BUILD a Christmas Tree Snack Tray // Router VS Bandsaw (Free Template)

In today's video, I’ll guide you through two unique methods to hollow out a tray, creating a festive set of Christmas tree snack trays. We’ll explore the precision of using a router and the hands-on approach of a bandsaw, showing how each method can bring out the best in your project. Go grab your tools, and let’s start this WoodStory!

 

👉GRAB THE FREE Print at home templates HERE

👉GRAB THE Christmas Tree Router Template HERE

 

 

⌚ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

00:20 Wood selection and free template

02:04 Method #1 Cutting the shape and blade selection

02:45 Carving with a forester bit

03:35 Chiseling wood

05:05 Routering the inside

05:36 Routering info, what bits to use

06:30 Template Routering

10:05 Finishing the inside carving

13:15 Hickup 14:07 Table Routering the rest

14:42 Sanding FUN

14:52 Thank you to my viewers and subscribers

16:10 Method #2 bandsaw box method

17:15 Resawing the bottom off

18:00 Carving the inside by cutting into it

20:00 Sanding and regluing

22:00 Result after re-gluing

23:10 Comparing the two methods and final reveal

 

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