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 14 1/2" | 1x2, 14.5 in (large tree) | ☐ |
| Large tree bottom layer Long point measurement, both ends cut 30° off square, ends not parallel. | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 15 3/8" | 1x6, 4 ft (large tree, or cedar fence picket) | ☐ |
| Large tree middle layer Long point measurement, both ends cut 30° off square, ends not parallel. | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 11" | 1x6, 4 ft (large tree, or cedar fence picket) | ☐ |
| Large tree top layer Long point measurement, both ends cut 30° off square, ends not parallel. | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 6 3/8" | 1x6, 4 ft (large tree, or cedar fence picket) | ☐ |
| Small tree base | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 4 1/4" | 1x4, 2 ft (small tree) | ☐ |
| Small tree back | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 9 1/2" | 1x2, 9.5 in (small tree) | ☐ |
| Small tree bottom layer Long point measurement, both ends cut 30° off square, ends not parallel. | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 10 1/8" | 1x4, 2 ft (small tree) | ☐ |
| Small tree middle layer Long point measurement, both ends cut 30° off square, ends not parallel. | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 7 1/8" | 1x4, 2 ft (small tree) | ☐ |
| Small tree top layer Long point measurement, both ends cut 30° off square, ends not parallel. | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 4" | 1x4, 2 ft (small tree) | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x6, 4 ft (large tree, or cedar fence picket) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 14.5 in (large tree) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 2 ft (small tree) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 9.5 in (small tree) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 20 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 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: 1x6, 4 ft (large tree, or cedar fence picket), 1x2, 14.5 in (large tree), 1x4, 2 ft (small tree), 1x2, 9.5 in (small tree), Brad nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Attach the vertical back piece to the base with brad nails and glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x6, 4 ft (large tree, or cedar fence picket), 1x4, 2 ft (small tree), Brad nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Line up the bottom (widest) tree layer on the center of the base. Attach with glue and 1-1/4" brad nails from both the front and the bottom. Extend the base off your workbench to lay the project flat while nailing.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x6, 4 ft (large tree, or cedar fence picket), 1x4, 2 ft (small tree), Brad nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Apply glue between each subsequent layer and the back support, attaching each with 1-1/4" brad nails from behind.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Sand all surfaces and apply primer and paint, or stain and poly.