Post-Haste Project: How to Make Wooden Christmas Reindeer
WWGOA EditorsWondering how to make a wooden reindeer so you can give them out as gifts or decorate your mantle? It’s easy! Grab a 2x4, trace the wooden reindeer pattern we provide and get started making reindeer. A warning; when people see these reindeer they’re going to love them, so be ready to make an entire herd.
How to make Wooden Reindeer
Here’s what you need to do to get going on this woodworking project. First, print out our wooden reindeer pattern. It’s full size, so don’t do any enlarging or reducing of the pattern. If you’re going to make a lot of reindeer, transfer the pattern to a wooden template so it can tolerate lots of tracing. Set up a 3/16”, 10 TPI blade in the bandsaw. Trace the pattern onto a 2x4, make one cut, tape the parts back together, and make the second cut. A little sanding, and your reindeer is ready.
Bandsaw Techniques
The reindeer is made using compound cuts on the bandsaw. Compound cutting is a great way to produce three dimensional items, and the bandsaw is the perfect tool for this. The bandsaw is a very versatile tool, so be sure to check out all the great articles and instructional videos on how to use a bandsaw that WoodWorkers Guild of America provides.
Have fun making this great project!
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30 sec add for a 60 sec video...really, I won't be back!
patern did not fit standard 2x4
why do I have to watch a 3o sec ad for a 1 min video? I'm a gold member
template does not fit on standard 2x4
agreed!!
Please stop the music. It’s annoying
Any paint or stain pattern suggestions?
wonder if i can make this with a jig saw
Will 1/4" blade work?
I saw where George was encouraging us to submit our wooden reindeer. But I can't remember where to. I've made a whole herd of various sizes for gifts later. Pls help THX Dave