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DIY Wood Table Top Easel

By Stacy 4 Comments

When I went to find a home for the Nucleus intercom in my kitchen, I wanted to be able to hide the cord and plug. It sat on my counter and the outlet was higher so it still showed. I needed to prop the Nucleus up higher but didn’t want it to look awkward. I decided to quickly make a wood easel for it to sit on. After I published that post, I had some questions about where I got the cute easel, so I decided to do a tutorial.

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DIY Wood Table Top Easel

 

Supplies:

1×6 board

paper

pencil

scissors

jigsaw

sandpaper

stain

paper towels

2 small hinges

screwdriver or drill

 

I grabbed a 1×6 scrap board that I knew would be wide enough. I drew the shape I wanted it to be on the printer paper and then cut it out.

 

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I traced the shape onto the wood two times and then cut out the shapes using a jig saw.

Sand them smooth and stain them the color of your choice. I used the same weather looking stain that I used for my office closet.

 

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Here is a printable pattern if you would like to make one like mine. Print it as an 8×10 and it will hold a 5×7 photo frame.

 

easel-pattern

 

Once the stain has dried, add two small hinges to the back sides.

 

screw the two together

 

It really is that easy!

 

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I think now that I have one for my Nucleus, I am going to make a few more for around the house. Wouldn’t it look pretty on a mantel?

 

 

 

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  1. Barb macaskill says

    May 24, 2017 at 7:12 am

    Great idea for tablets too! Hoping that I have to make one of these because I win the Nucleus Intercom system! Fingers crossed!????

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  2. Elizabeth H says

    May 24, 2017 at 11:13 am

    I think you could build anything. Thanks for sharing with us. It totally would look great on a mantle with a sweet oil painting.

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  3. Jeanne says

    May 24, 2017 at 1:17 pm

    Simple and gets the job done…wow!

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  4. Marie says

    June 1, 2017 at 6:41 am

    I can’t believe how easy this is! What a great way to up your decor game. I know what the grandparents are getting for Christmas now. Thanks for sharing your tutorial with us at Merry Monday this week!

    Reply
stacyWelcome! I'm sharing our adventures as we fix up our 1938 cottage. Whether it is big or small, I think everyone should love their home and I don't think it takes a lot of money to make a space your own.
 

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