Build a STUNNING Spiral Tree with JUST 2x4s and a FREE Plan!

[@BrettsWoodshop]

I am now on Instagram too! Come follow me there for more behind the scenes stuff. @BrettsBasementWoodshop

[@SALInteriorOfficial]

You made it beautiful,Sir I also made one during Christmas last year with popsicle sticks.

[@BrettsWoodshop]

Thanks a lot! What did you use for a trunk?

[@abhelix]

Thanks for doing all the math! These look awesome!

[@BrettsWoodshop]

You bet!

[@roger060863]

liking the t-shirt

[@BrettsWoodshop]

Thanks Roger!

[@williammoore2259]

The 4x4 you use as a stop is that 13 degrees to nice work thank bill

[@BrettsWoodshop]

The block I used at the miter saw was just a straight edge to line up the pieces. The angle on it doesn’t really matter as long as it’s straight. Hope that makes sense…

[@Nowayjose-vd1wm]

The star is a nice touch❤

[@kevintennant4461]

A mitre is when the blade is 90 degrees to the work surface and a bevel is when you tilt the blade out of plumb.

[@rpaulvan]

A miter is when two boards are cut on the angle that fit each other a bevel is a bevel. you had that right idea for it. what you’re cutting is just an angle

[@BrettsWoodshop]

Thanks Paul!

[@danielhyland8550]

You could nalf lap the cross piece base.

[@BrettsWoodshop]

Yep, you sure could! Then you wouldn’t need pocket holes.

[@euniaturnbull3112]

Beautiful

[@BrettsWoodshop]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lauramarshall6376]

I finished mine ... finally. Decided to stain it brown, but not perfectly. I wanted it to look uneven and more 'wild'. Painted the base brown (because I had brown paint handy) and danish oiled the star, made from poplar I think, to keep it light. Looks pretty good. I'll string some lights around it and see what happens. BTW, I didn't spiral it - l like it better with the branches randomly placed. Thanks for the video. It was nice to be able to finish something.

[@BrettsWoodshop]

Great Job! Proud of you! 👏

[@johnagorman]

great job on the video

[@BrettsWoodshop]

Thanks! It's not too soon to start making stuff for Christmas. One of these days I'll be posting an updated video with suggestions from another viewer.

[@markdantzler6187]

How do mount the down strip to keep it from following down.?

[@BrettsWoodshop]

Good question! You can drill a pilot hole through the last slat into the dowel and add a small screw. Or you can make it without a “trunk” and the bottom slat rests on the stand.

[@williammoore2259]

Great job where can I find all the measurements for the cuts of the tree thanks bill

[@BrettsWoodshop]

They’re listed in the description below the video.

[@roger060863]

Brett. I am in a manual wheelchair & am wondering, could I possibly cut each piece angled individually as it might be difficult, if not unsafe for me to cut the whole length with a circular saw? Would it work out the same?

[@BrettsWoodshop]

You bet! The angels are just aesthetic. You could even make straight 90* cuts if you want where each slat is progressively shorter

[@roger060863]

thank you. Much appreciated. @@BrettsWoodshop

[@ianpeters602]

Well done !

[@BrettsWoodshop]

Thanks Friend!

[@ianpeters602]

@@BrettsWoodshop hi whats is the measurement of the top pice and the bottom pice

[@jamesbell6100]

Absolutely beautiful just do not see the measurements up to 7' in the description was wondering if you could tell me where to find them

[@BrettsWoodshop]

I'm sorry about that. Nobody ended up ordering anything taller than 5 feet, so I never got that far. I'll see if I can figure it out.

[@jamesbell6100]

@BrettsWoodshop don't want to cause a problem want to make 3 for my display next year so just thought I would ask

[@williammoore2259]

Hi Brett’s I have a question I make the tree both sides are straight I only have a hand drill I just can’t seem to drill the first hole center 3/4 inch in it just want to walk I even did a starter hole but the 5/8 drill want to walk I think I go buy a drill press any help would be greatly appreciated thanks bill

[@BrettsWoodshop]

Make a drill guide by first making a hole in a piece of scrap. Then clamp the guide to a few of the slats stacked together. Hope that makes sense!

[@focusprocess]

Great job！

[@BrettsWoodshop]

Thanks!

[@davidcraft4826]

amazing beautiful nice 👌 sir

[@BrettsWoodshop]

Thanks a lot!

[@timvoiss1568]

I bought 5/8s dowels but drilled 3/4 holes by mistake, went and got 2 3/4 dowels as i started my second tree luckily i only drill 5 and the second tree so started over using 5/8 drill

[@BrettsWoodshop]

Oops! I don’t think I ever make something without making a mistake. Happily, with wood, there’s usually a way to fix it!

[@jayshreve4567]

0:28 Can you do the math for an 18 inch tall tree?

[@BrettsWoodshop]

You can with this calculator www.brettsbasementwoodshop.com/plans/p/wooden-tree-height-width-calculator-for-windows-excel

[@terry3607]

What is the thickness of the star?

[@BrettsWoodshop]

The star should be thick enough so that it won’t crack when you slide it onto a 5/8” dowel. About one inch thick.

[@nick50]

Is the one on the right the same ,looks different ?

[@BrettsWoodshop]

It’s taller and standing on the floor.

[@lauramarshall6376]

I made one of these and had to sand down the dowel and sand the holes in each branch. How did you not have to do that? My dowel was 3/4" (it's what I could get) and I used a 3/4" Forsner bit. But nothing fit without all the extra sanding (which was a pain). Your video is great. Just found you. Already subscribed.

[@BrettsWoodshop]

That does sound like a pain! I used a 5/8” dowel and bit and they fit nicely. Sorry!Thanks for the support!

[@rpaulvan]

I had the same problem with the 3/4 dowel. I sanded it down by putting a screw in the middle of the dowel and then put the screw in a drill and running 100 sandpaper over the dowel. It took about 5 minutes!

[@lauramarshall6376]

@@rpaulvan Thanks. I'll do that next time. I'm new to wood working and still learning the tricks. That would have been a lot easier than doing the sanding by hand. :)

[@rpaulvan]

@@lauramarshall6376 hold the sandpaper with a leather glove. It well get quite warm.

[@emmanuellevargas7021]

excellent 👍👌 the 3 foot is the one i was plannkng to do ..i did a 6 foot but it takes to much room and it was close to 60 meters of wood or 180 feet to much work ...because the saw🪵 mill ..is close to my house i bought the wood already trimmed to 1inch by 1/2.. i want to try now. the 1.1/2 inches by 1/2 inch ..i think it will look a lot better

[@danielmurzellotheunknownma7481]

Hello👋🙋‍♂️ there.. Amazing and very interesting project.. Super like👌👌👌 Thanks for sharing👍 Do keep posting new ideas💡💡💡. Warm regards and best👍💯 wishes✨✨✨ The UnknownManCub 👍😎👨‍🏭

[@ianpeters602]

What are the measurement of the top pkce and the bottom pice thanks

[@BrettsWoodshop]

The very top slat is about 2 1/4” at the long point. The bottom slat will depend on how tall you make your tree. I have measurements for the various heights in the description.

[@tonyosborn5777]

I've been woodworking for over 40 years and you are making this way too complicated. SMH

[@BrettsWoodshop]

Probably

[@lisaarmstrong3428]

Wow, thanks for the video, I think with some help I can make this. 🙏❤️🇨🇦

[@BrettsWoodshop]

Go for it! You’re welcome!