The holiday decorating is in full swing friends and today I’m over at Classy Clutter sharing this modern tree with ornaments. All month long Mallory and Savannah have been posting amazing decorating ideas as part of A Handmade Holiday series, be sure to check out all the tutorials!
This modern tree is a basic build that does involve some beveled cuts so you will need a miter saw. As always be careful with power tools and follow all safety precautions.
Below you will find the step by step instructions including cut lists. Be sure to stop over at Classy Clutter for more finished product photos and lots more project ideas.
Supplies:
1 – 1x2x6 pine board
1 – 1×4 scrap wood @ 14”l
¼” circular wood dowels
1 ¼” finish nails
1 ¼” wood screw
wood glue
Cut List:
1 – 1×4 @ 14” (base)
1 – 1×2 @ 16 7/8” long point to long point, both ends
beveled 20 degrees NOT parallel (bottom)
beveled 20 degrees NOT parallel (bottom)
1 – 1×2 @ 25 ¾” long point to short point, both ends beveled
20 degrees parallel (right side)
20 degrees parallel (right side)
1 – 1×2 @ 25 ¾”
long point to long point, one end beveled 20 degrees, one end beveled 50
degrees NOT parallel (left side)
long point to long point, one end beveled 20 degrees, one end beveled 50
degrees NOT parallel (left side)
1 – ¼” dowel @
13”
13”
1 – ¼” dowel @
9 ¼”
9 ¼”
1 – ¼” dowel @
5 ½”
5 ½”
1 – ¼” dowel @
1 5/8”
1 5/8”
Step 1: Attach base to underside of
bottom tree piece using wood glue and countersunk 1 ¼” wood screws.
bottom tree piece using wood glue and countersunk 1 ¼” wood screws.
Step 2: Predrill holes for dowels as
indicated into both sides of tree. Keep
drill at 20 degree angle parallel with beveled cut.
indicated into both sides of tree. Keep
drill at 20 degree angle parallel with beveled cut.
Step 3: Construct tree using wood
glue and 1 ¼” finish nails. **Consider
inserting dowels before assembling sides.
Use clamps to keep shape secure until glue dries.
glue and 1 ¼” finish nails. **Consider
inserting dowels before assembling sides.
Use clamps to keep shape secure until glue dries.
Step 4: Gently insert dowels into
holes bending ever so slightly until dowel pops into hole. Secure with finish nail from exterior.
holes bending ever so slightly until dowel pops into hole. Secure with finish nail from exterior.
Very beautiful!
Jaime – this is perfection! It would truly be perfect in our barn if I can get my act together and try it. Thanks for sharing!
If you only drill 1/2 way through sides, you wouldn’t see the dowel ends. Would make a nicer look on sides. This is a really beautiful project here. One question is, where did you get the hangers?