Photo: Mark Weiss
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Glue and nail a 1x1 strip flush with the long edge of a 1x2 strip to form an L-shaped leg that's at least 4 inches taller than your tree's pot. Repeat three times.
Step 1: Construct the Legs
Introduction
Step 1
Construct the Legs
Step 2
Start Shaping the Box
Step 3
Complete the Body
Step 4
Support the Bottom of the Box
Step 5
Attach the Box's Bottom Panel
Step 6
Trim the Bottom of the Panels
Step 7
Prepare the Tin
Step 8
Insert the Tin
Step 9
Add Supports to the Top Interior of the Box
Step 10
Cap the Box
Step 11
Finish the Piece
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Tools List
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Jigsaw, circular saw, or handsaw to cut plywood
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Tin snips
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Pneumatic pin nailer
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Miter saw to fit cap
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Combination square to lay out measurements and marks
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Tape measure
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1½-inch paintbrush
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Protective gloves
Shopping List
1. 1x1 Get one 8-foot length.
2. 1x2 Get one 8-foot length.
3. ¼-inch plywood Get a half sheet and it cut into five pieces: four for the box sides and one for the box's bottom.
4. ⅝-inch nails for tacking in plywood.
5. 1-inch nails for fastening 1x material.6. Wood glue
7. Tin ceiling panel
8. Vinyl adhesive caulk
9. 1x4 Get one 6-foot length.
10. 120-grit sandpaper
11. Latex primer
12. Latex paint in a color of your choice
2. 1x2 Get one 8-foot length.
3. ¼-inch plywood Get a half sheet and it cut into five pieces: four for the box sides and one for the box's bottom.
4. ⅝-inch nails for tacking in plywood.
5. 1-inch nails for fastening 1x material.6. Wood glue
7. Tin ceiling panel
8. Vinyl adhesive caulk
9. 1x4 Get one 6-foot length.
10. 120-grit sandpaper
11. Latex primer
12. Latex paint in a color of your choice
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