DIY: Build a Wood Manger for a Nativity Prop Build a wood manger for a Nativity production, Christmas Story play or yard decoration. Use reclaimed wood to build a simple nativity style manger for the bed of baby Jesus. Let me show you how we put this manger together in 2017. This rustic wood manger is made of reclaimed wood and mostly hand tools. The construction of the manger uses no nails or screws, just wood dove tailing, for an authentic look. Great DIY for Christmas time as we remember the birth of baby Jesus. Supplies Needed for Rustic Nativity Manger: 4x4 posts (18-20 inches long) 3/4" pine boards (12x18 inches) Chisel Hammer Rubber Mallet Jig saw Table saw My husband and I were asked to build a manger for the local church Nativity set display. We decided to build it with "mostly" hand tools and using no nails or screws...maybe similar to how it was actually constructed. This manger worked great to hold the little baby doll. It would work for a N...