Comments on: DIY Christmas Tree Shelf

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 01:49:29 +0000

That’s awesome Stephanie.

No, I don’t think I angled them.

gail

By: Stephanie Davis

Stephanie Davis — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 21:53:53 +0000

Love this! My son wants to use this pattern to raise funds for schools in Haiti.he noticed the the bottom of the left and right sides isn’t cut at an angle on the notes. Is this right or did you angle them and just not indicate that you had done so? Looking forward to watching him make these!

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 13:24:31 +0000

In reply to Cynthia Chilson Finger.

Thank you so much Cynthia! This challenge always makes me nervous (to put my own spin on it) but I do love how it turned out!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
gail

By: Cynthia Chilson Finger

Cynthia Chilson Finger — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 04:01:14 +0000

I like your simple design for the tree shelf, Gail! It reminds me of a church steeple! So many clever spins on Home Depot’s original design. Great tutorial, as well. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 15:48:36 +0000

In reply to Catherine. ohhhh can't wait to see it Catherine! gail

By: Catherine

Catherine — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 15:33:08 +0000

This is such a cute and fun idea~ I had to play with my own version too!
Posting on my blog soon!
Catherine

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 23:03:06 +0000

In reply to Kimberly P.

Kimberly,

Great question! Yes, my saw is a compound miter saw, but I feel standing the board on it’s side and cutting down puts less strain on the saw and the blade. I can tell just by the way the saw sounds as it cuts through the wood that it is easier on the blade. Is it the right way? I don’t know. I don’t feel the way I hold it to cut on an angle is dangerous.
I would never take your comment as criticism, or think you to be a buttinsky! 🙂 I appreciate your concern and now I have to google it to see which way most people do these simple cuts. 🙂

Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

gail

By: Kimberly P

Kimberly P — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 21:00:00 +0000

Gail I think your work is awesome. I get lots of inspiration from you and I really appreciate it. This is in no way meant as a criticism but maybe you haven’t thought of it (I’m like that sometimes as I have a one track mind.) Your saw appears to be a compound miter so I am wondering why you don’t bevel the cuts instead of standing the board on edge which is at least awkward if not a little dangerous. I have noticed this before but didn’t want to be perceived as a buttinsky. However, I am hoping you will instead take it in the spirit of helpfulness in which it is meant.
Happy Thanksgiving!

By: girlfromwva

girlfromwva — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 22:17:13 +0000

this looks wonderful! great job.

By: Jennie

Jennie — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 21:59:35 +0000

I love it! Actually like it a lot more than the Home Depot one. I have so much Christmas stuff that needs putting out. But wouldn’t pictures of the grandbaby with Santa be cute. Gloves luckily come in different ingredients now. Latex is a natural rubber product, it gives you a tight fit and the best touch of all gloves, but many people are allergic to latex (like me). Nitrile gloves are more puncture resistant, are latex free and made of synthetic rubber. They still give a tight fit but a thicker glove, so touch isn’t as good (you can still pick up a dime though). Vinyl gloves are really made for food service. They don’t stretch much, giving a poor fit, are easily punctured, and really won’t work for anything with chemical use.