14" Christmas Tree — Cedar Fence Picket Woodworking Project Plans (Single Class Period Build)

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Give your students a fast, rewarding build they can finish in a single class period. This 14" Christmas Tree plan set turns basic 1/2" x 3 1/2" cedar fence pickets into a freestanding, layered tree silhouette — perfect for teaching precision angle cutting, glue-up sequencing, and finish work without the time commitment of a full furniture build.

Every angled cut in this project is set at 60°, giving students focused, repeatable practice on the miter saw while producing a polished, sellable, gift-ready product. The stacked-tier design reinforces measuring accuracy, symmetry, and assembly sequencing — skills that transfer directly to larger ag mechanics and fabrication projects.

What's Included

• Cut List — dimensioned, ready to hand to students
• Materials List — shop-ready shopping list
• Build Instructions — continuously numbered, step-by-step, safety call-outs included
• Lesson Plan — TEKS-aligned (19 TAC Chapter 127), objectives, guided/independent practice, differentiation
• Printable Rubric — 100-point grading rubric with self-reflection section

Designed and field-tested by TradeCraft Educational Services for real ag mechanics and CTE classrooms.

Key Features

• Beginner-friendly single-period build
• Uses inexpensive, widely available 1/2" x 3 1/2" cedar fence pickets
• Reinforces 60° miter cutting, glue-up, and brad-nail assembly
• Freestanding finished piece — no additional hardware required to display
• Full classroom document set: Cut List, Materials List, Build Instructions, Lesson Plan, Rubric
• TEKS-aligned to 19 TAC Chapter 127 (Agricultural Mechanics & Metal Technologies) and General Employability Skills (PEIMS N1270153)

Specifications

• Finished size: 12" wide x 14 1/16" tall x 3 1/2" deep
• Material: 1/2" thick x 3 1/2" wide cedar fence pickets (or equivalent stock)
• Hardware: Wood glue, 18-gauge brad nails
• Format: Printable PDF/Word document set, instant digital download