Scrap wood Christmas tree

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Cut the trunk

   Cut one 1x2 at 30 in for the trunk.

2. 

   2

   Cut the branches

   Cut branches at 18, 15, 12, 9 and 6 in. Lay them out longest to shortest.

3. 

   3

   Sand the ends

   Sand every cut end with 120 grit so nothing splinters.

4. 

   4

   Mark the spacing

   Mark the trunk every 3 1/2 in, starting 4 in from the bottom.

5. 

   5

   Attach the branches

   Glue each branch across the trunk on a mark, centered. Nail it with 2 brads.

6. 

   6

   Finish it

   Stain or paint the whole tree. Glue a star to the top and a sawtooth hanger on the back.