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Door wedges

One diagonal cut through a short block makes a pair.

Beginner20 minutes1 part2× lumber
2×4 · 3½″ × 24″A Block (makes 2)

Cutting diagram

2×4 · 3½″ × 24″A Block (makes 2)

Bright pieces are your parts; the dimmed wood is left over. Every cut allows ⅛″ for the saw blade.

Cut list

PartQtyWidth × lengthCut from
ABlock (makes 2)13½″ × 7″89 × 178 mm2× lumber or 1× board

How to build it

  1. Cut a 7″ block and draw a diagonal line from one corner to about ¼″ above the opposite corner.
  2. Clamp the block and cut along the line to make two wedges.
  3. Sand the sawn faces and round the thin tips slightly so they don't splinter.
  4. Glue a strip of rubber or felt to the bottom so they grip the floor.