Step 4: Support the Bottom of the Box

Mark Powers installing a support for the bottom of the x-mas tree box stand
Photo: Mark Weiss
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Measure the height of the tree's pot, then mark a line inside the box to indicate how deep you want the bottom to be. Right under the line, glue and nail scrap blocking at either end of the box, then tack on a center support at the same height.
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