Building a wooden Christmas tree requires some basic woodworking skills and materials. Here's a general step-by-step guide to help you get started: 1. Gather your materials. You'll need some wood, preferably a softwood like pine, and some wood glue. You may also want to use a jigsaw or a bandsaw to cut the pieces. 2. Cut the wood. Start by cutting the wood into rough shapes that will form the tree's branches. You can use a jigsaw or a bandsaw for this, but make sure to follow the design you have in mind.