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Fence-picket porch snowman
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A standing porch snowman from fence pickets cut into three stacked rounded shapes and painted white, with a board top hat, painted nose and fabric scarf. Back cleats join the pickets; a back brace keeps it upright.
- Rough size
- About 36 in tall x 14 in wide
- Wood
- Cedar or pine fence pickets, Scrap 1x2 for back cleats and a brace
Tools you might use
- Coping saw or jigsawOur picks
- Circular sawOur picks
- Drill and bits
- ClampsOur picks
- Sanding
- Jigsaw
- Circular saw or miter saw
- Drill or driver with exterior screws
- Clamps
- Random-orbit sander or sanding block, 80–150 grit
- Exterior water-based acrylic paint, with brushes
- Safety glasses, hearing protection and a dust mask
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