Build idea
Cedar picket Christmas star
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A five-pointed porch star from cedar fence pickets, about 24 inches across, with overlapping slats meeting in the center. Cut matching points from a template, fasten with exterior screws or nails, and hang it on a covered porch wall.
- Rough size
- About 24 in across
- Wood
- Cedar fence pickets, Scrap 1x2 for a back cleat if you want extra stiffness
Tools you might use
- Coping saw or jigsawOur picks
- Miter saw
- Drill and bits
- ClampsOur picks
- Sanding
- Jigsaw or circular saw
- Miter saw for repeat point angles
- Drill or driver with exterior screws
- Clamps
- Random-orbit sander or sanding block, 80–150 grit
- Exterior clear finish or leave cedar unfinished
- Safety glasses, hearing protection and a dust mask
Our tool picks for this idea: Clamps · Circular saws · Jigsaws
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