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Compound-cut Christmas tree ornaments
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Small 3D tree ornaments sawn from a square block. Cut the same stepped tree outline on two adjacent faces, taping the first offcuts back on before the second cut. Crosscut each tree free, sand, add a screw eye and twine.
- Rough size
- About 4 in tall x 1 1/4 in square each
- Wood
- Basswood or poplar, 1 1/4 in square, grain running the length, Cherry or walnut for darker trees
Tools you might use
- Band saw
- Drill and bits
- Sanding
- Bandsaw or scroll saw with a blade for thick stock
- Cardboard or hardboard template
- Combination square
- Clear packing tape
- Drill with a 1/16 in bit for the pilot hole
- Small brass screw eyes and natural twine
- Sanding block or needle files
- Wipe-on oil
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