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Years ago my husband traveled with his job, and with him away, there were times I could not sleep at night. I learned a lot of new skills during those times, one of them being woodworking.<\/p>\n

My husband will tell you that it was his worst nightmare when he was all the way across the country and received a call late one night, with me asking, \u201cHow do I turn on this saw in your workshop?\u201d<\/p>\n

Silence on the phone while he tried to gather his thoughts before responding, \u201cWhich saw?\u201d<\/p>\n

Of course, it was the big radial arm saw.<\/p>\n

Looking back, I will tell anyone with no experience with electrical saws, especially a radial arm saw, don\u2019t do this late at night and without some supervision at least on your first couple of attempts at using it. I made it fine, but I can only imagine what I put my husband through with all my late-night endeavors in his workshop.<\/p>\n

And there is also a story I will share with you later about a circular saw. Who knew a saw with a name like \u201ccircular saw\u201d would not be the perfect tool for cutting circles. I didn\u2019t.<\/p>\n

During the time of learning woodwork, one of the things I created was a Lollipop Tree. It has become a family tradition at Christmastime with my kids and now my grands. Because we all love this so much, I am sharing pictures and a few details on how I made what I consider one of the most simple projects during my early days of woodworking.<\/p>\n

It is a delight for guests to find the Lollipop Tree sitting on a table filled with lollipops, Tootsie roll pops, or any type of candy that comes on a stick. Be creative! And please share your project pictures with us when you are finished making your own!<\/p>\n

And above all, please use the power tools with caution and be responsible. If you don't know how to use them, wait for someone to help you who does!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

WHAT YOU WILL NEED<\/h2>\n

\u2022 3\/4-inch x 1\/2-inch strips of wood. Check with your local home building supply store in the trim department. You can use scrap wood for this as I did, but make sure that you have strips long enough for the pieces you will need to cut according to the measurements needed. You will need 24 pieces at various lengths.<\/p>\n

Cut 4 strips at the following lengths (inches): 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, and 4 inches. (Example: You will need 4 of the 14-inch length strips, etc.) You will also need one 2-inch piece for the top. (Note: I used sandpaper to slightly round the ends of each strip, but this is not needed. Keep it simple!)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Dowel rod, 1\/2 inch diameter, cut to a length of 13-inches<\/p>\n

\u2022 One 6x6x1-inch piece of wood to use as the base with a 9\/16-inch hole drilled in the center<\/p>\n

\u2022 Drill with 9\/16\u2033 and 3\/16\u2033 drill bits<\/p>\n

\u2022 Acrylic paint, satin varnish finish, brushes, and light grit sandpaper<\/p>\n

DIRECTIONS<\/h2>\n

After all\u00a0pieces are cut,\u00a0paint each piece with acrylic paint. I used a Christmas Green color for my tree.\u00a0Let the paint dry, then lightly sand, then apply\u00a0a second coat of paint. Let\u00a0dry, then rub with a paper towel to remove any grit. Brush on satin varnish and let dry completely.<\/p>\n

When completely dry, measure to find the middle of each piece of your cut strips. Mark your measurement and then drill a 9\/16-inch hole. This is for\u00a0sliding your strips on the dowel rod as you form your tree.<\/p>\n

On each end of the strip, drill a small hole for the candy stick to fit through.<\/p>\n

Place your 6-inch-square base on the table. (Note: In order to protect my table from scratches, I glued a piece of heavy felt to the bottom of the base after the hole was drilled.)<\/p>\n

Place the dowel rod in the hole you drilled in the middle of the base. Begin sliding your cut pieces onto the dowel rod, beginning with the 14-inch lengths and ending with the 2-inch piece at the top. Begin inserting\u00a0lollipops in the holes you drilled on the end of each strip, adjusting the placement of the strips as needed.<\/p>\n

Here are pictures to help guide you through the process of making and displaying your tree!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

\"Lollipop<\/span><\/div>
\"Lollipop<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Lollipop tree supplies<\/h3>

Lollipop tree supplies<\/p><\/div>

\"Dowel<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Dowel rod top<\/h3>

Drill a 3\/16-inch hole in the top of the 1\/2 inch dowel rod.<\/p><\/div>

\"Stack<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Stack the tree<\/h3>

Start stacking your tree with the strips by sliding the strips on the dowel rod that has been placed in the hole on the base.<\/p><\/div>

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Top with 2-inch strip<\/h3>

Continuing placing strips until you reach the top and finish off with the 2-inch strip.<\/p><\/div>

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Adjust the strips<\/h3>

Adjust the strips as needed to form your tree.<\/p><\/div>

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Insert the lollipops<\/h3>

Place lollipops in each hole on the ends of the strips.<\/p><\/div>

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Closeup view<\/h3>

Closeup view of the lollipops placed in the holes on the end of each strip.<\/p><\/div>

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Finished Lollipop Tree<\/h3>

Finished stacking and inserting the lollipops!<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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