How to make a small porch post
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Use Reclaimed Molding
Scrap Wood for Small Porch Post
Measure Twice Cut Once
Using a Speed Square
It is really difficult to measure from the small (short) end to the short end. I figured out how long I needed it to be from the long end to long end. I temporarily placed my speed square at the place where I needed the crown molding to measure from.
Then I removed the speed square while holding the crown molding tightly in place and proceeded to saw it. Voila! It worked like a charm.
How To Glue Molding on Small Porch Post
When you work alone, you find that you don’t have enough hands sometimes. You can see in this picture that I used my other pieces to “hold” the crown molding in place.
When you cut crown molding, you have to make a cut to get the right angle on the correct end. After each cut, I would have to cut a small piece off to get the angle to go in the right direction.
I had four of these end pieces laying around and decided to glue them together also. They make a cute little pyramid!
Constructing a Small Porch Post
After much trial and error on the router, I decided to make this cut. Which bit? I have no idea. It looks like a round over bit cut, but it seems to me that whichever bit I use, I get the same look.
So, you can see that I have a 2×8 on the bottom, then the crown molding, (which I adore by the way) then the 2×8 on top with the “oops” crown molding and the cute little extra pieces for the pyramid.
Painting DIY Projects Indoors
After I got it built and glued, I decided it was too hot to work outside. So, in the house I went. I painted this with an oops red.
Small Porch Post
Using a Cabinet Knob to Hold a Sign on Porch Post
As I was looking for a hook to use in order to hang a sign, I found a cute little knob. See how small that hole is? (The runs on the crown molding are not from me, they were on the used crown molding I used.)
What Sign Should You Use for Small Porch Post?
It was staged with a few signs I have around the house. Jamie painted this one for me for my birthday several years ago.
Another picture with the topper attached. This is a very versatile little guy. On this side you could put your name, or your house number if you put it on your porch. (the knob is on the back side).
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Hang a Sign or Even a Wreath
Without the topper it could hold a plant or a statue or something of that sort. I have very little money invested in this project.What did I use?
- 1/2 of a 4×4 .51 cents.
- a small portion of a 2×8 .51 cents
- The crown molding was free
- little of a container of oops paint .50 cents
- cute little black knob FREE from my stash
gail
I used a reclaimed porch post to make a coat rack!
This is a really great idea for the use of scrap lumber and molding. I can see all sorts of variations with what I have laying around the shop. I just finished building a porch swing arbor and have two really nice sized pieces of 4×4″ left over, plus buckets of leftover moldings. Thanks for the ideas and the lessons. I always enjoy seeing how others do thier creativity. It is also nice to know I am not the only lady out there that can work in wood! 😀 GracieMarie
Super cute and what a neat idea! LOVE it!
Roeshel
That is the best idea ever!!! I love it!
Carol
i think this one would be adorable at christmas time with a little green wreath hanging from its knob!
i think this one would be adorable at christmas time with a little green wreath hanging from its knob!
Terrific!!! This would look perfect on my front porch! Thanks for the great idea!
So cute and it looks like it’s a fairly easy project. Love the idea of having a spot to hang a wreath!
You are a genius… I love everything about this post. Perfect that it has a couple of different looks… could be used as a plant stand also. The knob just finishes it off. I always say mistakes can sometimes be your best friend.
Another great project from the infamous Gail. Good job.
Hugs, Deb
Cute, how much fun is that going to be!!!
Very cute. I think I like it best without the topper. LOVE the color of it!
I saw this listing on Craigslist Nashville for 2.x pieces and thought of you. Are you near enough?http://nashville.craigslist.org/mat/1914510321.html
Wow….and there you have something you can change out for the seasons….nice
Love how you can change the signs depending on what season it is! Very creative.
Way to make good use of your mistakes! It’s like the topper was meant to be there all along.
Cute post and I love the knob too.
You always amaze me with what you do. This is fabulous and very ingenious too 🙂 Would look great with a hanging pot plant on top with the bits hanging down too. Thanks for showing us.