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Nativity Stable for Porch or Yard

Build an open-front seasonal stable for a sheltered porch or yard spot.

3D rendering of the Nativity Stable for Porch or Yard
3D rendering · Project illustration

Get to know the build.

17 steps with drawings. Materials: lumber, hardware and screws.

Finished size · width × depth × height
47-15/16 × 26-1/8 × 44-1/2 in
Stock used in the design
2x2 SPF, 8 ft; 2x4 PT, 8 ft; 2x6 PT, 8 ft; Cedar fence picket, 6 ft; Concrete pavers; #8 x 1-5/8 in tan star flat-head deck screws; and more in the shopping list
Tools to check
Tape measure, Speed square, Pencil, Level, Miter saw, Table saw, Jigsaw, Drill/driver, Drill bits (1/8 in and 5/32 in for pilot holes), T20 star driver bit, Bar clamps (at least 2, 60 in or longer), Safety glasses, Hearing protection and Work gloves.

Start with the plan.

Digital download. Materials, tools and the finished item are not included.

  • Preparation packet PDF (shopping list, cut list, tools), 11 pages
  • Build guide PDF, 36 pages
  • Preparation packet PDF, metric (mm) (shopping list, cut list, tools), 11 pages
  • Build guide PDF, metric (mm), 36 pages
  • Offline animated 3D build guide (ZIP; open guide.html in a web browser; guide-metric.html for mm)
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