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Garden stakes
Six pointed plant markers cut from thin strips.
Beginner30 minutes6 parts1× board
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Cutting diagram
Bright pieces are your parts; the dimmed wood is left over. Every cut allows ⅛″ for the saw blade.
Cut list
| Part | Qty | Width × length | Cut from | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Stake | 6 | 1½″ × 12″38 × 305 mm | 1× board |
How to build it
- Cut the strips to 12″.
- Cut a point on one end of each stake with two angled cuts.
- Sand the top 4″ smooth enough to write on.
- Write or paint the plant names with outdoor paint pens.
- Seal the lettering with a clear exterior finish so it survives watering.