Tall Wood Photo Display

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Tell the whole story with this tall wood photo display!  Standing on it's own, displaying up to six 4x6 photos, this beautiful wood photo holder brings news heights to photo displays.

This free woodworking plan uses simple materials and easy techniques, so you can build this yourself in just an afternoon!  Sure to be loved, this wood photo display makes a great gift or decor piece.

Step by step plans include video tutorial, shopping list, cut list, detailed diagrams, and lots of photos - everything you need to build this yourself.

diy wood photo display
diy wood photo display
diy wood photo display
diy wood photo display
diy wood photo display

Why I Built this Project

I've been searching for a beautiful way to display my daughter's senior photos and just couldn't find exactly what I wanted, so Ana drew up plans and it's perfect!

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Why We Love this Tall Wood Photo Display

  • beautiful photo display
  • inexpensive (check the scrap pile)
  • built using 2 basic tools
  • great to give as a gift or sell
  • customize finish and size
  • small footprint
  • 1 hour project start to finish

 

How I Built this Project

Cut the boards according to the cut list.

boards

Finish before assembly.

paint

stain

Attach sides with nails and glue.

attach

attach

Measure and cut top board to fit.

measure

attach

To center the upright on the bottom board I cut a scrap piece for the correct spacing and clamped it. I then turned it over and shot the nails in. Go slow to make sure you don't have nails showing.

clamp

top

clamp

done

Add 4x6 photos with double sided tape.

tape

 

 

final

Free Plans to Build Your Own Tall Wood Photo Display

Ready to build this yourself?  Here's the free plans, enjoy!

Dimensions
photo display frame wood standing
24" tall, base is 10" wide, holds up to 6 portrait style 4x6 photos

Preparation

Shopping List
  • 3 feet of 1x6 board
  • 5 feet of 1x2 board
  • 1-1/4" brad nails
  • wood glue
  • finishing supplies
Cut List
  • 1 - 1x6 @ 22-1/2"
  • 2 - 1x2 @ 22-1/2"
  • 1 - 1x2 @ about 7" - measure and cut to fit
  • 1 - 1x6 @ 10" - base
Tools
Tape Measure
Pencil
Safety Glasses
Circular Saw
Brad Nailer
Power Sander

Instructions

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