A personalised bath caddy was made from an old table top with space for tealight candles, an iPad, wine glass and bottle.
The project
My daughter asked if I could build a bath caddy as a gift for a housemate who spends a considerable amount of time in the tub.
This was originally a dining table top that I picked up at an auction. I cut it on the table saw and joined two of the thicker 40mm edge panels together with PVA glue and biscuits. It is 900mm wide and 240mm deep.
I drew up the design in CNC software and carved a slot for an iPad, recessed pockets for tealight candles and a wine bottle and also a cut out for a wine glass. I engraved a rose design on the left and also a monogram of the recipient's initials NPW.
I first sanded the original finish back to bare timber.
I stained it and sprayed with five coats of clear lacquer, then waxed and buffed it with my homemade furniture wax for additional protection from water splashes.
While I have the luxury of owning a CNC router, this project could quite easily be achieved with a handheld router (without the engraving).
To prevent the bath caddy sliding around, there are two strips of rubber on the underside where the shelf makes contacts with the bath.
How to make a timber bath caddy
A bath caddy is the perfect addition to any bathroom, giving you a place to put everything you could need within arm's reach. Make your own timber bath tray following these step-by-step instructions: How To Make a Timber Bath Caddy.
