The simplest way to make geometric wood mountain wall art (scrap plywood and hardwood flooring)
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- Опубліковано 4 лют 2025
- I think the best build videos are the ones that are simple enough for beginning woodworkers to be able to do. So I’m going to start putting out videos here and there that show my “simplified” methods for making things that I think look good and can be batched out and sold, if you want. This is the first one of those videos.
My goal was to make a wood mountain wall art mural thingy that (1) did not have any visible fasteners (2) was made out of oak instead of pine or poplar, (3) was easily customizable. I wanted (1) because I just think it looks better that way; I wanted (2) because oak takes stain better-and is more durable-than pine or poplar; and (3) was because I wanted a way to customize it exactly how the person who was receiving it wanted it.
This method definitely takes more time than other methods I’ve seen, but that’s largely because you need to take your time with the paint and stain, and gluing down the pieces happens in batches. The key here is using strips of oak glued to plywood or MDF. I cut my strips out of hardwood flooring, but quarter inch strips of oak can be bought at many big box stores.
Finally, “simple” doesn’t necessarily mean easy. It means broken down into easily accessible steps. So while there are easier ways to make something like this, none I’ve seen give you results like this.
I’m shocked you don’t have more positive reviews. Like DAMN people. You shared a ton of great tips. Easy to follow and clearly helpful . (What size is yours?) Thanks so much! I’ve wanted to make one of these for my adult son. He loves the mountains & things made of wood. This is perfect & will help me make him a beautiful gift. Thanks & God Bless 🙏
Appreciate that, thanks a ton!
GREAT video. I like the "two square" technique. My son-in-law is a flooring estimator so there may be some oak in my future. Thanks again and this video shows that the good ones are always
relevant! !! !!!
Really enjoyed this one!
Nice work
Very good video. I used a miter box for the small pieces.
This was a great video. I’ve watched several and this one is my favorite. I’m working on some wall art… sorta. LOL. I’m actually making a mobile bar cart for a friend. The front will have some geometric art. It’s simple. I have some reclaimed oak flooring. It’s only like 1/4” thick. I made a planer sled and got them all the same thickness and removed all the grime and the previous finish. I finished planing it all and I have my substrate ready to glue it onto. I had a TON of the flooring. It was gifted to me and I’ve been holding onto it. This was just the right project for it. I milled all of it so that I can make some wall art pieces as well.
@@AngieWilliamsDesigns Thanks a lot! If you find any neat tips or tricks when you make yours, let us know.
Well done Matt! Thanks for a well done video.
Truly appreciate the thoughtfulness and care that went into crafting this. Well done!
Please stop spamming my channel, sir.
Excellent video!!! I am so impressed!!! Great job! 😍🤩
You are welcome, I hope you guys enjoy it!
- E X C E L L E N T E ! ! !Beautifully completed. Truly luv, luv, luv your immaculate attention to detail. This is TRUE artisanship. Thanx 4 sharing
Thank you!
I just used this to make my own version. I can say I am also not proud of how cutting the little pieces went!
Great, thoughtful video. I've been making wood mosaics (and quite a few mountain mosaics) for about a year now, and I still learned a lot. I like your use of the speed square and carpenter square for more accurate angles. I've just been using a wood triangle under the mountain peaks to make sure I have the right angle, but I like your method better. Nicely done.
Thanks!
That is stunning! Thank you for sharing!
Glad you liked it!
Very impressive!!!
Looks great! I read that you commented that you used drywall anchors and keyhole slots to hang it but whats the total dimension and approx weight?
How small were the pieces for the far away smaller mountains
Thanks
Beautiful! Got me motivated to make one now! Are those 1" or 1 1/2" wide pieces you're using for the larger mountains?
What did you use for hangers?
I used two heavy duty drywall anchors and hung them on two keyhole slots I routed into the back
Friend I have the exact same band saw that you have. I have never used a band saw before. I couldn’t get my saw to cut straight. So finally I slowed down not pushing the wood through the saw so fast and it seemed to do a good job cutting straight. Any suggestions other than what I mentioned to get a straight cut? Also I am using the blade that came with the saw. Thank you friend and thank you for the video. I’m going to like and subscribe. 👍
I would say 1) treat it like a table saw and make sure you’re applying force both toward the fence and pushing forward, 2) use the thickest blade your saw will take, and 3) go slow.
@@NotThatMattNagy Thank you friend!!
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Use your words, Daniel.
@@NotThatMattNagy sounds a lot like you are telling me what to do
Sir, those dumbbells are hardly heavyweight. Got to up your strength.
Otherwise, great video!
@@ianquirk7770 might be the best constructive criticism I’ve ever received here, thank you random stranger