Trays - all types

To make some of these candle trays you just need scrap wood of any size you choose and basic tools. Don't forget to add a little paint for glam. Easy to make with the instructions at the link.

These diy catch all trays are awesome and easier to make than you might think. And guess what...all you need is scrap wood and a jigsaw. Follow along or watch the video at the link to build these wooden trays.

This shoe organizer tray would be perfect by the door or even inside the closet. You will notice the boards are angles to create distinct rows for shoes. Build it using the free woodworking plans and instructions available at the link.

This method of building a charcuterie board is the easiest way for sure. Build out of one inch boards attached together using another one inch board in behind that gives this a footed look. Follow along at the link to see just how to build it.

You can build this simple wooden tray using scrap wood and basic tools. You can also adjust the size to suit your needs. Check out the building instructions at the link, should only take you a short time to build and then time to enjoy.

This foldable wooden tray for a sofa arm is actually a quick and easy thing to build. You also don't need many tools. Great if you have no space for an end table. Check it out at the link and follow along to build this sofa arm tray.

If you look closely...this mosaic tray is done with paint!! Less angles to cut!! If you follow the free instructions to build this tray, you could have it finished in an afternoon, waiting for the paint to dry. Free plans at the link.

Isn't this charcuterie set awesome. It includes a cutting board, a wine serving board which holds two wine glasses and one bottle, and a serving tray. The cutting board and wine serving board fit nicely into the serving tray for storage. Build it using free plans at the link.

Isn't this pinwheel charcuterie board handsome and unusual. For sure it is something you could build. Check out the how-to at the link and get rid of some wood from your scrap pile.

For this beautiful serving tray, you can use different species of wood or simply stain the boards to create this pattern. You can also add handles if you want to. Follow along at the linkand build your own serving tray.

Isn't this modern round wood tray awesome!! And for the best part...it was built using scrap wood!! Easy to build too using the free woodworking instructions available at the link.

This basic wood tray is easy to build and perfect for serving outside or as a decor piece inside. Follow along at the link to see how to build your own tray.

You could put it in your desk, to hold pens and paperclips, watch, coins, keys, etc.

This Shaker dining room tray is adapted from Ejner Handbergs book Shop Drawings for Shaker Furniture and Woodenware, vol. 1 (Berkshire House). It was a feature article in issue 5 of Woodworking Magazine and constructed by editor Christopher Schwarz.

A simple yet useful tray can be made in a short time. Select a hard wood like maple or walnut and it will give you many years of service. Stain and seal with two coats of white shellac. Spar varnish will preserve the finish.

The Crumb Tray is a simple turning. The front edge should be sanded to a thin edge. The comb is cut from 1/8-inch stock.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a dovetailed tray that could be used for silverware or just about anything. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

At the link they walk you through how to build two different round wooden trays. You can use them for serving trays or simply to elevate your space. It's an easy project you can complete in an afternoon. Perfect for gifts too.

This wooden tray is perfect for creating a display on your dining table. This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing.

A simple serving tray from Mt. Lebanon, N.Y.

This is a woodworking model of nesting trays from Minwax. Each entity is a seperate component so that they can be measured and manipulated individually.

This Tempered Hardboard tray is made up of five pieces of stock and four escutcheon pins that hold the tray together.

Keep your countertop clutter free by building this coffee tray station. Easy to build using the free step-by-step instructions available at the link. Your welcome coffee drinkers.

Get ready for game day by building this football tray, perfect for snacks. At the link you will find the free plans.

This laptop tray is made using live edge wood and you can use the instructions at the link to make your own.

While this beautiful tray is perfect for Christmas time, it could easily be incorporated in everyday use. Here is how to build it.

A decorative serving tray is another handy and attractive gift. The tray shown is uniquely assembled from both walnut and red oak. Scroll down the page at the link to find the plan for this serving tray.

Build this beautiful geometric lazy susan tray using the free woodworking plans available when you click on the link. Perfect for your next party or even on your table every day.

Build a tray that catches all those crumbs from the toaster. Genius!!!

It really is that easy to build your own serving tray. Follow along and see how it was done.