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Christmas village display riser
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A three-step pine riser for a sideboard or mantel so each row of village pieces sits higher than the one in front. Two stepped side panels carry three long boards, with room behind for the LED light switches.
- Rough size
- About 24 in wide, 12 in deep and 9 in tall
- Wood
- Pine 1x4 and 1x10 boards, Poplar also works
For battery LED lights only, never candles. Wood can catch fire. Keep button-cell batteries away from children.
Tools you might use
- Circular sawOur picks
- Coping saw or jigsawOur picks
- Drill and bits
- Pocket-hole jigOur picks
- ClampsOur picks
- Sanding
- Circular saw or miter saw
- Jigsaw for the stepped side panels
- Drill or driver
- Pocket-hole jig, or wood glue and screws
- Clamps
- Random-orbit sander, 120–180 grit
- Clear finish or paint
- Safety glasses, hearing protection and a dust mask
Our tool picks for this idea: Clamps · Circular saws · Wood glue
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