DIY Wood Christmas Trees The perfect DIY Christmas decorations or Christmas Gift for beginner crafts

Here are some handmade DIY wood Christmas trees that are the perfect project for the beginner woodworker or DIYer looking to make some homemade Christmas decorations or some Christmas gifts!!!
Here's some links to some of the Tools I Used. If you use the links I get a small commission to help fund my videos and new projects.
Here's the sander I use. It makes sanding these small projects so much faster and easier.
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Here's the sanding belts. they are way cheaper than home depot and you can buy the individual grits you want.
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Here's the Dewalt miter saw I used. Its got a 4.8 star rating on Amazon
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Here's the green Stain I use. I get the one from Lowes but this is the same brand and its also water base.
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here's the dark walnut stain
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here's the lighter weathered gray stain
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this is the black stain
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If you just want to stain or paint the Christmas trees here is a link to my Etsy listing for the raw wood sanded Christmas tree that is ready for paint.
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And if you just want a completed stained Christmas tree here is a link to that Etsy listing as well.
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[@SueHillMusic]

00:00 Selecting Wood 07:02 Cutting dimensions & template 12:11 Cutting Jig 16:00 Making sets of 3 19:50 Sanding information 23:34 Glue Process 25:39 Sanding blocks & clamping 31:32 Staining Great job with this video tutorial! Yes, it's rather long and winded but here's some indexes so it will be easier for me (and others) to find the steps.

[@jascogoods]

Thank you

[@ronswoodshack]

I miss the long form videos. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Congratulations on your success. That’s awesome!

[@jascogoods]

Thanks brother, I appreciate the love. I stopped doing the long videos because everyone was complaining they were too long and I wasn't getting any views. maybe Ill do a members area with long videos.

[@edwardwarrington1809]

If you cut the tops to a point, you can clamp using a small block with a Vee cut into it. The top of the tree goes into the vee cut.

[@jascogoods]

Thats a good idea! thank you!

[@mikegilbert8545]

Make yourself a block the top piece can fit in nice and snug with the same angles so you can clamp top and bottom with out any damage

[@jascogoods]

Cool idea, thanks for the tip

[@edgar-j6h]

I like the long version, every video is different. Keep up the good work.

[@jascogoods]

Awesome, thank you!

[@noracalvert9786]

Usually I don't like long videos, but I think I really learned a lot of things from this one. You didn't talk over my head, you pointed out little tricks, and things to look out for, and I felt comfortable learning something new. I'd like to learn more, so I'm going to subscribe and then take a walk over to your Etsy shop to see what's available. Lol Thanks for all the great advice 😉🇨🇦

[@jascogoods]

thank you so much, i'm glad you liked it and learned from it!! i'm glad to have you as a subscriber.

[@MrKaebee]

very detailed instructions, this is the way i like the presentations, good job

[@jascogoods]

Thank you very much!

[@giseliapereira5914]

I like the grain showing through. Very nice.

[@jascogoods]

Thank you!! I feel like the best part of working with wood is showing all the unique wood grains.

[@janetoswald9297]

These look like fun to make.

[@jascogoods]

they are fun, and they look good for how simple they are.

[@Dobbs1825]

To keep from having to clamp everyone that I made, I use two small spots of CA glue to hole it together while the titebond dries

[@jascogoods]

That's a good Idea. I always had problems with the CA glue when I was making big batches. How did they turn out?

[@Dobbs1825]

@@jascogoods they’ve turned out pretty good so far. I’ve only made 5-6. I only use two small spots of ca glue with the bead of titebond

[@edgar-j6h]

great video for this beginner. don't doubt yourself! happy new years to you.

[@jascogoods]

Thank you so much, happy new year to you too!

[@milagroseureste]

Thanks for going into details & showing product info. This really helps for beginners.

[@jascogoods]

Glad it was helpful!

[@junea3259]

Absolutely fantastic. i love all the info please

[@jascogoods]

Thank you so much, your kind words are appreciated!!!

[@b24fitfitnessnutrition43]

Great video. Loved the amount of info 👍

[@jascogoods]

Thanks for the input, its appreciated.

[@robertkurilla7859]

When you glue your tree pieces together, sprinkle a couple grains of salt in the glue and that’ll keep it from sliding

[@jascogoods]

Thank you, that's a good Idea!

[@lillye5844]

Beautiful work 🥰

[@jascogoods]

Thank you, its appreciated.

[@MHeisler777]

Great design and AMAZING advice all the way around. You earned a subscribe.

[@jascogoods]

Thanks man, a lot of people say I’m giving too much information so it’s good to hear that some me people like the info!!

[@timothyeldridge6822]

Thank you for sharing! I think I'll make a set!

[@jascogoods]

great let me know how it goes. can you post pictures in the youtube comments?

[@susandavis257]

I would have liked to have seen a few cuts.

[@jascogoods]

I'm going to remake this video this for this Christmas. I have some new trees to add and I want to make the video better.

[@kristinbonds2135]

Would definitely love to do some mountains. New subscriber. Like your videos. Remember, some people like vanilla, some chocolate. 😁

[@jascogoods]

Thanks for the sub!

[@squidandsquishy2506]

Just add a pinch of salt to your glued surface, it keeps the wood from moving to much when you clamp it.

[@jascogoods]

yes someone else suggested that too. its new to me but that's the great part of KZbin is learning from other woodworkers.

[@waltercatiller2826]

Thanks for focusing on the grain aspect

[@jascogoods]

No problem, its all about the grain for me!!

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

👍

[@jascogoods]

Thank you

[@justplanefred]

You might just make a clamping jig for the top of the tree so you not smashing the point. I don’t know just thought it might be helpful.

[@jascogoods]

Yea that’s a good idea. I want to make a whole jig for gluing them up.

[@justplanefred]

@@jascogoodsthat may work well too

[@bhodili00]

Use a bit of CA Glue and activator on the sides with wood glue in the middle and the CA will hold them while the wood glue dries

[@jascogoods]

thats a good idea, i actually have wood glue and activator.

[@SharlaRadic]

I didn't catch, or you didn't mention, the finish you used on these. I assume satin, but spray, brush, wipe?

[@morethanenoughwoodworks7654]

I like these. Just curious why you wouldn't make the trees one whole piece and just cut them out on a scroll or band saw rather than cutting all those pieces and angles, and then having to glue, clean up etc? I was thinking maybe it had something to do with the grain pattern? Not a criticism at all, just trying to understand your thought process.

[@jascogoods]

I appreciate your comment, I take no offense to your question at all. You are correct, its partially because I like the way the grain changes at different level. The Smaller 1x2 pieces of wood have a tighter grain pattern. I was selling these on etsy and there's less material waste so more profit. I could get 3 sets of 3 different sized trees from one 1x2x8. Plus I wanted to make this video for beginners that might only have a hand saw.

[@jimkoz5052]

Put some salt or saw dust on the glue to keep it from sliding around

[@jascogoods]

never heard of that but ill give it a try. its great learning new tricks from everyone.

[@julieveitia2979]

I liked the detailed info. Wish you had shown the staining. How long did you leave the stain on before wiping it off? Then you re-stained? Also, did you clear coat at the end, and if so, what did you use? Thanks bunches!!

[@jascogoods]

Hello, With the green water based stain i had to wipe off the stain immediately because it dries and gets tacky really fast. yes i did clear coat with 2 coats of bear matte finish water based polyurethane. I will do a stain tutorial for you when I get a chance!

[@julieveitia2979]

@@jascogoods thanks!!

[@AmAndA.890]

I like the video

[@jascogoods]

Thank you!!!

[@annettedriggers7278]

I seen you have a 4th size tree the bigger one can you list the sizes for the cuts one that one as well thanks

[@jascogoods]

for the big one i just cut a triangle out of the 1x4 and measured the bottom. Then i subtracted 2 inches from that measurement and that's the size i made the small end of the next tear. i dont have one in front of me but when i get my hands on one i'll give you the exact size.

[@lauramarshall6376]

Nice video, especially for a beginner on YT. One suggestion - get a tripod. It'll be easier to watch if there's not so much camera shake and movement. :)

[@jascogoods]

Thank you for the input. i am looking into getting a tripod asap.

[@daddywoofdawg]

I was really intrested in the project but it was so hard to follow seems to be all over the place with the info. but I guess the important part was the angles and measurements which I got I wish you would have given a measurement for the top piece.

[@terryjoestoll]

I think the size of the top piece is going to be fixed when you cut the 30 degree angle just depends on the width of your board then add 3/4" to each subsequent piece.

[@jascogoods]

sorry i never saw this but you are exactly right.

[@MrCrippo]

Too much unnecessary information to get your head around. Could have cut the time down significantly.

[@jascogoods]

thanks for the input, im working on streamlining the videos.

[@PracticalDigitalStrategies]

How long is the 1x2 in length? My vehicle's mas length is 6 foot, so is I have a 48 inch length board x 2 with that make sets?

[@jascogoods]

i normally buy 8 foot sections, i dont think home depot sells a shorter piece in the 1x2 i use. however they will cut whatever you want in half for you or they normally have a handsaw in the baseboard / trim department and a cart setup for cutting your own trim. This should be ease to hand cut because its only 2 inch softwood. I used to carry a circular say and a hand saw before i had a truck, just so i could cut stuff like this. hope that helps

[@donwoodshop]

What size wood are you thicker trees? 2x4?

[@jascogoods]

sorry i missed this comment. its 2x2 wood.

[@workathomenetwork]

Good video. Probably a bit long for today's world. :D Great start(or reboot) to your channel nonetheless. Just curious how long the whole process takes from start to finish. Wondering how worth it projects like this are for selling on Etsy like you do. Good luck here and congrats on what looks like a good Etsy shop.

[@jascogoods]

Hey Chris, thanks for the suggestions and words of support. The whole process time varies depending on the stain I use. I could make a set in one day if its a water base stain but some of the oil base stains take 24 hours to dry. Even the ones that say dries in 2 hours sometimes say wait 24 hours to clearcoat with a with a water based clear coat.

[@ronswoodshack]

Sub!

[@jascogoods]

thank you, I appreciate you!

[@darinterhark8686]

have you tried a pre stain conditioner? fyi videos way to long

[@jascogoods]

I have tried the pre-stain but it made the color too light. maybe it was just the few times I used it and the stain I was using. I like to make my stain a little dark. Yea I have to get better at giving the information without being repetitive and going off on tangents. lol

[@stanleycrone7585]

another all mouth

[@jascogoods]

Thank you

[@wduquette-nb7zx]

This must have been your first video, TMI - too much talking about the wood grain and what you like and don,t like !

[@jascogoods]

Yea I’m just getting the feel for how much info to convey. Some people like it and some don’t.

[@robertrospendowski3510]

Talks to much

[@jascogoods]

just mute it

[@jeanrae2171]

You talk too much!