Trays - all types

This 3 tier wooden tray would be perfect in the kitchen for holding fruit or what ever you wish. Just click on the link and follow along as she build this tiered tray. Don't let the angles scare you away. Beautiful.

All you need to build this fab fall leaf tray is a jigsaw, drill and scrap wood. Thats it. Oh, and the free tutorial at the link too.

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.

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

Learn how to build your own scotch tray using these free step-by-step instructions. you can either start with a thick chunk of wood like was done here or something thinner. Just follow these instructions.

All you need to build a star serving tray are 1 x 2s and a miter saw. You can modify the plan to build any size star. Follow along with the step-by-step plans and build your own serving tray.

If you have a young one who is into building all things lego, then you need to build them this handy lego tray. Store pieces on one side and build on the other. It even has handles for them to transport from room to room.

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.

Technical information for making a wooden flatware tray.

Here is a great way to tidy up the area by your door. Build this boot/shoe tray using the free tutorial at the link.

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.

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

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

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

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

Build one or a set of these stackable trays which can be used to keep track of any number of items or even used for serving. Here are the free building instructions.

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.

I actually love the look of plywood, especially Baltic birch plywood. It is virtually knot free and can be turned into something spectacular like this serving tray. Follow along at the link to build your own plywood serving tray.

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

This puzzle tray with storage is perfect for the family who enjoys doing puzzles but don't want to give up the table for a few days. This tray is low profile so it can slide under the sofa when you are ready to put it away for the day. Also, the storage area underneath holds loose pieces and keeps them from getting lost. Build it using the free plans at the link.

Build a wooden serving tray with charm. All you need is a miter saw, a power drill and a nail gun to build this tray. Perfect project to give as a gift too.

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.

All you really need is scrap wood and scrap plywood to build this awesome triangle tray. Here is how...

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

Build this hexagon shaped wooden tray using these free woodworking instructions.

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

This may be the perfect scrap wood project. Build a set of tiered serving trays, perfect for displays too. Free building plans are at the link.

At the link you will find a video as well as full instructions to build a serving tray using scrap or pallet wood.

This stylish wooden serving tray is useful for carrying a meal into the TV room so you won not miss that important program while you eat. It is also convenient for serving meals to family members while they are convalescing in bed. Its sturdy construction and poplar wood give it strength to last for generations.

Build a hexagon serving tray using the free woodworking tutorial available at the link. You can dress it up any way that suits your style.