Trays - all types

If you are like me and need a flat solid spot to rest your beverage then this one will have you covered and as you can see there is even a spot to hold your latest read too. Perfect. The free building plans and instructions are at the link. Looks like a quick easy scrap wood project.

This centerpiece tray is perfect for your table to bring color and interest. Could also be used on a hall table, console or coffee table. Easy to build using just one board. You can modify the plans to build any length or width you choose. Check out the free plans 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

The sculptured curves of this elegant breakfast tray are shaped with a bandsaw, abrasives and files.

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

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

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.

This serving tray was built using mahogany and cherry. Build a serving tray using this free tutorial.

This tray fits a standard 9 x 13 inch casserole dish. Makes it convenient for transporting a hot dish.

Build this compartment try with handles using these free step-by-step woodworking instructions.

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.

Enjoy breakfast in bed after you build this serving tray. Would make a great addition to an ottoman as well.

Build this beautiful sturdy serving tray using these free step-by-step instructions.

Build your own ottoman tray which features a parquet pattern and rope covered handles.

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