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Thanksgiving centerpiece riser
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A low freestanding hardwood riser about 14 inches long that lifts a decorative Thanksgiving centerpiece off the table. Glue a solid top plank to four short legs, square the corners, sand through the grits, and finish with a clear oil.
- Rough size
- About 14 x 6 x 4 in
- Wood
- Oak or maple, Pine also works painted
Tools you might use
- Miter saw
- ClampsOur picks
- Sanding
- Miter saw or circular saw
- Clamps and wood glue
- Square and pencil
- Random-orbit sander, 120–180 grit
- Wipe-on oil, or paint and primer
- Safety glasses and hearing protection
Our tool picks for this idea: Clamps · Circular saws · Wood glue
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