How to make a small porch post

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!