This Evenings Project ... a Serving Tray

[WoodWrangler]

Well, the weekend has been busy but I was able to squeeze in a couple hours Sunday afternoon to build a prototype serving tray. Since it appears to have been a success, I plan on making a set for my mother (yes, getting started in Christmas gifts for next year! :lol

Just a dry fit so far ... it still needs sanding and finish ...

It is made of Brazilian Cherry with a 1/4" plywood base covered with cork.

 

[DaveO]

Nice :eusa_clap , I like the idea of the cork covered base. Where did you find the cork material to do that?


Dave

 

[WoodWrangler]

I picked the cork up on a roll at Michael's for $5 with the 50% coupon. It's peel-n-stick style, which is really nice.

 

[PeteM]

Hey Jeremy - good project . . .

Could be a great time to cut some angled dovetails :eusa_danc

pete

 

[RobD]

Wow, that is almost exactly the style of serving tray I have on my project list. I hope mine turn out half as nice as your's did.

 

[skeeter]

Nice job on the phototype. Looks like an afternoon well spent in the shop.

 

[sapwood]

Good work Jeremy. It has style :icon_thum

Roger

 

[NZAPP1]

Great work Jeremy :icon_thum

 

[cpowell]

Jeremy, I like the tray. Apparently you're much more productive in the shop than me. Pretty spiffy for a couple hours work. :icon_thum

Maybe I should show this post to LOML..."see, honey, Jeremy is much more productive than me. It's because he has all of these really nice tools/machines"...how's that logic? :lol:

Chuck

 

[Big Mike]

Excellent idea! Only caution I will give is that cork stains easily. So tell Mama to be careful when she is serving tea and biscuits...Nice work, Jeremy.

 

[WoodWrangler]

Only caution I will give is that cork stains easily.

Interesting to hear that ... I was reading another article that said cork was a naturally stain-resistant material ... I guess I need to find out if I should coat it with something. D'oh! :slap:

PS - I have to say the idea is not my original ... it is based on one I saw in a magazine a couple years (?) ago. I'm just finally making it. It's a simple, but good, project if you're tight on time.

 

[RobD]

Do you happen to still know which mag/issue? I am still on the new side of woodworking and have found that my success rate isn't that great when I don't go from a plan.

 

[DavidF]

Is the base in a dado in the sides as well? It looks flush to the ends of the handles from the photo. Would it not bend under load if it isn't?

 

[WoodWrangler]

Do you happen to still know which mag/issue? I am still on the new side of woodworking and have found that my success rate isn't that great when I don't go from a plan.

It was in Wood [FONT=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]September 2005. You can buy just the plan it looks like for $3 at Woodworking plans, tool reviews, and downloadable seminars by WOOD Magazine if you don't have the magazine.[/FONT]

 

[WoodWrangler]

Is the base in a dado in the sides as well? It looks flush to the ends of the handles from the photo. Would it not bend under load if it isn't?

The dado is in the sides and ends and the bottom rests in all of them. There is a 30degree half-lap (?) joint consealing the edges too. If I've built it right, when I build multiple they will rest in each other with a minor modification.

 

[DavidF]

The dado is in the sides and ends and the bottom rests in all of them. There is a 30degree half-lap (?) joint consealing the edges too. If I've built it right, when I build multiple they will rest in each other with a minor modification.

Ah, ok. Sounds great. I really must make something similar for serving afternoon tea!