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Tall Wood Cake Stand

Get the tall cake, without all the expensive tiers! If you want your single or smaller cake to look bigger and better, try this DIY wood cake stand. Elevate your cake with a beautiful wood cake stand- Measuring 5-1/2" tall, this beautiful piece adds height and warm wood texture to your dessert display. It's perfect for adding personalization too. This is a free, step by step project plan, most anyone can build it using just a few tools. Diagrams, video and lots of photos from

Tall Wood Cake Stand

Specifications

Project typeKitchen Cabinet Plan, Accessories and Serving
Roomdining room
DifficultyStarter Projects

Dimensions

Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.

Tall Wood Cake Stand dimension diagram 1

Shopping List

  • 1 - 1x6 @ 6 feet long
  • 1-1/4" brad nails
  • wood glue
  • wood filler
  • wood stain

Cut List

  • 4 - 1x6 @ 11"
  • 2 - 1x6 @ 12-1/2"

Tools

  • measuring tape
  • pencil
  • safety glasses
  • compound miter saw
  • nailer
  • sander

Step-by-step Instructions

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Step 1

Tall Wood Cake Stand — step 1
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Step 2

Tall Wood Cake Stand — step 2
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Finishing

Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.

Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/tall-wood-cake-stand