How to build a Christmas tree stand

This step by step diy woodworking project is about how to build a Christmas tree stand plans. There are many designs and projects to choose from when building a wooden tree stand, so make sure you take a look over the alternatives before starting the actual assembly. Plan everything with attention, making sure you adjust the size and the shape of the Christmas stand to suit your needs.

Invest in high quality materials and take accurate measurements before making the cuts, to prevent costly mistakes and to build the wooden stand in a professional manner. Always pre-drill the components before inserting the screws, to prevent the wood from splitting and make sure there are no gaps between the components. Add waterproof to enhance the bond of the components.

It is essential to check if the corners are right-angled before attaching the support to the base of the Christmas tree and to create rigid joints. Add waterproof glue to the joints and pre-drill holes before inserting the galvanized screws. Work with attention and don’t forget to take a look over the rest of the related projects, as there are so many other things that you could build for your home and garden. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop.

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Building a tree stand

Materials

A – 2 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 24″ long BASE
B – 2 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 3 1/2″ long SUPPORTS
C – 2 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 10 1/4″ long TRIMS
D – 4 piece of 1×4 lumber – 8 1/2″ long BRACES
E – 2 piece of 1×4 lumber (3″ wide) – 14″ long, 2 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 14″ long SUPPORT

2 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 8 ft
1 piece of 1×2 lumber – 3 ft
2 1/2″ screws
1 1/4″ screws
glue, stain
wood filler

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses
Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

Apply several coats of wood stain to the wooden components
Fill the holes with wood filler and smooth the surface

Time

One Day

Building a Christmas tree stand

Building the base of the christmas tree

The first step of the woodworking project is to build the base of the Christmas three stand. As you can easily notice in the plans, we recommend you to lock the two 1×4 slats together, in a cross shape. Drill pilot holes before inserting the 1 1/4″ screws, to prevent the wood from splitting. Add waterproof glue to the joint, in order to create a rigid structure.

Fit the supports under the top slat, in order to balance the stand in a professional manner. Align the components at both ends before inserting the screws, to get the job done in a professional manner. Ad waterproof to enhance the bond of the components.

Fitting the trims

If you want to get the job done as a professional, we recommend you to attach 1×4 trims over the supports, as shown in the plans. Cut the trims at both ends and secure them into place using waterproof glue and finishing nails. Leave no gaps between the components and smooth the cut edges with sandpaper before locking them into place.

Building the support

Assembling the tree support is a straight forward process, but you need to take accurate measurements and to lock the components tightly. Drill pilot holes along the edges of the wide slats and insert galvanized screws into the perpendicular components. Add waterproof glue to joints and clamp them together tightly for several hours.

Fitting the base

Drill pocket holes through the bottom edges and secure them to the supports with galvanized screws. Make sure the corners are right-angled before securing the support to the base with screws.

Building the braces

If you want to add extra-support to the tree stand, we recommend you to install several braces, as shown in the plans. Cut both ends of the supports at 45 degrees and center them before inserting the screws. Add waterproof glue to the joints, if you want to get the job done in a professional manner.

Fitting the braces

Continue the project by fitting the rest of the braces to the rest of the faces. Work with attention and with great care, if you want to get the job done in a professional manner.

How to build a christmas tree stand

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Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. Fill the holes with wood filler and let it to dry out for several hours. Afterwards, smooth the wooden surface with fine-grit sandpaper and vacuum the residues.

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