Trays - all types

Isn't this modern wood tray beautiful? It's a tray that can be built in a day and when you use contrasting wood or at least contrasting stains it really is a showstopper. Follow along at the link to see how to build it. Perfect for a last minute gift too.

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

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.

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.

Here is a quick and easy project for you to make: a serving tray with handles. You only need a few basic tools and either leather drawer pulls or what ever you wish to use for handles and that's it! Follow along at the link and build a 12 x 16 x 2.25 inch serving tray. Oh, and you can modify the size 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Here is a quick and easy project for you to build: a serving tray.

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 round serving tray is perfect for your coffee table to hold a plant and remotes. Would also be great for holding keys and mail by the front door. Free step-by-step instructions at link.

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.

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.

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

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.

Build this fun hexagon shaped tray with a triangle design using the free instructions at the link.