A wooden stand is the element between the hot pan or serving tray and the table or counter. The stand prevents surface damage from high temperatures. Wooden stands are perfect for both beginners and experienced carpenters. Your imagination is the only limit to your design and creativity. Simple wood bench projects require basic skills and minimal tools, while complex projects require the use of a circular saw, router, or rotary tool.
Light wooden stand
The simplest wooden post is a simple square, usually 6" by 6" or 8" x 8". Decorate the square piece of wood with different materials. You can stick small ceramic tiles on the surface according to the pattern. If you enjoy burning wood, beautiful artistic images will decorate the surface of your wood stand. You can curl and paint the edges for a simple yet elegant look. Images can be glued to the surface and covered with a layer of heat-resistant polyurethane or varnish.
A simple wooden stand
A simple waffle stand requires a table saw and a knife. The wood for this project is red oak 3/4" thick and 6 1/4" square. The thickness here is the minimum for this project, but you can use up to 1 1/2 inches thick. All cuts are made using staples with holes 3/8 inch wide, which is half the thickness of the board. The trick with this project is to get it right. Sites like New Woodworker have complete instructions for waffle stands.
Average skill
A woodworking project that requires an intermediate skill level can use a router or rotary tool with a cutting or carving attachment, or even a plunge router attachment. The Pyramid Motif Stand requires four straight cuts of varying sizes and depths using a template and stand. The base is 3/4 inch thick cherry. 3/4-inch-thick walnut frame in two sizes; Two 1" x 6" pieces and two 1" x 8 1/4" pieces. Two pieces of 1/8-inch-thick walnut and 3/4 by 8 1/4 are cut for the holes. Sites like Incra offer free software for this booth
Advanced skill level
Wood veneer projects that require a high level of skill usually involve the use of a reciprocating saw. A scroll saw is a special saw that uses feather-thin blades to cut intricate details and curves in wood. You can find free scroll boat patterns on sites like Saw 4 Fun, or you can make your own. Making wooden posts using a circular saw forces the carpenter to think outside the box. You are not limited by the simplicity of square or circular patterns, you are only limited by your imagination.
