You Can BUILD This Wooden Christmas Tree With A Simple Jig

[@JulioVillavicencio-h6o]

Don't thank me, it's me who should thank you for such a majestic explanation.

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks again!

[@juliovillavicencio296]

I had never experienced listening to a person detail so perfectly and thoroughly how to do a job. Really impressed congratulations

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you for the great feedback and kind words @juliovillavicencio296! I really enjoy sharing my passion for creating with our woodworking community!

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for watching as I really appreciate it. Don't you love jigs as they make projects much, much easier🪵🪵🪵. I also wanted to give a big shoutout to @elainegibson320 for sharing the metric conversion for this project: 6 inch = 152.4mm, 6.5 inch = 165mm, 5 and 5 eighths inch = 142.87mm, 11 and a quarter inch =285.75mm, 3.5 inch=89mm.

[@Hammertime65]

Thanks for the well informed video

[@leeherrington145]

I have watched this tree being made by so many KZbin guys and I just want you to know you explained it so much better than anybody else has. Great job and great video.

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you so much for the kind words @leeherrington145. This kind of feedback gives me the motivation to keep sharing my woodworking passion 👍

[@marceloarocha7418]

Congratulations! Amazing idea! Greetings from Uruguay 🇺🇾

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for watching @marceloarocha7418!!! You may be my first viewer from Uruguay😁

[@margiemartin4932]

Thank you. I watched another one and I never could understand. I totally understand the way you are cutting. Trees tomorrow 😁

[@standishwoodstory]

Glad it was helpful @margiemartin4932. Good skill with your tree project!

[@margiemartin4932]

The question I have is which pieces do I flip. I don’t see you flipping. Help please

[@standishwoodstory]

@@margiemartin4932 Are you referring to which pieces I flip when it comes to the 30 degree cuts? If so I recommend referring to the part where I draw each piece in a notebook as it shows which angle each piece should have. Hope that helps:)

[@barryroberts6470]

Love these, and i have been on your website and bought 4 plans so thank you for doing them. TC. New Subscriber. Barry (UK)

[@standishwoodstory]

Awesome thanks so much, have a great time building and please share your work when done 🙌

[@JulioVillavicencio-h6o]

I have subscribed to your channel I know I will learn more with you. Thank you I live in Canada 🇨🇦

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for subbing!

[@fs6622]

Thank you!!!❤ When I start watching a video, if the person says 'Hey guys"... I go away. Your instruction video was more like my next door neighbor stopping by and 'hey, need a hand?', then without telling me what to do, tells me what to do without me realizing I'm being told what to do.😎..... thank you thank you thank you.!! Like Arnold, 'I'll be back'

[@standishwoodstory]

You made me literally laugh out loud @fs6622 with your comment. Thanks for watching and "Get to the Choppa."....chopping wood that is:)

[@Crosley3251]

@fs6622 Well Said ,Thank You

[@davidb9728]

Fantastic idea. I may try to do this tomorrow. Love the Canadian accent.

[@standishwoodstory]

Good skill with the project and it is a straight forward weekend activity.💪

[@gsp911]

A suggestion could be to cut out the bottom to make room for a hidden battery box for a wire string light you can wrap around the tree. I've made a lot of them, it's easy, it's cheap, and people love them. 🙂 Thanks for the video, very well explained for those who haven't tried it before.. 👍

[@standishwoodstory]

That is a great suggestion Kaj, and by any chance are you from Scandinavia (I am from Copenhagen, but live in Canada now) as Kaj is not a common name:) I really like the idea of building in lights for this project. Have a productive and positive week!

[@gsp911]

@@standishwoodstory Jeg er fra Danmark. 😁

[@standishwoodstory]

@@gsp911 Tænkte det nok, så hej fra en anden dansker :)

[@katrinawaterman1547]

Thank you finally someone with clear instructions & angles & measurements ❤

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you for your kind comments @katrinawaterman1547!

[@rodgerq]

The most in-depth description ive seen. Really good.

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for watching @rodgerq and I am glad you liked the video. It is a straightforward project, when you have some tips and tricks to make it easy:)

[@cedarriverwoodworking]

I love these little trees. I've also only ever made them with one angle.

[@standishwoodstory]

One angle makes it easy

[@standishwoodstory]

One angle makes it easy

[@standishwoodstory]

One angle makes it easy

[@MalpasoMan093]

This is the first demo video for this style tree I have understood. Thanks so much for the excellent instructions! Happy Christmas from Ireland ☘🎄☘

[@standishwoodstory]

Merry Christmas to you as well and thank you for your kind feedback :)

[@davidthornton2963]

Brilliant. Watching from iuka Mississippi USA

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you kindly 😊

[@johnmccracken6497]

Winnie, this is very helpful. Thank you.

[@Skylar637]

Cool! Nice and festive!!

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you for watching👀 Try making the wooden Christmas tree and build up your woodworking XP

[@robertajohnson3671]

I have this exact set up! But I added a shroud... thank you guys!

[@standishwoodstory]

Awesome and thanks for watching. I am interested in the shroud, what would that look like?

[@woodworkingandepoxy643]

Already making these but had to watch and subscribe. You're a great teacher

[@standishwoodstory]

Awesome and thanks for watching!

[@Dodgeman-dr7mv]

Es sieht einfach toll aus. Als Zimmermann hat man eher weniger solch schöner Ideen zu Weihnachten. Vielen Dank dafür

[@standishwoodstory]

Gern geschehen 😊

[@Lutzboater]

Really nice little Christmas Trees. I appreciate your thorough explanation of the process you use and the tips to have success if we tried to make these too.

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you for watching and I thought it was the perfect time of year to share the tips as many people in my woodworking committee wanted to make them for the upcoming holiday season☃️❄️🎅

[@leegreen2738]

Great easy to follow for a beginner like me.

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for the feedback :)

[@patrickjames3954]

you are awesome! I've been making trees for 3 years and NO ONE has a JIG this simple!!!!

[@standishwoodstory]

Glad I could help! 😊

[@ncwoodworker]

Excellent clamping jig idea.Thanks for sharing!🎄

[@standishwoodstory]

No problem and thanks for watching! Jigs can make difficult projects easy👍

[@herbertjohnston4608]

Excellent video, especially the wood thickness great point. 🇬🇧👌👍

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for the kind words @herbertjohnston4608!!!

[@SpideyScott72]

I really like your presentation and explanations. You'll show this is what you do and this is why you do it and what can happen if you don’t. I look forward to catching up on your previous videos and look forward to watching your new ones. Thanks! Scott

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you for the very kind feedback, I really appreciate your support!

[@lyndralondon5169]

I am so happy to come across your video. Wow, wow to you, girl. You're awesome, and I thank you for your love of helping people.

[@standishwoodstory]

You are so welcome! Thanks for your support 😁

[@Oneazazal]

Looks easy enough...I may even try this out👍

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for watching👍 This is a great project for woodworkers of all skill🪚

[@mikeandlucky]

I watch a lot of (probably too many :) woodworking videos and you have outstanding instructional skills and great photography/editing. I think your channel will be very successful. Thanks

[@standishwoodstory]

Wow, thank you! Your feedback puts a smile on my face. English isn't my first language so I am always worried people can't understand some of my instructions😊More videos are on the way!

[@mikeandlucky]

I sincerely would have never noticed that English was not your first language based on your videos :)@@standishwoodstory

[@dgperforms1]

You speak very well! What is your first language if I may ask?

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you. Danish is my first language :)

[@wulfgars1114]

That was a great video and explanation. Thanks for sharing the cut lengths, angle and the jig is slick🙏🙏🙏

[@standishwoodstory]

Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching. Jigs definitely make projects wayyyy easier.

[@pteddie6965]

The finished trees look fantastic.. Your explanation and instructions were outstanding. I especially love the jig. Thanks for showing the finished trees on the mantle. This view gave me great perspective.

[@standishwoodstory]

Glad it was helpful and thank you for watching! I have many more projects coming out over the coming weeks:)

[@markie.c873]

Fantastic step by step instructions, and explanations. Some of the best I've seen. I will be making these... Many thanks

[@standishwoodstory]

I’m glad to hear you found it helpful, happy building :)

[@petermcparland5861]

A marvelous demonstration thank you

[@standishwoodstory]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching👍🪚👍

[@ca6177]

Very nice trees. Unfortunately, I'm not equipped with tools, but I sure enjoy watching you work. I wish I was younger

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you. I’d like to believe it’s never to late to take up new hobbies 😊

[@bobbonner1314]

Great instruction video, you are great, thank you.

[@standishwoodstory]

My pleasure, have a great time building 🪚

[@countrysmurfcomedy3099]

Thanks for the tips and ideas

[@standishwoodstory]

My please :)

[@BeccaPickles]

Excellent instructions! Always looking for good woodworking channels and yours is great. Happy to subscribe.

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for the sub @BeccaPickles!!! I have lots of great content coming up:)

[@billmurdochnl2332]

Well done job and video .

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you for watching and for leaving a positive comment. I have many more great videos on the way:)

[@davidpingryn5628]

Great video! I just subscribed. I made one of these using a video from another KZbinr. I made a jig for my miter saw to allow me to cut a 60 degree angle for both top pieces so I can glue the end grain part together eliminating the overlap at the top.

[@standishwoodstory]

Awesome. Thanks for subscribing.

[@larrystone5749]

Great job and thank you for sharing

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@larrystone5749]

@@standishwoodstory cheers

[@davidboston4574]

Beautiful explanation, thank you!!!

[@standishwoodstory]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching!

[@barriowoodworks]

Excellent tutorial.

[@standishwoodstory]

Glad you liked it and good skill with your next woodworking project!

[@haroldbehar9703]

Great tutorial. Just built one. It came out awesome. 13:10. Can’t figure out on how to send you a pic. Thank you..Ohhh and that Jig was super helpful..

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks @haroldbehat9703! You can send a pic to [e-mail] and I will feature your creation in my next newsletter👍

[@raysmith1992]

Great video with really good instructions will be making some for Christmas with a battery operated tea light in the base

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you, have fun building, adding lights sounds like a great idea

[@raysmith1992]

@@standishwoodstoryI am making one at the moment and have had some problems with the base my nail gun decided to have a misfire. I am now going to attach the base and sides using dowels and my mitre saw does not have the capacity of your amazing Festool or its laser.

[@expatmoose]

So glad I found this video, as a novice kinda self taught maker/woodworker if I can be called that I was struggling with the measurements of the angles, anyways I wanted to do these filled in with smaller branches and lights. Thank you for simplifying things for me👍🏻 I subbed and liked and am now off to binge watch to rest Thx from Germany 🇩🇪

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks so much for your support and I hope you like my videos. Although I live in Canada now, I was born and grew up Denmark and I see that you are in Germany. Maybe we were border neighbours many years ago:)

[@expatmoose]

@@standishwoodstory good morning to Canada, I’m actually British born, lived here in Germany a good few years so yes possible, not sure if you know this maker Jesper Makes, he’s your fellow landsman, wicked sense of humour any ways you’ve been in a couple of beautiful countries and yes I love your videos, watched a couple now will catch up more soon Take care now

[@garyperrin8172]

you do a great job i will be makeing these thanks

[@standishwoodstory]

Glad you like them! Have fun building :)

[@michaelleo5620]

Great video. I love the jig. Can't wait to try it.

[@standishwoodstory]

Have fun with the project and let me know how it goes👍

[@keithwilliamson236]

It helps with the glue up if the cut mitered edges are sanded first to lessen glue absorption.

[@standishwoodstory]

Great suggestion, thanks for sharing :)

[@josefigueiras4941]

Nice job ! Thank you f

[@standishwoodstory]

My pleasure

[@Brick572]

Loved you video, great instructions. Anyway to make it smaller, I tried to divide all the measurements by 2 but it does not work out. My wood is .5" thick. Please let me know if you know how to make them smaller as my wife wants some small ones for a craft day with the kids to decorate. Thanks.

[@standishwoodstory]

Hello @user-dp4np5uw9i, I am not the best at math but if you want to make it smaller by half, I would divide the length of each of the angled sides of the tree by 2, then loosely align those pieces and rather than cutting the bottom horizontal piece by 2 as well, take the measurement of the open horizontal space and cut the final piece to that length. I think that should work. Good Skill!

[@Brick572]

@@standishwoodstory Thanks will give it a try

[@sylviamacdonald7625]

Thank you so much for your incredibly well thought out instructions. A new subscriber here. Love & Blessings from Nova Scotia, Canada 🇨🇦 ❤️ xo

[@standishwoodstory]

My pleasure, thanks for subscribing 😊

[@sylviamacdonald7625]

@@standishwoodstory You're welcome. I love your Canadian flag. Could you do a video on that ?

[@standishwoodstory]

Very possible indeed :) I do have a ‘short’ where I made a Canadian flag - it’s not as detailed as my full videos but it does show most of the steps. kzbin.infoOPTvyhk4DpQ?si=lo3rcm56cxP0QSjB

[@onsapplikasies8620]

Great job

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you very much

[@Val-qk1iw]

Hi, great video 😁. How would you adjust measurements for various sizes? I want to try a set of 3 of different sizes? Tried someone else's version of this tree and didn't work out for several people who tried so when I came across your video I was grateful for how detailed and easy to follow along it was and how nicely the tree turned out.

[@standishwoodstory]

That is the “million dollar question” :) the short answer is that you’ll need to adjust each miter angle according to how much you’re decrease it in size for each additional versions, the long answer is that it requires some good math skills. It’s been a popular request to have smaller versions done as a set so it may just be an upcoming video of mine…. 😉

[@josephwilliams2502]

That jig is going to help so much....and it is an easy build! Thanks.

[@standishwoodstory]

Gotta love jigs that make woodworking easier :) thanks for watching!

[@joseangelomendoncapinto9321]

Wonderful work, congratulations, I will make the mold at 30 degrees, I will make a reading lamp, I live in Brazil, hugs.❤❤

[@standishwoodstory]

Sounds great! Have a great time building!

[@ProfessorDIY]

Great vudeo! The end join weakness has been shown to be a myth.

[@standishwoodstory]

I’d love to see the videos showing that, please share so we can all learn

[@zeejimi4044]

Nice project, and nicely explained ! It seems to me your workshop has the neatness and cleanliness that workshops run by men sadly lack, and that includes my own..🤔🤷🏼‍♂️🙄

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you, It’s all smoking mirrors 🤣. In all seriousness I do clean up at the end of each day, I find my brain and productivity is so much better when I arrive into a clean shop in the morning, but it does get pretty messy along the day, we all do what works for us right 😊

[@zeejimi4044]

@@standishwoodstory Glad to have found you - will subscribe ! 👍

[@davidnorton9997]

Just in time to make Christmas trees for a craft fair in November. Great helpful video! Side note: Love the look of that Canadian flag decor. I've always meant to do a U.S. flag just haven't gotten around to it.

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for watching and good skill with your craft fair. A US flag is a great idea. Get er done!

[@zzzzzz4147]

Thank you for your great plans. You are so precise and clear on your info. I have tried other plans but they do not seem to work out for me. Again thanks

[@standishwoodstory]

You are so welcome! Happy building 🛠️😊

[@kevinodonnell9423]

Excellent job, Winnie! This is a very informative video. I appreciate the detail and thorough instructions. You have a new subscriber.

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for subscribing @kevinodonnell9423 and the kind words:) I have many more projects coming out soon and I hope you enjoy them!

[@bingnowtv]

This is the best video yet!! Thank You for explaining this like you did.. new sub. Liked & shared with a friend. *Great Video!!* #ThankYou

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you so much, really appreciate your support and also thank you for sharing with a friend 😄

[@MickelMart]

Love that jig!

[@standishwoodstory]

I’m glad it came useful :)

[@ronaldbourque7566]

Thank n you will look at other projects u have

[@standishwoodstory]

There for watching. More videos coming out soon👍

[@ricksimmons3684]

So nice to see someone who is not using design software to explain a simple design.

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks @ricksimmons3684!!! I like to think that complexity is our enemy and I'm always looking for efficient ways to complete projects.

[@casasusca]

Amazing video, and the tips were great! would never have thought to assemble in that order. Does this scale to create a "replacement" to a real Christmas tree? I'd like to have a minimalist decor and replace the real tree with one of these. Now, for it to have some visual impact it would have to be ~ 170-175 cm tall (5'8" I think?). Math says the base would be quite wide though, 93 cm (~36")... would a steeper angle be necessary for a taller tree?

[@standishwoodstory]

Hello @casasusca. I believe it would scale linearly if you were to make the tree larger. If you are going to make it that large, would you create a support to attach it to a wall as make sure it is connected to something so it doesn't fall over. You may also want to use a steeper angle for a height of 170-175 cm as this design is almost an equal dimension on each side, so the base would also be 170-175cm, which is a pretty big width and could be large for a smaller space. Let me know how the project goes!

[@kimhavey7850]

These are great!! Thanks for making it look so easy!! 😊😊

[@standishwoodstory]

You are so welcome! 😁

[@seaubtand3470]

Very detailed and you make it look easy. Thanks!

[@standishwoodstory]

You are most welcome!

[@ralphtamez5492]

Gracias, y bendiciones

[@standishwoodstory]

Your most welcome 🤗

[@curtking70]

Wonderful video! Does the thickness of the wood you're using make a difference when it comes to the 6 1/2" and 5 5/8" pieces? Or will those lengths work for any thickness? Thanks!

[@standishwoodstory]

It still works for thicker wood as you cut the mitre on the side. The main thing is that the overlap will decrease or increase depending on the thickness but it a not enough to cause a major difference unless you need it to be exactly a XX height.

[@donmworden]

I just got your plans, very nice but I thought the jig plans would be in the plans too. Oh well, I will have to watch the video again.

[@standishwoodstory]

Hello @donmworden. Thanks for the feedback and I hope the video provided enough overview for you to build the jig. Good skill!

[@rsauve999]

Winnie: I agree with Don Worden - you should have included more details for the Angle Assembly Jig -- though I will figure it out. $2.25 is not expensive for the plans...your video explains it well. Bob

[@sprintman62]

Great video, thanks.....I know that in the USA you don't use metric units (mm, cm, metres etc.) but is it an American thing to mix decimal and imperial fractions (0.5" and 5/8" etc.) 🤔

[@standishwoodstory]

As long as the math works the more the merrier;)

[@dylanlaport5896]

Yooo no way you used my post from the Woodworking for Beginners group on Facebook at 0:17 that’s hilarious, nicely done video!

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you for being a part of the inspiration for this video😊❤️

[@cliff5240]

Great job of demonstrating this and explaining the process. I gave you a like and a subscribe and will keep watching!

[@standishwoodstory]

Awesome, thank you! Really appreciate your support!

[@jwmeyer83]

My mind doesn't work in angles (which is terrible for a woodworker). Your video and explanation and simple sketch is really helpful! Thanks.

[@standishwoodstory]

I’m glad it was helpful, thanks for watching :)

[@bethrossignol9746]

Great video! How did you cut out the triangle safely? Did you place a sacrificial piece against the fence?

[@standishwoodstory]

Hello @bethrossignol9746, I did use a clamp and a sacrificial piece for the project, but it also depends on what saw you have as that will define where you can clamp. As I think about it a little more, I probably could have cut the small piece first and clamp to the longer piece to keep it safe and easy to work with. Thanks for watching.

[@ronaldbourque7566]

To assemble the top piece, do you use that triangle to keep it right or do you use the jig at the bottom like you did the bottom

[@standishwoodstory]

The jig is used for all the 30 degree connections is the two bottoms and top all work with the jig :)

[@ronaldbourque7566]

Great can't wait build it have had success in selling them?

[@braininjurydiy]

Did the metric conversions took me a little while, the head struggles with maths now but a bit chuffed to push myself a bit and actually be able to do it despite it taking a few hours as it's hard to hold numbers in my head. 6 inch = 152.4mm, 6.5 inch = 165mm, 5 and 5 eighths inch = 142.87mm, 11 and a quarter inch =285.75mm, 3.5 inch=89mm.

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for sharing @elainegibson320!!! I will put these amounts in my pinned comment at the top of the comment section👍

[@dgperforms1]

You have a ne Sub! Well done!

[@standishwoodstory]

Excellent and thank you. More videos on the way🎥

[@jimmcnett]

Excellent video. How did you figure out the glue up order? Also brilliant Jig.

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks👍In the beginning the glue up order was trial and error and I found that jigs definitely make our woodworking lives soooo much easier:)

[@craftyshed]

Great video and explanation. I also did 2 videos about this type of tree last year. One video about how to find all those dimensions. It is simple after you have that "a ha, now I see" moment. I would suggest make more Christmas decoration videos, at least it works for me - all my old Christmas videos from last year getting views since September, while Halloween videos almost nothing, probably too late for Halloween. Good luck with your channel. I love your video production quality. 🎄 🎄 🎄

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it. And appreciate the suggestion on making more seasonal videos, there is a good chance I will make a few more this year ;)

[@bobs7975]

Love your videos. Just getting into this. Is your miter saw 10 or 12 inch? Thanks

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you very much. My mitre saw is 12”

[@alexandr9180]

Класс, тоже хотел такие поделки сделать

[@standishwoodstory]

Wow an international viewer. Thank you for watching and I am glad you liked the video 📸

[@alexandr9180]

​@@standishwoodstoryделаете хорошую работу на которую приятно смотреть👍

[@bethblankenship7042]

New to this. Is the angle 30 degrees (measuring from zero) so saw is set to 60 or is angle 60 degrees (measuring from zero) so saw is set to 30?

[@standishwoodstory]

The saw should be set to 30 degrees for this project :)

[@DocMcTrussy]

I have a question for you. 13:34 in the video illustrates what I mean. Is there anything you can do about the gaps between the parts on the 2 trees on the right? The trees on the left seem to have no gaps. What causes this issue?

[@standishwoodstory]

The biggest obstacle is working with wood that is not 100% straight, small warps can cause big gaps when placed against each other. The two trees on the right are made with fence boards, and I did not joint or plane these, and they were a little warped. Most gaps can be solved by using glue and clamps, if your wood is really crocket you may want to use some brad-nails at the middle parts too. For the 'right side' tree, I made it using poplar wood that I did joint and plane so it was dead straight. So really it just depend if you are looking for a rustic or polished end-result - hope that helps :)

[@DocMcTrussy]

@@standishwoodstory Thanks for the quick reply !

[@tro8191]

Have u ever had an issue with the glue not holding? Every video I’ve seen does glue + brad nails (although I know the glue is the strength). Just curious. 😊

[@standishwoodstory]

I’ve never personally had any issues with just glue, as long as there is enough glue, cured in the right temperate you should be more then fine, I think the biggest glue potential issue is that the ‘end join’ will absorb a lot of glue so if you don’t clamp it right away it may have soaked into the wood pores already. A trick to this is to add a little glue on the ends, and allow it to dry, then add another layer of glue and clamp right away, this will essentially block the pores of the wood so that the glue holds the bond as it should versus soaking in 😀

[@tro8191]

@@standishwoodstory thank you!!

[@gavinfavelle7215]

for the jig, could you glue the cut offs from the first 2 pieces to be the triangle piece?

[@standishwoodstory]

I would worry it’s not large enough pieces (thickness wise) for you to be able to use the jig the way it was intended. But without having done it anything is possible, let me know if it works out :)

[@mrmyblessednest1722]

Great build and very well done video!! Liked, subscribed!!!❤

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you so much, really appreciate the support and your kind feedback!

[@arteryking]

If I want a taller tree, can I just double the measurements, etc? Do the angles still work?

[@standishwoodstory]

No sadly it won’t work by doubling the measurements to make it taller, the angles won’t connect if you do that. I believe it will work if you increase each measurement percentage wise but I would love for someone else to double confirm that math theory before you proceed :)

[@arteryking]

Thanks for the reply. 😊

[@warnerlaneliving]

Did you nail all the pieces or just the top ones?

[@standishwoodstory]

I did a mix. The ones I needed right away I nailed to avoid having to also clamp, but if you have time and clamps glue is more then enough :)

[@stephenmoore2561]

Will 1 jig work for different wood thickness?

[@standishwoodstory]

Yes, absolutely

[@stevenwilliams6366]

Question are you Canadian? if so why are you using the imperial measuring system instead of metric?

[@standishwoodstory]

I am Canadian and Danish. I grew up with the metric system and learned the imperial system here in Canada, because as much as Canada is supposed to be a metric country it is not 😂 so I embrace both systems now.

[@stevenwilliams6366]

@@standishwoodstory Really like the Christmas trees and you clear and precise delivery but the imperial measurements do my head in and I am British🤣

[@georgesavage3482]

1st… thanks for video. Very helpful. But I’m curious: are all tree same lengths even if they’re different thickness? Like I thought I read if (top left piece is 6.5” then top right piece should be 6.5”-thickness of top left piece)? Thanks again, great video

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for watching :) the top of the tree measurements are 6.5” and 5 5/8”, the thickness of the wood you use can change the overall height of the tree by about an 1” - I made a few trees using 1/2” thickness wood and another tree using 3/4” wood, and the 3/4” one is slightly taller. Just keep in mind that the distance between the middle boards that overlap will change a bit if you use 1/2” versus 3/4” wood. Happy building!

[@ricknutz1025]

Does the length of your cuts matter if your using like 5/8 wood?

[@standishwoodstory]

Hello @ricknutz7139, the only cut length it would affect would be the very bottom horizontal piece length due to the additional thickness. Ballpark, you might need to make it ~1/2" wider but I would assemble everything with the 5/8" cuts and take the bottom width measurement one more time before this final cut. Good skill with your project!

[@jimfulmer3526]

Great video, very informative. How are you holding the bottom pieces steady when you assemble them?

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks so much. All of the 30 degree angles are held together for assembly using the jig included in the video, this includes the bottom pieces corner pieces. You can use an extra clamp if you want to attach the jig to the table for extra sturdiness. Happy building :)

[@dalecraft3562]

The inside angle where the pieces meet is actually 60 degrees. Since it is a triangle, the total degrees have to be 180.

[@standishwoodstory]

You are correct indeed :) the important part is that the miter saw needs to be set to 30 but the angle is actually 60, totally correct.

[@conradpaul6100]

How did you make the triangle spacey thingy

[@standishwoodstory]

Are you referring to how to make the jig or the triangle that holds the back of the jig?

[@conradpaul6100]

​@@standishwoodstorythe triangle that holds the apex part

[@conradpaul6100]

​@standishwoodstory my apologies,I saw how you made the jig.....Last question,on the top parts you only used glue and not nails,how come?

[@arrowdriver]

You can even add shelves to hold whatever.

[@arrowdriver]

Yours is more eye appealing

[@standishwoodstory]

Absolutely, endless options :) happy building

[@jessicalarreau3647]

No sanding required?

[@standishwoodstory]

If you want it really rustic then sure, but I would recommend some sanding :) hand sanding is fine though.

[@annetteprince9739]

How wide is the board? I know you used 1/2 thickness.

[@standishwoodstory]

Hello @annetteprince, I cut the width to 2 1/4 inch (~5.7cm) for all pieces in this project. Good skill when you make your own!