This step by step diy woodworking project is about serving tray plans. If you want to learn more about how to build a simple serving tray, we recommend you to pay attention to the instructions described in the video. Work with attention and ask a skilled friend to assist you with the project, as you need someone to hold the components into place, while you insert the nails.
There are many aspects that you should take into account before starting the actual construction of the tray, especially if you don’t have an extensive expertise in the field. Therefore, we recommend you to invest in quality materials, taking into account the destination of the woodworking project. Cedar, pine or redwood are excellent choices, as they have a nice appearance and a great durability.
Always align the components at both ends before inserting the finishing nails. Check if the corners are right-angled, by using a carpentry square, and add waterproof glue to the joints, if you want to enhance the bond of the components. Before fitting the components into place, we recommend you to smooth the cut edges, by using a piece of sandpaper. Make sure there are no gaps between the parts and pre-drill the components. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop.
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Serving tray plans
Building a serving tray
Materials
- A – 2 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 12 3/4″ long FACES
- B – 2 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 20″ long SIDES
- C – 1 pieces of 1×12 lumber – 20″ long BOTTOM
- D – 2 handles HANDLES
- 1 piece of 1×6 lumber – 3 ft
- 1 piece of 1×12 lumber – 2 ft
- 1 piece of 1×4 lumber – 4 ft
- handles
- 2 1/2″ screws
- 1 1/4″ screws
- glue, stain
- wood filler
Tools
- Safety gloves, glasses
- Miter saw, jigsaw
- Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
- Drill machinery and drill bits
Tips
- Apply several coats of wood stain to the wooden components
- Fill the holes with wood filler and smooth the surface
Time
- One Day
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Building a serving tray
Building the faces of the tray
Building a serving tray is a straight-forward project, as it doesn’t require complex skills or materials. You just need to plan everything from the very beginning and to invest in proper materials. Therefore, we recommend you to make the faces of the serving tray out of 1×6 slats, by using the pattern described in the images. Use a jigsaw to make the curved cuts and smooth the edges with fine-grit sandpaper.
Building the frame of the tray
Continue the project by attaching the side components to the faces of the serving tray, as shown in the plans. Drill pilot holes through the faces and insert finishing nails into the perpendicular components. Add waterproof glue to the joints after making sure the corners are perfectly right-angled.
Attaching the bottom
Fitting the bottom between the frame of the tray is a straight-forward process, as it requires a little attention and proper measurements. After cutting the component at the right size, we recommend you to fit it into place and to lock it into position with finishing nails. Add waterproof glue to the joints, in order to make the whole structure rigid.
Attaching the handles
One of the last steps of the project is to attach the handles to the faces of the serving tray. We recommend you to choose proper handles that match the style of the rest of the serving tray. Align the handles at both ends before securing them into place with screws.
Serving tray plans
Serving tray plans
Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. Fill the holes with wood filler and let it to dry out for several hours. Afterwards, smooth the wooden surface with fine-grit sandpaper and vacuum the residues.
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