Serving tray using recycled timber

JoeAzza

Floorboard off-cuts and Tasmanian Oak used to make a serving tray.

The project

I made this serving tray using leftover off-cuts from floating timber floorboards and Tasmanian Oak.

Steps

Step 1

Cut floorboards to the size of tray required. Glue boards to the required width - mine is 285mm wide. Cut the tray sides to fit around the outside of the base. 

I cut out the slots for the handles using a jigsaw and router to clean up. I made a template to get a neat finish. 

I also joined the ends of the timber by making the joints as a box joint, then glued. 

Step 2

I pre-drilled the mounting holes on the side rails. I sanded the sides and stained to match the base. I used Japan black stain and clear varnish.

Step 3

Once dried, I fitted the side to the base using black countersunk screws.

Tools and materials

Materials used in the project:

• Tray size 405mm long x 310mm wide
• Floating timber floorboards for base, 12mm thick
• Tasmanian Oak DAR timber 40mm x 12mm
• Japan black stain and clear varnish

• Water-resistant glue

• Countersunk screws for mounting the side rails
• Sandpaper, 120 and 240 grit.

Tools used in the project:

• Router to cut slots for handles
• Mitre saw 
• Sander
• Tape measure
• Square
• Clamps.

More project inspiration from the community

Joe built a timber fruit box using a hardwood multi-use panel. 

 

Workshop member igarimasingh used a Specrite panel to create a large serving tray.

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Dave-1

Afternoon @JoeAzza 

Thats a pretty sweet tray and bonus its made out of leftover bits! 🙂 Love the box joins.

Dave