Medium Nutcracker Woodcrafting Pattern

Make this medium size version of our popular Giant Nutcracker for display this Christmas. Easy to make from plywood and our full size pattern. Complete instructions along with painting details. (61" tall)

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Description:
Nutcracker - Medium

Dimensions:
61" tall

Wood:
One 18" x 62" sheet of 1/2" or 3/4" thick exterior grade plywood, preferably 5-ply for better stability
One 1X2 x 24" long stakes (for mounting) or two of our fiberglass stakes (#YS18)

Hardware: Required for mounting.
Four #8 x 1" long flat head screws or four stake clamps with screws (#YSC2)
One 1" dia. wooden ball (#BAL1)

Tools:
Scroll saw or a hand held sabre saw with a smooth cutting non-chipping, scrolling blade

Supplies:
Transfer paper, pencil & clear tape
Sand paper-medium & fine grits
Wood Filler-non shrinking, fast drying for wood flaws (#WF8)
Paint Brushes-2", 3/4" & 1/4" wide brushes and a fine tipped detail brush

Paint:
White water base primer for a base coat (#PRIMQT)
P2057 - Quaker Grey
P2068 - Christmas Green
P2083 - Fire Red
P2466 - Dunes
P2477 - Denim
P2505 - White
P2506 - Black
P2602 - Kim Gold

Sealer:
High-grade, non-yellowing, semi-gloss UV protected project sealer (#POLYQT) for outdoor protection.