Thank you for the plans. Free is certainly not something I see on these how to channels very often if ever. I’ll pray the good Lord rewards you with His many graces for your act of kindness. Blessings my friend!
@dgoins610 ай бұрын
I built the small 14" trees and they turned out great. I decided to build a set of taller trees; 2, 3, and 4 foot high. At 30° the trees looked short and fat, so I modified your design. The top two pieces I cut at 45°. This narrows the base to give it a slimmer look. Also, because these are intended for outdoor use, I drilled 1/2" holes in the base to add 12" spikes pounded into the ground. This will keep them from falling over. The last modification I made was to cut the wood to 2-1/2" x 1-1/4". I don't like the wood looking "2x4"ish. I bought 2×6 then ripped to size. Not bragging, just sharing my interpretation of your design. Thanks!
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
I like the explanation and I appreciate the time that you took to type that out.
@camillmarches-vo5nd10 ай бұрын
Mi dai le misure in cm grazie
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
@@camillmarches-vo5nd 20 1/2" =52.07cm, 4 at 26.67cm (10 1/2") that are parallel sides, 1 at 26.67cm (10 1/2") that is a trapezoid, 1 at 33.02cm (13"), and 1 at 36.83cm (14 1/2").
@k9kayaks10 ай бұрын
I started following your channel when I saw your Christmas trees last season. For this Christmas my special needs son and I made about 20 of them back in August for this years gifts. We have 20 year old picket fencing and used the pickets. We did a variety of washed paints. White, blue, orange, green and natural. We used slices of pine trees for the base and small slices for the candle holders. On the inside we used ribbon and tied a bell to them and glued the ribbon on the inside top and it hangs down. Teacher and aids will get theses as gifts. I have a bunch of Ryobi battery tools and the nail gun comes in handy 👍 We also had some extra 5 1/4 boards and made a big tree similar to your 2x4 👍🎄
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
It sounds like y'all are having a great time building them. That's great to read. I'm glad to have inspired some projects.
@dad725610 ай бұрын
I like the size, looking at it after you assembled it and was thinking maybe cutting the angles on the inside so that you can add a couple of shelves. My wife has a number of small figurines that would fit great on them . Great work, thanks for sharing!
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
Shelves on the smaller ones don't give very much space, but on this size they would be a great size.
@larrysowders287010 ай бұрын
That's what it needs is shelves great job Andy
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
@@larrysowders2870 They should be easy to cut. Use some 30 degree angles to match the branches.
@lucyanneanne541110 ай бұрын
Hi Andy, Andy, l came from your making little Christmas trees, which l loved. Was going to start making some. But know l will be making some of these as they look beautiful. I have just started wood working at 73 and loving it. You for me make it so easy to follow, thank you for that. God bless and happy Christmas. Lucy from the Uk. X
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
I'm glad that you're enjoying the videos. The goal it to make it so anyone can follow along. I'm glad you're enjoying working at any age 😊
@dickgrim905410 ай бұрын
I made some of these trees this year. Two of them were 5 feet tall for my daughter and one was for my wife but it was only 35 inches tall. I cut my angles at 22.5 and 45 for the top two pieces. I also used screws and ran them the inside and puttied the holes.
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
Absolutely a great option. Those angles make them taller and skinnier, right?
@josephwilliams25028 ай бұрын
Have been watching your tree videos andmade some of your smaller ones with great success. I finally took plunge for a larger one and dry fitted it for now. I had one question that just got answered in comments dealing with top heavy. Thanks. 11:34
@cedarriverwoodworking8 ай бұрын
Out of curiosity, What was your question?
@josephwilliams25028 ай бұрын
@cedarriverwoodworking Given the height of the larger ones I was concerned about top heavy. One of the comments made addressed drilling a couple holes in base and driving a spike! I think I am going to set one in a plastic flower pot, put spike in and then set some quick-set......then I can move it around patio or drive.....possible put some mini-lights on them! I am retired with too much time on my hands!
@woodandwheelz9 ай бұрын
I am going to making taller trees and am going to use the 45° angle at the top. And, instead of 30° for the other cuts, I'm going to use 22.5°. As someone else said, it makes a less squatty tree at the bottom. I also don't like the 2x4 look and planned on taking the original rounded edge off. However, I plan on routing a round over that will make it look like it was supposed to be that way.
@cedarriverwoodworking9 ай бұрын
The 45 degree ones ate taller and thinner. I like the ideas and am interested in seeing how they turn out.
@cabman868 ай бұрын
I have my harbor freight brad nailer and compressor. They work great.
@cedarriverwoodworking8 ай бұрын
I'm glad that affordable tools can be good too.
@haroldbehar97038 ай бұрын
Hey Andy, great explanation of instructions. I made one yesterday out of 1x4 and it came out awesome.. I definitely want to make one with a 2x4. Thanks.
@cedarriverwoodworking8 ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@ellenmcgrath824110 ай бұрын
I made one last year, I am thinking about putting some lights around the perimeter. Thank you for your excellent instructions. Kansas lady here
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
Thank you. I appreciate your support.
@fredericksmith65918 ай бұрын
Thank you best understanding on how to do this tree you slowed it down and I got it. subscribed 4 Life
@cedarriverwoodworking8 ай бұрын
I'm glad I could help and I hope I continue to earn your subscription.
@fredericksmith65918 ай бұрын
Consider it done
@UNKLE6110 ай бұрын
I love watching all your projects.
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
Thank you very much.
@websterbehrens783710 ай бұрын
Great project and video.......keep them coming !
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! I appreciate the support.
@timritter42719 ай бұрын
Enjoying your channel!! I really love seeing all the Christmas ideas that people come up with. I am also a fellow Quaker guy. Mechanic at the Danville plant(26yrs)
@cedarriverwoodworking9 ай бұрын
I'm an electrician here! I'm glad you're liking the videos. I appreciate the support.
@dian314510 ай бұрын
Congrats on 10k! 50 by the end of the year is a good stretch goal 😊
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@brianmccully304010 ай бұрын
Glad the algorithm found my way to your videos. Subscribed!
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
Thank you and I appreciate the support.
@Moknowsnothing9 ай бұрын
lol I saw your original video and decided to just 3x all your measurements and had to play around with the pieces and measurements at the end but I got it done nicely
@cedarriverwoodworking9 ай бұрын
I will probably have one more video come out in this with the last version being almost 10 ft tall.
@byfordbarnard226410 ай бұрын
I just found your channel, I’d already made one before, but I’m following you now to c what else you’ll make. Ty
@wwoodsanddesigns10 ай бұрын
Funny, because as I am building the smaller one now, I was thinking of making a taller one, after this one successfully is built, for the front porch! Thanks for sharing.
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
I've had people asking for 5ft trees after I made this one. They look great with shelves in them.
@larrystone574910 ай бұрын
Great job and project thx for sharing Keep building
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate your kind words.
@Imatrucker10010 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial! I'm going to make one tomorrow ❤
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
You'll have to let me know how it turns out.
@user-gy1xs5sb8n10 ай бұрын
Thanks amigo gonna make a few thanks again!
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
Thank you for your support.
@bryanp196910 ай бұрын
Haa I made a 3 ft tree about 2 weeks ago!! Thanks for posting this video
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
@cabman868 ай бұрын
Well, you were at 21.5K subs at the beginning of November. Maybe 40K by January 1?
@cedarriverwoodworking8 ай бұрын
We can shoot for that. I appreciate your confidence in me.
@sandrataylor-burns25509 ай бұрын
I love your videos. Subscribed the very 1st time I watched. Amazing content.
@cedarriverwoodworking9 ай бұрын
I appreciate the kind words and your support.
@junea325910 ай бұрын
Yup i loved that video... just subscribed
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for your support!
@anthonyfitch639110 ай бұрын
Very nice !! Looks like you got rid of those rounded edges with a jointer? Definitely a great way to make these look good.
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
Actually they are just raw 2x4s. I didn't straighten them at all. Thank you for your support.
@carolyndonner518910 ай бұрын
Love your videos
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
Thank you and I appreciate the support.
@johnbaker71829 ай бұрын
Next goal should be be more videos. I am subscribed.
@cedarriverwoodworking9 ай бұрын
Absolutely working on more videos now and if you ever have any suggestions feel free to let me know. I appreciate the support.
@rainieanderson578110 ай бұрын
Would love to know your formula for size, I would like to make different heights. For both the 2x4 tree and the 1x2 tree. I think staggering the heights would look great. So glad I came across your channel.
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
If you take the original video, you can just multiply each measurement by the same amount and it will give you the different sizes.
@rainieanderson578110 ай бұрын
Thank you😊
@Sawmill.skills.indonesia10 ай бұрын
Good
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
Thanks
@OppoGenius10 ай бұрын
Love the 2x4 tree style, Andy. Gonna try make a few of these as I dig the bigger size. Quick question for ya: have you tried to joint and plane these pieces prior to glue up/nailing? If so, does it change anything? I don't anticipate it would if I'm thinking about it correctly (newbie woodworker for sure) but thought I'd pick your noodle to see if you had any tips on that. Love the content! Keep it coming! Thanks!
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
Thank you and I appreciate the support. That shouldn't change it at all.
@jeanettapocius22869 ай бұрын
What price point would you sell these at?
@cedarriverwoodworking9 ай бұрын
I sell the small ones at $25. These could probably sell a little higher even though the material costs are lower.
@tobyssawdust249810 ай бұрын
hi andy do you have a cut list of your 2x4 christmas tree with the angles also and thank you for your time
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
Yes, they are in the video.
@ricksharp2599 ай бұрын
I was wondering what your work bench top is made of. I am setting up my shop and want something easy to clean and maintain
@cedarriverwoodworking9 ай бұрын
It's 1/2" OSB that has been painted and then clear coated. With the clear coat it does make it easier to clean.
@vincentmcclelland917910 ай бұрын
Cordless drill and 2 in. trim head screws would also work
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
Absolutely a good option too.
@Graeme-wo3wl9 ай бұрын
Subscribed👍
@cedarriverwoodworking9 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for your support.
@NathanTalbertWoodworking9 ай бұрын
I almost went with pneumatic nail guns when i got started a few years ago and randomly decided to go with the battery operated ones instead. I think it was the happiest accident I made getting started.
@cedarriverwoodworking9 ай бұрын
They are a little heavy but yes they are great.
@lopaka7610 ай бұрын
2-0 on projects. Lol You've gotten a new subscriber. This is a fun and easy design. How is the Hercules saw working out? I've looked at them off and on for awhile. The price is great, how is the durability?
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
It's the first tool that I bought for my shop actually. So I've had it about 5 years and have built probably 60 hardwood tables (oak, maple, walnut, etc.) and have had zero issues. When you have them tuned in and have a good blade in them ( like this amzn.to/3Mii1Yc ) They are very hard to beat for the money. Thank you for the subscription. It means a lot to me.
@matto1i10 ай бұрын
Brad nails seem a good cheat, clamps are hard with these shapes
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
Exactly What I was thinking too.
@amymeyeraan-wz9fy10 ай бұрын
Hi Andy! Would you ever consider making a big tree like at least a 5 foot one? What size boards would you use?
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
If you double the measurements again it will give you one that is about five and a half feet tall.
@caren744110 ай бұрын
We actually just made one of those with 22.5 degree cuts and two 45 degree at top. They are nice. May try this one with the 30 degree
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
I like the 30 degree cuts, because then you don't need to move the saw.
@jorgeherrera355410 ай бұрын
New follower here😂 My new project for Christmas is on the way.
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
Thank you and I appreciate the support.
@everydaywithaj80289 ай бұрын
What do you charge for this size?
@cedarriverwoodworking9 ай бұрын
If you made a shelf to go on them, you could easily sell them for $40.
@HanktheTank3499 ай бұрын
Jumped here from your small tree build. My wife's coworkers are asking me to make some very large trees for them. Any tips would be great!!
@cedarriverwoodworking9 ай бұрын
Large trees like this one? or a different style?
@tylerweikum29189 ай бұрын
I have a question, I just started doing some woodworking recently, I am fairly new to it. If I wanted 4 branches @ 5 feet tall, how exactly could I figure that out?
@cedarriverwoodworking9 ай бұрын
Good question. If you double the dimensions of this build. It will give you a 5ft tree. So if you were to double the length of the bottom that will give you the right width. after that it's a process of figuring out what cuts you need for 4 branches. If you aren't drawing them out it's almost trial and error.
@jimoverschmidt81699 ай бұрын
I was considering this too. How does it look with more branches? @tyler
@user-nc2wk1pf6l9 ай бұрын
What would be the dimensions for like a 6 ft tall tree
@cedarriverwoodworking9 ай бұрын
to get a 5ft you double the measurements.
@bagadonutz57179 ай бұрын
Don’t stop now ! it’s time to add led ribbons (with an RGB controller )on the backside …lol
@cedarriverwoodworking9 ай бұрын
Haha soon I'll be making a 10 foot version of this tree.
@bagadonutz57179 ай бұрын
Lol
@byfordbarnard226410 ай бұрын
How do u like that miter saw, I’m looking to get a new one, considering Hercules like u have?
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
When they are tuned in and have a good blade on them, they are hard to beat for the price.
@tntmoor46589 ай бұрын
Hi Andy..would you have dimensions for a 2ft tall tree using 1x4s? Thanks. 14" came out great.
@cedarriverwoodworking9 ай бұрын
You can multiply all the dimensions by 1.7 to get that, but I dont have them on the top of my head.
@tntmoor46589 ай бұрын
Thanks very much...much easier to do a lot of things with good instructional videos.
@cedarriverwoodworking9 ай бұрын
@@tntmoor4658 I completely understand.
@kesselton46578 ай бұрын
How tall is the finished product?
@cedarriverwoodworking8 ай бұрын
About 30 inches.
@woodworksbygrampies12849 ай бұрын
👍
@cedarriverwoodworking9 ай бұрын
👍🏽
@ZealousDragon10 ай бұрын
Bro, Who did you make mad? Just sat through your video and only thing I see that would bother anyone would be the pacing and repeating things but none of which warrants so many thumbs down. I thought it was a great idea, enough so I am considering doing some but changing the trunk to a smaller size so I can use 1 board. Then paint them different colors and wrap lights around them and stick a few in my front yard for the Holidays. Thanks for the idea and including the details so I can do them myself!
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
I must be missing where I'm getting the thumbs downs. If they don't like the channel and are giving a thumbs down, KZbin still sees it as engagement and will continue to push the video out there. For the pacing and repeating, unfortunately it seems needed for some. Anyways I appreciate the feedback and your support.
@ZealousDragon10 ай бұрын
Okay... MY BAD, I am going to strike through that comment, Now it shows 0. It must be because I have that add-on that shows the count and it isn't working right. Again, great video and Thank You.@@cedarriverwoodworking
@ZealousDragon10 ай бұрын
PS: SUBSCRIBED!!
@matthewbenndotcom10 ай бұрын
Added two trapezoids in the center and made a xmas tree shelving units out of this. Next I'm going to try adding some dividers to make and advent calendar of sorts. Just need to figure out the correct proportions for putting battery powered tealights in each 'cubby'
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
I love the modification. These always do well with shelves.
@user-pg7cr7ih5l9 ай бұрын
Where did you get your miter saw?
@cedarriverwoodworking9 ай бұрын
It's from Harbor freight www.harborfreight.com/12-in-dual-bevel-sliding-compound-miter-saw-with-precision-led-shadow-guide-56682.html If you dont have one near by maybe they can ship. it is the clone of the dewalt 780. amzn.to/3sntyPd They are both great saws and I would recommend a good blade on wither like this one. amzn.to/3QEhxOK
@user-pg7cr7ih5l9 ай бұрын
No one ever reviewed this miter saw forbeginners....always say good things about the name brands though
@cedarriverwoodworking9 ай бұрын
@@user-pg7cr7ih5l What's that?
@Tripring200010 ай бұрын
How do you like your Hercules miter saw? Have been toying with the idea of getting one.
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
It's good for the money. I would recommend putting a good blade on it and tuning it in and they are great. a blade like this. amzn.to/3tPTMuh
@camillmarches-vo5nd10 ай бұрын
Mi può dare le misure in cm grazie
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
20 1/2" =52.07cm, 4 at 26.67cm (10 1/2") that are parallel sides, 1 at 26.67cm (10 1/2") that is a trapezoid, 1 at 33.02cm (13"), and 1 at 36.83cm (14 1/2").
@camillmarches-vo5nd10 ай бұрын
@@cedarriverwoodworking grazie da italia
@carolyndonner518910 ай бұрын
What kind of glue and brad nails do you use
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
I do go over that in the assembly section but here are some links to what I use. brad nails: amzn.to/40fjoN6 Wood glue: amzn.to/3QBp4hf
@frankwolf918710 ай бұрын
Where did you get that glue bottle?
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
I got this three pack off amazon. amzn.to/3FEkWXy
@torowazup19 ай бұрын
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👌🏼😎
@cedarriverwoodworking9 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@forloveofthegrain9 ай бұрын
Now all you need to do is a 6 to 10 foot tall yard tree lol
@cedarriverwoodworking9 ай бұрын
Haha. Challenge accepted.
@WestMichiganJigCo10 ай бұрын
Every single one I have built to someone specs never fits together properly. When I go to put the top on there is a big gap between the 2 branches
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
Interesting, Is one of the pieces in the incorrect place?
@WestMichiganJigCo10 ай бұрын
@cedarriverwoodworking you know I thought the same thing at first but no I had all in the right spot. 30° angles on all parts and followed all the steps making these. I'm so confused lol I did change some of the lengths and got it better but super weird to me lol
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
@@WestMichiganJigCo hmm. If you have facebook you can find us there and you can send over some pictures. I might be able to figure it out that way.
@WestMichiganJigCo10 ай бұрын
@@cedarriverwoodworking just sent you a message
@carlosroman775010 ай бұрын
I saw your previous videos, what color paint you use and do you use spray or brushing?
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
You can spray or brush them. I prefer natural stain.
@carlosroman775010 ай бұрын
@@cedarriverwoodworking what type of natural stain who makes it?
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
@@carlosroman7750 You can find them at any hard wear store, or here is an example on Amazon. amzn.to/3QjLDpy
@ErikHovedskou779 ай бұрын
Hi Andy, great video, and I am making a video about a big tree as well right now😂 just subscribe to your channel.
@cedarriverwoodworking9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@ErikHovedskou779 ай бұрын
@@cedarriverwoodworking no problem 😁 I see we are making similar small project 👍🌲
@josiejohnson465310 ай бұрын
HOW DO I GO ABOUT MAKING A 5FT TALL ONE
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
This is about 30" tall. You could double all of the measurements and it will be about 60" tall. I could make a video if you need, but the measurements should be easy to just double.
@dbreezy120110 ай бұрын
Why 2x4 over the 1x4?
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
It gives that "beefier" look, and 2x4's in my area are cheaper than 1x4's
@mrmyblessednest172210 ай бұрын
Another great build Andy! Thanks! I would probably buy a 2x4x104 5/8 my local Lowe’s has them for $3.92!
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
A 2x4x10 works great too.
@mrmyblessednest172210 ай бұрын
@@cedarriverwoodworking I just figured least amount of waste
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
@@mrmyblessednest1722 Absolutely.
@mrmyblessednest17229 ай бұрын
@@cedarriverwoodworkingwhat was the final height of this?
@cedarriverwoodworking9 ай бұрын
@@mrmyblessednest1722 just under 30 inches.
@rebeccaaustin10109 ай бұрын
Natural stains and white .. what are the measurements to get two trees out of one 1 x3. 8 ft?
@cedarriverwoodworking9 ай бұрын
I'm not exactly sure.
@uloge340910 ай бұрын
Kann man die Maße auch in Deutsch bekommen ? .
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
Are you looking for metric measurements?
@uloge340910 ай бұрын
@@cedarriverwoodworking bitte in Deutsch .
@cedarriverwoodworking10 ай бұрын
@@uloge3409 20 1/2" = 52,07 cm, 4 bei 26,67 cm (10 1/2"), die parallele Seiten sind, 1 bei 26,67 cm (10 1/2"), das ist ein Trapez, 1 bei 33,02 cm (13"), und 1 bei 36,83 cm (14 1/2").
@uloge340910 ай бұрын
@@cedarriverwoodworking Danke 👍
@willber39139 ай бұрын
What is the measurement for the overlap? @ 5:11 ?
@cedarriverwoodworking9 ай бұрын
overlap?
@willber39139 ай бұрын
@@cedarriverwoodworking yeah the bigger parallelogram on the top, I watched the whole video and found out it’s 14 1/2 Thank you for the great idea.
@cedarriverwoodworking9 ай бұрын
@@willber3913 Thanks for watching the whole video. Glad I could help.