I needed a quick and easy building project today because that was all my brain felt like doing, ha-ha! After looking around at my scraps I decided to make a reclaimed wood serving tray.
I cut three boards 22" long for the bottom of the tray. The width when these three were put together came to 13 1/2". I also cute two trim pieces 22" and two 11 3/4" (this will vary depending on the thickness of the wood you are using for the tray edge).
I secured the long tray edges to the two outside bottom boards first, screwing through the bottom of the tray. Be sure to countersink the screws. I then put the tray together by adding the short side tray edges, again screwing through the bottom,
I added one screw to each corner.
Metal handles were added to the ends.
I hand-painted a Montana home on the tray and then stained it.
Loving your new tray, can you ever have too many? Whenever I find a new tray hubs always has to ask, "don't you have enuf trays?" lol
ReplyDeleteThe MT state with home is so awesome, wish we could say that. Where did you get your MT state shape?
Been wanting to make some art showing every state we've lived in, been a few in our 48 yrs. together and if I included where we both came from originally would just be couple more.
We'd just be happy if we could take trip up there, go by to see our old neighbor, cruise around Helena, maybe take ride over Continental divide to see Missoula where hubs worked out of. That is before we get too old to be driving that far.
Please let me know where you got your MT shape.
Have wonderful weekend, love your new tray.
Thank you! I got the state shape online, just a free clipart shape. Just type in free state clipart. Although, I have painted it so many ties now I freehand it most of the time. I love trays for corralling clutter. Just makes a group of things look neater on the counter, kitchen table, in the bathroom.
DeleteI love this! I may have a new project on my hands now. :)
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Thank you, it came together very quickly!
DeleteI love this project, Becky...you did a beautiful job with it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda! It came together start to finish in less than an hour. Think I will make a few more today :)!
DeleteLove trays. I've built quite a few & even sold a couple. Just off of Craigslist, but better n' nothin'! Gotta get going on looking for a more lucrative venue. Yours is very nice Becky. Happy Saturday to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you Deb. This wood is hardwood, so this is definitely a nice, hefty tray. I am selling it, hopefully, haha!
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