Wooden Tree Project

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This is a creative project to share with your students. Each tree will have its own unique flair due to the nature of the moveable branches attached to a circular dowel.

Head to Randy’s YouTube video for step-by-step instructions for the construction process of this project!

Submitted by Randy Grey, School District 71.
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Tools & Materials
Material List
  • 3/8” x 4’ wooden dowel
  • 1x2" x 8'
  • 2x4” x 2’
Tool list
  • Speed square
  • Hand Saw
  • Power Drill
  • Pencil
  • Measuring Tape
  • Clamps (x2)
  • Safety Glasses
  • Sandpaper
  • Sanding block
Procedure
  1. Transfer Lines
  2. Drill Holes
  3. Sawing
  4. Drill base depth
  5. Cut Base after drilling
  6. Sand dowel
  7. Sand branches
  8. Label each branch
  9. Assemble all pieces
Extension Challenges
  1. Customize the project even further with a coat of paint or artistic wood burning.
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