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    Home » pallet projects » Pallet Christmas Tree

    Pallet Christmas Tree

    Published by Gail | Published December 1, 2016 | Updated November 26, 2022
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    Making a pallet Christmas tree is easy, even if you don't have pallet wood. I used reclaimed fence boards to make this indoor outdoor Christmas tree. #MyRepurposedLife #pallet #reclaimedwood #christmas #christmastree via @repurposedlifeMaking a pallet Christmas tree is easy, even if you don't have pallet wood. I used reclaimed fence boards to make this indoor outdoor Christmas tree. #MyRepurposedLife #pallet #reclaimedwood #christmas #christmastree via @repurposedlife

    I recently shared a great pallet DIY Christmas tree  project from Donna at Funky Junk Interiors on my Facebook page.

    I still have a lot of this free weathered wood stored in a wood shed.

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    How to make a Pallet Christmas Tree

    Loosely following Donna’s tutorial I cut my fence boards on an angle using my compound miter saw. I started out with 9 boards, but as I worked with the boards, I made a few changes.I used fence boards, however, you could easily use pallet boards to make this project.

    Make the pallet Christmas tree stand

    Some of the weathered 2x4’s and a 4x4 post from my stash were used to make the base and the “trunk” of the tree. I used two smaller 2x4’s attached to a longer 2x4 with wood screws.

    pallet wood christmas tree stand

    I placed that on the bottom of the 4x4 and used very long 4” wood screws to secure the cross 2x4 to the 4x4 trunk.

    You can see how I placed the screws.

    More 4” wood screws were used to secure the remainder 2x4 to make the base of my rustic Christmas tree.

    Dry fit of boards using brad nails

    I removed two of the middle boards (randomly). I took some off, put some back on, so I lost track of which two I actually removed. Tip: Did you know you can temporarily secure boards like this with brad nails in a nail gun?

    note: my new truck in the carport! My first truck and probably my last vehicle. Winking smile

    Board sizes for DIY Christmas tree

    measurements for pallet Christmas tree

    After I got my tree configured, I wrote the measurements down so I could tell you the widths of the boards. hehehehe  NOTE to self, use more moisturizer!

    Secure boards with wood screws

    The dry fit was a good idea, because I wasn’t thrilled with the placement. Too much of the post was visible. I removed them one by one, securing them with 1 ¼” wood screws.

    Paint reclaimed wood Christmas Tree

    When this gallon of paint was nearly empty, I added some water to it so I would have a ready made whitewash solution handy at all times. The handy dandy lid is from cansealid . I love these lids! So much easier to put on and take off. You know how you keep a can of paint for a long time, and the rim of the can gets all goopy and the lid no longer wants to tap on? No problem with these lids. I painted the tree with my favorite cheap chip brush. I keep them forever because they are like fine wine—they improve with age.

    Ta-da! I love it. While I had it in the driveway, several of the neighbors remarked about how they loved it too.

    Here it is with my Christmas Trees For Sale sign (inspired by Joanna Gaines)

    I won’t be decorating this tree, it’s headed to my booth at Vendors’ Village.

    MyRepurposedLife-how-to-Rustic-Christmas-TreesSeveral years ago I made some smaller reclaimed fence wood Christmas trees using smaller, thinner boards.

    How would you decorate this tree, and would you use it indoors or outdoors?

    gail

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    1. Dana

      November 01, 2020 at 7:51 am

      Love it. Is there a generic angle to cut the ends at for any size tree? Or what angle did you cut these ends at?
      Thanks

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      • Gail Wilson

        November 01, 2020 at 7:11 pm

        Dana,

        I think the angle would work no matter what... But I guess it would depend more on the width of the wood? I'm terrible at math and angles! LOL

        gail

    2. JaneEllen

      July 17, 2018 at 2:46 am

      Love your tree and others at end pf post you made also. Few years ago Mr.Furry made couple of pallet trees we use outside in front yard at Christmas. Mr .Furry drilled holes to put lights in for extra pizazz, helps them show up better in yard. Put them on either side of snowman. When we moved out here we were only people who did any holiday decorating but now most people do.
      Great job on all your wonderful trees. Never too soon to get started.
      Happy week

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      • Gail Wilson

        July 17, 2018 at 10:19 am

        You are right! Sometimes we wait till the "season" then we're too busy! Your grees sound fabulous!

        thanks for stopping by,
        gail

    3. Annie (Canada)

      December 13, 2016 at 9:03 pm

      Looks great Gail! As always Thanks for sharing 🙂

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      • Gail Wilson

        December 14, 2016 at 9:25 am

        I love fun and easy (quick) projects in between my "building" projects Annie! Sometimes I just feel the need to be busy on something.

        I appreciate you stopping by and leaving a comment, it's greatly appreciated.

        gail

    4. Bliss

      December 03, 2016 at 8:59 am

      It's awesome and I pinned it. I also considered pinning your hand measurements to make it easy on Brawn, but I'll just come back if he wants those too!

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      • Gail Wilson

        December 03, 2016 at 10:16 am

        Thanks for not pinning my hand Bliss! I think the pin would be confusing to those seeing it on pinterest. heheheheh

        gail

    5. Caitlin

      December 01, 2016 at 7:10 pm

      This tree turned out super cute! I've never whitewashed anything before, but I wonder if you could do something similar with green paint in the spirit of giving it a green tint? I might just have to find out 🙂

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      • Gail Wilson

        December 01, 2016 at 9:23 pm

        Caitlin,

        I'm sure a green "wash" would look great. If you make one, I'd love to see it!

        gail

    6. Sandi Allen

      December 01, 2016 at 9:44 am

      Love your pallet tree Gail. Thanks for sharing the measurements and details.
      P.S. Love your new truck!!

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